Southern Italy and Sicily

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OVERVIEW
The sun-kissed south and Sicily are the star attractions on this mesmerising southern Italy trip from Rome to Palermo. Taste local Sicilian wine on the slopes of snow-capped Mount Etna, learn about the ancient Greek heritage of Agrigento and get lost in the medieval cobbled streets of Erice.
EXPERIENCES
Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.

Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks.

Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.

Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.

Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century.

Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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12/06/2025 21/06/2025 £2,775 Book
03/07/2025 12/07/2025 £2,420 Book
10/07/2025 19/07/2025 £2,420 Book
31/07/2025 09/08/2025 £2,459 Book
21/08/2025 30/08/2025 £2,459 Book
28/08/2025 06/09/2025 £2,442 Book
04/09/2025 13/09/2025 £2,775 Book
11/09/2025 20/09/2025 £2,442 Book
25/09/2025 04/10/2025 £2,775 Book
02/04/2026 11/04/2026 £2,565 Book
16/04/2026 25/04/2026 £2,565 Book
23/04/2026 02/05/2026 £2,875 Book
30/04/2026 09/05/2026 £2,587 Book
07/05/2026 16/05/2026 £2,587 Book
14/05/2026 23/05/2026 £2,587 Book
21/05/2026 30/05/2026 £2,587 Book
28/05/2026 06/06/2026 £2,587 Book
04/06/2026 13/06/2026 £2,587 Book
11/06/2026 20/06/2026 £2,587 Book
18/06/2026 27/06/2026 £2,587 Book
25/06/2026 04/07/2026 £2,565 Book
02/07/2026 11/07/2026 £2,565 Book
09/07/2026 18/07/2026 £2,565 Book
16/07/2026 25/07/2026 £2,565 Book
23/07/2026 01/08/2026 £2,542 Book
30/07/2026 08/08/2026 £2,605 Book
06/08/2026 15/08/2026 £2,605 Book
13/08/2026 22/08/2026 £2,605 Book
20/08/2026 29/08/2026 £2,605 Book
27/08/2026 05/09/2026 £2,587 Book
03/09/2026 12/09/2026 £2,587 Book
10/09/2026 19/09/2026 £2,587 Book
17/09/2026 26/09/2026 £2,587 Book
24/09/2026 03/10/2026 £2,587 Book
01/10/2026 10/10/2026 £2,587 Book
08/10/2026 17/10/2026 £2,565 Book
ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Midas Palace - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Johanna Park - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Johanna Park - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Dioscuri Bay Palace - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Garibaldi - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: Garibaldi - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
ITINERARY

Ciao Roma! The 'Eternal City' is yours to explore on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner this evening. Enjoy an orientation of this beautiful city, whose historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its ancient ruins, grand monuments, statues and stunning fountains.

From Rome, journey south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii. Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of the excavations buried for centuries under a layer of volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted. See such sites as the Gymnasium, the Temple of Apollo and the impressive Basilica before continuing to your hotel in Sorrento.

Take a ferry to Capri, the isle of sirens according to Greek mythology. You’ll ascend to Capri town by funicular railway and see the famous Piazzetta during your guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Spend some free time people-watching at one of the local cafés before returning to the mainland, where you can enjoy free time in Sorrento or perhaps choose to visit the famed town of Positano. Let the day's delightful discoveries sink in as you relax at dinner this evening.

Drive south past Salerno and through Calabria, crossing the straits of Messina to Sicily and the beachside resort town of Giardini Naxos below Taormina. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of Taormina on the slopes of Monte Tauro, overlooking the sea. Visit the Greek theatre and see the terraced botanical gardens. Then, stroll along the elegant Corso Umberto and on to the Piazza IX Aprile for splendid panoramic views across the bay. Later, enjoy some free time to shop for souvenirs and handmade ceramics along the Corso, or indulge in a delicious gelato.

Enjoy a full day to do as you please in this beautiful resort town. Shop, relax, see the sights of your choice, or consider an Optional Experience. Whatever you decide, your Travel Director will be on hand to help you get the most out of your day. Tonight, enjoy a Be My Guest experience.

Enjoy views of Enna on the way to Agrigento, where your Local Specialist will take you to the Valley of the Temples—the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily. See the splendid Temple of Concord and the Temple of Juno overlooking the sea.

Journey to Erice, a famous hilltop medieval town in western Sicily with its cobbled streets, Norman castles and stunning views of the sea, salt pans and wooded hillsides. Perhaps take a walk to the ruins of Venus Castle with its Balio Gardens. Continue your day with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Palermo. This evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience to a coastal village where the colourful fishing boats line the harbour.

Travel to Monreale for views of La Conca d'Oro and explore the magnificent 12th-century Norman Cathedral with your Local Specialist. Later, join your fellow travellers to celebrate your journey with dinner at a local restaurant.

Say arrivederci to Sicily and your newfound friends at the end of a memorable holiday.
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