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General Information

Type:
Cultural
Price from:
2995 USD /person
Phone:
206-842-9775
Fax:
206-842-8280
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
15 days
Location Start:
Rome
Location Finish:
Palermo
Start time:
07.00 pm
End time:
09.00 am
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 07/10/2006

The best of Southern Italy: Naples, Amalfi Coast and Sicily. Enjoy unique cuisine, colorful seside villages, ancient ruins, cooking class, small groups, comfortable hotels, great guides and more!

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Rome - Enjoy a delicious Roman feast.

Day 2

Rome to Positano via Naples - Relive the splendors of ancient Pompeii with a private tour of the National Archeological Museum.

Day 3

Free day on the Amalfi Coast - Meander the little alleyways of quaint Positano or catch a ferry to the island of Capri.

Day 4

More exploration of the stunning coastal town of Amalfi and the white-washed mountian village of Ravello.

Day 5

Visit to ancient Pompeii and Matera - Pompeii was once a bustling city before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvias in 79 AD. Enjoy a private tour. After lunch visit the desert-like landscape of Basilicata where lies the ancient city of Matera, now an important World Heritage site.

Day 6

Visit Alberobello's extraordinary Trulli houses - Walk through endless olive groves and abundant vineyards of Alberobello, whch is a UNESCO site.

Day 7

The colorful seaside village of Taormia - Drive south through Callabria, at the tip of Italy's "toe" and marvel at 5th century bronze figures. We then ferry to Sicily and arrive into the historic Greek city of Taormina.

Day 8

Taormina - Situated below Mount Etna, overlooking the sea, Taormina is an antique Mediterranean jewel. Lose yourself in streets lined with flower-filled balconies and tranquil piazzas.

Day 9

Mount Etna and central Sicily - At 11,000 feet, Mount Etna towers over Sicily... her flames and frequent eruptions were famous even in Antiquity.

Day 10

Explore quaint and secluded hill towns of Central Sicily - Visit several off the beaten path villages and tour the Villa Casale.

Day 11

Cooking class - Visit the monestery home of chef Giovanna Tornabene who is one of Sicily's best known chefs.

Day 12

Enna to medieval Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, which were erected in the 5th century.

Day 13

Palermo - Visit two of Sicily's most fascinating sites: Segesta and Selinute. End in bustling Palermo.

Day 14

Palermo - Colorful outdoor markets and stunning cathedrals.

Day 15

Depart for home

Extra Information

Inclusions -
14 nights hotel accommodations w/ private bath
Exclusions -
Airfare
Extras -
Call toll-free: 1-888-842-9799 (within USA), or local: 206-842-9775.




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