Best of Italy: Rome, Naples, Amalfi and Sicily
From the Eternal City to Palermo, travelling through Pompeii, Capri and Sicily with an English-speaking tour escort.
A complete southbound journey combining Rome, Naples, Pompeii and Capri before crossing to Sicily.
The programme continues through Palermo, Monreale, Selinunte, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Catania, Siracusa, Noto, Taormina and Cefalù with an English-speaking tour escort.
Your Route
Trip overview
- RomeStart · 2 nights
- Naples, Pompeii and Capri
- Palermo and western Sicily
- Catania and eastern Sicily
- Palermo AirportEnd
Tour Programme
Arrival at Rome airport, welcome by an English-speaking assistant, private transfer, dinner and overnight.
A full-day guided visit covering Imperial Rome, the Colosseum area, Piazza di Spagna, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the Pantheon.
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, then continue to Naples.
Guided visit of Pompeii followed by a panoramic tour of Naples.
Ferry to Capri for a panoramic tour and free time, returning to Naples in the evening.
A free day in Naples or an optional Amalfi Coast excursion, followed by the overnight ferry to Palermo.
Guided visit of Palermo and the Cathedral of Monreale.
Travel through western Sicily with a guided visit of Selinunte before continuing to Agrigento.
The Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale, then travel to Catania.
Visit Siracusa and its archaeological area, then discover Noto's Baroque centre.
Panoramic tour of Catania followed by Aci Castello, Aci Trezza and Acireale.
Visit Taormina, stop in Cefalù and continue to Palermo.
Breakfast and transfer to Palermo airport. End of services.
Moments from the Journey
Landmarks and destinations along the route from Rome to Sicily.
Photos: Caldana Europe Travel.
What's Included
Included
- Modern air-conditioned motor coach throughout
- English-speaking tour escort from the first to the last day
- 3–4 star hotel accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Inside ferry cabin to Sicily with private facilities and buffet breakfast
- Meals as stated in the programme
- English-speaking guides during sightseeing visits
- Luggage handling (one item per person)
- 24/7 English-speaking assistance by phone
- Entrance fees, service charges and hotel taxes
- Vatican Museums reservation and boat trip to Capri
Not Included
- Flights to/from Italy
- Drinks with meals
- Optional excursions (e.g. Amalfi Coast excursion on the free day)
- Local city taxes where applicable
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Single room surcharge
