Tour Southern Flavors From Rome To Taormina

Meals

Breakfast Included

Transport

Private one-way arrival transfer in Rome by car/minivan One-way ticket / 2nd class / from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale – high speed train Private one-way transfer from Naples Central Station to Sorrento with 2 hours stop in Pompeii Private one-way transfer from Sorrento to Napoli Afragola station One-way ticket / 2nd class / from Napoli Afragola to Reggio Calabria Centrale – high speed train One-way public ferry ticket from Reggio Calabria port to Messina port Private one-way transfer from Messina port to Hotel in Taormina/Giardini Naxos

Accommodation

7 Nights accommodation with daily breakfast in 4* hotels (2 nights in Rome, 2 nights in Sorrento, 1 night in Reggio Calabria, 2 nights in Taormina) **Accommodation is in Standard rooms** ROME - HOTEL MEDITERRANEO 4* OR SIMILAR SORRENTO - HOTEL VESUVIO 4* OR SIMILAR REGGIO CALABRIA - HOTEL TORRIONE 4* OR SIMILAR TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS HOTEL ARATHENA ROCKS 4* OR SIMILAR

Flights

No flights included

Others

Entrance tickets to the Pompeii Archaeological Area (guide not included – possibility to add private guide by supplement)

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Day 1 Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rome

Arrival at Rome Fiumicino airport, transfer to the hotel by a private car and hotel accommodation. During the rest of

the day free time at your disposal for a first exploratory tour of the Eternal City. You can explore the city on your own

to discover the most famous symbols of Rome, such as Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Spain Square.

In case of an early arrival in Rome, we recommend a guided tour of the Vatican Museums, to admire Michelangelo’s

famous Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance more closely. It is also possible to participate

in a series of other optional activities, such as a cooking lesson to learn how to make pizza or pasta and ice cream. For

dinner we suggest trying a typical Roman restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.

Meals included: -
Day 2 Rome
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rome

Breakfast at the hotel, then another day dedicated to discovering the city. Today you join our Imperial Tour of Rome

(included in the rates), to closely admire the monuments of the Roman Forum, enter the Colosseum and listen to our

guide’s presentation of the evocative history of ancient Rome and the gladiators’ fights that took place there. In the

afternoon, free time to continue exploring the Eternal City. You can join an excursion to visit Rome Catacombs. For the

sporty people, there is also the option of an electric bike tour, to discover the historic center with its symbols or even

a more secret and unusual Rome. For the evening, we recommend a nice walk in the Trastevere district, full of typical

restaurants. Overnight stay at the hotel in Rome.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 3 Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento

This morning, reach Termini Rail Station and take the high-speed train to Naples. Upon arrival in Naples, meet our

driver and proceed to Pompeii where you will enjoy a 2-hour stop to visit the archaeological area (tickets included –

guide not included but possibility to add it). This ancient Roman city was destroyed when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD

and buried it, preserving it under a sea of volcanic ash for nearly 1700 years. At the end of the visit transfer to

Sorrento, famous for its picturesque old town center and characteristic fisherman’s village of Marina Grande, one of

the most authentic treasures of the city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 4 Capri
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Capri

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will participate in a small group tour (max 20 pax) in Capri and Anacapri, with the

famous Blue Grotto included. Through this excursion, you can visit the beautiful Blue Grotto, with its colors and

atmosphere known throughout the world (PLEASE NOTE: the visit of Blue Grotto is weather permitting). Afterwards,

you can visit Anacapri and Capri and discover the beauties of this wonderful island (lunch not included).

In the afternoon, return to Sorrento by ferry. Once you arrive at the port, return to the hotel independently. Overnight

stay at the hotel in Sorrento.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 5 Sorrento – Reggio Calabria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sorrento – Reggio Calabria

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Naples Afragola station, where you will take the high-speed train in the direction

of Reggio Calabria. This train will take you to admire the beautiful landscapes of Southern Italy, as you approach the

tip of the Italian boot.

Arrival in Reggio Calabria, city with a huge heart, scene of myths, legends and culture. Reggio Calabria is one of the

most beautiful and fascinating cities in Southern Italy. Its very long promenade (Lungomare Falcomatà) is one of thelongest and most romantic in Italy. Walking along the seafront of Reggio, you can also enjoy a beautiful view of Sicily,

divided only by the Strait of Messina.

Reggio also has an elegant historic center full of attractions, such as the magnificent city Basilica, the Aragonese Castle

and the many historical museums.

In Reggio you can also find excellent restaurants that still preserve the typical flavors and recipes of Calabria, one of the Italian regions where food is revered and is a symbol of hospitality and care towards people. Overnight stay in

Reggio Calabria.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 6 Reggio Calabria - Taormina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Reggio Calabria - Taormina

Breakfast at the hotel. Reach the port of Reggio Calabria independently and board the ferry to Messina, saying

goodbye to beautiful Calabria. The ferry crosses the Strait of Messina, place of legends and ancient Greek poems and

arrive at the port of Messina. Here our private transfer awaits to take us directly to Taormina, one of the most

fascinating cities in Sicily.

Check-in at the hotel (early check-in not guaranteed) and rest of the day at leisure. Visit the magnificent Greco-Roman

theatre, one of the largest and best preserved from the ancient world, with spectacular views of Etna and the sea.

Explore the main street of Taormina, full of shops, cafes and ice cream parlors. Stop at St. Nicholas Cathedral and

Piazza IX Aprile for a panoramic view. Discover the Villa Comunale: relax in the public gardens, created by the Scottish

noblewoman Florence Trevelyan, with its turrets and exotic plants.

Enjoy a Sicilian dinner in one of the centre’s restaurants, known for traditional dishes such as pasta alla norma and

fresh fish. Finally, after dinner, stroll through the illuminated streets of the historic center, tasting one of the famous

granitas or a brioche.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Taormina/Giardini Naxos.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 7 Taormina
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taormina

Breakfast at the hotel and free time in Taormina. For those who love relaxation, we recommend enjoying the sea and

the beautiful beaches of the town. For the more adventurous, we suggest taking a half-day trip to Mount Etna, the

highest active volcano in Europe. Explore the craters and enjoy the breathtaking views. In the afternoon, return to

Taormina and spend the afternoon relaxing on the stunning Isola Bella beach, reachable by cable car from the city

centre.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Taormina/Giardini Naxos.

Meals included: Breakfast.
Day 8 Taormina - End Of Services
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Taormina - End Of Services

Breakfast in the hotel and end of service.

8 days tour

Southern Flavors From Rome To Taormina

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Flavors From Rome To Taormina

Rome

Rome

Rome – Pompeii – Sorrento

Capri

Sorrento – Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria - Taormina

Taormina

Taormina - End Of Services

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