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Southern Italy Vacation: Rome, Sicily, Calabria & Sorrento

Flights & Transportation:

• Roundtrip, economy-class airfare to Rome (FCO) from:

  • New York (JFK)
  • Boston (BOS)
  • Chicago (ORD)
  • Los Angeles (LAX)
  • Washington, DC (IAD)

• Transfers to/from Rome Airport (FCO) on arrival and departure

• Coach transportation throughout the trip

• Overnight ferry from Civitavacchia or Naples to Palermo (Sicily)

• Airline & flight times are determined at the time of booking.

Hotels (9 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 2 nights of accommodations at Hotel Marc'Aurelio in Rome.
• 1 night onboard overnight ferry from Civitavacchia or Naples to Palermo (Sicily).
• 2 nights of accommodations at Hotel Nike in Taormina area (Giardini Naxos).
• 1 night of accommodation at Villaggio Cala di Volpe in Tropea area.
• 2 nights of accommodations at Grand Hotel Due Golfi in Sorrento area.
• 1 night of accommodation near Rome Airport at Best Western Rome Airport.

Attractions & Meals

• Breakfast daily
• 2 Dinners
• Full-day Ancient Imperial Rome & Vatican City tour with a local guide
• Half-day Classic Rome tour with a local guide
• Full-day Palermo and Cefalù tour (en route from ferry to Taormina hotel)
• Full-day Etna and Taormina tour
• Gelato tasting in Scilla (en-route from Sicily to Calabria)
• Visit a buffalo farm in Cilento with mozzarella tasting (en route from Calabria to Campania)
• Full-day Sorrento & Amalfi Coast tour
• Full-day Pompeii and Naples tour, including entrance to Pompeii excavation site (en route from Campania to Rome area)
• Local English-speaking tour manager at the group's disposal throughout the trip
• Headsets throughout the trip to hear the tour guides clearly
• 24-hour emergency telephone support via the local office in Italy.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance

Discover the soul of Southern Italy as you journey from the iconic streets of Rome to the sun-kissed shores of Sicily, Calabria, and Sorrento. A vibrant tapestry of culture, history, and culinary delights awaits.

• Day 1: Touch down in Rome and Hotel Check-in
• Day 2: Explore the iconic sights of Rome with the included Ancient Imperial Rome & Vatican City Tour.

Note: entrance to Vatican Museums and the Colosseum is not included in the tour

• Day 3: Leisure day in Rome, and then transfer to Civitavecchia or Naples port to board the overnight ferry towards Palermo, Sicily.
• Day 4: Arrive at Palermo in the morning via ferry, the largest city and capital of Sicily, and kickstart your urban exploration. Explore the ancient town of Cefalù to relish picturesque beaches and well-preserved structures dating back to the Arabic-Norman era.
• Day 5: Explore Taormina and Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano.
• Day 6: Embark on a journey to Calabria.
• Day 7: During your trip to the next region, Campania, take a break to visit a buffalo farm. Here, you'll enjoy a guided tour and have the opportunity to taste their renowned mozzarella.
• Day 8: Explore the Sorrento region, which is renowned for its antique shops and its picturesque main square, Piazza Tasso.
• Day 9: This is the day to explore two must-visit destinations: Pompeii and Naples. Continue your journey towards the Rome area to stay at the hotel near the Airport.
• Day 10: Head back to the Airport, and depart for your home. Arrivederci!

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