DAY 02: ROME - NAPLES - POMPEII - SORRENTO

Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour: Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city, destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coast, arrival in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 03: SORRENTO - CAPRI - SORRENTO

After breakfast we will take the ferry  for the Island of Capri, if weather and sea conditions permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Lunch in a restaurant and free time for personal activities. Return to Sorrento, Dinner and Overnight.

DAY 04: SORRENTO - PALERMO - OVERNIGHT ON BOAT

Breakfast at the Hotel and morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure towards Naples harbour to take the Tirrenia Ferry Boat to Palermo. Overnight on boat (no dinner no breakfast)

DAY 05: PALERMO

Arrival in Palermo, transfer to the hotel and day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 06: PALERMO

Breakfast. In the morning visit of Monreale, ancient royal town. Return to Palermo. Here we will visit the Cathedral and other main interesting places of the city. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 07: PALERMO - ERICE - MAZZARA - MARSALA - AGRIGENTO

Breakfast. Departure as far as Erice, situated on 700 mt above sea level and remained unchanged thanks to its retaining wall erected in the VI century b.c. We will then visit Mazara del Vallo, fishing port of Italy overlooks the Strait of Sicily. We will proceed to Marsala, next to Africa. Free time at disposal to visit this seaside resort known for its wines growth. We will arrive at Next, we’ll go on to Agrigento. The visit will continue with the Valley of the Temples (admission tickets included) with the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde, the Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest of all Doric style buildings. (If the weather doesn’t permit, we will enjoy a visit of the Valley of Temples on the 8 day in the morning). Dinner and overnight.

DAY 08: AGRIGENTO - MODICA - SIRACUSA - TAORMINA

Breakfast. After leaving Agrigento we will cross Modica, where its faded tonality, its baroque buildings and its chocolate will astonish you. Then you will visit one of the most beautiful baroque church in the island: the Church of St George. Will continue towards Siracusa, crossing the Island of Ortigia, rich in Baroque and medieval palaces and churches. Siracusa's Duomo is one of the town's most celebrated sights. In the hearts of Syracusans, the Fonte Aretusa occupies an important position. We can be fascinated also by the Greek Amphitheatre, the Dionisio Ear and the Roman Theatre (admission tickets included). In the afternoon arrival at Taormina. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 09: TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS)

Breakfast. Excursion to the Mount Etna, an active volcano and it is the largest active volcano in Europe. It is the highest mountain in Italy. (Weather permitting) we’ll climb the summit area up to 1800 m. Return to Taormina, crossing the town located on a impressive embankment of the Monte Tauro. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 10: TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS)

Enjoy one last breakfast before your tour comes to an end.