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Arrive in Rome, Italy’s captivating capital, and meet your driver at the airport for your included transfer to the hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax or begin exploring the Eternal City at your own pace.
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
After breakfast, depart your hotel at approximately 7:45 a.m. for a guided journey through ancient Rome. Step inside the iconic Colosseum, where gladiators once competed before thousands of spectators.
Continue to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and former home of the emperors, before exploring the remarkably preserved ruins of the Roman Forum, once the centre of ancient Roman life.
Enjoy the late afternoon at leisure and return to your hotel independently. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
After breakfast, enjoy an included skip-the-line tour of Vatican City. Explore the Vatican Museums, including the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps and Raphael’s Rooms, before admiring Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
Your tour concludes in St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire the majestic exterior of St. Peter’s Basilica. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Rome at your own pace or join an optional tour. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in the Eternal City. Wander through Rome’s charming streets, explore neighbourhoods such as Trastevere or Monti, and experience the city like a local.
You may also choose from a selection of optional experiences, including a cooking class, pizza-making class, street food tour, or an excursion to Tivoli. Let us know what interests you, and we’ll take care of the rest! Meals: B
Important note: Optional activities are subject to availability, and advance booking is strongly recommended.
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
After breakfast, meet your driver at the scheduled time for your transfer to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Board your included flight to Palermo and, upon arrival in Sicily, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
In the late afternoon, meet your tour leader for a welcome briefing and an introduction to the journey ahead. This evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel and relax before beginning your Sicilian adventure. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar
After breakfast, travel to the historic town of Monreale, renowned for its Norman architecture and local products, including almonds, olive oil, and citrus fruits. Visit the magnificent UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its dazzling mosaics, before enjoying time to shop for local delicacies and souvenirs.
Return to Palermo for a guided walking tour through the Old Town. Discover the city’s fascinating 3,000-year history and visit Palermo Cathedral, where arches, domes, and mosaics reflect the many cultures that have shaped Sicily.
Enjoy some free time in the late afternoon before returning to your hotel for dinner. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar
After an early breakfast, depart for Erice, a beautifully preserved medieval village perched on Monte San Giuliano. Stroll through its maze of narrow lanes and admire the timeless atmosphere and panoramic views.
Continue to Marsala, a region celebrated for its famous fortified wine. Visit a traditional wine cellar and enjoy a tasting accompanied by a light lunch featuring regional products.
In the afternoon, travel to Agrigento and explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. Discover remarkable ancient Greek ruins, including the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Check in to your hotel in the evening and enjoy dinner. Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Della Valle, Agrigento, or similar
After breakfast, travel to Ragusa and explore the enchanting historic centre of Ragusa Ibla. Along with seven other towns in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its magnificent Late Baroque architecture.
See the historic Portal of San Giorgio and stroll through the beautiful Giardini Iblei. Continue to Piazza Pola to visit the charming Church of San Giuseppe, followed by the impressive Cathedral of San Giorgio, the Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and the magnificent Palazzo Cosentini.
After the tour, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Poggio del Sole Hotel, Ragusa, or similar
After breakfast, travel to Noto, a picturesque town renowned for its magnificent Sicilian Baroque architecture. Visit the beautifully restored Cathedral of San Nicolò and enjoy a walk through the elegant historic centre.
Continue along Sicily’s southeastern coast to Syracuse. Cross the bridge to the island of Ortygia, the city’s ancient heart, and discover its charming streets, Baroque churches, and medieval palaces.
In the late afternoon, travel to Taormina, check in to your hotel, and enjoy dinner. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Splendid, Taormina, or similar
After breakfast, depart for Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Learn about its volcanic activity while exploring a dramatic landscape shaped by ancient lava flows and black volcanic rock.
Weather permitting, ascend to approximately 1,800 metres for impressive views of the surrounding landscape. Afterwards, return to Taormina, a beautiful hilltop town overlooking the Ionian Sea.
Spend the remainder of the afternoon at leisure, exploring Taormina at your own pace. Meals: B
Accommodation at the Hotel Splendid, Taormina, or similar
Enjoy one final breakfast at the hotel before your journey comes to an end. At the scheduled time, transfer to Catania Airport for your onward flight. Meals: B