14 days tour

Highlights Of Sicily & Southern Italy

Highlights Of Sicily & Southern Italy

This tour includes:

Meals

Full buffet breakfast daily; 4 three-course dinners

Hygieneprotocol

The health and safety of our guests remains our top priority and while we highly recommend that travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19, after 1 March, 2023 , we will no longer require it. Destinations and other transportation operators โ€“ like airlines โ€“ have their own rules and regulations. It will be up to the responsibility of our guests to understand and comply with those policies to move freely across the globe. The Globus family of brands previous policy โ€“ requiring all guests be vaccinated against COVID-19 โ€“ remains in effect until 1 March, 2023 . Anyone travelling before that date on a Globus, Cosmos or Avalon Waterways holiday must be fully vaccinated. ------------------------------------------------------------------- The following requirements are in place traveling Internationally and domestically beginning Sept. 1, 2021: - Full vaccination against COVID-19 in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Vaccination documentation must include information that identifies the person and vaccination date(s). Proof of full vaccination must show that official vaccination dose(s) were administered at least 14-days prior to the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. Globus accepts vaccines authorized or recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Travelers may encounter additional requirements if their vaccine is not recognized by the travel destination. - For children who do not qualify for vaccination, one of the two forms of documentation are required to travel: 1) Verifiable negative COVID-19 test result in the form of written documentation (paper or electronic copy), in English. Testing must be performed by an entity recognized by your government of residence, using a viral test (NAAT/PCR or antigen). The test result documentation must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A negative test result must show the test was done within 72 hours before the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. 2) If you recovered from COVID-19 in the last three months, and have met the criteria to end isolation, you may travel instead with documentation of recovery, which includes a positive test result and a letter from your health care provider that states you have been cleared to end isolation (return to work, travel, etc.) The test result documentation and letter must include information that identifies the person, a specimen collection date and the type of test. A positive test result must show test was done within 3 months of the start of your first service purchased from the Globus family of brands. A SAFE & WARM WELCOME: We will enact new tour check-in procedures and pre-trip health screenings to offer guests a safe start to their journey, including adherence to social distancing requirements. BLENDING CULTURAL PROXIMITY WITH SOCIAL DISTANCE: We will ensure safe distances for our guests throughout the journey, on coach and during excursions. This includes providing masks for our guests use at any time where social proximity could be an issue as well as the possibility of reducing group sizes, if required. And wireless listening technologyโ€”including our Go Beyond Devices in Europeโ€”enables safe distances between our guests and other travelers on excursions. FOCUS ON GUEST AND TEAM MEMBER HEALTH: To ensure a healthy environment for our team and our guests, we will conduct regular temperature checks for both guests and our team, and when necessary, masks will be worn by our team when with guests. TOUCHING HEARTS, NOT HANDS: Traveling with the Globus family of brands removes many of the โ€œtouch pointsโ€ of travel, including luggage handling, check in/out, expedited entry into attractions and more. We are further reducing risk with hands-free services, including all self-services replaced by staff, including buffet meals replaced with table service. We will also ensure hand sanitizing is available throughout each trip, on coach and in hotels. COMMITMENT TO CLEAN: As a part of our commitment to clean, we are requiring enhanced cleaning procedures with our hotel partners, on our motorcoaches, vehicles and throughout every trip, including additional daily disinfecting procedures that go above-and-beyond our already strict health and safety procedures. PARTNERS IN DISCOVERY AND IN HEALTH: The Globus family of brands has strict health and safety protocols, which have been in place for years, focused on ensuring all aspects of our operationโ€”from vehicles and equipment used on trip to excursions and hotel procedures. This process will continue with new, elevated health and safety checks, to maintain our promise that each touch-point of our tours and cruises are considered in our commitment to guest and team member well-being.

Transport

Motorcoach

Accommodation

13 nights hotel accommodation

Others

Headsets throughout the tour.

Guide

An expert guide is included.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

Flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance not included

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Sicily & Southern Italy

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Rome, Italy

      Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant (D)

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  • Day 2 Day 2: Romeโ€“Castel Gandolfoโ€“Sorrento Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Romeโ€“Castel Gandolfoโ€“Sorrento Area

      Holy Grounds CASTEL GANDOLFO Take a guided visit of the Papal Palace and the Barberini Gardens followed by lunch en route to the Sorrento Area. (B,L)
      193 mi / 310 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      ICONIC FOOTSTEPS Enjoy an extraordinary, guided visit to explore the Papal Palace and beautiful Barberini Gardens. Stroll the spectacular grounds of the grand papal retreat of Castel Gandolfo, where Holy Fathers and world dignitaries walked and talked about faith and the world at large.


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  • Day 3 Day 3: Sorrento Area. Excursion To Capri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Sorrento Area. Excursion To Capri

      Coves, Cliffs & The Clear Blue Sea SORRENTO AREA Jetfoil ride to Capri.
      CAPRI Take a funicular ride from the harbor to the village for guided sightseeing, including the Augustus Gardens. Free time for lunch.
      SORRENTO AREA Free time. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      NATURAL WONDERS Nestled high above the sea on the island of Capri lie the exquisite Gardens of Augustus. This natural paradise promises 180-degree panoramic views and a kaleidoscope of botanical beauty on the cliffs overlooking island and the sapphire sea below.


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  • Day 4 Day 4: Sorrento Area. Excursion To Pompeii And Naples
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sorrento Area. Excursion To Pompeii And Naples

      A Slice of Life in Naples POMPEII Take a guided walking tour of the excavations. Free time to browse.
      NAPLES Guided sightseeing includes an orientation drive on the panoramic road to Posillipo, a stop in Piazza Plebiscito, and a slice of Neapolitan pizza. (B)
      68 mi / 110 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES Pizza was first delivered to the world after Neapolitans put tomatoes on flatbread. Baker Raffaele Esposito baked a pie with the hues of the Italian flag for Queen Margheritaโ€™s visit to Naples with mozzarella cheese, red tomatoes, and basil, giving to the world the Neapolitan pizza we love today.


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  • Day 5 Day 5: Sorrento Areaโ€“Bari
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Sorrento Areaโ€“Bari

      Spectacular Apulia SORRENTO COAST Scenic drive to Bari. (B)
      186 mi / 300 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      PICTURE PERFECT Puglia region forms the heel of Italyโ€™s โ€œboot,โ€ with whitewashed towns, centuries-old pastoral landscapes, and the magnificent Mediterranean coastline. The vibrant port of Bari and its lovely Baroque architecture is a feast for the eyes and palate in the quintessential Italian style.


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  • Day 6 Day 6: Bariโ€“Lecceโ€“Alberobello Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bariโ€“Lecceโ€“Alberobello Area

      Sweet Strolls in Apulia BARI Guided sightseeing includes a walking tour of Bari Vecchia, the cityโ€™s oldest district, and San Nicolaโ€™s Church.
      LECCE Walking tour with a Local Guide includes the Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica. Taste traditional pasticciotto (filled pastry) with almond-infused iced coffee. (B,D)
      186 mi / 300 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      CULTURE & TRADITIONS Traditional pasticciotto is the beloved cream-filled pastry of Lecce, which graces the shelves of Apuliaโ€™s bakeries and restaurants. Legend has it that this ubiquitous confection was invented by happy accident when chef Andrea Ascalone made too much cake batter, using the excess ingredients to mix up the original pasticcio (meaning mishap or mess in Italian) - a smaller cake with a creamy filling. Sink your teeth into this heavenly pastry with an almond iced coffee to complete the experience.


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  • Day 7 Day 7: Alberobello Area
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Alberobello Area

      Stone Houses ALBEROBELLO Guided walking tour includes a visit to a Trullo (traditional conical-roof house). Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ART & ARCHITECTURE The iconic round houses (Trulli) date back hundreds of years. These Trulli, constructed of dry stone and cone-shaped roofs include the oldest structures built in the 16th century and were used as grain storage or residences. Made without cement in the masonry techniques of the day, these whitewashed homes were easily disassembled to avoid property taxes when the collectors came calling! Today, you can stroll the streets lined with Trulli houses to see their conical rooftops decorated with symbols such as a cross, heart, astronomical symbol, or the evil eye.


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  • Day 8 Day 8: Alberobello Areaโ€“Materaโ€“Pizzo Calabroโ€“Reggio Calabria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Alberobello Areaโ€“Materaโ€“Pizzo Calabroโ€“Reggio Calabria

      Creamy Desserts & Cave Dwellings MATERA Orientation walk with panoramic view of the picturesque sassi house (cave houses). Take a scenic drive along the Gulf of Taranto.
      PIZZO CALABRO Enjoy a traditional tartufo (ice cream dessert) tasting.
      REGGIO CALABRIA Join a guided visit of the museum that houses the Bronzi di Riace (famous bronze warrior sculptures). (B,D)
      280 mi / 450 km

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      LOCAL TASTES The only thing better than a taste of gelato is having a few different tastes inside a chocolate-shelled truffle! Indulge in a tartufo dessert that will melt in your mouth during a visit to Pizzo Calabro.


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  • Day 9 Day 9: Reggio Calabriaโ€“Taormina Riviera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Reggio Calabriaโ€“Taormina Riviera

      Grand Greek Drama STRAIT OF MESSINA Ferry crossing to Sicily.
      TAORMINA Visit the ancient Greek theatre. Free time to explore. (B)
      81 mi / 130 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ART & ARCHITECTURE The Greek Theatre of Taormina is considered one of the most impressive examples of auditorium engineering and architecture for its superb natural setting and acoustical design. This ancient marvel was dug into the hard rock slopes of Mount Tauro in the 3rd-century BC, with seating to accommodate thousands of spectators. The Teatro Antico di Taormina was built in the Greek tradition of incorporating the natural surroundings to become part of the performance, with light and air permeating the columns to become part of the story.


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  • Day 10 Day 10: Taormina Riviera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Taormina Riviera

      The Pearl of the Mediterranean TAORMINA RIVIERA Enjoy a free day in Taormina, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      CULTURE & TRADITION With a backdrop of the Volcanic Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea providing the cinematic setting for the resort town of Taormina, this Pearl of the Mediterranean is a picturesque coastal gem that will spoil you with its stunning beaches, village beauty, and sumptuous culinary specialties.


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  • Day 11 Day 11: Taormina Riviera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Taormina Riviera

      Sicilian Summits TAORMINA RIVIERA Enjoy a free day. (B)

      FREE TIME TIPS
      EXPLORE MORE What better way to spend this free day than with an excursion to Mount Etna, Europeโ€™s tallest volcano and one of the most active in the world. Learn how in 1669, an eruption that lasted 112 days developed a record long stream of lava that destroyed the city of Catania.


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  • Day 12 Day 12: Taormina Rivieraโ€“Agrigentoโ€“Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Taormina Rivieraโ€“Agrigentoโ€“Palermo

      Timeless Temples AGRIGENTO Take a guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples en route to Palermo. (B)
      211 mi / 340 km

      TOUR HIGHLIGHT
      ANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGY The ruins of Akragas remain Sicilyโ€™s most amazing archaeological site. The impressively well-preserved Tempio della Concordia sits in spectacular setting upon a ridge where it served as a beacon for homecoming sailors and today draws enthralled visitors to revel in the remarkable Valley of the Temples.


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  • Day 13 Day 13: Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Palermo

      Cathedrals & Human Heroes PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the cathedral. Scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca dโ€™Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedral. Hear about the important role that the organization "La Casa di Paolo" plays to help local children and their families followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant which employs young people with a difficult past. (B,D)

      LOCAL FAVORITE
      FOREVER REMEMBERED "La Casa di Paolo" is a special place. Once the pharmacy of judge Paolo Borsellinoโ€™s parents and now an invaluable point of reference where children can do their homework in a safe environment with the help of volunteers. Paolo Borsellino and his convoy were killed when a bomb went off just in front of his motherโ€™s house on July 19th 1992. His brother and niece decided to commemorate the memory of a human judge who put the lives of others before his own, helping those who would be easy preys of the organised crime if left on their own.


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  • Day 14 Day 14: Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Palermo

      Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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