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MEDITERRANEAN DREAM: AMALFI COAST & SICILY

13 days From €7300 per person
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Days 1-4: Discover the Charms of the Amalfi Coast

Start in Naples and travel south to the Amalfi coast. From a bird’s-eye perspective, admire the colorful towns clinging theatrically to the steep cliffs as you hike the clifftop Path of Gods trail with a guide. Ponder the bustling life of Roman towns forever interrupted by a sudden eruption of Mt Vesuvius at the archeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, exploring them with a private guide, and visit a winery. Hop on a boat to revel in the island charms of Capri: the monumental Faraglioni, enthralling rock formations that spurt out of the sea, the dazzling seafronts of Capri and Anacapri towns and the meandering Via Krupp.

Day 1
  • Travel from Naples to the Amalfi coast
Day 2
  • Hike the Path of Gods to admire the Amalfi coast from above
Day 3
  • Marvel at the open-air museum of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Day 4
  • Take a full-day boat excursion to Capri to explore its island charms

Days 5-6: Explore Spectacular Sicily, from Trapani to Erice and Marsala

Today leave the mainland on a domestic flight and venture out to Sicily. Unwind in Trapani, a charming harbor town where the seductive seafront promenade fronts a maze of charming alleyways. Go higher to the village of Erice, perched at 750m altitude, where a Norman castle sits at an ancient Venus worship site, offering some of Sicily’s most splendid panoramas of Trapani and the Aegadian islands. Reward your sweet tooth with marzipan candies and almond and pistacchio pastries, then continue the sweet escapade in the region of Marsala, to visit one of its oldest cellars for a tasting of the famed fortified wine, served with typical Sicilian delicacies.

Day 5
  • Arrive to Sicily and unwind in the harbor town of Trapani
Day 6
  • Visit the Venus fort at Erice and visit a wine cellar to taste Marsala fortified wine

Day 7: Roam the Incredible Valley of the Temples in Agrigento

Explore Agrigento, a hilltop city on Sicily’s southwest shore, featuring one of the island’s greatest archeological complexes and its most renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Temples. With an expert guide, stroll through the vast valley, dotted with almond and olive trees between the strikingly preserved monumental Greek temples of Zeus, Concordia, Aesculapius and many others.

Day 7
  • Unearth the remarkable Greek heritage at the UNESCO Valley of the Temples

Days 8-10: Soak Up the Gems of Sicily

Indulge in the most splendid tribute to Sicily’s Roman history at Villa del Casale in the splendid mountain city of Piazza Armerina. Admire its wonderfully preserved 4th-century architecture, especially the magnificent colorful mosaics, protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. In Syracuse city, take in the colors and scents of the ingredients for your cooking class with a chef, who will reveal the secrets behind delicious Sicilian feasts. Visit the archeological park in Syracuse featuring Greek and Roman amphitheaters; Paradise Quarry, a natural cave formerly used to imprison slaves Spend a day with an expert guide visiting the other highlights of Sicily: the baroque landmarks of UNESCO-listed Noto; the old hilltop town of Ragusa Ibla; and Modica, a charming city known for its chocolate and churches.

Day 8
  • Admire the Roman remains of Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina
Day 9
  • Take a market tour and cooking class with a chef in Ortigia, the old town of Syracuse
Day 10
  • Venture out on a full-day tour of Noto, Ragusa Ibla and Modica

Days 11-13: Take In the Beauty of Taormina

Wonder at the astounding beauty of Taormina, the city perched high, showcasing the sea and the sky of a marvelous blue, miles of a curving coastline and picturesque mountain scenery. Visit the Greek-Roman Theater and the public gardens showcasing a huge variety of flowering plants and shrubs. The following day set out on a full-day tour to the summit of Europe’s highest and most active volcano, Mt Etna. Enjoy the moonscape of black rocks and volcanic sand and peek into the abyss of its steaming crater. Delight in the fruits of the volcanic soil by tasting the wines at a nearby boutique winery, followed by a wine-paired lunch of local specialties.

Day 11
  • Discover the amazing sites of Taormina
Day 12
  • Private day tour of Mt Etna and wine tasting with lunch at a boutique winery
Day 13
  • Depart Sicily from Catania

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Traveling from Naples to Catania, discover the striking diversity of Italy’s south, bursting at the seams with resplendent beauty. Marvel at the cliffside village of Positano, gaze at splendid Capri and take in far-reaching panoramas from Mount Etna’s summit. Learn from history’s lessons, whether pondering life’s precariousness at Pompeii or exploring the spectacular UNESCO heritage of Sicily, featuring Roman mosaics, Greek temples and Baroque towns. Enjoy life to the fullest, toasting with robust Marsala wines, wine-tasting at the base of volcanoes and cooking up your own Sicilian feast with a chef in Syracuse.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Be dazzled by the stunning colors of the Amalfi coast
  • Discover a moment suspended in time at Pompeii and sample wine at the foot of Mt Vesuvius
  • Stand on the rooftop of the Mediterranean, taking in majestic views from the top of Etna

SUMMARY

This 13-day tour features 12 nights of 4/5 star hotels with full buffet breakfasts (4 nights on the Amalfi coast, 2 in Trapani, 1 in Agrigento, 3 in Syracuse & 2 in Taormina). The itinerary, which starts in Naples and ends in Catania, includes private sightseeing tours with expert local English-speaking guides, with entrances fees included and preferential access at otherwise busy sites. Also included is a private boat trip, three winery visits with wine tastings, a guided hike and a chef-led cooking class. Ttransportation by deluxe van (with an English-speaking driver) for the duration of the tour. Also included is a domestic flight from Naples to Sicily.

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