Southern Italy Sicily Tour (10 Day Tour)
Tour Description
Southern Italy is one of those places where you can get a once in a lifetime vacation experience. The region is known for its diverse and authentic culture, offering you an array of magnificent works of art existing for centuries, an appetizing cuisine and its breathtaking natural beauty. The 10 day package will surely satisfy your desire for rejuvenating relaxation and exciting adventures. Take pleasure in hopping from one historic city to another, then get off the road exploring small towns and islands. A sure fun-filled Italy vacation experience!
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Itinerary
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1: Rome
Day 2: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento
Day 3: Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento
Day 4: Sorrento – Palermo (Overnight Ferry Boat)
Day 5: Palermo
Day 6: Palermo – Monreale
Day 7: Palermo – Erice – Marsala – Mazara del Vallo – Agrigento
Day 8: Agrigento – Noto – Siracusa – Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Day 9: Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Day 10: Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Day 1: Rome
Benvenuti a Roma! A memorable 10-Day Italy tour experience awaits you! Receive a warm welcome at the airport, with a private driver that will take you to your hotel. Check in, enjoy a delightful dinner at the hotel and spend your spare time getting ready for your Italy vacation.
Day 2: Rome – Naples – Pompeii – Sorrento
Energized with breakfast in the hotel around 6:00am. Just in time to catch the coach bus which will depart at 7:00am. You will take the "highway of the Sun" through the amazing regions of Lazio and Campania. These regions offers you a picturesque view of the Abbey of Montecassino which will surely take your breath away. Next spot is one of the oldest cities in Italy – Naples! Explore the city which has existed for ages with a panoramic city tour to the main attractions of the city. Enjoy the beautiful sites such as the Mergellina neighborhood, Castel dell’Ovo, Plebiscito Square, the Royal Place, Maschio Angioino and the port. Enjoy lunch en route to the historical city of Pompeii. You will then enjoy ancient Pompeii. As you roam the ruins and excavations you will get a detailed vision and feeling of what the Roman Empire was like ages ago. Then, you will drive along the Sorrentine coast heading to Sorrento for delicious regional Italian cuisine and a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 3: Sorrento – Capri – Sorrento
Day 3 will provide an exciting island experience! After breakfast, the always anticipated tour of the island of Capri. Visit the famous Blue Grotta in a small rowboat if the weather and sea conditions permit. After marveling the beauty of nature, enjoy a delicious lunch prepared for you in a local restaurant. You’ve got the rest of the day to explore and enjoy the island. As the sunsets, you will return to the mainland for dinner and last overnight stay in Sorrento.
Day 4: Sorrento – Palermo (Overnight Ferry Boat)
Good morning Sorrento! With no call time and pressure, enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend time exploring Sorrento. The entire morning is yours to enjoy! For the rest of the day, you will depart for Naples harbor and board the TIRRENIA/SNAV Ferry and travel to Palermo. Enjoy the evening as the waves rock you to sleep – truly a unique experience. Dinner and breakfast for the next day are not included on the boat.
Day 5: Palermo
An exciting day awaits! Disembark from the ferry and recieve a warm welcome to the historic city of Palermo. A city rich in culture and history, with stunning architectural buildings. Check in to your hotel and you’ve got the entire day to discover the historical city at your own pace. You can visit the churches, palaces and museums, opera houses and squares (these sites may have admission fees which are not included in the package). Back to the hotel for dinner and your first overnight stay in Sicily.
Day 6: Palermo – Monreale
Benvenuti a Palermo! First, breakfast at your hotel, then head off to Monreale. This ancient royal town is famous for it’s large production of oranges, olives and almond trees – a spot you will surely like to visit! Make your way back to Palermo and visit the Cathedral and other main attractions in the city. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure. Dinner awaits you in the hotel, have a relaxing nights sleep.
Day 7: Palermo – Erice – Marsala – Mazara del Vallo – Agrigento
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. First stop for the day, Erice. A wonderful historic city situated at the top of Mount Erice. A breathtaking view of the city of Trapani awaits while touring the medieval village. Now, time to see the Port city which is located in the western most point of the island – Marsala. Wine tasting to follow, Marsala is famous for it’s delicious wine. Heading south, you will pass Mazara del Vallo, a fishing port overlooking the Strait of Sicily and the city closest to the continent of Africa. Going further down the Southern coast of Italy, Agrigento is your next stop. Known to be the site of ancient Greek city of Akragas. You will be visiting the Valley of Temples (admission included) which consist of Temple of Juno, Temple of Concorde, Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Jupiter – one of the world’s largest Doric-style buildings. Also, you will get the chance to continue your tour to these temples in the morning. You will check-in to a new hotel, enjoy dinner and local wine.
Day 8: Agrigento – Noto – Siracusa – Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
After breakfast, tour the city at the foot of the Iblean mountains – Agrigento. Enjoy the early 18th century buildings, known to be the main masterpieces in the Silician Baroque style. Next stop is the birthplace of Archilles – Syracuse. You will get a chance to experience the famous attractions of the city such as the Greek Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysus and the Roman Theater (admissions included). Then cross one of the three bridges to the island of Ortigia. The island is rich in baroque and medieval palaces and churches you will surely enjoy visiting. You will then settle at Taormina for dinner and overnight stay. The small town is one of most visited places for tourist because of its beautiful beaches – that you will love to see yourself.
Day 9: Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
After breakfast, you will head off to Mount Etna to experience a once in a lifetime adventure to the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Get a chance to climb to the summit (1800m) if you choose and weather permits. Back to Taormina, the quaint town located on Mount Tauro, a magnificent spot for a romantic dinner and relaxing.
Day 10: Taormina (Giardini Naxos)
Your fun-filled Sicilian adventure will always be a part of your vacation experiences. Enjoy your final breakfast as you take your last pictures of Italy. Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Ciao! We hope to see you again for your next Italy vacation.
Additional Information:
The tour includes:
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- Multilingual Tour Escort
- Accommodation in 4 star or 3 star hotels
- Meals as per itinerary
- Panoramic visits as per itinerary
The tour does not include:
- Tips, drinks, portage and extras at hotels
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and archaeological sites not specified
- Everything that is not mentioned in "tour includes" section
- Extra luggage may incur an additional fee
