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Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily

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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Rome

    Start point
    Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 10:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation tour of Rome
    • Visit Spanish Steps
    • Visit Piazza Navona
    • Welcome dinner at a charming local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Vatican Museums
    Landmarks
    Spanish Steps
    Piazza Navona
    Vatican Museums
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  2. Day 2

    Rome to Amalfi Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • See Mount Vesuvius
    • Guided tour of Pompeii
    • Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Guided evening excursion of Salerno town
    • Visit Salerno Cathedral
    • Explore Salerno Old Town
    • Sample limoncello
    Landmarks
    Mount Vesuvius
    Pompeii
    Salerno Cathedral
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  3. Day 3

    Amalfi Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Amalfi Coast cruise
    • Visit Positano
    • Visit Amalfi
    • Lunch during cruise
    • Traditional limoncello tasting
    • Paper museum visit
    Landmarks
    Positano
    Amalfi
  4. Day 4

    Amalfi Coast to Alberobello

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Matera, an ancient cave city
    • Explore Alberobello and its conical trulli houses

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Trullo Church of St. Antony in Alberobello
    • Visit Trulli museum in Alberobello
    Landmarks
    Matera
    Alberobello
    Trullo Church of St. Antony
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  5. Day 5

    Alberobello to Taormina

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a beachside hotel in Taormina)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic coastal drive along Ionian Sea
    • Ferry ride from mainland Italy to Sicily
    • Discover Taormina, a hilltop town in Sicily
    • Dinner at a beachside hotel in Taormina
    Landmarks
    Taormina
    Mount Etna
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  6. Day 6

    Taormina

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Mount Etna adventure via cable car and 4x4 vehicle
    • Guided exploration of volcanic landscape with local guides
    • Local produce feast at enoteca
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  7. Day 7

    Taormina to Agrigento

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Syracuse, a historic Sicilian city
    • Guided sunset tour of Valley of the Temples with expert local guide
    • Explore Valley of the Temples

    Optional Activities

    • Browse vibrant food market in Syracuse
    • Lunch in Syracuse
    Landmarks
    Syracuse
    Valley of the Temples
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  8. Day 8

    Agrigento to Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Palermo showcasing city highlights
    • Visit Piazza Indipendenza
    • Visit Porta Nuova
    • Visit Palermo Cathedral
    • Included dinner with the group

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Cefalù
    • Lunch at local restaurant in Cefalù
    Landmarks
    Cefalù
    Piazza Indipendenza
    Porta Nuova
    Palermo Cathedral
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  9. Day 9

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Guided excursion exploring Palermo's hidden sights and architectural delights
    • Visit Italy's largest opera theatre
    • Experience Palermo's renowned cuisine
    Landmarks
    Palermo Opera Theatre
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  10. Day 10

    Naples to Rome

    End point
    Rome, Italy (Hotel in Rome, 11:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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3.6
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    4.3
  • Transport
    4.4
  • Guide
    4.2
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • G
    May 25th, 2025
    The tour was very good, happy with it, the only thing is the tour leader was the first time to be there same as us,...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily reviewer 2
    May 24th, 2025
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    Good, customizable (optional excursions) program with the most important sights. I found it strange that I was asked...
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    Traveled in May 2025
  • Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily reviewer 3
    May 2nd, 2025
    Visiting the various places that we did was very interesting, with very knowledgeable and good tour guides whose...
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    Traveled in April 2025
  • Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily reviewer 4
    October 3rd, 2024
    Excellent guide and driver from expat tours
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you for your great feedback! We're happy to hear that you had an excellent experience with our on the road team. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
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  • Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily reviewer 5
    September 22nd, 2024
    Not enjoyable at all
    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Expat Explore Travel
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn't meet your expectations. If you'd like to share any further details or discuss your concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We appreciate your honesty as we strive to improve
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  • A
    June 14th, 2024
    Tour guide Roma was great and kept us going Locations visited were all good, only long distance drives getting...
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    Traveled in June 2024
  • G
    May 30th, 2023
    Need to work on getting hotels central to the city being visited. The hotel in Palermo was actually in an unsafe...
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    Traveled in May 2023
  • Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily reviewer 8
    May 14th, 2023
    I will not hesitate to take another trip with EXPAT again. Our tour leader, Vivian was excellent and our driver was...
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    Traveled in March 2023
  • Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily reviewer 9
    October 30th, 2022
    I enjoyed the fact that we visited many different cities and sites. Vivien the tour leader was always upbeat and...
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    Traveled in October 2022
  • M
    October 21st, 2022
    There is not enough space here to share my experience. NEVER AGAIN FOR TOUR RADAR. All hotels with the except of 2...
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    Traveled in October 2022

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  • J

    Juan

    Asked on March 9th, 2026

    How much does the Vatican excursion cost.? Details?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      The Vatican Museums Guided Tour is USD 102 per traveller.

      Here's what's included:

      Expert Local Guide: Explore the tiny country of Vatican City with professional commentary.

      Vatican Museums Access: Discover the exquisite museums and their spellbinding masterpieces.

      Skip-the-Line Entry: Avoid long general admission queues.

      Sistine Chapel: See Michelangelo's famous frescoes, including the ceiling and The Last Judgment.

      Artistic & Religious History: Gain insight into centuries of history and the significance of Vatican City's collections.

      Please Note:

      This excursion must be booked at least 30 days prior to the start of the tour due to high demand.

      It is non-refundable and subject to availability.

      Closures may occur during the Catholic Jubilee, so early booking is recommended.

  • J

    Jenna

    Asked on March 8th, 2026

    What is the transportation that is included in your tour?

    Transport
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten March 2026

      For the Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily, transportation throughout the tour is included and arranged by the tour operator. The main mode of transport between destinations is a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, which will be used for most of the journey across southern Italy and Sicily.

      In addition to coach travel, the itinerary may also include ferry crossings where necessary to travel between the mainland and Sicily, as well as any other transport required to complete the planned route. All transport included in the itinerary is organized as part of the tour so you can travel easily between destinations with the group and tour leader. Local guided walking tours in several cities are also included, allowing you to explore historic centres and key attractions with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • J

    Jorge

    Asked on January 27th, 2026

    Our travellers need pre-accommodation. Could you please advise on the cost per night if booked through you? Additionally, could you provide the hotel name in Rome, in case they decide to arrange it themselves?

    Accommodation
    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      Please note that we do not offer pre- or post-accommodation for this tour.

      The hotel currently listed for your stay in Rome is:

      Warmthotel
      Via Giuseppe Prezzolini, 5, 00143 Roma RM, Italy
      Tel: +39 06 501 4283

      If you wish to arrange accommodation you will have to do it on your own accord. The final itinerary, including all confirmed hotel details, will be provided 7–14 days before the tour.

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    Lynn

    Asked on November 9th, 2025

    What is the name of the hotel in Rome?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten November 2025

      For the September 26, 2026 departure, the hotel information for Rome has not yet been finalised. Since this tour runs in 2026, final confirmations for hotels will be available closer to the departure date. As soon as the accommodations are confirmed on our side, I'll be sure to update you right away.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    Need to know starting hotel name so we can book a room for a few nights prior commence of this tour

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      The starting hotel for your tour is BV Oly Hotel Rome, located at: Via del Santuario Regina degli Apostoli, 36, 00145 Roma RM, Italy. Meeting Time: 10:00 AM. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues.

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    Rachael

    Asked on April 3rd, 2025

    Is this tour suitable for people in their early 80's who are in good condition?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten April 2025

      We welcome travelers past 75 years old who are aware of the active nature of the tour. Tours involve walking up to 3 hours through cities with steps and cobblestones, requiring a certain level of fitness to fully enjoy the experience.

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    Pam

    Asked on January 6th, 2025

    What are the extra expenses during our 10-day tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      Extra expenses during your tour would be all optional excursions and entry fees to historical buildings.

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      Pam

      TravelerWritten January 2025

      What hotel would you recommend we stay in to be closer to the meeting place on the first day?

    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      At this stage, your departure is too far in advance for us to give you a confirmed starting hotel. We suggest reaching out roughly 90 days prior for this information.

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    Linda

    Asked on September 3rd, 2024

    Is this trip available as a small group tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten September 2024

      We are able to do private tours, provided that the booking has 20 or more travelers.

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    Vanessa

    Asked on August 26th, 2024

    Is the tour of the island of Capri included or do we have to pay extra for this? I want to look into the hotels on this tour. Can you send me the hotel list for this tour?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      The Isle of Capri is an optional excursion and is currently 145.00 euro per traveler. As requested, please see the preliminary accommodation list attached. Please note that hotels may be subject to change if we encounter any unforeseen operational issues.

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    Sam

    Asked on August 6th, 2024

    I was going to book the Italy tour, highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily but read some terrible reviews about the hotels used and the bad areas that they are in. Can you let me know if there have been improvements made or are the comments unfounded?

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    • Expat Explore TravelOperatorWritten August 2024

      We do consider all feedbacks for our Tours very seriously and our team is currently reviewing options to ensure that we are able to consistently improve our customers' experience during their tours. We advise possible customers to indeed read through the Tour Details and Reviews by previous customers to fully understand and get insight on how the tour feels like, as we noticed that some critical reviews are due to customers not having their expectations correctly (e.g. Hotel Locations not in Central Parts, etc.).

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