9 days Highlights of Sicily
Fiery Sicily makes an appearance on this ramble through the Italy's south starting in Rome. Take a drive to Mount Etna and gain insight into Agrigento's Greek heritage in the Valley of the Temples before sightseeing in the capital, Palermo.
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| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARRIVE ROME (flight not included) | Welcome to Rome. After check-in at your hotel, relax and unwind before meeting with your Travel Director in the afternoon. This evening consider taking a stroll around this fascinating city and soak up the historic atmosphere. Hotel Ergife Palace |
| 2 | ROME - NAPLES | Journey south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the city of Naples. Enjoy dinner at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Starhotels Terminus |
| 3 | NAPLES - TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS) (2 NIGHTS) | Drive south via Salerno and through gorgeous Calabrian countryside. Take the ferry across the straits of Messina to Sicily and the town of Taormina - your home for the next two nights. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Antares |
| 4 | TAORMINA SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSION TO MOUNT ETNA | This morning enjoy a visit to Taormina town. Stroll along the elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazza Nove Aprile for splendid panoramic views across the bay. Spend free time shopping for souvenirs and handmade lace on the Corso. This afternoon take a scenic drive to Mount Etna the largest in Europe. Tonight consider an evening out for some local specialities. Meal Buffet Breakfast |
| 5 | TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS) - AGRIGENTO - PALERMO (2 NIGHTS) | Drive to Agrigento on the southernmost coast of Sicily where the Valley of the Temples once formed part of an ancient Greek colony. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to seven ancient Greek temples dating from the 6th century BC. Meet with a Local Specialist and walk along the fortified ridge stopping at all the main temples. Admire spectacular views from the Temple of Juno overlooking the sea. In the afternoon continue to the Sicilian capital of Palermo in time for dinner. Meal(s) Buffet Breakfast, Dinner / Hotel Astoria Palace |
| 6 | PALERMO SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSION TO MONDELLO AND MONREALE | This morning, meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the city which includes the honey-coloured cathedral and Piazza Bellini. Travel to the town of Monreale and visit the magnificent 12th century Norman Cathedral. Admire views of the Conca d'Oro before continuing your journey to visit the beautiful fishing village of Mondello. Later return to Palermo. Meal Buffet Breakfast |
| 7 | PALERMO FREE TIME - OVERNIGHT FERRY TO NAPLES | Enjoy free time in Palermo this morning for exploration or consider an Optional Experience to visit the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. This evening board your overnight ferry to Naples. Meal Buffet Breakfast |
| 8 | DISEMBARK IN NAPLES - ROME | Travel back to the Italian capital of Rome this morning. There is time on arrival to do some last-minute sightseeing or shop for souvenirs. Meal Buffet Breakfast / Hotel Black |
| 9 | DEPART ROME | This morning say 'arrivederci' to Italy, your Travel Director and fellow travellers as you prepare to return home with wonderful memories. Meal Buffet Breakfast |