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Explore Sicily and unearth the natural and historical wonders of this scenic island, placed perfectly in the heart of the Mediterranean. Then, cross over to the heel of Italy's boot to find dreamy beaches, inspiring architecture and ancient wonders. This Premium adventure will take you on a deep dive through southern Italy with one of the most experienced locally based leaders to help uncover all the best sights and bites.
📍 Destinations
Italy
📅 Length of trip
17 Days
🍽️ Meals
15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners
🚘 Transport
Private vehicle, plane
🏨 Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (12 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
Premium inclusions
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
Activities
- Palermo -Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Palermo - Welcome Meeting
- Palermo - Welcome Dinner
- Palermo - Anti-Mafia Tour
- Palermo - Sicilian Cooking Class
- Erice - Town Visit
- Erice - Genovesi Tasting
- Erice - Cable Car
- Mazara del Vallo - Kasbah Visit
- Scala dei Turchi - Visit
- Agrigento - Guided visit Valley of the Temples
- Modica - Visit and Chocolate Tasting
- Noto - Guided Walk
- Ragusa - Visit
- Siracusa - Ortigia Orientation Walk
- Catania - Mount Etna Visit
- Taormina - Guided Walk
- Taormina - Greek Theatre Admission
- Catania - Farewell Dinner
- Bari - Dinner in a Local Restaurant
- Bari - Alberobello and Polignano a Mare - Half Day Trip
- Bari - Orientation Walk
- Nardo - Lunch in Ostuni
- Nardo - Ostuni Farm Visit and Olive Oil Tasting
- Nardo - Walking Tour
- Nardo - Cooking class
- Lecce - Guided City Tour
- Matera - Winery Visit With Lunch
- Matera - Ipogeo Underground Cistern Visit
- Naples - Pompeii Visit
- Naples - Dinner In Naples
Highlights
- Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
- Stay in some spectacular places including a Feature Stay in a historic property in Nardo, once a Baronial Palace, and a Sicilian countryside estate built in a medieval watch tower.
- Dig into some of southern Italy’s best eats with a genovesi tasting in Erice, mouth-watering cheese and chocolate tastings on your way to Siracusa, a cooking class in Palermo and an olive oil tasting on a farm that’s been active since Roman times.
- Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
- Deep dive into the history, culture and natural beauty of southern Italy with one of the most experienced locally based leaders (legends) guiding the way.