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Sorrento & Sicily

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It's history, it's culture, it's cuisine - it's Italy! With your very own rental car, you'll be able to explore all the ins and outs of Southern Italy and Sicily. Feel the warm wind in your hair as you journey from Naples, to Sorrento, to Taormina down in Sicily!  Your first three nights will be spent in Sorrento, a seaside gem in Southern Italy. Marvel at ...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Limoncello Factory Visit & Tasting in Sorrento
    • Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour (Small Group)

What's this trip about?

    It's history, it's culture, it's cuisine - it's Italy! With your very own rental car, you'll be able to explore all the ins and outs of Southern Italy and Sicily. Feel the warm wind in your hair as you journey from Naples, to Sorrento, to Taormina down in Sicily!  Your first three nights will be spent in Sorrento, a seaside gem in Southern Italy. Marvel at jaw-dropping architecture and immerse yourself in the colorful spirit of the Amalfi Coast. Surrounded by Pompei, Mount Vesuvius, and picturesque towns like Positano and Ravello, there is tons to see in and around Sorrento. Why not treat yourself to a boat ride out to the stunning island of Capri? During your time in Sorrento, you'll enjoy an included limoncello factory visit & tasting. Saluti! The rest of your vacation will be spent in the charming hilltop town of Taormina. Perched above the Mediterranean Sea on one side, and Mount Etna on the other. Besides postcard-worthy views, Taormina boasts pristine beaches, storybook streets, historical wonders, and world-renowned restaurants. During your stay in Taormina, you'll be treated to a Cooking Class and Food Market Tour, on which you'll enjoy local tastings, a guided trip to a produce market, as well as an authentic hands-on culinary experience. In your free time, you can catch some rays on Isola Bella, hike Mount Etna, and visit the famous ancient Greco-Roman theater that's still in use today.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CitySorrento
End CityItaly

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Culinary & Wine

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Naples (NAP), out of Catania (CTA)
    • Manual rental car for your time in Sorrento- upgrade to automatic available Pickup and drop off at Naples airport 3 nights in Sorrento at the Hotel Gardenia or similar
    • Limoncello Factory visit & tasting
    • One-way economy class flight from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA)
    • Manual rental car for your time in Sicily- upgrade to automatic available Pickup and drop off at Catania airport 4 nights in Taormina at the Hotel Isabella or similar
    • Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour
    • Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Sorrento!

Ciao, Italy! Upon arrival in Naples, collect your rental car and take an hour-long drive to sunny Sorrento. Keep your eyes focused out the window, as you'll be passing stunning scenery along the way! If time allows, consider a stop in the legendary city of Pomp...

Day 2 Sorrento

Wake up and smell the lemons! Today, enjoy an included limoncello factory visit and tasting. Sip refreshing limoncello and nibble on some fresh cookies. Delizioso! 

The rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like. Relax on the beach, or discover the beauty of the nearby Amalfi Coast! 

Day 3 Sorrento

You may want to spend today in picturesque Positano. This picture-perfect town is one of the most sought-after vacation hotspots in Italy. Admire cliffs of cascading pastel houses, bright blue waters, and pebbly beaches.

Another option today is Capri. Consider a boat ride out to the Marina Grande and spend the day on this postcard-worthy island! Blue Grotto, here you come!

Day 4 Sorrento - Taormina

Enjoy breakfast, then wave goodbye to Sorrento and get ready for a quick flight to Sicily!

Drive to Naples, return your rental car, and board your plane to Catania. Upon arrival in Sicily, collect your rental car and head to Taormina. This drive is aroun...

Day 5 Taormina

Recharge with breakfast, but don't fill up too much - you're in for a fun, food-filled day! This morning, you'll embark on your included Taormina Cooking Class & Food Market Tour. Visit a local market and pick fresh ingredients, enjoy a tasting from an auth...

Day 6 Taormina

Fuel up with a yummy breakfast - your day is about to erupt with fun! Consider taking a 1-hour drive to impressive Mount Etna. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world's most active - and most beautiful - volcanoes. Take a hike up, or consider a tour!

Day 7 Taormina

Today, you might want to soak up some Mediterranean sun! Lounge on Taormina's picture-perfect beaches: Isola Bella, Mazzaro, or the shore of Giardini Naxos. See why these coastal beauties are some of the most sought-after beach destinations in the world!

Day 8 Depart Italy

Get one last look at Taormina before you journey to Catania Airport. Return your rental car, find your gate, and spend your flight home dreaming about your next adventure!

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Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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