Discover the beauty and history of Italy and Sicily on this classic group tour, exploring iconic cities, stunning coastlines, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • content:<h3>Choice Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Choose between two carefully selected activities</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Florence: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Florence: Join your Travel Director on a short walk to a local spot loved by residents. Sample a classic Italian treat and hear how it became a staple of the area. It’s a chance to experience the flavors locals grow up with and return to time and again.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Top Rated Highlights</h3><ul class='icon-list'><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Rome: Discover ancient treasures of Rome. See Circus Maximus and the Ancient Forum, where Ancient Roman political life and law courts mingled with open-air markets and shops.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Pisa: Your Local Expert will show you the baptistery bristling with marble spines, and the colonnaded bell tower lurching behind the 11th-century cathedral - the famous Leaning Tower in the Square of Miracles.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Cinque Terre: Led by your Local Expert, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site with dedicated time to explore one of the charming fishing villages.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Portofino: Visit this elegant fishing village and admire the colored houses and yachts moored in the harbor.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Lake Maggiore: Experience the charming traditional social ritual of la passeggiata in the Italian Lake District. All across Italy, in cities, towns and villages people leave their houses to gently walk streets, from babies in strollers to the most senior citizens. Savor a gelato or glass of wine along the way and observe, as new romances, new babies and new shoes are all put on display. Note the ever-stylish Italians love to dress up for the occasion so feel free add a touch of flair to your outfit!</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Venice: Join your Travel Director for an introduction to Venice, exploring its canals, lively squares, and historic landmarks. Discover the city’s unique charm as you navigate its maze of streets and take in iconic sights like St Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Venice: Glide through Venice’s canals on an iconic gondola ride, passing beneath historic bridges and past elegant palaces. Soak up the city’s romantic atmosphere as your gondolier navigates the tranquil waterways, offering a unique perspective of this timeless floating city.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Florence: Join a Local Expert to view the multi-colored marble cathedral, bell tower and baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise. Visit the political heart of the city, Signoria Square.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Capri: Explore Capri town with your Local Expert and see the whitewashed houses, winding alleyways, small cafes, fashionable boutiques and artisans studios.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Matera: With your Local Expert explore this town that Mel Gibson chose as the setting for his film 'The Passion of the Christ.'</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Alberobello: Led by a Local Expert, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the Trulli of Alberobello. Circular structures with conical roofs that are domed within, built from local limestone and stacked without using mortar.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Messina: Cross the Straights of Messina to Sicily by ferry.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheater with your Local Expert. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Taormina: Visit Taormina with a Local Expert and enjoy free time to stroll along Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile.</li><li><i class='fa-regular fa-circle-check'></i>Palermo: Discover the Sicilian capital with your Local Expert. See Pretoria Square and the 16th-century fountain. View the composite architectural styles of the Palermo Cathedral and visit the Palatine Chapel.</li></ul>
  • content:<h3>Make Travel Matter</h3><p><b>Venice</b>: Witness the ancient skill of glassblowing, now practised by precious few masters. Watch artisans create delicate works of art using rare traditional practices. The workshop's master craftsmen teach visitors about the traditional craft of glassblowing and its history which dates back to the 15th century. Every visit helps to support the workshop and the survival of this traditional craft.  This workshop directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.</p>
  • content:<h3>Authentic Dining</h3><p><b>Rome</b>: Savor dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavors.</p><p><b>Florence</b>: Enjoy a traditional Bistecca alla Fiorentina steak dinner paired with delicious local wine, a specialty not to be missed.</p><p><b>Alberobello</b>: Savor a freshly prepared Farm-to-Table meal featuring recipes and flavors typical of the region.</p><p><b>Palermo</b>: Experience local customs as you delve into tantalizing flavors and rustic dishes served with local wine.</p>
  • content:<h3>Insight Choice</h3><p><b>Florence</b>: Stand beside Michelangelo's monumental statue, 'David', in the Accademia Gallery, and admire the exquisite technique and absorbing history behind the world's most famous sculpture.</p><p><b>Florence</b>: Join your Travel Director on a short walk to a local spot loved by residents. Sample a classic Italian treat and hear how it became a staple of the area. It’s a chance to experience the flavors locals grow up with and return to time and again.</p>
Experience a variety of accommodations throughout Italy and Sicily, including the Hotel St. Martin in Rome, Best Western Regina Elena in Santa Margherita Ligure, and Hilton Garden Inn Florence Novoli. Enjoy comfort and convenience at each location, with unique local charm and amenities.