15 days tour

Best Of Italy And Sicily (15 Days)

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Best Of Italy And Sicily (15 Days)

This tour includes:

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Meals

1 Welcome Reception (WR) 15 Breakfast (B) 5 Dinner (D)

Others

Acireale: Join a family-owned lemon farm and enjoy a Be My Guest dinner overlooking Mount Etna. Rome: Enjoy a private visit inside the Vatican where you will tour the Museo Gregoriano Profano featuring Roman and Ancient Greek antiquities before an exclusive private dinner. Palermo: Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an introductory orientation of Palermo's highlights. Palermo: Discover the Sicilian capital with your Local Specialist. See Pretoria Square and the 16th-century fountain. View the composite architectural styles of the Palermo Cathedral and visit the Cathedral of Monreale. Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno. Capri: Join a Local Specialist on a walk through elegant Capri to gain insight into the island's local culture and historic landmarks. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Specialist through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the 1st century. Rome: Experience Rome through the eyes of a local, as a passionate Roman guides you past the city's most iconic sites. Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome with a passionate local. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, and stand beside the Colosseum, which bears witness to the limitless courage of the gladiators. Assisi: With a Local Specialist, find out why the Basilica of St. Francis is considered to be one of the crowning artisitic achievements of 13th-century Europe. Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Pisa: During an orientation, your Travel Director will show you the baptistery, cathedral and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Specialist, visit this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, tucked away on the mountainous Italian Riviera coastline. Admire the charming fishing villages and perhaps snap some memorable pictures. Florence: Join a Local Specialist to view the multi-coloured marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square. Venice: Learn about the history and ancient skill of Venetian glassblowing, playing your role in ensuring the survival of this traditional craft through your visit. : VIP Admission to the Vatican Museums : Explore Palermo, Agrigento, Pompeii, Capri, Rome, Assisi, Cinque Terre and Florence with a Local Specialist : Discover Taormina, Sorrento and Venice : Visit the Norman Cathedral at Monreale, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the Isle of Capri, the excavations at Pompeii, the amazing Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, and a glassblowing factory in Venice : View Palermo Cathedral, the ancient sites of Rome, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Santa Croce Basilica and the Duomo in Florence and the Byzantine St. Mark's Basilica in Venice : Scenic Cruise to the Isle of Capri and by private launch to St. Mark's Square in Venice Assisi: Built to welcome pilgrims visiting Assisi, Hotel Cenacolo is a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery in nearby Santa Maria degli Angeli. : An expert Travel Director and professional Driver : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted : All porterage and restaurant gratuities : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) : Ferry across the Straits of Messina to mainland Italy : Return cruise to the Isle of Capri : Optional Experiences and free time An expert Travel Director and professional Driver Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted All porterage and restaurant gratuities All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing Ferry across the Straits of Messina to mainland Italy Return cruise to the Isle of Capri Optional Experiences and free time

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Accommodation

Mercure Centro Dioscuri Bay Palace Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Grand Parco del Sole Grand Tiberio Il Cantico, Grand Tiberio Cenacolo NH La Spezia Grand Mediterraneo Le Boulevard Lido

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Trafalgar through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your clientโ€™s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Piazzas and Fountains of Rome โ‚ฌ33.00 Roman Evening with Dinner โ‚ฌ61.00 Dinner, Wine And Music In The Tuscan Hills โ‚ฌ65.00 Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli โ‚ฌ65.00 Gondolas and the Grand Canal โ‚ฌ70.00 Gondolas & the Grand Canal โ‚ฌ70.00 Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica โ‚ฌ36.00 Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks โ‚ฌ71.00 Sferracavallo With Lunch Or Dinner โ‚ฌ60.00 Colours and Traditions of Palermo โ‚ฌ30.00 A Visit To Ceflau โ‚ฌ36.00 Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment โ‚ฌ64.00 Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather โ‚ฌ56.00 Dinner in Castelmola, the Most Dramatically Located Village in Sicily โ‚ฌ68.00 Neapolitan Dinner and Dance โ‚ฌ61.00 Discover The Isle Of Capri โ‚ฌ42.00 Sorrento Farmhouse Dinner โ‚ฌ49.00 Amalfi Coast and Positano โ‚ฌ43.00

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Italy And Sicily (15 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Palermo

      The multicultural capital of Palermo is the launchpad for your journey across Sicily and Italy. Youโ€™ll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the cityโ€™s attractions, so why not head straight out to explore its fascinating streets on your own?

  • Day 2 Day 2: Enjoy The Views In Monreale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Enjoy The Views In Monreale

      Join yourโ€ฏLocal Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Massimo and old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here youโ€™ll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Journey To Ancient Agrigento
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Journey To Ancient Agrigento

      Journey onwards to Agrigento to tour the impressive Greek Valley of the Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a Local Specialist. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Onwards To Scenic Taormina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Onwards To Scenic Taormina

      Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste of la dolce vitaโ€ฏin this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Taormina Your Way Connect With Locals
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Taormina Your Way Connect With Locals

      Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Savoca, the village made famous by โ€˜The Godfather', and Europe's most active volcano - Mount Etna. This evening, Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience hosted at a beautiful family owned Sicilian lemon farm overlooking Mount Etna.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Travel To Sorrento
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Travel To Sorrento

      Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north through rustic Calabria and past Salerno to our hotel in Sorrento where weโ€™ll spend the next two nights. Tonight perhaps consider an Optional Experience to explore the famous culinary culture of Southern Italy.

  • Day 7 Day 7: A Day On The Isle Of Capri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: A Day On The Isle Of Capri

      We cruise to the Isle of Capri where weโ€™ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town with aโ€ฏLocal Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. This afternoon perhaps consider a drive along the famed Amalfi Coast to Positano, a true Mediterranean gem. You will have the evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of Sorrento's many cafรฉs.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Explore Pompeiiโ€™S Ruins And Rome Dive Into Culture
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Explore Pompeiiโ€™S Ruins And Rome Dive Into Culture

      This morning we visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of Pompeii where a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries this city was lost to the world, but its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well-preserved ruins, providing insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city centuries ago. Later, admire the dramatic coastline as we drive north from Pompeii to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening, an exclusive Trafalgar experience will see you Dive Into Culture and enjoy a visit to the extraordinary Vatican Museums including the famous frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, followed by a special dinner inside the Anima Mundi Museum.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Explore Ancient Rome And The Vatican City

      Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irrepressible spirit. Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to admire the city's iconic and unexpected highlights. Head to the Vatican and see Michelangeloโ€™s magnificent Pietร  inside St. Peterโ€™s Basilica, then continue on to Ancient Rome, where youโ€™ll see Circus Maximus and experience an in depth walking experience around the walls of the Colosseum. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Off To Historic Assisi Stays With Stories
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Off To Historic Assisi Stays With Stories

      Today we drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join aโ€ฏLocal Specialist โ€ฏfor a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Tonight, we'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan monastery.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Admire Pisa And On To La Spezia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Admire Pisa And On To La Spezia

      We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that bears this city's name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Tonight is free to explore as you wish.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre And Florence
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre And Florence

      Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural cities. Tonight perhaps consider dinner in the famed Tuscan Hills.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Journey To Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Journey To Venice

      The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria feature on your walking tour with aโ€ฏLocal Specialist through Florence's historic streets. Later, journey north to Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Cruise The Canals Of Venice Make Travel Matter

      Embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners would have one last look at their beloved city before facing imprisonment. Next, witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Your unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTERยฎ Experience helps keep alive this delicate tradition for which Venice is justifiably famous, and youโ€™ll watch in awe as master craftsmen shape molten glass into the exquisite pieces that adorn homes all over the world.The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights or consider an Optional Experience, navigating the city's elegant canals aboard a traditional gondola. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Farewell Venice
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Farewell Venice

      For now, it's a fondโ€ฏciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare to depart for your journey home. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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