Day 1
Start Rome
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Accommodation
Hotel Genova (or similar)
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Meals
Dinner
Everyday Price From
$3,219
$3,979
13 days
This one swings you from Rome to Naples, the home of pizza and gateway to Pompeii, before gliding along the dreamy Amalfi Coast. After falling for Capri and postcard pretty Positano, it's time to head to Sicily for a week of dreamy beaches, incredible food and endless ancient history. This Italian adventure has a little something for everyone.
Locations Visited
Rome, Pompeii, Naples, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Positano, Catania, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Valley of the Temples, Cefalu, Palermo
Countries Visited
Italy
Travel Style
Accommodations
12 nights included
Age Requirements
Social travel experiences for 18-35 year olds
Day 1
Accommodation
Hotel Genova (or similar)
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Welcome to Naples, the rough and ready but oh so charming city which encapsulates everything we love about Italy. The home of pizza, a hub of culture, and a bundle of passionate Italian energy. Today we have the option to take a tour, learning about the city, its history and its food culture.
Accommodation
Hotel Vergilius Billia (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
Day 3
We're headed to the coast today to check out some of the most glamorous seascapes in Europe.
Next up is Capri, with its gorgeous cragged coastline and opulent cafes. Its easy to see why this is such a playground for the rich and famous. An optional Capri cruise will let us check out plenty of swim stops to beat the heat.
We'll settle on the Amalfi Coast after a day of postcard pretty sun bleached buildings and sparkling sea.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Chill on the beaches of this Mediterranean jewel. Explore the famous boutiques then stop off for a Spritz in the sun.
Day 4
We've got a free day on the Amalfi coast! Lucky us. There are plenty of optionals today to keep us entertained, including a visit to a lemon farm, run by a local family whose ancestors introduced the crop and have been care takers of an age old tradition ever since. Here we learn how these huge, sunshine coloured fruits are harvested and turned into limoncello.
We'll visit one of Amalfi's spectacular jewels today. Dramatic cliffs and idyllic buildings await us in picturesque Positano.
You've got the entire evening for yourself. Roam the streets, taste some wine, live the Italian life we've all dreamed of.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel Salerno (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Live your best life like a local (on a ferry!) as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings.
Ramble through the wisteria-lined streets and past sun-bleached houses as you live La Dolce Vita. Don’t forget an iconic selfie with the village backdrop.
Day 5
We're headed back to Rome today. Time for the Colosseum?
Back in Rome, we better put on your centurion helmets because we're going on a guided tour around all the Roman ruins, and even the mighty Colosseum. Afterwards, you'll have the chance to head out to a local restaurant and make (and eat) your very own pasta.
Accommodation
Hotel Archimede (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 6
Today we're hopping on a speedy flight to the incomparable isle of Sicily.
This colourful cacophony of baroque piazzas and ancient ruins is the perfect place to get acquainted with Sicily. We'll have a chance to check out Catania's UNESCO listed historic core before an included dinner in a local restaurant. Can you taste the difference in Sicilian cuisine? It has to be up there...
Accommodation
Hotel Villa Del Bosco (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.
Time to take to the sky. Catania, here we come!
Day 7
We've got more spectacular Sicilian towns to explore today, as we head from Catania to Taormina.
Uniquely perched on the side of a mountain, this elegant resort town is the perfect place to live the good life in Italy. We'll waste no time admiring the gorgeous panoramas, as we take the cable car that connects the town's historic centre with its awesome beaches. After sunning ourselves for a bit, why not opt for a cooking class with some local masterchefs, learning how to whip up local delicacies like Arancini & Cannoli? It's the perfect way to impress everyone when you get back home.
Accommodation
Main Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.
Day 8
Accommodation
Main Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
See ya, Taormina – it's time to visit some historical hotspots. Next stop, Syracuse.
We’ll have some free time to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Syracuse. Famed for its rich Roman and Greek history, with ancient amphitheatres and architecture everywhere you look, this place was even mentioned in the Bible (how's that for history creds?).
Our next outing is to Noto, home to some of Sicily’s most impressive historic architecture. We’ll check out the Corso Vittoria Emanuele and other legendary landmarks, and then it’s off to an organic farm for a Tastes of Sicily experience – the freshest Sicilian ingredients, brought to us direct from farm to table. Just what the doctor ordered!
And after a long day, it’s time to hit the hay. ’Til tomorrow, friends.
Accommodation
Hotel Panorama (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.
Day 10
Heading from Syracuse we'll arrive in the Valley of the Temples, the perfect base to explore another ancient wonder...
We won't be leaving Italy without a tour of the Valley of the Temples. This mystical valley is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological heritage. We'll discover ancient temples, sanctuaries and a necropolis. It’s a spectacular testament to Sicily’s ancient history (and natural beauty).
Arriving in Cefalù we'll enjoy another included dinner of Sicilian delicacies. What a day - and we're not done yet.
Accommodation
Hotel La Giara (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.
Day 11
Accommodation
Hotel La Giara (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 12
It's time to end on a high, as we make our way towards Sicily's sizzling capital.
Palermo is vivacious, colourful and boasts a thriving culinary scene, but it’s also been plagued by organised crime for decades. Today on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® experience, you can join a walking tour through the historic centre, learning about the history of the Mafia in Palermo and how the civil antiMafia movement was formed. We'll round things off with a farewell dinner at Al Fresco, AKA the 'bistro of second chances'.
Accommodation
Hotel Federico II Central Palace (or similar)
Meals
Breakfast
Day 13
Meals
Breakfast
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If you require arrangements to be made for your accessibility needs, please inform your Trip Manager as soon as possible. We try our best to contact all accommodations and secure ground floor rooms for easy wheelchair access.
Please remember that Italy can be physically challenging to get around. Coaches can’t access historical centers, and there will be lots of walking (on roads that are often uneven and cobbled). Travellers with accessibility needs will find this trip challenging.
Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
This would depend on the museums & attractions you’re planning to visit. If you’d like to know the exact timings, please contact our 24x7 Helpline to access your day-to-day itineraries to check when you’ll have free time in each city.
Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.
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