Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive in Rome and get settled into your accommodation before connecting with your Travel Director. Later in the evening, you'll meet the other travelers on the tour and head to a local restaurant for dinner featuring Roman specialties and local dishes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Savour dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavours)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu GHR, Rome)
- Day 2
Rome
A Local Expert will lead you through Rome's backstreets on a guided walk that shows you how locals experience the city. You'll see the Colosseum and learn about ancient Roman entertainment, then cross the Tiber river to explore more historical sites from that era.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Radisson Blu GHR, Rome)
Included Activities
- Guided walk with Local Expert through backstreets of Rome
- Visit to the Colosseum with Local Expert
Landmarks Colosseum Trevi Fountain Pantheon Piazza Navona Tiber River - Day 3
Rome to Sorrento
You'll leave Rome and drive south through the Italian countryside, passing rolling hills, olive groves, and small villages. As you get closer to Sorrento, the landscape transforms with dramatic coastal cliffs and Mediterranean views coming into sight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Landmarks Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 4
Capri
A jetfoil takes you across bright blue Mediterranean waters to Capri. You'll meet a Local Expert for a walking orientation through narrow alleyways, then choose between visiting the Gardens of Augustus (with views of the Faraglioni rocks) or trying Capri's famous limoncello liqueur at a local tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Isabella, Sorrento)
Included Activities
- Jetfoil cruise to Capri
- Orientation walk with Local Expert through Capri's alleyways
Optional Activities
- Visit Gardens of Augustus with Local Expert and views of Faraglioni Rocks
- Limoncello tasting
Landmarks Gardens of Augustus Faraglioni Rocks 
- Day 5
Pompeii to Alberobello
You'll walk through Pompeii with a Local Expert along cobbled streets, seeing a city frozen since Mount Vesuvius buried it in AD 79. After that, you'll head on to Alberobello for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello)
Included Activities
- Guided walk with Local Expert through Pompeii
Landmarks Pompeii Mount Vesuvius 
- Day 6
Alberobello
You can explore Alberobello's unique trulli (circular limestone dwellings with conical roofs built without mortar), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, choose to visit the whitewashed town of Ostuni with its winding cobbled streets and North African-influenced architecture instead. In the evening, dinner features traditional Apulian farm-to-table dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Savour a freshly prepared Farm-to-Table meal featuring recipes and flavours typical of the region)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration with Local Expert of Trulli of Alberobello UNESCO World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration with Local Expert of Ostuni, whitewashed town with winding cobbled streets
Landmarks Trulli of Alberobello Ostuni - Day 7
Alberobello
You have a relaxed day to use the hotel's amenities or take an optional excursion. If you choose to go out, a Local Expert can show you Polignano a Mare, a cliffside town with historic streets and Adriatic views (birthplace of singer Domenico Modugno).
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel La Chiusa di Chietri, Alberobello)
Optional Activities
- Guided exploration with Local Expert of Polignano a Mare cliffside town with Adriatic views
Landmarks Polignano a Mare - Day 8
Alberobello to Matera
A Local Expert leads you through Matera's Sassi, a UNESCO site with cave dwellings, churches, and staircases carved from solid rock. Later you'll visit the small village of Grottole to meet Andrea, who works preserving traditional ways of life. You'll explore the historic old town and have an aperitif with local snacks that support the community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (UNAHOTELS MH Matera)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration with Local Expert of Sassi cave dwellings UNESCO World Heritage Site in Matera
- Grottole Wonder Project experience - exploration of historic old town with aperitif and local snacks
Landmarks Sassi Grottole - Day 9
Matera to Taormina
You'll travel along the Violet Coast to Italy's toe and take a ferry across the Strait of Messina to Sicily, passing through legendary waters from Greek mythology. After arriving at your hotel on the Taormina Riviera, a Local Expert shows you the Greek Theater of Taormina with its dramatic backdrop, then you'll stroll the elegant Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile. In the evening, you'll choose from specially selected local restaurants for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Choose from our handpicked selection of local restaurants for your Dine-Around Evening, each with its own ambience and distinctive cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing across Strait of Messina to Sicily
- Guided visit with Local Expert to Greek Theater of Taormina
- Stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile
Landmarks Greek Theater of Taormina Piazza IX Aprile Strait of Messina Mount Etna - Day 10
Taormina
You'll have free time to relax at the resort's private beach or wander through the medieval quarter. There's an optional drive through the national park to Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, if you want a more active day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos)
Optional Activities
- Optional drive through national park to Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 11
Taormina
This day is entirely yours to explore at your own pace. Early risers can catch what D.H. Lawrence called the 'dawn coast of Europe'. There's an optional excursion to Syracuse if you'd prefer a guided experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience to Syracuse
Landmarks Syracuse - Day 12
Taormina to Palermo
You'll drive to Agrigento and explore the Valley of the Temples with a Local Expert, seeing the impressive Temple of Concordia and the clifftop Temple of Juno overlooking the Sicilian landscape. In the afternoon, you'll continue on to Palermo, Sicily's capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration with Local Expert of Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Concordia Temple of Juno 
- Day 13
Palermo
A historian guides you through Palermo's old city to see its highlights. You'll visit the Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Normans with its glittering 12th-century mosaics, then check out the Palermo Cathedral with its unique blend of architectural styles. The afternoon is free for exploring and shopping. In the evening, everyone gathers for dinner at a local restaurant with traditional Sicilian cuisine and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Experience local customs as you delve into tantalising flavours and rustic dishes served with local wine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Federico II Central Palace, Palermo)
Included Activities
- Guided walk with historian through Palermo old city
- Visit to Palatine Chapel in Palace of the Normans
- Visit to Palermo Cathedral
Landmarks Palatine Chapel Palace of the Normans Palermo Cathedral Pretoria Square - Day 14
Palermo
Your tour ends today. Departure transfers will take you to Palermo Falcone-Borsellino Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
