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24 Days | A triple treat in Italy - take a deep dive into Sicily, Puglia and Tuscany
24 days
Start
Palermo, Italy
Finish
Venice, Italy
Trip Code
ZMPCC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
21 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (17 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)
From £14,643(24 days)
Trip Informations
Traverse from top to toe of Italy's 'boot'. Explore ancient ruins and incredible sights. Slurp tasty pasta and tuck into giant pizzas. Get lost in Venice and find yourself in the Tuscan countryside. This 24-day trip will take you to all of the best spots and teach you all of the most important parts of Italian culture - like how to roll pasta like the pros! Visit Mount Etna, as you drive up the northern flank of the volcano and embark on a walk through the spectacular Valle del Bove. Explore Rome’s iconic Colosseum by moonlight during an Exclusive Experience evening tour. Plus, SO much more on this triple-treat trip.
Why you’ll love this trip
Take a step back in time and marvel at some of Italy’s most fascinating ancient monuments - explore Rome’s iconic Colosseum by moonlight and discover the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a local guide.
Get a taste for Italian specialties and visit a family-run winery to sample world-class drops in Tuscany, discover a local olive oil producer and taste their specialties on a farm that has been active since Roman times in Puglia and dig your hands into a traditional cooking class in Sicily.
Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
Get the inside scoop on the best places to eat and explore with your locally-based leader joining you on orientation walks in some of Italy’s most captivating cities.
Stay in style with 3 Feature Stays, nestled in the heart of the rolling Tuscan hillside, in a once 13th-century Baronial Palace in Nardo and in a countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower in Baglio della Luna Foresteria.
Is this trip right for you?
Summer temperatures can be extreme in this region (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
During your trip you will visit numerous religious sites. You will need to bring clothes that cover the shoulders and knees. A light scarf is a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot. Your leader will be able to advise when such clothing is necessary.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
21 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (17 nights), Feature Stay (6 nights)
Activities
Palermo -Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Palermo - Welcome Meeting
Palermo - Welcome Dinner
Palermo - Anti-Mafia Tour
Palermo - Sicilian Cooking Class
Erice - Town Visit
Erice - Genovesi Tasting
Mazara del Vallo - Kasbah Visit
Scala dei Turchi - Visit
Agrigento - Guided visit Valley of the Temples
Modica - Visit and Chocolate Tasting
Noto - Guided Walk
Siracusa - Ortigia Orientation Walk
Siracusa - Archaeological Park Guided Visit
Catania - Mount Etna Visit
Taormina - Guided Walk
Taormina - Greek Theatre Admission
Polignano a Mare - Welcome Dinner
Alberobello - Half Day Trip
Ostuni - Olive Oil Tasting
Nardo - Walking Tour
Lecce - Walking Tour
Matera - Ipogeo Underground Cistern
Matera - Guided Walking Tour
Pompeii - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Pompeii - Archaeological Site
Rome - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Rome – Coffee Granita (Coffee semi-frozen dessert)
Rome – Guided walking tour
Rome – Nobleman’s home visit and lunch (Exclusive Experience)
Siena - Orientation Walk
Monteriggioni - Orientation Walk
Chianti Region - Gourmet Dinner
San Gimignano - Agriturismo Winery Tour & Tasting
Florence - Orientation Walk
Pisa - Pisa Visit & Orientation walk
Lucca - City Walls & Orientation Walk
Florence - Galleria dell ’Accademia admission
Florence – Highlights of Florence Guided walk
Venice - Orientation Walk including Fondaco Terrace Rooftop
Venice -Traghetto boat ride
Venice - Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
Add on activities
Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR22
Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR16
Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR14
Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
Rome – Colosseum - EUR18
Pisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
Florence - Museo dell'Opera di S.Maria del Fiore - EUR15
Florence - Pitti Palace (Boboli Gardens, Museo Argenti, Costume Gallery, Porcellain Museum) - EUR15
Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR14
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR24
Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
Florence - Baptistry - EUR10
Florence - Duomo & Campanile - EUR15
Florence - Accademia - EUR17
Venice - Museum of St Mark's Basilica - EUR5
Venice - Gondola Ride - EUR80
Venice - St Mark's Campanile - EUR12
Venice - Glass Museum Murano - EUR11
Venice - Ca' Rezzonico Museum of Eighteenth Century Art - EUR11
Venice - Scuola Grande di San Rocco - EUR14
Peggy Guggenheim Collection - EUR17
Venice - Doge's Palace & Bridge of Sighs - EUR30
Ca’ D’Oro - Galería Franchetti - EUR15
Venice - St Mark's Basilica Treasury - EUR5
Venice - Accademia Gallery - EUR16
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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