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Difficulty Level
If your time is short, then this trip filled with the diversity of southern
Italy is the Adventure for you! General sightseeing can be made a little
strenuous due to humid and hot conditions. Activities include easy paced
walks. There are more adventurous options for those with lots of energy.
Included Highlights
Walking tour in Rome
Accommodation
Small hotels (7 nights), overnight train ( 1 night)
Transportation
Train, boat, local bus, ferry, hydrofoil
Food Included
No meals included.
Duration 9 days
Budget Allow
280 Euro for meals not included. See Trip Dossier for spending money.
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Live the good life whilst exploring the coastal
town of Sorrento, lie on the beaches of Sicily, wander the villages
and find time to try the many local food specialities. Finish off by touring
the many iconic sites of Rome and draw up your plans to come back again!
Day 1 Sorrento
Our trip begins in this lovely seaside town, full of piazzas and cafes.
If that's not enough, head off for a swim down on the peninsula!
Day 2 Amalfi Coast
Travelling by boat along this glorious coastline, we have time to explore
Amalfi, stop for lunch in Atrani and enjoy an evening feast in the lively
port city of Salerno.
Day 3 Taormina
Set between the sea and Mt Tauro, this is Sicily's most beautiful town,
both for its setting and its people. Nature wins the beauty competition
here though, and we have plenty of time to enjoy its riches.
Day 4, 5 Syracuse
One of the most important cities of the ancient Greek empire, history
is an open book in Syracuse and is clearly visible in the many streets
and buildings. we stay in a lovely and peaceful B&B just out of town,
take a boat trip along the river Ciane, and a night stroll in the baroque
island of Ortigia, the focal point of Siracusan life.
Day 6 Palermo
At the crossroads of Mediterranean cultures, Palermo offers a blend of
cultural and historical grandeur that will keep us entranced. Notice the
different architectural styles, a reminder of the cities various past
rulers.
Day 7 Stromboli
Ferrying to this most northern Aeolian island, we head to the rim at nightfall
to glimpse the glow of its still active volcano and the 'Trail of Fire'.
Day 8, 9 Rome
Stopping for lunch in Naples, home of the pizza, we travel onward to Rome.
A walk through this grand city will show us sites like the Trevi Fountain
and Colosseum, while a final nights dinner will add more good memories
to an already great trip.
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