Rome to Sicily

Rome to Sicily

Acquaint yourself with Italy’s ‘Eternal City’ of Rome and learn about the catastrophic fate of Pompeii. Soak up the sunshine in the coastal town of Sorrento and explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast, before heading south to Calabria, a hidden gem for those who stray off Italy’s beaten path. Continue to bustling Sicily, with the volcanic valleys of Mt. Etna, the timeworn streets of Syracuse, the Baroque wonders of Ragusa, the ruins of the Valley of Temples and the rich anti-mafia history of Palermo. Starring dramatic cliffside villages, clear waters and delicious seafood, this is a chance to experience the highlights of southern Italy.

Activities

• Naples – Leader-led orientation walk
• Naples – Statue of the Veiled Christ
• Pompeii – Archaeological Site
• Pompeii – Walking Tour with Local Guide
• Mt Vesuvius – Crater Rim Walk & Summit Climb
• Sorrento – Limoncello Tasting
• Sorrento – Gelato Making Demonstration
• Amalfi – Walk of the Gods Hike (Sentiero degli Dei)
• Amalfi – Coastal Ferry Cruise Positano to Amalfi
• Civita – Hike in Pollino National Park
• Tropea – Aeolian Islands Cruise (Vulcano, Lipari, Stromboli)
• Reggio Calabria – Archaeological Museum
• Messina – Felucca sailing
• Taormina – Day Trip
• Mt Etna – Day Trip
• Siracusa – Leader-led Orientation Walk
• Noto & Ragusa – Day Trip
• Agrigento – Guided visit Valley of the Temples
• Erice – local sweets tasting
• Palermo – Anti-Mafia Movement Tour

Highlights

• Wander around Rome’s famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and much more. This is a city that bucket lists were made for
• Feel La Dolce Vita while sipping espresso alongside sharp-dressed locals on the glamorous Sorrentine Peninsula
• Explore the vast, frozen in time ruins of ancient Pompeii, which emerged from the ashes after thousands of years, and take a peak inside the steaming crater of Mt Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed it
• Hike among the olive groves on the Path of the Gods along the spectacular Amalfi Coast
• Get up close and personal with the active volcanoes scattered across the Aeolian Islands and perhaps take a dip in one of the sulphur springs
• Surrounded by dramatic valleys and craters set in a lunar-like landscape, towering Mt. Etna is one of the greatest natural beauties of the Mediterranean, and Europe’s largest active volcano
• Search crumbling Greek and Roman ruins in the charming seaside town of Taormina