Italy Encompassed - 17 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Rome - Enjoy plenty of free time to explore the Italian capital at your own pace and enjoy an included visit to the Vatican with 'skip the line' tickets
- Florence - Take in the sights of the 'Cradle of the Renaissance', including the beautiful town hall - Palazzo Vecchio
- Venice - Wander through iconic St Mark's Square, enjoy an included Spritz Experience and free time for a gondola ride
- Naples - Tuck into authentic Neapolitan pizza, admire the view from Vomero Hill and visit the famous ruins of Pompeii
- Capri - Row to the idyllic Blue Grotto, enjoy a laid back lunch and roam the island independently
- Palermo - Join a walking tour of the 3,000-year-old Sicilian capital including the Old Town and the beautiful cathedral
- Agrigento - Admire the ancient Greek architecture of the Valley of the Temples, which rivals even the Acropolis in Athens
- Ragusa - Explore the hilltop historical centre and stunning Baroque architecture of this lesser-visited gem
- Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily
- Taormina - Hike to the summit of Mount Etna, an active volcano which dominates the area around the city
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Trip includes
- 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 8 dinners
- 15 nights 4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry
- Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing
- Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
- Guided sightseeing in Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Capri, Palermo, Agrigento, and Syracuse
- Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican and Pompeii
- Cicchetti & Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice
- Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites mentioned in itinerary
- Visit of a historic wine cellar, lunch and wine tasting in Marsala
- Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 50 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English
Itinerary
Rome - Assisi - Siena - Florence. Welcome to Italy! It's an early start as we depart Rome at 07:15 and journey to the medieval walled town of Assisi. There's time to visit the picturesque Basilica of St Francis independently if you choose. Then we continue to Siena...
Today we enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Florence, 'Cradle of the Renaissance' and home of Michelangelo. Take in the beautiful Duomo, formally known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Other highlights of the city include the town hall - Palazzo Vecchio an...
Florence - Bologna - Padua - Venice. Departing Florence, we drive to beautiful Bologna, capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. Enjoy a walk through the elegant city centre to see some of the beautiful porticos and shopping streets. Stroll from Piazza Malpighi to Piazza...
After breakfast, it's time to explore perhaps Italy's most famous and romantic destination. The floating city is a photographer's dream, and we'll be taking in the main highlights. Our tour begins in Piazza San Marco, in English known as St Mark's Square. It's the foc...
Venice - Tuscany wine region - Rome. Leaving Venice, we head into Tuscany, one of Italy's most idyllic regions. A land known for its beautiful scenery, historic castles, and some of Italy's finest wines. We enjoy a stop in the medieval town of Montepulciano for lunch,...
Today we explore Vatican City, home to the Pope and technically an independent country - another one you can tick off your list! Departing the hotel after breakfast, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the Vatican's museums and galleries with 'skip the line' tickets. Tak...
Today is our last day in Rome and it is completely free for you to explore. You could visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World with a trip to the historic Roman Colosseum, see the Roman Forum or the Pantheon - it's up to you!
Rome - Naples - Sorrento. As we set off from Rome once more, we head south this time, passing through Lazio and Campania to reach Naples, the birthplace of pizza! We'll take a short hike up Vomero Hill to enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, Ca...
Sorrento - Capri - Sorrento. Today we explore the beautiful and exclusive Mediterranean island of Capri. Weather permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto sea cave by row boat. You can enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before there is free time to explore the island. ...
Sorrento - Palermo. There is free time this morning for you to explore Sorrento. Perhaps enjoy some shopping, or sample some local limoncello. In the afternoon we drive to the port of Naples, and board the overnight ferry to Palermo, capital of Sicily.
We arrive in Palermo and disembark the ferry before transferring to our hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to head out and explore Palermo.
This morning we visit Monreale, located in the fertile valley of La Conca d'Oro and renowned for its almonds, citrus fruits, and olive oil. We'll visit UNESCO-listed Monreale Cathedral and there will be time for some lunch and shopping if you choose. Returning to P...
Palermo - Erice - Saline della Laguna - Marsala - Agrigento. We enjoy a busy day of Sicilian sightseeing today! Departing Palermo, we head to the medieval village of Erice, where little has changed since the 6th century. Hewn into the side of Monte San Giuliano, Erice...
Agrigento - Ragusa. Today we drive to the hilltop town of Ragusa and visit the enchanting historical centre, known for its Baroque palaces and churches. We see the old gate of San Giorgio, and the Giardini Iblei, a picturesque public garden with sweeping views of the ...
Ragusa - Noto - Syracuse - Taormina. Our first stop after departing Ragusa this morning is the picturesque town of Noto. We visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, rebuilt in the years following an earthquake in 1990. Driving along the coast, we then reach Syracuse, at ...
Today we visit the largest active volcano in Europe - Mount Etna. This stratovolcano last erupted in 2022, and you may well see signs of volcanic activity including smoke billowing from the top of the volcano. On our visit, we learn about this volcanic activity and se...
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before our Sicilian adventure comes to an end.
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