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This tour focuses on central and southern Italy, with extensive visits in the areas of Rome, Naples and Sicily. Included in this tour are many of the features of Rome, such as the Coliseum, Pantheon, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain. A private local guide provides insightful commentary in Naples, and the beautiful Amalfi coast and surrounding areas are also visited. A domestic flight to Sicily allows the opportunity to explore some of the most historic and beautiful areas of Italy.
This privately guided and chauffeured tour can be fully customized, lengthened or shortened, and features:
- Rome
- Vatican
- Tivoli
- Naples
- Positano
- Capri
- Herculaneum
- Pompeii
- Mt Vesuvius
- Amalfi Coast
- Sorrento
- Palermo
- Monreale
- Segesta
- Selinus
- Agrigento
- Ragusa
- Syracuse
- Catania
- Volcano Etna
- Taormina
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| Itinerary |
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Tour starts in Milan and ends in Rome |
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Day 1 - Rome |
| Your personal driver-guide collects you from Rome international airport. Visit Piazza Venezia with Palazzo Venezia, Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II and Trevi Fountain. 5 nights in Rome. LDA* |
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Day 2 - Rome |
- More sightseeing in Rome: Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, "Mouth of Truth", Capitol Square, Spanish Steps. 2nd night in Rome. BLDA*
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Day 3 - Rome |
- Visit Pantheon, Piazza Navona with Fountain of Four Rivers (Fontana dei Fiumi), Churches and Palaces. Catacomb of Saint Callixtus, Baths of Caracalla. Area Sacra of Largo Argentino, where Julius Caesar was killed on the 15th of March 44 AD. 3rd night in Rome. BLDA*
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Day 4 - Vatican |
- Castel Sant'Angelo and passageway to St. Peter's Square. St. Peter's Basilica (Pieta of Michelangelo and Ascent of Dome). Vatican Museums and Gardens. 4th night in Rome. BLDA*
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Day 5 - Rome - Tivoli - Rome |
- Short daytrip to Tivoli. Visit Villa d'Este (palace, gardens, fountains) and Villa Adriana. 5th night in Rome. BLDA*
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Day 6 - Rome - Naples - Positano |
- Visit Abbey of Montecassino and National Archaeological Museum. Naples city tour by chauffeured limousine: Castel Nuovo, Teatro San Carlo, Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, Porto di Santa. Lucia with Castel dell'Ovo. Visit Hill of Posillipo with view of Bay of Naples and Parco Virgiliano with splendid views. Amphitheatre of Flavius (one of the largest in Italy). 4 nights in Positano. BLDA*
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Day 7 - Positano - Capri - Positano |
- Ferry crossing to Capri. Boat tour to Blue Cave (weather and tide dependent). Capri township. Anacapri: Monte Solaro cable car, Villa San Michele. Afternoon ferry back to Positano. 2nd night in Positano. BLDA*
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Day 8 - Positano - Herculaneum - Mt Vesuvius - Positano |
- Trip to ancient Greek settlement Herculaneum founded by Hercules. Visit the ancient Ruins that contain Casa di Aristide, Casa d'Argo, Casa del Nettuno ed Anfitrite, Terme del Foro and others. A scenic drive on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius with panoramic views. 3rd night in Positano BLDA*
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Day 9 - Positano - Amalfi - Positano |
- Visits in Amalfi: Duomo S.Andrea, Diocesan Museum. Amalfi coast: Positano and Vettica Maggiore villages, Vallone di Furore Gorge. 4th night in Positano. BLDA*
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Day 10 - Positano - Sorrento - Naples - Palermo |
- Short drive to Sorrento. Sorrento historic city walk. Public gardens with view of the Bay of Naples. Boat cruise to Naples. Flight from Naples to Palermo. Visit Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini. 2 nights in Palermo area. BLDA*
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Day 11 - Palermo - Monreale - Palermo |
- Visit Palazzo dei Normanni and Cala district with Oratorio del Rosario di San Domenico and Oratorio del Rosario di Santa Cita. Monte Pellegrino (splendid view of Palermo). Monreale city tour: Cathedral and Cloister. 2nd night in Palermo area. BLDA*
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Day 12 - Palermo - Segesta - Selinus - Agrigento |
- Temple and Hellenistic Theatre in Segesta. Selinus ancient city - Zona archeologica. Overnight in Agrigento area. BLDA*
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Day 13 - Agrigento - Ragusa - Syracuse |
- Visit Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Old town Ragusa Ibla with Cathedral of St George and Church of St Joseph. 2 nights in Syracuse area. BLDA*
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Day 14 - Syracuse |
- Sightseeing in Syracuse: Archaeological Park of Neapolis, "ear of Dionysus" (Orecchio di Dionisio), Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Island of Ortygia with Cathedral. Excursion by boat to the spring of the river Ciane. 2nd night in Syracuse area. BLDA*
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Day 15 - Syracuse - Catania |
- Catania city tour: Piazza del Duomo with Elephant Fountain, town hall (Palazzo Senatorio o degli Elefanti) and Cathedral. Excursion to Acireale and on the way visit of Castle Aci Castello and the small fishing village. Aci Trezza. 2 nights in Catania area. BLDA*
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Day 16 - Catania - Volcano Etna - Taormina - Catania |
- Ascent of volcano Etna via Nicolosi (south face). Visit Greek theatre and terraced public gardens (Giardino di Villa Comunale) in Taormina. 2nd night in Catania area. BLDA*
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Day 17 - Catania - Rome |
- Visit Roman Villa of Casale with its mosaic pavements. Flight to Rome in the evening. Overnight in Rome. BLDA*
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Day 18 - Rome |
- Shopping in Rome. Drop-off at Rome international airport. This is the end of your "Rome - Naples - Sicily Tour of Italy." BL*
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| * B = Breakfast | L = Lunch | D = Dinner | A = Accommodation |
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- 4 nights at Hotel Santa Caterina (Amalfi) - double room with BB
- 2 nights at Grand Hotel des Estranges (Syracuse) - double room with BB
- 2 nights at Grand Hotel Timeo (Taormina) - double room with BB
- 1 night at Baglio della Luna (Agrigento) - double room with BB
- 34 lunches or dinners per person in the finest italian restaurant
- All Transfer with Mercedes Class S 350L
- For more than 3 person, all transfer with Mercedes Viano (9 seats)
- 1 driver + 1 travel guide 24 hours daily at your disposal
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