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17 days
Start
Palermo, Italy
Finish
Venice, Italy
Trip Code
ZMPLC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, train, plane
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (12 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
From £7,898(17 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Visit the home of a Roman nobleman during an Exclusive Experience. Your aristocratic host will show you around the opulent interiors and explain the rich history of the residence, before sitting down for lunch in his dining room.
Get a taste for Italy’s incredible cuisine and viticulture during a trip to celebrated wine-growing region, San Gimignano. Plus, you’ll take a traditional cooking class in Palermo, have a genovesi tasting in Erice and sample cheese and chocolate on your way to Siracusa.
Stay in beautiful accommodation that’s nestled in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany and write home about your stay in the Sicilian countryside.
Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
Discover incredible landscapes across Sicily, including Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
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
Explore the heart of the Mediterranean and discover the treasures of Tuscany
Make your way to the Mediterranean to discover all the natural beauty, warm hospitality and delicious cuisine Italy and Sicily have to offer. On this 17-day adventure, you’ll travel from iconic Rome to postcard-perfect Venice. This trip combines culture, cuisine and natural beauty to unveil the very best of most people’s favourite European gem. From visiting a nobleman at his home in Rome during an exclusive tour to driving up the flank of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, this trip goes the extra mile to deliver experiences that go beyond the guidebooks. So, get ready to tuck into local eats, explore iconic sites and brush up on your ancient history, all with an experienced local by your side.
Inclusions
Meals
15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, train, plane
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (12 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
Included 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
Erice - Cable Car
Mazara del Vallo - Kasbah Visit
Scala dei Turchi - Visit
Agrigento - Guided visit Valley of the Temples
Modica - Visit and Chocolate Tasting
Noto - Guided Walk
Ragusa - Visit
Siracusa - Ortigia Orientation Walk
Catania - Mount Etna Visit
Taormina - Guided Walk
Taormina - Greek Theatre Admission
Catania - Farewell Dinner
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 -Traghetto boat ride
Venice - Farewell Dinner at Local Restaurant
Venice - Water Taxi
Venice - Palazzo Pisani
Venice - Academy of Music Visit
Optional activities
Vatican City - Vatican Museum - EUR25
Vatican City - St Peter's Dome Climb & Elevator - EUR10
Rome - Venezia Palace - EUR17
Rome - Pantheon - EUR5
Rome - Christian Catacombs - EUR10
Rome - Keats-Shelley Memorial House - EUR6
Rome – Colosseum - EUR18
Rome - Galleria Borghese - EUR17
Rome - Castel Sant'Angelo - EUR19
Pisa - Leaning Tower of Pisa - EUR27
Florence - Bargello Museum - EUR16
Florence - Palazzo Vecchio - EUR12
Florence - Medici Chapels - EUR17
Florence - Brunelleschi 3 Days Pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, Giotto Bell Tower and Brunelleschi Dome - EUR30
Florence - Pitti Palace, Gallery of Modern Art & Palatine Gallery - EUR19
Florence - Ghiberti 3 days pass - Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo and Santa Reparata - EUR15
Florence - Giotto 3 days pass - Giotto Bell Tower, Baptistry, Museo Opera del Duomo, and Santa Reparata - EUR20
Florence - Uffizi Gallery - EUR29
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 - 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.
3. The flight from Barcelona to Lisbon has a 20kg checked luggage allowance, plus a personal item (i.e. handbag or small bad) which can be taken into the cabin.
4. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
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