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Best of Italy with Sicily 35 to 45 (35 To 45)

22 days
From Rome to Palermo
4.7 (6,341 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 50
Ages 35-45
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Dinner (Italian feast at a local restaurant working to train and provide jobs for members of the community with disabilities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Rome
    • Italian feast at local restaurant
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  2. Day 2

    Rome to Florence via Siena

    Rome to Florence via Siena
    Meals
    Dinner (Included feast of local Florentine delicacies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Siena's medieval city centre
    • Included feast of local Florentine delicacies
    Landmarks
    Siena Historic Centre
  3. Day 3

    Florence

    Florence
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BB Hotel Firenze Centro (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided walking tour of Florence including Giotto's Bell Tower, Basilica Santa Croce, Piazza della Signoria, and the Duomo

    Optional Activities

    • Tuscan evening with risotto demonstration, local wine, antipasto, and dessert
    Landmarks
    Giotto's Bell Tower
    Basilica Santa Croce
    Piazza della Signoria
    Florence Duomo
  4. Day 4

    Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa

    Florence to Cinque Terre via Lucca and Pisa
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lucca's Renaissance architecture and charming piazzas
    • Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa
    • Cinque Terre National Park access with rail pass included

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting at local vineyards outside Lucca
    • Hiking around Cinque Terre villages on foot
    Landmarks
    Leaning Tower of Pisa
    Cinque Terre National Park
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  5. Day 5

    Cinque Terre

    Cinque Terre
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Le Grazie (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Unlimited Cinque Terre hike
    • Unlimited Cinque Terre train ticket
    Landmarks
    Cinque Terre National Park
  6. Day 6

    Cinque Terre to Milan via Como

    Cinque Terre to Milan via Como
    Accommodation
    Hotel (B&B Hotel Milano Sesto Marelli (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Lake Como cruise
    Landmarks
    Lake Como
  7. Day 7

    Milan to Treviso via Verona

    Milan to Treviso via Verona
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Juliet's House in Verona
    Landmarks
    Juliet's House
  8. Day 8

    Treviso (Including Venice)

    Treviso (Including Venice)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Pace Park Hotel Bolognese (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Private boat ride across the Venice canal

    Optional Activities

    • Gondola ride
    • Burano Island cruise
    Landmarks
    Venice
    Burano Island
  9. Day 9

    Treviso to Rome via Bologna

    Treviso to Rome via Bologna
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Bologna's UNESCO-listed porticoes
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  10. Day 10

    Rome

    Rome
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Archimede (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum
    • Included dinner
    Landmarks
    Colosseum
  11. Day 11

    Rome to Naples

    Rome to Naples
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Campus X (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Pompeii
    • Naples city tour learning about history, culture, and food
    Landmarks
    Pompeii
  12. Day 12

    Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri

    Naples to Amalfi Coast via Capri
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Capri cruise with swim stops in turquoise coves
    Landmarks
    Capri
  13. Day 13

    Amalfi Coast (Including Positano)

    Amalfi Coast (Including Positano)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to family-run lemon farm
    Landmarks
    Positano
  14. Day 14

    Amalfi Coast to Rome

    Amalfi Coast to Rome
    Accommodation
    Hotel (BV Oly Hotel Roma (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class with local chef to make pasta
  15. Day 15

    Rome to Catania

    Rome to Catania
    Meals
    Dinner (Included dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Katane Palace Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Catania's UNESCO-listed historic core
    • Included dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Piazza Stesicoro
    Via dei Crociferi
  16. Day 16

    Catania to Taormina

    Catania to Taormina
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride in Taormina

    Optional Activities

    • Cooking class with local chefs learning Sicilian specialities like arancini and cannoli
    Landmarks
    Taormina
  17. Day 17

    Taormina

    Taormina
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Mt Etna ride viewing Europe's highest active volcano
    Landmarks
    Mt Etna
    Taormina Roman Theatre
  18. Day 18

    Taormina to Syracuse via Noto

    Taormina to Syracuse via Noto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tastes of Sicily experience at organic farm
    Landmarks
    Noto
    Syracuse
  19. Day 19

    Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples

    Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Temples exploration - UNESCO-listed site with Greek art and architecture

    Optional Activities

    • Dining on Sicilian delicacies in Cefalu during free time
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
  20. Day 20

    Cefalu

    Cefalu
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Water sports activities
    • Coastal cruise
    Landmarks
    Cefalu
  21. Day 21

    Cefalu to Palermo

    Cefalu to Palermo
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner al fresco at the 'bistro of second chances')
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through Palermo's historic centre about the city's history and anti-Mafia movement
    • Farewell dinner al fresco at the 'bistro of second chances'
    Landmarks
    Palermo
  22. Day 22

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Tour ID: 326831

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  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 30th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 30th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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