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Highlights of Southern Italy and Sicily 2013

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St Peter's Basilica
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Optionals

On every itinerary, we offer a range of optional excursions that allow you to further enhance your experience should you so choose. These are purchased when you are on your trip, via your Trafalgar Travel Director. Depending on the region visited these can be paid with cash or credit card.

  • PALERMO

    • + JEWELS OF SICILY A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the city of Palermo, brings us to the summit of Mount Pellegrino. Here we visit the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint, with its traditional offerings and devotions. Then a drive along the blue coastal highway brings us to the quaint medieval village of Cefalu. Here we stroll from the long golden beaches into the winding Arab streets. Back in Palermo, we visit one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. An opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life.

    • + SFERRACAVALLO AND LUNCH OR DINNER We drive to the coast of Sicily to arrive at the quaint fishing village of Sferracavallo. Here we will be introduced to a superb Fishermens' feast with wine and soft drinks included.

  • SORRENTO

    • + POMPEII A guided tour of the excavations of Pompeii, the perfectly preserved Roman town which was engulfed by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79. A unique opportunity to glimpse a moment of Roman everyday life, frozen for over 2000 years.

    • + POSITANO AND THE AMALFI DRIVE Using private mini-buses, we drive along the famous Amalfi Coast in order to visit the exclusive artists' paradise of Positano, magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.

    • + TRADITIONAL NEAPOLITAN EVENING Our beautiful drive takes us into the Sorrentino countryside to arrive at an 18th century Olive Oil mill where we enjoy a guided visit of the gardens, the mill and an ancient wine cellar. We will be served a simple meal including the famous Pizza and wine. Throughout the evening, there will be a demonstration of how Mozzarella cheese and pizza are made.

  • ROME

    • + ROMAN EVENING WITH DINNER AND MUSIC When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Enjoy a dinner of Roman specialties with music, fun, and drinks included.

  • TAORMINA

    • + SICILIAN EVENING WITH DINNER A fantastic 'Sicilian' evening with a delicious dinner of Southern Italian specialities, with musical entertainment.

    • + THE ETNA EXPERIENCE As you ascend this legendary active volcano, you will emerge into Sicily's natural beauty at its best. The local guide will explain all about how and why the volcano behaves as it does. Amongst the various craters you will enjoy fabulous views from the highest parts able to be reached with our coach. Nature evolving right before your eyes.

    • + SAVOCA AND THE GODFATHER Enter the old rustic village life of Sicily with our local guide, as we visit Savoca, the town also chosen by Francis F Coppola for his movie 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views and visit Vitelli's bar used in one of the scenes of the film and famous for its tasty, ice cold, 'granite di limone'.

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Hotel Class Key
  • SF= Superior First Class, F = First Class, MF = Moderate First Class, ST = Superior Tourist, D = Deluxe and MD = Moderate Deluxe.
  • Hotels are subject to change.
Notes
  • * For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
  • ^Twin-share option not available for trips to South America., Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey.

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