Sicily & Amalfi Coast Escape
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Departures
Included:
- Accommodation in 4 stars hotels
- Overnight Ferry from Naples to Palermo
- Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
- Monolingual Tour-escort in English
- Tour of Pompeii with "Skip the Line" tickets and Neapolitan Pizza lunch with 1 drink
- Visit the Blue Grotto in Capri (weather permitting)
- Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites in Sicily as per the itinerary
- Saline Della Laguna boat trip with lunch
- Rome by Sunset Tour with Gelato (only offered from May to October)
- Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
- Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends
- Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
- Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip
Not Included:
- International or domestic airfare
- Gratuities to guides and drivers
- Travel insurance
- Porterage service
- Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
- Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
- Local city tax for overnight stays
- Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
- Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Pricing Details
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- From price is CAD per person, based on double occupancy, and for travel in low season
- The final price will vary and is also based on the month of travel
- Prices are subject to change
Optional Extras:
- Pre and Post Accommodation
- Airport Transfers
- All optional excursions are subject to change and are based on availability. Optional excursions can be booked with the Tour Escort
Travel Privately
You can request to book this tour privately, travelling only with people you know.
Health & Safety Protocols
Itinerary
DAY 1: ROME ARRIVAL
Benvenuti a Roma! After your arrival at the airport, meet and greet your driver where you will be transferred to your hotel. Enjoy your first day in the city at your own leisure.
In the evening, make your way to the meeting point for the departure of Rome at sunset tour (offered from May to October). The local expert guide will lead you to discover the wonders of the Eternal City, charming by day - absolutely romantic at sunset. After the walking tour, there is only one thing missing to end this experience - relax by enjoying a creamy and tasty Gelato, it’s on us! Return to your hotel and overnight stay.
Accommodation at the Hotel St. Martin, Rome, or similar
DAY 2: ROME > NAPLES > POMPEII > SORRENTO
After breakfast, departure by coach heading south crossing the regions of Lazio and Campania. Arrive in Naples and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city. Afterward, you will leave Naples and travel south towards Mount Vesuvius and the town of Pompeii. Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional Neapolitan pizza lunch. After lunch, you will enter into one of the most important archaeological sites in the world for a guided tour. The ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii.
After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (in Sorrento, we highly recommend for men to wear long trousers during dinner). Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar
DAY 3: SORRENTO > CAPRI > SORRENTO
After breakfast, get ready for an exciting excursion to the island of Capri. One of the most exclusive summer destinations of the Mediterranean! Depending on weather and sea conditions, you will admire the dreamy Blue Grotto on a small rowboat. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then roam the island at your own pace. Once back on the mainland, return to Sorrento in the evening for dinner. Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Michelangelo, Sorrento, or similar
DAY 4: SORRENTO > PALERMO
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning exploring Sorrento. In the afternoon, you will transfer to the port of Naples, where you will board the ferry to Palermo. Let the waves rock you to sleep. Dinner and breakfast are not included on the overnight ferry. Meals: B
Accommodation at an Overnight Ferry from Naples to Palermo
DAY 5: PALERMO ARRIVAL
Arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. That night, have dinner and rest up for your Sicilian adventure. Meals: D
Accommodation at the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar
DAY 6: PALERMO & MONREALE
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and then head out on a morning excursion to Monreale, recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil, and citrus fruits, as well as for its fine Norman architecture. Visit the stunning Cathedral of Monreale and then enjoy some shopping for local delicatessen and souvenirs.
Back to Palermo and continue with a walking tour of the city. Wander the streets of the Old Town, hearing tales of Palermo’s 3,000-year history, and discovering attractions like Palermo Cathedral. Walk inside the impressive-looking place of worship and marvel at its arches, cupolas, and mosaics - with an incredible mix of influences coming from several dominations on the island. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for dinner. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar
DAY 7: PALERMO > ERICE > SALINE > AGRIGENTO
Early breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Continue to visit the Saline, an extraordinary lagoon, where history, nature, archeology find a perfect synthesis and allow the visitor to try different, unique and charming experiences.
Afterward, enjoy a boat trip to the islands, located nearby. With a helpful audio guide, you will admire all the islands of the lagoon up close, comfortably seated in the boat. After this wonderful experience, enjoy your lunch in a restaurant by the lagoon. Return to your coach and travel to Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples (entrance included) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in to your hotel in the evening. Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation at the Hotel Della Valle, Agrigento, or similar
DAY 8: AGRIGENTO > PIAZZA ARMERINA > RAGUSA
After breakfast, travel to Piazza Armerina a pretty and historic town nestled into the heart of Sicily. Entrance in Villa Romana del Casale to admire the largest, richest, and most complex Roman mosaics in the world. It is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. The mosaics spread over 3,500 sq m and show mythological scenes and portrayals of daily life.
Depart to Ragusa and visit the enchanting historical center “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches. Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Be enchanted by the elegant Cathedral of San Giorgio, the Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and the magnificent Cosentini palace, one of the most interesting Late Baroque palaces in Sicily! Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Poggio del Sole Hotel, Ragusa, or similar
DAY 9: RAGUSA > NOTO > SYRACUSE > TAORMINA
After breakfast, travel to Noto, a picturesque fishing town popular for its stately Baroque architecture. Continue along the south coast to Syracuse, on Sicily’s southeastern tip. Visit Syracuse’s famous archaeological area, home to a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Head inside to see impressive landmarks such as the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius - an artificial limestone cave.
After the visit, cross one of the city’s bridges for a visit to the island of Ortygia - the most ancient part of Syracuse - home to a wealth of Baroque churches and medieval palaces. In the late afternoon arrive in Taormina, check in to your hotel, and enjoy dinner. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Antares Hotel, Taormina Area, or similar
DAY 10: TAORMINA & MOUNT ETNA
After breakfast, head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you have a chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). After, return to Taormina, the beautiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro. Return to Taormina in the afternoon and spend the rest of your day at leisure. Meals: B, D
Accommodation at the Antares Hotel, Taormina Area, or similar
DAY 11: TAORMINA DEPARTURE
Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end. Optional private transfer to Catania airport is available upon request. Meals: B