Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Rome
Rome- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza St. Peter's)
- Day 2
Rome to Sorrento
Rome to Sorrento- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Johanna Park)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Pompeii excavations with Local Specialist
- Visit Gymnasium at Pompeii
- Visit Temple of Apollo at Pompeii
- Visit Basilica at Pompeii
Optional Activities
- Sorrento Farmhouse Meal - scenic drive through Sorrentino countryside to 18th century Olive Oil mill with guided visit of gardens, mill and wine cellar, followed by traditional pizza and wine, plus demonstration of mozzarella and pizza making (€49.00 per adult)
- Amalfi Coast and Positano - drive along the Amalfi Coast with visit to the artists' paradise of Positano on the Mediterranean coast. Requires reservation and pre-payment of entrance fees. 50% cancellation fee if cancelled within 24 hours (€56.00 per adult)
Landmarks Pompeii Temple of Apollo Basilica of Pompeii - Day 3
Sorrento
Sorrento- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Johanna Park)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Capri
- Funicular railway to Capri town
- Guided walking tour of Capri with Local Specialist
- Visit Piazzetta in Capri town
Optional Activities
- Neapolitan Dinner and Dance - evening of Neapolitan specialities at a family-run restaurant with cultural performance of the famous Tarantella dance by local artists (€61.00 per adult)
- Discover The Isle Of Capri - boat cruise to see the spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white grotto with first-class views of the coastline. In case of inclement weather, mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri with visit to Villa San Michele (€42.00 per adult)
- Sorrento Farmhouse Meal - scenic drive through Sorrentino countryside to 18th century Olive Oil mill with guided visit of gardens, mill and wine cellar, followed by traditional pizza and wine, plus demonstration of mozzarella and pizza making (€49.00 per adult)
- Visit Positano
Landmarks Capri Piazzetta - Day 4
Sorrento to Giardini Naxos
Sorrento to Giardini Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos)
Landmarks Strait of Messina - Day 5
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Taormina with Local Specialist
- Visit Greek theatre in Taormina
- Stroll along Corso Umberto
- Visit Piazza IX Aprile
Optional Activities
- Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment - dinner of Southern Italian specialities with musical entertainment (€64.00 per adult)
- Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather - visit Savoca, the Sicilian setting for 'The Godfather', with views and visit to Vitelli's bar featured in the film famous for 'granita di limone', then journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the world (€56.00 per adult)
- Dinner in Castelmola - minibus to the heights of Castelmola above Taormina to enjoy the best views of this magical part of Sicily, wander cobbled streets with shops and cafes, then enjoy Sicilian Dinner with wine and musical entertainment in a characteristic restaurant (€75.00 per adult)
- Visit terraced botanical gardens
- Shop for handmade ceramics
- Explore Taormina at leisure
Landmarks Greek Theatre of Taormina Corso Umberto Piazza IX Aprile Monte Tauro - Day 6
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked Sicilian cuisine served with warmth and generosity of true Sicilian hospitality at a local family farm with lemon and orange groves)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos)
Included Activities
- Be My Guest experience - home-cooked Sicilian meal with local family
Optional Activities
- Syracuse - The Wonder Of Ancient Sicily - visit the most fascinating town in Sicily, once the capital of Magna Graecia, including the beautiful island of Ortygia. Entrance to the archaeological site of Syracuse is included (€59.00 per adult)
- Shop in Taormina
- Relax at resort
- Day 7
Giardini Naxos to Agrigento
Giardini Naxos to Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dioscuri Bay Palace)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Temples with Local Specialist
- Visit Temple of Concord
- Visit Temple of Juno
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Concord Temple of Juno Enna - Day 8
Agrigento to Erice
Agrigento to Erice- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garibaldi)
Included Activities
- Explore cobbled streets of Erice
- Walk to ruins of Venus Castle
- Visit Balio Gardens
Optional Activities
- Sferracavallo with Dinner - drive to the coast of Sicily and the quaint fishing village of Sferracavallo. Sample a delicious feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks (€60.00 per adult)
Landmarks Erice Venus Castle Balio Gardens - Day 9
Erice to Monreale
Erice to Monreale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Garibaldi)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Monreale Cathedral with Local Specialist
- View La Conca d'Oro
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral La Conca d'Oro - Day 10
Departure
Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
