Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Naples
Naples- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the coast
- Find a local eatery for pizza dinner
Landmarks Gulf of Naples 
- Day 2
Naples to Civita
Naples to Civita- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Civita village on foot
- Visit local shop to sample regional delights
- Take a scenic walk in the hills
Landmarks Civita 
- Day 3
Civita
Civita- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Nature-based hike on Mount Sellaro (optional)
- Stop at Cerchiara di Calabria
- Visit remote Byzantine sanctuary
- Explore Pollino National Park
Optional Activities
- Hike Mount Sellaro to summit
- Purchase local bread and produce in Cerchiara di Calabria
Landmarks Mount Sellaro Pollino National Park Cerchiara di Calabria Byzantine Sanctuary - Day 4
Civita to Tropea
Civita to Tropea- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Tropea with leader
Optional Activities
- Visit Norman cathedral (Duomo)
- Visit Museo Diocesano
- Explore the beach and view cliff structures
Landmarks Duomo (Norman Cathedral) Museo Diocesano Tropea 
- Day 5
Tropea to Stromboli
Tropea to Stromboli- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Stromboli (weather permitting)
- Visit San Vincenzo
- Cruise to Sciara del Fuoco (Stream of Fire) in the evening (seasonal)
Optional Activities
- Swim in the Aeolian Islands
- Shop along main street in San Vincenzo
- Dine at local restaurant
Landmarks Stromboli San Vincenzo Sciara del Fuoco 
- Day 6
Stromboli to Reggio Calabria
Stromboli to Reggio Calabria- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk through Reggio Calabria
- Visit National Archaeological Museum of Reggio
Optional Activities
- Visit Aragonese Castle (EUR 5)
- Dine at local restaurant for grilled swordfish or pasta with cauliflower and broccoli
Landmarks National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Aragonese Castle Bronzi di Riace 
- Day 7
Reggio Calabria to Catania
Reggio Calabria to Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private boat excursion along Taormina coast
- Explore bays and caves of Taormina
- Leader-led orientation walk with skipper
Optional Activities
- Swim during boat excursion
- Explore Catania bar culture
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Taormina Sicilian Coast (Taormina) 
- Day 8
Catania
Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk through Catania
- Local granita tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit Val di Noto UNESCO World Heritage site
- Explore Catania independently
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Val di Noto Catania - Day 9
Catania
Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through cobblestone laneways
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Explore Catania independently
- Dinner with new group members
Landmarks Piazza del Duomo Mount Etna - Day 10
Catania to Syracuse
Catania to Syracuse- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Mount Etna
- Visit lava cave with helmets and torches
- Walk into extinct craters on Sartorius Mountains
- Leader-led orientation walk through Syracuse
Optional Activities
- Explore Syracuse independently
- Relax in the evening
Landmarks Mount Etna Sartorius Mountains Lava Cave - Day 11
Syracuse
Syracuse- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander through streets exploring architecture
- Boat trip around island of Ortigia (EUR 5)
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park (EUR 17)
- Visit Archaeological Museum (EUR 14)
- Visit Cathedral (EUR 2)
- Visit Castello Maniace (EUR 5)
- Stop at cafes and restaurants
- Enjoy granita in the afternoon
Landmarks Ortigia Island Neapolis Archaeological Park Cathedral of Syracuse Castello Maniace Archaeological Museum Syracuse - Day 12
Syracuse to Agrigento
Syracuse to Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Noto and Ragusa
Optional Activities
- Explore Noto's limestone architecture
- Explore Ragusa's tangled alleyways and baroque palazzi
- Explore historic centre on Colle di Girgenti hill
- Visit Via Atenea and Viale della Vittoria for sunset views
- Try famous gelato pecorino at local café or patisserie
Landmarks Noto Ragusa Valley of the Temples Colle di Girgenti - Day 13
Agrigento
Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Valley of the Temples
- Visit temples of Hera, Herakles, Zeus and Castor and Pollux
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Herakles Temple of Zeus Temple of Castor and Pollux - Day 14
Marsala to Palermo
Marsala to Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore medieval town of Erice
- Local sweets tasting (Genovesi)
Optional Activities
- Purchase Genovesi pastry
- Wander small alleyways and market squares in Palermo
- Explore 12th century cathedral in Palermo
Landmarks Erice Cathedral of Palermo 
- Day 15
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Anti-Mafia Movement walking tour with local guide
- Visit Teatro Massimo
- Visit Cape Market
- Visit Piazza della Memoria
- Visit Beati Paoli Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Monreale Cathedral and Cloister (EUR 13)
- Climb to Monreale cathedral roof
- Explore Palermo independently
- Sample street food
- Farewell dinner with group
Landmarks Teatro Massimo Capo Market Piazza della Memoria Beati Paoli Square Monreale Cathedral - Day 16
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast
