15 days in Italy & Vatican City

• What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Ferry across the Straits of Messina to mainland Italy
  • Return cruise to the Isle of Capri
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

• Pricing

  • • Start Date
    • End Date
    • Price

      (Twin)
  • • 9 Apr 26
    • 23 Apr 26
    • $8,775
  • • 16 Apr 26
    • 30 Apr 26
    • $9,175
  • • 30 Apr 26
    • 14 May 26
    • $9,395
  • • 7 May 26
    • 21 May 26
    • $9,650
  • • 14 May 26
    • 28 May 26
    • $9,395
  • • 21 May 26
    • 4 Jun 26
    • $9,395
  • • 28 May 26
    • 11 Jun 26
    • $9,275
  • • 4 Jun 26
    • 18 Jun 26
    • $8,625
  • • 11 Jun 26
    • 25 Jun 26
    • $8,595
  • • 18 Jun 26
    • 2 Jul 26
    • $8,625
  • • 25 Jun 26
    • 9 Jul 26
    • $8,625
  • • 6 Aug 26
    • 20 Aug 26
    • $8,595
  • • 20 Aug 26
    • 3 Sep 26
    • $8,595
  • • 27 Aug 26
    • 10 Sep 26
    • $8,775
  • • 3 Sep 26
    • 17 Sep 26
    • $9,495
  • • 10 Sep 26
    • 24 Sep 26
    • $9,275
  • • 17 Sep 26
    • 1 Oct 26
    • $9,275
  • • 24 Sep 26
    • 8 Oct 26
    • $9,275
  • • 1 Oct 26
    • 15 Oct 26
    • $9,250
  • • 8 Oct 26
    • 22 Oct 26
    • $9,175
  • • 15 Oct 26
    • 29 Oct 26
    • $9,175
  • • 22 Oct 26
    • 5 Nov 26
    • $9,175
  • • 29 Oct 26
    • 12 Nov 26
    • $8,550

  Please note: while prices are accurate at time of loading they are subject to change due to currency fluctuations and currency surcharges may apply. Please check price at time of booking

• Itinerary

  Day 1 - Welcome to Palermo

  The multicultural capital of Palermo is the launchpad for your journey across Sicily and Italy. You’ll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner and orientation of the city’s attractions, so why not head straight out to explore its fascinating streets on your own?

  Day 2 - Enjoy the Views in Monreale

  Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Massimo and the old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo, overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here you’ll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

  Day 3 - Journey to Ancient Agrigento

  Take it easy this morning or explore further on the Optional Experience taking in different views of the city. Later, journey onwards to Agrigento to tour the impressive Greek Valley of the Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a Local Specialist. This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.

  Day 4 - Onwards to Scenic Taormina

  Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.

  Day 5 - Taormina Your Way Connect with Locals

  Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience to Savoca, the village made famous by ‘The Godfather', and Europe's most active volcano - Mount Etna. This evening, join a Be My Guest experience hosted at a beautiful family owned Sicilian lemon farm overlooking Mount Etna.

  Day 6 - Travel to Sorrento

  Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north through rustic Calabria and past Salerno to your hotel in Sorrento where you’ll spend the next two nights. Tonight perhaps consider an Optional Experience to explore the famous culinary culture of Southern Italy.

  Day 7 - Visit the Isle of Capri

  Cruise to the Isle of Capri where you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento. This afternoon perhaps consider a drive along the famed Amalfi Coast to Positano, a true Mediterranean gem. You will have the evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of Sorrento's many cafes.

  Day 8 - Explore Pompeii’s Ruins and Rome

  This morning, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed ruins of Pompeii, where a Local Specialist will guide you on an immersive walking tour. Once lost to the world, the city's rediscovery in the 18th century uncovered a time capsule of remarkably well-preserved ruins, offering a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of a Roman city centuries ago. Afterward, journey north along the stunning coastline, heading toward the iconic 'Eternal City' of Rome. In the evening, indulge in the rich flavours of Rome as you savour a selection of signature Roman dishes, each offering a taste of the city's culinary heritage.

  Day 9 - Explore Ancient Rome

  Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irrepressible spirit. Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, admire the grand exterior of Saint Peter's Basilica. From the Vatican City cross the Tiber river and in Ancient Rome see the Circus Maximus and enjoy a visit to the mighty Colosseum. View the Trevi Fountain on an optional experience discovering piazzas and fountains of Rome with a Local Specialist this afternoon. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way.

  Day 10 - Off to Historic Assisi and Pisa

  Today, drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist  for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Later, venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that bears this city's name.

  Day 11 - Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre and Florence

  A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural cities.

  Day 12 - Experience Renaissance Florence

  The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria feature on your walking tour with a Local Specialist through Florence's historic streets. Explore at your own pace this afternoon, enjoy a shopping spree, a cappuccino in a local cafe or perhaps delve further into the art of the Renaissance on an Optional Experience to the Accademia and see Michelangelo’s ‘David’. Tonight perhaps consider dinner in the famed Tuscan countryside.

  Day 13 - Journey to Venice

  Journey north through Emilia-Romagna to Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. Embrace the Italian lifestyle in your free time, perhaps take a passegiata (stroll), sip a cocktail or embark on an Optional Experience to the island of Burano with dinner included.

  Day 14 - Cruise the Canals of Venice Make Travel Matter

  Embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners would have one last look at their beloved city before facing imprisonment. Next, witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Your unforgettable MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience helps keep alive this delicate tradition for which Venice is justifiably famous, and you’ll watch in awe as masters of their craft shape molten glass into the exquisite pieces that adorn homes all over the world. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights or consider an Optional Experience, navigating the city's elegant canals aboard a traditional gondola. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends.

  Day 15 - Farewell Venice

  For now, it's a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare to depart for your journey home.

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