Rome, Naples & Sicily Highlights - 11 days

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COACH TOUR: Enjoy an evening walking tour of Rome, take in sweeping views of Naples and eat real Neapolitan pizza on this 11-day coach tour. Discover the ruins of Pompeii, enjoy a day trip to the island of Capri and take an overnight ferry to the Mediterranean island of Sicily. Here, highlights include sightseeing in the capital of Palermo, wine tasting in Ma...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Rome - Join an evening walking tour of the historic Italian capital, taking in highlights including the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain
    • Naples - Tuck in to authentic Neapolitan pizza, admire the view over the city from Vomero Hill and enjoy a guided tour of the nearby ruins of Pompeii
    • Capri - Discover the famous Blue Grotto sea cave (weather permitting) and enjoy plenty of free time to explore the island at leisure
    • Palermo - Explore the capital of Sicily on a guided sightseeing tour and enjoy lots of free time to take in the sights at your pace
    • Agrigento - Visit the Valley of the Temples, which is home to an outstanding collection of Greek temples and other ruins, including the iconic Temple of Concordia
    • Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily
    • Taormina - Take in grumbling Mount Etna, one of Europe's most active volcanoes - conditions permitting, opt for a hike up to the summit

What's this trip about?

    COACH TOUR: Enjoy an evening walking tour of Rome, take in sweeping views of Naples and eat real Neapolitan pizza on this 11-day coach tour. Discover the ruins of Pompeii, enjoy a day trip to the island of Capri and take an overnight ferry to the Mediterranean island of Sicily. Here, highlights include sightseeing in the capital of Palermo, wine tasting in Marsala, and a visit to Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes in Europe.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 50 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityRome
End CityTaormina

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 50

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 50

Trip includes

    • 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 7 dinners
    • 9 nights 4 star hotels & 1 night overnight ferry to Palermo
    • Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing
    • Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
    • Guided sightseeing with local guides in Rome, Pompeii, Capri, Palermo, Agrigento, and Syracuse
    • Skip the line entrance tickets to Pompeii
    • Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri
    • Visit of a historic wine cellar, lunch and wine tasting in Marsala
    • Entrance tickets to archaeological sites mentioned in itinerary
    • Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 50 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English

Itinerary

Day : 1 Rome

Welcome to Italy! On arrival in Rome, make your own way to our start hotel. Our tour begins at 19:45 so if you arrive early you will have time to do some independent sightseeing - perhaps head to the Colosseum? When better to explore this most romantic of c...

Day : 2 Naples

Rome - Naples - Sorrento. Setting off from Rome, we head south, passing through Lazio and Campania to reach Naples, the birthplace of pizza! We'll take a short hike up Vomero Hill to enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, Capri, Ischia and Naples...

Day : 3 Capri

Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento. Today we explore the beautiful and exclusive Mediterranean island of Capri. Weather permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto sea cave by row boat. You can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before there is free time to explore the island. ...

Day : 4 Sorrento

Sorrento - Palermo. There is free time this morning for you to explore Sorrento. Perhaps enjoy some shopping, or sample some local limoncello. In the afternoon we drive to the port of Naples, and board the overnight ferry to Palermo, capital of Sicily.

Day : 5 Palermo

We arrive in Palermo and disembark the ferry before transferring to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to head out and explore Palermo.

Day : 6 Palermo

This morning we visit Monreale, located in the fertile valley of La Conca d'Oro and renowned for its almonds, citrus fruits, and olive oil. We'll visit UNESCO-listed Monreale Cathedral and there will be time for some lunch and shopping if you choose. Returning to P...

Day : 7 Saline della Laguna

Palermo - Erice - Saline della Laguna - Marsala - Agrigento. We enjoy a busy day of Sicilian sightseeing today! Departing Palermo, we head to the medieval village of Erice, where little has changed since the 6th century. Hewn into the side of Monte San Giuliano, Erice...

Day : 8 Ragusa

Agrigento - Ragusa. Today we drive to the hilltop town of Ragusa. Here we visit the enchanting historical centre, known for its Baroque palaces and churches. We see the old gate of San Giorgio, and the Giardini Iblei, a picturesque public garden with sweeping views of...

Day : 9 Syracuse

Ragusa - Noto - Syracuse - Taormina. Our first stop after departing Ragusa this morning is the picturesque town of Noto. We visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, rebuilt in the years following an earthquake in 1990. Driving along the coast, we then reach Syracuse, at ...

Day : 10 Taormina

Today we visit the largest active volcano in Europe - Mount Etna. This stratovolcano last erupted in 2022, and you may well see signs of volcanic activity including smoke billowing from the top of the volcano. On our visit, we learn about this volcanic activity and se...

Day : 11 Taormina

Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before our Sicilian adventure comes to an end.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,505
Price per day$319
Last Updated: 5/23/2024
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Availability
23 Mar 2025
02 Apr 2025
$4,475

Departure dates are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons. 'Twin Share' prices are per person when there are 2 people sharing a room. 'Single Room' prices are applicable to those who don’t have anyone to share a room with or anyone wanting the privacy of a single room.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International flights and visas
    • Additional meals and drinks unless specified
    • Airport transfers
    • Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
    • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
    • City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!

Accommodation

4-star hotels
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
No minimum age. Children under 6 travel free
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