Day : 1
Arrive Rome
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Welcome to Rome. After check-in at your hotel, relax and unwind before meeting with your Travel Director in the afternoon. This evening consider taking a stroll around this fascinating city and soak up the historic atmosphere.
Day : 2
Rome – Naples
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Journey south past the Abbey of Monte Cassino to the city of Naples. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 3
Naples – Taormina (Giardini Naxos) (2 Nights)
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Drive south via Salerno and through gorgeous Calabrian countryside. Take the ferry across the straits of Messina to Sicily and the town of Taormina - your home for the next two nights. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 4
Taormina Sightseeing and Excursion to Mount Etna
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This morning enjoy a visit to Taormina town. Stroll along the elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazza Nove Aprile for splendid panoramic views across the bay. Spend free time shopping for souvenirs and handmade lace on the Corso. This afternoon take a scenic drive to the base of Mount Etna where you have the option to take a cable car for views of the active volcano which is the largest in Europe. Tonight consider an evening out for some local specialities.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 5
Taormina (Giardini Naxos) – Agrigento – Palermo (2 Nights)
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Drive to Agrigento on the southernmost coast of Sicily where the Valley of the Temples once formed part of an ancient Greek colony. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to five ancient Greek temples dating from the 6th century BC. Meet with a Local Specialist and walk along the fortified ridge stopping at all the main temples. Admire spectacular views from the Temple of Juno overlooking the sea. In the afternoon continue to the Sicilian capital of Palermo in time for dinner.Buffet Breakfast, Dinner
Day : 6
Palermo Sightseeing and Excursion to Mondello and Monreale
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This morning enjoy time in the Sicilian capital, Palermo. Meet your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the city which includes the honey-coloured cathedral and Piazza Bellini. Travel to the town of Monreale and visit the magnificent 12th century Norman Cathedral. Admire views of the Conca d'Oro before continuing your journey to visit the beautiful fishing village of Mondello. Return to Palermo this evening.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 7
Palermo Free time – Overnight Ferry to Naples
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Enjoy free time in Palermo this morning for exploration or consider an Optional Experience to visit the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. This evening board your overnight ferry to Naples.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 8
Disembark in Naples – Rome
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Travel back to the Italian capital of Rome this morning. There is time on arrival to do some last-minute sightseeing or shop for souvenirs.Buffet Breakfast
Day : 9
Depart Rome
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This morning say 'arrivederci' to Italy, your Travel Director and fellow travellers as you prepare to return home with wonderful memories. Transfers are available to Rome Fiumicino airport. Conditions apply.Buffet Breakfast