Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
Optional Activities
- Explore Rome at your own pace
- Day 2
Rome
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with entrance tickets and complimentary headsets
- Explore Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Spanish Steps
Landmarks Colosseum Roman Forum Palatine Hill Trevi Fountain Piazza Navona Spanish Steps - Day 3
Rome to Taormina
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Taormina at your own pace
- Day 4
Taormina
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Traditional Sicilian lunch on a scenic terrace with local specialties such as bruschetta, fresh pasta, and cannolo)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Godfather villages (Savoca and Forza d'Agrò) with Bar Vitelli aperitif
- Guided walking tour through Taormina historic streets
- Visit to ancient Greek Theatre of Taormina
Landmarks Greek Theatre of Taormina - Day 5
Taormina
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Traditional lunch at a winery on the slopes of Mount Etna)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Mount Etna at Rifugio Sapienza including extinct Silvestri craters and ancient lava flows
- Wine tasting at a traditional winery with cold appetizers and lunch
Optional Activities
- Cable car and 4x4 Jeep upgrade to approximately 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) with English-speaking Alpine guide
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 6
Taormina to Syracuse
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch at a traditional family-run taverna in Marzamemi)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Noto with Baroque architecture exploration
- Visit to Marzamemi village with fresh seafood lunch at a traditional family-run taverna
Optional Activities
- Sample Modica chocolate
- Explore Syracuse at your own pace in the evening
Landmarks Noto Marzamemi - Day 7
Syracuse
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ortigia including Temple of Apollo, Via Cavour, Fountain of Archimedes, Jewish Quarter, Piazza del Duomo, Cathedral of Syracuse, and Church of St. Lucy
Optional Activities
- Explore Syracuse at your own pace
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Fountain of Archimedes Piazza del Duomo Cathedral of Syracuse Church of St. Lucy - Day 8
Syracuse to Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Fresh, seasonal lunch at a local taverna with authentic Sicilian flavors)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Temples UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Seasonal lunch at a local taverna with authentic Sicilian flavors
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo at your own pace in the evening
Landmarks Valley of the Temples - Day 9
Palermo
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Palermo's old town including Church of La Martorana, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, and Palermo Cathedral
- Wine tasting during the tour
Optional Activities
- Continue exploring Palermo at your own pace
Landmarks Church of La Martorana Piazza Pretoria Quattro Canti Palermo Cathedral - Day 10
Palermo to Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Venice at your own pace
- Day 11
Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Venice including St. Mark's Square, Church of Santa Maria Formosa, and Mercerie
- Classic Venetian gondola ride through the city's canals
- Murano and Burano glass factory visit
Landmarks St. Mark's Square Church of Santa Maria Formosa Mercerie - Day 12
Venice
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
