Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Optional Activities
- Visit Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Climb St Peter's Dome (with elevator option)
- Explore Castel Sant'Angelo
- Visit Christian Catacombs
- Tour Galleria Borghese
- Visit Pantheon
- Explore Keats-Shelley Memorial House
- Visit Venezia Palace
- Visit St Peter's Basilica
- Throw coin in Trevi Fountain
- Sample gelato in Trastevere
- Sip espresso at streetside cafes
- Visit Piazza Navona
- Visit Spanish Steps
- Explore Via Condotti shopping district
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Piazza Navona Spanish Steps Trevi Fountain St Peter's Basilica Vatican City Castel Sant'Angelo Pantheon Galleria Borghese Via Condotti Piazza Venezia Trastevere 
- Day 2
Rome to Naples
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Naples city center
- Leader-led orientation walk through Spanish Quarter
- Caffè sospeso (suspended coffee tradition)
Optional Activities
- Visit Naples Archaeological Museum
- Visit Naples Duomo
- Visit St Claire's Church and Cloister
- Sample local pizza at a pizzeria
- Explore narrow winding streets and ancient churches
- Stroll along the coast
- Sample local cuisine
Landmarks Spanish Quarter Naples Historic Centre Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 3
Pompeii
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pompeii Archaeological Site entrance and exploration
- Walking tour of Pompeii ruins with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Herculaneum ruins
- Visit Sanctuary of St Mary of the Rosary
- Explore Old Town square
- Sample authentic Italian coffee
Landmarks Pompeii Herculaneum Mount Vesuvius - Day 4
Pompeii to Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Vesuvius crater rim walk and summit climb with volcanology guide
- Limoncello tasting in Sorrento
Optional Activities
- Explore Sorrento's piazzas and old streets
- Visit local shops
- Dine at local restaurants
- Sample limoncello liqueur at a local venue
Landmarks Mount Vesuvius Bay of Naples Sorrento 
- Day 5
Sorrento
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Gelato making demonstration
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the marina
- Swim in small beaches
- Visit island of Capri by hydrofoil
- Boat trip to Blue Grotto (La Grotta Azzurra)
- Explore natural grottoes
- Walk through citrus groves and villages
- Shop along Capri main street
- Dine at local restaurants
Landmarks Sorrento Capri Blue Grotto - Day 6
Minori
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk across Amalfi town from one side to the other
- Visit Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea
- Visit Chiostro del Paradiso
- Hike through Valley of Mills
- Bus ride up Valley of Dragons to Ravello
- Explore Ravello and its lofty position
- Visit local shops and restaurants
- Explore Minori beach area
Landmarks Amalfi Coast Amalfi Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea Chiostro del Paradiso Valley of Mills Valley of Dragons Ravello Minori - Day 7
Amalfi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sentiero Degli Dei (Path of the Gods) half-day hike with leader
- Coastal ferry cruise from Positano to Amalfi
Optional Activities
- Explore Positano
- Swim in Positano
- Visit local shops
- Dine at local restaurants
- Join celebratory farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Sentiero Degli Dei Amalfi Positano Minori - Day 8
Minori to Naples
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the coast
- Find local pizzeria for pizza dinner
- Sample local wine
- Explore Naples streets and ancient churches
- Join welcome meeting at 6 pm
Landmarks Gulf of Naples Naples 
- Day 9
Naples to Civita
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nature-based hike in Civita area
Optional Activities
- Explore Civita village on foot
- Visit local shop for regional delights
- Take scenic walks in nearby hills
- Learn about Arberesh language and culture
Landmarks Civita - Day 10
Civita
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hike Mount Sellaro to summit
- Visit Cerchiara di Calabria
- Purchase local bread and produce
- Visit Byzantine sanctuary
- Explore Pollino National Park
- Wildlife watching for peregrine falcon, eagle owl, Egyptian vulture
Landmarks Mount Sellaro Pollino National Park Cerchiara di Calabria Achaean coast - Day 11
Civita to Tropea
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Tropea
Optional Activities
- Visit Norman cathedral (Duomo)
- See icon of Madonna of Romania
- Visit Museo Diocesano
- View religious art and wooden statues
- Head to beach and explore cliff structures
- Explore town's winding streets and shops
Landmarks Tropea Duomo Museo Diocesano 
- Day 12
Tropea
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to island of Stromboli by night (Stromboli by Night tour)
Optional Activities
- Swim in the blue waters of the Aeolian Islands at San Vincenzo
- Shop along main street
- Dine at local restaurant
- View Sciara del Fuoco (Steam of Fire) and lava flows
Landmarks Stromboli Aeolian Islands San Vincenzo Sciara del Fuoco 
- Day 13
Tropea to Reggio Calabria
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Reggio Calabria
- National Archaeological Museum visit (includes Greek exhibits and Bronzi di Riace statues)
Optional Activities
- Explore old buildings and modern structures
- Dine at local restaurants for grilled swordfish or pasta dishes
- Visit local shops and cafes
Landmarks Reggio Calabria National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Bronzi di Riace 
- Day 14
Reggio Calabria to Catania
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private boat excursion along Sicilian coast from Taormina
Optional Activities
- Swim during boat excursion
- Enjoy aperitif with snacks
- Explore Taormina bays and caves
- Explore Catania bar culture
- Dine at local restaurants in Catania
Landmarks Taormina Sicilian coast Catania 
- Day 15
Catania
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Catania
- Local granita tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Val di Noto
- See Late Baroque architecture
- Join group for farewell dinner
- Explore city's bars and restaurants
- Toast to the trip
Landmarks Catania Piazza del Duomo Val di Noto - Day 16
Catania
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through cobblestone laneways
- View Mount Etna volcano
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Explore the city
- Dine with group after welcome meeting
Landmarks Catania Mount Etna Piazza del Duomo - Day 17
Catania to Syracuse
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Etna day trip with lava cave exploration
- Lava cave visit with helmets and torches
- Walk into extinct craters on Sartorius Mountains
- Leader-led orientation walk through Syracuse
Optional Activities
- Explore Syracuse independently
- Visit local restaurants and cafes
- Relax after active day
Landmarks Mount Etna Sartorius Mountains Syracuse - Day 18
Syracuse
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander through Syracuse streets
- View ornate building facades and balconies
- Take boat trip around island of Ortigia
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Site
- Stop at cafes and restaurants
- Sample granita in the afternoon
- Explore walled cityscape
Landmarks Syracuse Ortigia Neapolis Archaeological Park - Day 19
Syracuse to Agrigento
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Noto's limestone buildings
- Visit baroque city of Ragusa
- Explore tangled alleyways and baroque palaces
- Walk historic centre of Agrigento
- Head to Via Atenea and Viale della Vittoria for sunset views
- View Valley of the Temples
- Try famous gelato pecorino
- Visit local cafes and patisseries
Landmarks Noto Ragusa Agrigento Valley of the Temples Colle di Girgenti Via Atenea - Day 20
Agrigento
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Valley of the Temples with local guide
- Temples of Hera, Herakles, Zeus and Castor and Pollux
Optional Activities
- Explore temples and archaeological site independently after guided tour
- Explore Marsala town
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Herakles Temple of Zeus Temple of Castor and Pollux Marsala - Day 21
Marsala to Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Erice local sweets tasting (Genovesi pastry)
Optional Activities
- Explore medieval town of Erice
- Visit beautiful buildings in Erice
- Browse shops in Erice
- Explore Palermo's small alleyways
- Visit buzzing market squares
- Explore 12th century cathedral
- Wander historic areas of Palermo
Landmarks Erice Palermo Palermo Cathedral - Day 22
Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anti-Mafia movement walking tour with local guide
- Street food tasting during tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Teatro Massimo
- Explore Cape Market
- Visit Piazza della Memoria
- Visit Beati Paoli Square
- Meet shop owners
- Visit Monreale
- Visit Monreale Cathedral
- Climb to cathedral roof
- View city and sea from Monreale
- Wander Palermo at own pace
- Dine for farewell dinner
Landmarks Teatro Massimo Cape Market Piazza della Memoria Beati Paoli Square Monreale Monreale Cathedral - Day 23
Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Palermo
- Continue exploring Palermo
Landmarks Palermo
