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11-day Southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast & Sicily Tour

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  • history
    DURATION
    10 nights
  • history
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  • history
    DURATION NIGHTS
    10 nights

This journey will take you through a crossroads of civilizations in Sicily and on to the spectacular coastlines of Southern Italy. Begin your travels in Sicily. Uncover its Moorish and Norman influences that intertwine with Greek and Roman ruins standing guard over the landscape. Explore Agrigento’s ancient Valley of the Temples. Travel to the historic hilltop town of Taormina. Continue on to fascinating Southern Italy. Make a stop at a local winery for an agriturismo experience complete with wine tasting and a dinner featuring regional specialities. Explore the ancient town of “Sassi di Matera,” known for its cave dwellings. Spend time in the mystical town of Alberobello with its unusual cone-shaped roofed homes known as “trulli.” Discover spectacular Mt. Etna Volcano National Park. Explore the stunning Amalfi Coast and Sorrento. In evocative Pompeii, walk in the footsteps of ancient Romans who perished in the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.

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Tour map

Inclusions/Exclusions

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  • Be amazed by the Greek Theatre in Taormina.
  • Sample fine wine during a vineyard tour.
  • Journey to “Sassi di Matera,” the ancient town known for its cave dwellings.
  • Marvel at the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Venture to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast.
  • Experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Palermo, Sicily - Tour Begins

The hidden treasures of Southern Italy and Sicily are yours to explore, for it is here that you’ll find breathtaking scenery, historic cities, centuries-old hilltop villages and wonderful cuisine. Your tour opens in Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a welcome dinner featuring authentic Sicilian cuisine. Today dinner will be included.

Day 2: Palermo - Monreale - Palermo

Acquaint yourself with Palermo on a tour of its lovely squares - the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini - and discover an exotic mix of Moorish, Norman and Spanish Baroque architecture along the way. See the Palace of the Normans, La Martorana church, and the cathedral that houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon. In the nearby town of Monreale, visit the 12th-century cathedral with its dazzling interior of multicoloured marbles, paintings, mosaics and cloisters. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure to peruse the city’s shops and museums, or simply take some time to relax. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 3: Palermo - Agrigento - Giardini Naxos

Travel over the countryside’s rolling hills, past peaceful farmland towards the town of Agrigento. Explore one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the stunning Valley of the Temples (UNESCO), where you’ll get an up-close view of the temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules and Jupiter. Continue on to Giardini Naxos – the “garden of Sicily” – for your 3-night stay. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 4: Giardini Naxos - Taormina - Giardini Naxos

Set out for beautiful Taormina with its charming atmosphere, historic monuments and flowering gardens. Alongside an expert local guide, see Corso Umberto and the bountiful public gardens and marvel at the city’s well-preserved Greek Theatre. Enjoy free time to relax or independently explore. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 5: Giardini Naxos - Catania - Mt. Etna - Giardini Naxos

Journey to vibrant Catania where it’s your choice! Join a local guide to visit the cathedral and view other iconic sights of this historic Baroque city (UNESCO); then witness the daily spectacle of bartering for fresh fish and produce at the local market -OR- explore the Museo dello Sbarco (Allied Landing Museum), an emotionally moving museum that’s dedicated to the Allied troops who landed on the southern coast in 1943. Later, gather to discover the impressive Mt. Etna Volcano National Park where a local expert introduces you to the park’s spectacular landscapes sculpted by nature. Return to Giardini Naxos for the evening. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 6: Giardini Naxos - Matera

Venture to Messina for a short ferry ride to Villa San Giovanni on Italy’s mainland. Pass through the unspoiled, beautiful region of Calabria into the Basilicata region. Make a stop at one of the area’s local wineries where you’ll join an expert on a walk through the cellars and vineyards before sampling wines during a special tasting. Linger over regional cuisine at dinner tonight in the winery’s own “agriturismo” restaurant. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 7: Matera - Alberobello - Matera

Explore the “Sassi di Matera,” an ancient settlement of carved cave dwellings. A local guide shares the history of the site and reasons why it has recently caught the eye of many film producers. Continue to a local shop for a chance to sample some regional produce. Enjoy free time in Matera to browse the boutiques or taste the local cuisine before heading to the mystical town of Alberobello. Marvel at some of the town’s most uniquely built homes (UNESCO) known as trulli, and their distinct, cone-shaped roofs. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 8: Matera - Salerno - Sorrento Peninsula

Travel towards one of the most breathtaking areas of Italy: Campania and the Bay of Naples. Stop in Salerno, where you’ll have the chance to explore the historic city centre independently. Remember to take a moment to gaze at Salerno’s impressive cathedral, considered to be the most beautiful medieval church in all of Italy. Arrive at the Sorrento Peninsula in the late afternoon, then sit back and take in the views of this magical place. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 9: Sorrento - Amalfi Coast Drive - Amalfi - Minori - Sorrento Peninsula

Savour time this morning in the lovely seaside resort town of Sorrento. Then begin your adventure traversing the breathtaking Amalfi Coast. Stop in the charming town of Amalfi and spend time exploring its striking provincial beauty before heading to Minori. Use this opportunity to sample regional specialities at a family-owned limoncello factory. Later, sit down for a traditional Italian afternoon break at a local café and pastry shop. Enjoy an evening at leisure. Today breakfast will be included.

Day 10: Sorrento Peninsula - Pompeii - Rome

Drive along the Bay of Naples to the excavated ruins of Pompeii, nestled at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. A local guide gives you an in-depth view of this remarkable archaeologic site, where you’ll become immersed in history as you explore the preserved buildings of this 2,000 year-old Roman town. Later, travel to Rome to celebrate the end of your journey with a delightful farewell dinner. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.

Day 11: Rome - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close today. Today breakfast will be included.

Dates and Prices

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Twin share - from $3499 per person / Solo - from $4149 per person

  • 02-12 Dec 2020
  • 27 Jan-06 Feb 2021
  • 24 Feb-06 Mar 2021

Twin share - from $3549 per person / Solo - from $4199 per person

  • 04-14 Nov 2020
  • 11-21 Nov 2020
  • 17-27 Mar 2021

Twin share - from $3799 per person / Solo - from $4449 per person

  • 17-27 Jun 2020
  • 24 Jun-04 Jul 2020
  • 29 Jul-08 Aug 2020
  • 06-16 Sep 2020
  • 16-26 Sep 2020
  • 23 Sep-03 Oct 2020
  • 29 Sep-09 Oct 2020
  • 14-24 Apr 2021
  • 21 Apr-01 May 2021
  • 28 Apr-08 Apr 2021

Freecall our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to book your preferred departure. Why not extend you stay in Europe? We can also book your flights and accommodation and arrange travel insurance.

Accommodation

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Hotel Federico Ii Central Palace, Palermo
  • Hotel Federico II Central Palace, Palermo or Hotel Garibaldi, Palermo
  • Hellenia Yachting Hotel, Giardini Naxos or Diamonds Hotel Taormina, Giardini Naxos
  • MH Matera Hotel, Matera or Hotel Del Campo, Matera
  • Towers Hotel Stabiae, Sorrento or Michelangelo Hotel, Sorrento or Hilton Sorrento Palace, Sorrento
  • Donna Laura Palace Hotel, Rome or A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel, Rome or Hotel Degli Aranci, Rome

T&Cs

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