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- Day 1 Welcome to the Eternal City of Rome Welcome to Rome, a glorious city filled with classic antiquities, medieval buildings, Renaissance palaces and baroque churches. Settle in, before meeting your Travel Director. Later today, get to know your fellow travelers over Roman-specialties dinner at a local restaurant. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 2 Rome with the Locals Rome is about art, antiquity, piazzas and palaces, and our guided walk with a Local Expert has it in abundance. Sightsee the local way, with a leisurely passeggiata through the backstreets, where a friend in Rome will explain how modern life takes place. Cross the Tiber river to enjoy ancient Rome. Enter the Colosseum and imagine the roar of the spectators as you hear stories of how ancient Romans liked to be entertained. Locations Visited: Rome IT.
- Day 3 Rome to Capri The journey south brings you to Pompeii Archaeological Park, where your Local Expert reveals a Roman city preserved beneath the ash of Mount Vesuvius since A.D. 79. Walk streets once lined with homes, shops and public buildings, gaining a vivid picture of everyday life almost 2,000 years ago. Continue to the Bay of Naples and cross to Capri, approaching the island by sea as its limestone cliffs rise from the water. From here, make your way to Anacapri, set high above the coastline, where you’ll settle in for the evening and enjoy dinner. Locations Visited: Rome IT, Pompeii IT, Capri IT.
- Day 4 Capri, the Isle of Dreams Begin the day discovering Capri Town with your Local Expert before exploring further with Insight Choice. Visit the Gardens of Augustus, where terraces overlook the Faraglioni, Capri’s three limestone sea stacks, and see Via Krupp, the remarkable switchback path carved into the cliffs in the early 20th century. Alternatively, enjoy a limoncello tasting in the Piazzetta and learn why the island’s intensely fragrant lemons are so prized. Later, you may choose to join an Optional Experience cruising the Amalfi Coast and visiting Positano. Locations Visited: Capri IT.
- Day 5 Pompeii and Alberobello Capri gives way to the landscapes of southern Italy as you travel towards Puglia, where olive groves, whitewashed towns and dry-stone walls define the countryside. Your destination is Alberobello, known for its extraordinary trulli: traditional limestone houses with conical roofs unique to this part of the region. Wander through the town’s narrow streets to see these distinctive homes up close and learn why Alberobello has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Locations Visited: Capri IT, Alberobello IT.
- Day 6 The Trulli of Alberobello Join a Local Expert to explore one of Italy’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the unique trulli of Alberobello, circular limestone dwellings with domed interiors and distinctive conical roofs, ingeniously built without mortar. You may also opt to join a Local Expert for an exploration of Ostuni, a whitewashed town that echoes the charm of a North African Arab Medina. Stroll through its winding cobbled streets and admire its striking architecture. In the evening, enjoy a Farm-to-Table dinner, showcasing traditional Apulian dishes made with seasonal produce. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT.
- Day 7 Alberobello at Leisure Today is yours to enjoy at leisure or unwind and make the most of the exceptional amenities at your remarkable hotel. You can also choose to discover cliffside Polignano a Mare with a Local Expert, enjoying Adriatic views and a stroll through the historic hometown of Volare singer Domenico Modugno. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT.
- Day 8 Journey West to Matera Visit Matera with a Local Expert for an in-depth exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sassi - a labyrinth of cave dwellings, churches, staircases and arches, hewn out of the solid rock. You may recognize Matera as the biblical backdrop for the film ‘The Passion of the Christ.’ Continue to the small village of Grottole. Once a thriving community, it has lost most of its activity and population. Meet the advocate behind a local initiative dedicated to revitalising the traditional ways of living in the area. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience explore the historic old town to learn about the fascinating history of the village and enjoy an aperitif with local snacks helping to preserve the culture. Locations Visited: Alberobello IT, Matera IT.
- Day 9 To Sicily: Acireale In the morning, travel to the very toe of Italy and board your ferry bound for Sicily, across the Strait of Messina. According to Grecian legend, this was home to the mythical sea monsters Scylla, a six-headed rock monster, and Charybdis, a whirlpool, based on either side of the strait. Together, they posed an inescapable threat to passing seafarers as avoiding one meant passing too close to the other. Locations Visited: Matera IT, Taormina IT, Giardini Naxos IT.
- Day 10 Taormina Join a Local Expert for a visit to the Greek Theater of Taormina, graced with the most spectacular of backdrops. Don't miss the chance of an optional drive through the national park to Mount Etna. Locations Visited: Giardini Naxos IT.
- Day 11 A New Dawn in Sicily Early risers may experience what D.H. Lawrence christened the ‘dawn coast of Europe'. The day is free to explore at your leisure, or to embark on an Optional Experience to Syracuse. Locations Visited: Giardini Naxos IT.
- Day 12 Agrigento, the Valley of the Temples and on to Palermo Drive to Agrigento and explore the Valley of the Temples with a Local Expert. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno, overlooking the sea. In the afternoon, continue to the Sicilian capital of Palermo. Locations Visited: Giardini Naxos IT, Agrigento IT, Palermo IT.
- Day 13 Palermo and the Golden Age of the Normans Join a historian on a guided walk to see the gems of the old city. Visit the amazing Palatine Chapel in the Palace of the Normans. Outside, there are few clues to its astonishing interior, completely covered in glittering 12th-century mosaics. Continue to the Palermo Cathedral which has been altered over the years and observe its unique blend of architectural styles. In the afternoon, there is free time to explore or shop in Palermo or continue sightseeing. In the evening, join your fellow guests and Travel Director at a local restaurant for a dinner of delicious local cuisine and wine. Locations Visited: Palermo IT.
- Day 14 Depart Palermo Your journey draws to an end. Departure transfers arrive at Palermo Falcone–Borsellino Airport. Locations Visited: Palermo IT.
Name: Country Roads of Southern Italy & Sicily
Brand: Insight
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Rome
End City: Palermo
Location Summary: Rome, IT
Pompeii, IT
Capri, IT
Alberobello, IT
Matera, IT
Taormina, IT
Giardini Naxos, IT
Agrigento, IT
Palermo, IT
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 7 Dinner (D). 13 Breakfast (B).
- Whats Included NOT IN USE - Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day..
- Authentic Dining - Rome: Savor dinner at a uniquely Roman restaurant, offering a perfect exploration of Lazio's typical flavors.. Alberobello: Enjoy a freshly prepared Farm-to-Table meal featuring recipes and flavors typical of the region.. Palermo: Experience local customs as you delve into tantalizing flavors and rustic dishes served with Sicilian wine..
- Top Rated Highlights - Rome: Sightsee the local way, with a leisurely passeggiata through the backstreets, where a friend in Rome will explain how modern life takes place, around ancient treasures like the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. . Anacapri: Perched atop the cliffs, look out across the Bay of Naples to the mighty Mount Vesuvius.. Capri: Cruise by jetfoil to this famous isle through beautiful blue Mediterranean waters.. Pompeii: Walk with a Local Expert through the cobbled streets of this ill-fated town, frozen in time since the first century.. Alberobello: Led by a Local Expert, explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the Trulli of Alberobello. Circular structures with conical roofs that are domed within, built from local limestone and stacked without using mortar.. Matera: With your Local Expert, visit the famous Sassi or cave dwellings, which were home to approximately 20,000 people until 1950s and are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.. Taormina: Visit Taormina’s ancient amphitheater with your Local Expert. Carved from honey-colored stone and set high on the cliff, the theater frames wide views of the Ionian Sea and the distant rise of Mount Etna through its weathered arches.. Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples and its impressive Hellenistic ruins like the well-preserved Temple of Concordia and the clifftop Temple of Juno, overlooking the vast Sicilian landscape..
- Insight Experiences - Rome: Follow in the footsteps of gladiators for a deeper insight into life in ancient Rome when you enter the Colosseum..
- Insight Choice - Capri: Explore the island's natural beauty on a visit to the Gardens of Augustus with views of the Faraglioni Rocks.. Capri: Savor the flavors of the island with a tasting of its renowned limoncello..
- Make Travel Matter - Grottole: Participate in the fascinating Wonder Grottole Project. This regeneration initiative works to rehabilitate the abandoned historic center and preserve village life. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities..
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Capri: Explore the island's natural beauty on a visit to the Gardens of Augustus with views of the Faraglioni Rocks.. Capri: Savor the flavors of the island with a tasting of its renowned limoncello..
