The 11-Day Rome, Sorrento and Sicily tour travels from Rome to Palermo. Along the way visit Southern Italy’s travel highlights.
The tour itinerary includes Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Taormina, Agrgiento and Palermo. This exciting trip escorts travelers through southern Italy and Sicily.
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Highlights
Rome, Sorrento, Sicily Tour Highlights
- See St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
- Enjoy a scenic cruise across Bay of Naples to the Isle of Capri and be guided around by local guide
- From Sorrento visit the excavations at Pompeii with a local tour guide
- Visit ancient Greek temples in Agrigento and learn about the ancient Greek era in Sicily, known as Magna Grecia
- Visit the ancient Greek theater in Taormina
- Tour Palermo with a local guide
- In Siicly visit Erice
- VisIt the Norman Cathedral in Monreale famous for its gold mosaics
- View the fortress town of Enna and Palermo Cathedral
Accommodations
Rome 1 Night – iH Hotels Roma Cicerone Rome
Sorrento 2 Nights – Johanna Park Hotel Sorrento
Giardini Naxos (Taormina) 3 Nights – Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa
Agrigento 1 Night – Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace
Palermo 2 Nights – Hotel Garibaldi
Optionals
Rome, Sorrento, Sicily Optional Excursions
Optional activities are available at additional cost and are booked while traveling directly with the tour director.
DAY 3
You will be offered one of the following two optional experiences depending on availability:
Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal
Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you’ll visit the lemon groves, olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more – all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere is informal, as the family are welcoming you into their home.
Dinner Neapolitan Style
Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialties at one of our favourite family-run restaurants. Savour local dishes all served up with the famous Neapolitan hospitality and zest for life.
DAY 4
Discover The Isle Of Capri
Experience the spectacular cliffs and famous turquoise waters of Capri during a relaxing cruise to the most beautiful part of the island, the southern side. View the beautiful grottoes and unique coastline before ascending to Capri town. This optional experience is weather dependent and may be replaced by a minibus tour of the Island with a visit to Anacapri and either the Villa San Michele or the Anacapri chairlift.
Amalfi Coast and Positano
Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
DAY 6
Mt Etna, Savoca and The Godfather
Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Sicilian setting for ‘The Godfather’. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit to Vitelli’s bar, featured in the film and famous for ‘granita di limone’. Later, you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the world.
You will be offered one of the following two optional authentic Sicilian dinner experiences depending on availability:
Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment
Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern Italian specialities with musical entertainment.
Dinner in Castelmola
Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with local wine in a characteristic restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. Then enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine.
DAY 7
Syracuse – The Wonder of Ancient Sicily
With your Local Specialist, you’ll visit the most fascinating town in Sicily, once the capital of Magna Graecia, including the beautiful island of Ortygia. Entrance to the archaeological site of Syracuse is included.
DAY 9
Sferracavallo with Dinner
Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks.
DAY 10
You will be offered one of the following two optional experiences depending on availability:
A Visit to Cefalù
Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You’ll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist.
Colours and Traditions of Palermo
A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo’s patron saint. Later, with a Local Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life.
Rome, Sorrento, Sicily Tour Daily Itinerary
Explore southern Italy and Sicily on a 11-night tour that starts in Rome and finishes in Sicily’s Palermo.
Spend a night in Italy’s magnificent capital Rome before traveling south to discover the Sorrento Coast and Campania region, with time in Sorrento and Capri. Afterward, the tour continues to Sicily. There you” enjoy three nights in the renown resort town Taormina. Then visit Agrigento where you’ll visit Greek Temples. Finally the tour ends in the lively and colorful city Palermo.
Day 1 | Depart United States for Rome
Fly overnight from the Untied States to Italy landing in Rome.
Day 2 | Welcome to Rome
Ciao Roma, the ‘Eternal City’, is yours to explore on your own before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception this evening.
Enjoy an orientation drive – a perfect introduction to this beautiful city, the center of which has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its ruins, imposing monuments, statues and fountains.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Cicerone
Day 3 | Explore the Ruins of Pompeii and Sorrento
From Rome, journey south to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii. Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of the excavations buried for centuries under a layer of volcanic ash after Mount Vesuvius erupted. See such sites as the Gymnasium, the Temple of Apollo and the impressive Basilica before continuing to your hotel in Sorrento.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Johanna Park
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
You will be offered one of the following two optional experiences depending on availability:
Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal
Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you’ll visit the lemon groves, olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more – all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere is informal, as the family are welcoming you into their home.
Dinner Neapolitan Style
Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialties at one of our favourite family-run restaurants. Savour local dishes all served up with the famous Neapolitan hospitality and zest for life.
Day 4 | A Day on the Isle of Capri
Take a ferry to Capri, the isle of sirens according to Greek mythology. You’ll ascend to Capri town by funicular railway and see the famous Piazzetta during your guided walking tour with a Local Specialist. Spend some free time people-watching at one of the local cafés before returning to the mainland where you can enjoy free time in Sorrento or perhaps choose to visit the famed town of Positano.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Johanna Park
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Discover The Isle Of Capri
Experience the spectacular cliffs and famous turquoise waters of Capri during a relaxing cruise to the most beautiful part of the island, the southern side. View the beautiful grottoes and unique coastline before ascending to Capri town. This optional experience is weather dependent and may be replaced by a minibus tour of the Island with a visit to Anacapri and either the Villa San Michele or the Anacapri chairlift.
Amalfi Coast and Positano
Come with us for a drive along the famous Amalfi Coast. You’ll have a chance to visit the exclusive artists’ paradise of Positano, which is magnificently positioned on the Mediterranean coast.
Day 5 | Cross the Strait to Taormina
Drive south via Salerno and through Calabria, crossing the straits of Messina to Sicily and the beachside resort town of Giardini Naxos below Taormina. This evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos
Day 6 | Gardens and More in Taormina
Your Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour of Taormina on the slopes of Monte Tauro, overlooking the sea. Visit the Greek theater and see the terraced botanical gardens. Then, stroll along the elegant Corso Umberto with a gelsi gelato and on to the Piazza for splendid panoramic views across the bay. Later, there’s free time for shopping for souvenirs and handmade ceramics on the Corso.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Mt Etna, Savoca and The Godfather
Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Sicilian setting for ‘The Godfather’. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit to Vitelli’s bar, featured in the film and famous for ‘granita di limone’. Later, you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the world.
You will be offered one of the following two optional authentic Sicilian dinner experiences depending on availability:
Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment
Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern Italian specialities with musical entertainment.
Dinner in Castelmola
Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with local wine in a characteristic restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. Then enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine.
Day 7 | Taormina Your Way
Enjoy a full day to do as you please in this beautiful resort town. Shop, relax, see the sights of your choice, or consider an Optional Experience. Whatever you decide, your Travel Director will be on hand to help you get the most out of your day. Tonight, Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest experience hosted at a beautiful family owned Sicilian lemon farm overlooking Mount Etna.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Sant Alphio Garden Giardini Naxos
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Syracuse – The Wonder of Ancient Sicily
With your Local Specialist, you’ll visit the most fascinating town in Sicily, once the capital of Magna Graecia, including the beautiful island of Ortygia. Entrance to the archaeological site of Syracuse is included.
Day 8 | Journey to Ancient Agrigento
Enjoy views of Enna on the way to Agrigento, where your Local Specialist will take you to the Valley of the Temples – the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily. See the splendid Temple of Concord and the Temple of Juno overlooking the sea.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Dioscuri Bay Palace
Day 9 | Explore Sicilian Towns and on to Palermo
Travel to Erice and discover this famous hilltop medieval town in western Sicily with its cobbled streets, Norman castles and stunning views of the sea, salt pans and wooded hillsides. Perhaps take a walk to the ruins of Venus Castle with its Balio Gardens.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Garibaldi
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
Sferracavallo with Dinner
Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks.
Day 10 | Enjoy the Views in Monreale
Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, and learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Travel to Monreale for views of La Conca d’Oro and explore the magnificent 12 century Norman Cathedral. Later, join your companions and celebrate your journey with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel: Garibaldi
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES:
You will be offered one of the following two optional experiences depending on availability:
A Visit to Cefalù
Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You’ll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist.
Colours and Traditions of Palermo
A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo’s patron saint. Later, with a Local Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life.
Day 11 | Journey Home
Say arrivederci to Sicily and your newfound friends at the end of a memorable holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
