Duration
12 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Starting city
Costa Azul
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
IMPORTANT: Please note that hotel check-in time is typically at 14:00 p.m. If you need early room access, consider booking an additional night at the start of your trip.
If you have booked additional nights, your room will be prepared upon arrival, but your trip guide will generally only contact you when the scheduled activities begin. At reception, you’ll find a sign with contact details and assistance hours for our staff. Until the tour begins, your schedule is free, and the hotel staff can assist with any inquiries.
Optional activities: During your trip, your guide may offer optional activities. We recommend booking these activities well in advance through the Europamundo app or your "My Trip" link to ensure availability. Last-minute bookings may result in limited availability (e.g., tickets, coach seats).
Note: The timings in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust schedules as needed to make sure you have the best experience.
06:30 p.m. - We’ll transfer back to the hotel from the St. Mark´s area. You’ll have the opportunity to have dinner in the Mestre area, where you can choose from a variety of restaurants, including Indian, Oriental, Italian, and more.
The tour will end in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. For those interested, our guide will offer an optional tour after the scenic tour, allowing you to explore St. Peter´s Basilica and the most outstanding rooms of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, in more detail.
Free time in the afternoon. 06:30 p.m. - In the evening, we´ll include a transfer to Trastevere, a lively neighborhood known for its charming traditional restaurants. We’ll return to the hotel at approximately 08:30 p.m.
Note: Due to ongoing municipal regulations regarding the circulation of tourist coaches in Rome, the described scenic tour may be subject to variation.
Scenery: Stunning landscapes in the Bay of Naples and Sorrento.
Note: As we will be taking some boats, we suggest bringing warm clothes for the deck. Don´t forget your camera; the landscapes are breathtaking. Due to weather conditions, the ships connecting Naples with Capri or Sorrento may not operate. In such cases, the route will be modified, arriving in Sorrento by road and visiting Amalfi instead of Capri.
07:30 a.m. – Departure from Rome to travel to the Bay of Naples in southern Italy.
11:00 a.m. – We’ll stop in Naples to board a ferry (tickets included). The estimated departure is at 11:35 a.m. for a 50-minute cruise through beautiful landscapes.
12:45 p.m. - Capri. Enjoy free time. You can visit the White Grotto or take a cable car ride to the center of Capri.
04:15 p.m. - Departure from Capri. We’ll board the ferry again and continue to Sorrento (schedule subject to change). Enjoy the beautiful views upon arrival in Sorrento.
05:15 p.m. – Sorrento. We’ll arrive in a picturesque and lively town at the foot of a cliff, with a harbor in the lower area.
06:30 p.m. - Departure from Sorrento.
08:15 p.m. - Salerno.
Note: During the winter months, schedules will be modified (leaving Naples earlier) to make the most of daylight hours.
Scenery: Mountains, sea, and picturesque villages en route.
Note: We recommend taking warm clothes to enjoy the ferry crossing between the Italian Peninsula and Sicily.
07:30 a.m. - Departure from Salerno. We’ll journey to southern Italy, marveling at the mountain and village scenery along the way. Our route will lead us to the picturesque coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
11:30 a.m. - Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola. Time to explore this exciting sanctuary nestled in beautiful surroundings; be sure to visit the cave! Afterwards, you can go for a stroll and have lunch in the picturesque old quarter of Paola.
02:00 p.m. - Departure from Paola. We’ll continue to Villa San Giovanni, where we’ll take a short 20-minute ferry crossing to the island of Sicily.
05:30 p.m. - Messina. Time to wander around the city center and experience your first encounter with the island of Sicily.
06:30 p.m. - Departure from Messina.
07:30 p.m. - Taormina.
Note: In some cases, the included lunch the next day will be substituted with dinner upon arrival in Taormina.
Note: In some cases, the included lunch for this day will be replaced by dinner upon arrival in Taormina the previous night.
Scenery: Hills, perched villages, olive trees, and stunning sea views.
08:30 a.m. - Departure from Taormina. We’ll travel through beautiful Mediterranean landscapes.
10:30 a.m. - Syracuse. Our guide will tell you all about this city, which once rivaled Athens and Rome for its power and splendor. You’ll have time to visit the impressive archaeological site and explore the magnificent historic center, which is extremely well-preserved. There will be a break for lunch.
02:00 p.m. - Departure from Syracuse.
02:45 p.m. - Noto. Guided walk through this baroque jewel of a city. Although not widely known as a tourist destination, it boasts a magnificently preserved monumental heritage and historical center from the baroque period.
04:30 p.m. - Departure from Noto. We’ll take scenic roads through the island’s interior.
08:00 p.m. - Agrigento. From the coach, we’ll admire the magnificent complex of the Valley of the Temples. Dinner will be included.
Today we’ll explore archaeological sites that highlight the influence of ancient Greece in Sicily. Accompanied by a local guide, we’ll visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, an impressive archaeological site renowned for its well-preserved Greek temples (admission included).
11:00 a.m. - Departure from Agrigento.
01:30 p.m. - Marsala. Arrival in this historic city known for its vibrant atmosphere and famous wine. We’ll have time for lunch.
03:00 p.m. - Departure from Marsala. We’ll continue our journey around the scenic Marsala salt pans.
04:15 p.m. - Erice. This picturesque Phoenician town, perched atop a hill and surrounded by ancient walls, invites us to take a leisurely stroll.
05:15 p.m. - Departure from Erice.
07:15 p.m. - Palermo. Dinner and accommodation.
Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.