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Day 1
DEPART USA
Overnight flight to Rome.
Day 2
ARRIVE ROME (2 NIGHTS)
Welcome to Italy! After check-in, relax or take a stroll through the city’s ancient streets and soak up the ambience. This evening, meet for a Kick-off Party with your fellow travellers and Travel Director, an expert on culture and history.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 3
ROME SIGHTSEEING
Your sightseeing tour with a Local Guide starts with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest sites in the world and a monument to artistic genius. Across the Tiber in ancient Rome, see the Forum and then visit a local attraction – 3D Rewind for an included visit. At this attraction you will experience an exhilarating three dimensional journey through the history of imperial Rome. Thanks to a series of amazing special effects, you’ll find yourself in the underground chambers of the Colosseum back in 310 AD, the perfect introduction to your included visit of the Colosseum. The rest of the day will be yours to explore this fascinating city.
Day 4
ROME - POMPEII - SORRENTO (2 NIGHTS)
Visit the Commonwealth Cemetery near the Abbey in Monte Cassino, where a fierce battle took place in May 1944. Continue south through the fertile Campania region to the Bay of Naples. Experience a guided walking tour of Pompeii with your Local Guide and hear the fascinating story of a city buried beneath a layer of volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. Join your companions this evening for a Be My Guest dinner of delicious local specialties.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 5
SORRENTO - FREE TIME
Today in Sorrento, visit a gelateria for a Local Speciality gelato making demonstration and taste a variety of delicious flavours! Later don't miss the opportunity to take an optional cruise excursion to the Isle of Capri or simply enjoy your free time in Sorrento.
Day 6
SORRENTO - GIARDINI NAXOS (2 NIGHTS)
Drive south via Salerno and continue through the Calabria region. Take the ferry across the Straits of Messina. Follow the coast of the Ionian Sea to Giardini Naxos and dine tonight at your hotel.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 7
GIARDINI NAXOS - EXCURSION TO TAORMINA
This morning a Local Guide will take you to visit Taormina including the Greek theatre. This town was founded in 400BC and is located on the slopes of Mount Tauro with magnificent views across the bay. You will have free time to enjoy the terraced gardens and take a stroll in the town. This afternoon enjoy the swimming pool and facilities at the hotel. Or perhaps venture down to the lovely beach located nearby. Your Travel Director will make suggestions for dinner this evening.
Day 8
GIARDINI NAXOS - ENNA - AGRIGENTO (2 NIGHTS)
Cross the island and stop at Enna for panoramic views across the fortress town and surrounding countryside. Arrive later in Agrigento, Sicily’s oldest tourist site. Agrigento was founded by the Greeks on a plateau overlooking the sea and became a wealthy and famous colony.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 9
AGRIGENTO - FREE TIME
You are free today to relax or you might like to join an optional excursion to the Valley of the Temples, a sacred site on the south side of the ancient city, dating from the 6th century BC.
Day 10
AGRIGENTO - MONDELLO - PALERMO
En-route to the Sicilian capital of Palermo, stop at the seaside resort of Mondello. Here there is time for a walk or a swim in the turquoise waters before you arrive in Palermo. Your sightseeing in Palermo with a Local Guide includes Piazza Bellini and the cathedral. This evening, celebrate with your fellow at a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.
M: Moderate, D: Deluxe, SF: Superior First Class, F: First Class. For further details please see the notes section below.
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Day 11
PALERMO - USA
Say ‘ciao Italia’ at the end of your Italian adventure as you prepare to return home with fantastic memories and a dream to return. Airport transfers available. Conditions apply.