Accommodation

Mercure Centro Dioscuri Bay Palace Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Grand Cesare Augusto Grand Tiberio Grand Assisi Firenze & Continentale La Spezia, B&B HOTELS Park Hotel Suisse Grand Mediterraneo Le Boulevard Lido

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Meals

6 Dinner (D) 14 Breakfast (B)

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

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Acireale: Join a family-owned lemon farm and enjoy a Be My Guest dinner overlooking Mount Etna. Palermo: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an introductory orientation of Palermo’s highlights. Palermo: Discover the Sicilian capital with your Local Specialist. See Pretoria Square and the 16th-century fountain. View the composite architectural styles of the Palermo Cathedral and visit the Cathedral of Monreale. Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno. Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island’s local culture and historic landmarks. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century. Rome: Be inspired by the magnificence of Michelangelo and da Vinci at the Vatican Museums. Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city’s most iconic sites. Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a Local Specialist. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators. Vatican: Visit Vatican City and see St. Peter’s Basilica with a Local Specialist. Witness the early genius of Michelangelo as you take in the Pietà. Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe. Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Specialist, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Admire the charming fishing villages and perhaps snap some memorable pictures. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the Multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. Venice: Discover the ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing and play a part in preserving this traditional craft. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Fast-track Entry to the Vatican Museums Explore Palermo, Agrigento, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Assisi, Cinque Terre and Florence Discover Taormina, Sorrento and Venice Visit the Norman Cathedral at Monreale, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the Isle of Capri, the excavations at Pompeii, the Colosseum in Rome and a glassblowing factory in Venice View Palermo Cathedral, St Peter’s Basilica and the ancient sites of Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence and the Byzantine St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark’s Square in Venice An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Ferry across the Straits of Messina to mainland Italy Return cruise to the Isle of Capri Optional Experiences and free time On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Optional

Piazzas and Fountains of Rome €33.00 Roman Evening with Dinner €61.00 Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills €65.00 Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli €65.00 Gondolas and the Grand Canal €70.00 Gondolas & the Grand Canal €70.00 Venice’s Secrets and St. Mark’s Basilica €36.00 Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks €71.00 Sferracavallo With Lunch Or Dinner €60.00 Colours and Traditions of Palermo €30.00 A Visit To Ceflau €36.00 Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment €64.00 Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather €56.00 Dinner in Castelmola, the Most Dramatically Located Village in Sicily €68.00 Neapolitan Dinner and Dance €61.00 Discover The Isle Of Capri €42.00 Sorrento Farmhouse Dinner €49.00 Amalfi Coast and Positano €43.00

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Palermo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Palermo

The multicultural capital of Palermo is the launchpad for your journey across Sicily and Italy. You’ll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner and orientation of the city’s attractions, so why not head straight out to explore its fascinating streets on your own?
Day 2 Day 2: Enjoy The Views In Monreale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Enjoy The Views In Monreale

Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Massimo and the old ’La Cala’ harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo, overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d’Oro. Here you’ll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Ancient Agrigento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Journey To Ancient Agrigento

Take it easy this morning or explore further on the Optional Experience taking in different views of the city. Later, journey onwards to Agrigento to tour the impressive Greek Valley of the Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a Local Specialist. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Onwards To Scenic Taormina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Onwards To Scenic Taormina

Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.
Day 5 Day 5: Taormina Your Way Connect With Locals
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Taormina Your Way Connect With Locals

Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Savoca, the village made famous by ‘The Godfather’, and Europe’s most active volcano - Mount Etna. This evening, join a Be My Guest experience hosted at a beautiful family owned Sicilian lemon farm overlooking Mount Etna.
Day 6 Day 6: Travel To Sorrento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Travel To Sorrento

Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north through rustic Calabria and past Salerno to our hotel in Sorrento where we’ll spend the next two nights. Tonight perhaps consider an Optional Experience to explore the famous culinary culture of Southern Italy.
Day 7 Day 7: Visit The Isle Of Capri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Visit The Isle Of Capri

Cruise to the Isle of Capri where you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. This afternoon perhaps consider a drive along the famed Amalfi Coast to Positano, a true Mediterranean gem. You will have the evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of Sorrento’s many cafés.
Day 8 Day 8: Explore Pompeii’S Ruins And Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Explore Pompeii’S Ruins And Rome

This morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of Pompeii where a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries this city was lost to the world, but its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well-preserved ruins, providing insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city centuries ago. Later, admire the dramatic coastline as you drive north from Pompeii to the ’Eternal City’ of Rome. Head to the Vatican City and visit the Vatican Museums with works of art collected over the centuries, admire Michaelangelo’s spectacular frescoed ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. This evening, Roman flavours and ancient ruins take centre stage as you dine at Ristorante Pancrazio, built over the ruins of the first-century BC Theatre of Pompey. Indulge in a selection of signature Roman dishes handed down over four generations since 1922.
Day 9 Day 9: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irrepressible spirit. Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour including Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the magnificent Pietà inside St. Peter’s Basilica and marvel at the city’s iconic and unexpected highlights. Head to Ancient Rome, where you’ll see Circus Maximus and experience an in-depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum. Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain on an optional experience discovering piazzas and fountains of Rome with a Local Specialist this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way.
Day 10 Day 10: Off To Historic Assisi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Off To Historic Assisi

Today, drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist  for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings.
Day 11 Day 11: Admire Pisa And On To La Spezia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Admire Pisa And On To La Spezia

We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that bears this city’s name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the ’Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea’. Tonight is free to explore as you wish.
Day 12 Day 12: Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre And Florence
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre And Florence

Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world’s most cultural cities. Tonight perhaps consider dinner in the famed Tuscan Hills.
Day 13 Day 13: Journey To Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Journey To Venice

The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria feature on your walking tour with a Local Specialist through Florence’s historic streets. Later, journey north to Venice, the ’Queen of the Adriatic’.
Day 14 Day 14: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

Embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark’s Square, which Napoleon once called the ’drawing room of Europe’. See the Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners would have one last look at their beloved city before facing imprisonment. Next, witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Your unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps keep alive this delicate tradition for which Venice is justifiably famous, and you’ll watch in awe as masters of their craft shape molten glass into the exquisite pieces that adorn homes all over the world. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights or consider an Optional Experience, navigating the city’s elegant canals aboard a traditional gondola. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends.
Day 15 Day 15: Farewell Venice
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Farewell Venice

For now, it’s a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare to depart for your journey home.

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Italy And Sicily (15 Days)

Day 1: Welcome To Palermo

Day 2: Enjoy The Views In Monreale

Day 3: Journey To Ancient Agrigento

Day 4: Onwards To Scenic Taormina

Day 5: Taormina Your Way Connect With Locals

Day 6: Travel To Sorrento

Day 7: Visit The Isle Of Capri

Day 8: Explore Pompeii’S Ruins And Rome

Day 9: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

Day 10: Off To Historic Assisi

Day 11: Admire Pisa And On To La Spezia

Day 12: Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre And Florence

Day 13: Journey To Venice

Day 14: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

Day 15: Farewell Venice

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