Italy Combo Mediterranea Rome > Taormina

Benvenuti a Roma! Upon arrival, make your own way to the hotel. A full-day Hop-on Hop-off ticket is included for you to explore Rome on our panoramic open-top Gray Line – I Love Rome City Tour bus. Get on and off at eight iconic stops, enjoying audio commentary in 12 languages. It’s the perfect way to get a first glimpse of the Eternal City. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight in Rome.

Begin your journey south along the “Autostrada del Sole,” pass- ing Lazio and Campania’s scenic countryside. Arrive in Sorrento, a picturesque coastal town overlooking the Bay of Naples. After hotel check-in, enjoy your free afternoon or join an optional ex- cursion along the Amalfi Coast. In the evening, savor a delicious dinner at your hotel (jacket recommended for men). Overnight in Sorrento.

Enjoy breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable excursion to the island of Capri. Weather permitting, visit the stunning Blue Grotto by rowboat. Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring Ca- pri’s scenic lanes and upscale boutiques. Return to the mainland and enjoy dinner at your hotel. Overnight stay in Sorrento.

Leave Sorrento and head to Pompeii for a guided tour of the ancient Roman city preserved by Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD. Skip-the-line access and personal headsets enhance the experi- ence. After the visit, transfer to the port of Naples and board the overnight ferry to Palermo. No dinner or breakfast included on board. Overnight in a cabin.

Arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring independently. In the eve- ning, enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. Overnight in Palermo.

This morning, visit Monreale, renowned for its Norman cathe- dral and citrus-filled hills. Explore the ornate mosaics before returning to Palermo for a walking tour. Discover Palermo’s rich history, from its cathedral to the old town’s architectural blend of cultures. Enjoy free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in Palermo.

Travel to Erice, a well-preserved medieval village with ancient charm. Continue to Marsala for a light lunch and wine tasting in a traditional winery. After this flavorful experience, head to Agrigento. Visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site, and explore ruins like the Temple of Concord, Hercules, and Jupiter. Check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento.

Depart for Ragusa and explore its enchanting baroque district, Ragusa Ibla. Visit San Giorgio Gate, Giardini Iblei, the Church of San Giuseppe, and the majestic Cathedral of San Giorgio. Admire noble palaces like Cosentini Palace, representative of Sicilian Baroque. Arrive at your hotel for dinner and overnight in Ragusa.

Head to Noto, famed for its elegant baroque architecture. Visit the restored Cathedral of San Nicolò and stroll through town. Continue to Syracuse and cross into the island of Ortygia, home to baroque churches and ancient ruins. Later, arrive in Taormina and Check-in to your central hotel in Taormina. Dinner and over- night stay.

Journey to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Learn about its eruptions and explore the lunar-like landscapes. Weath- er permitting, ascend to 1,800 meters. Return to Taormina in the afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to discover this romantic town. Overnight stay in Taormina.

Enjoy your final breakfast in Taormina. Your tour officially ends today. Arrivederci!