ROME / NAPLES / CAPRI / SORRENTO

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We’ll start our day early, departing from Rome and heading to the south of Italy. Our journey will take us through Naples, where we’ll embark for the enchanting Island of Capri (tickets included). You’ll have the option to visit the stunning White Grotto or take a scenic cable car ride to the center of Capri. After lunch, we’ll board the boat again and head to Sorrento, a picturesque town full of charm and vibrant tourist life nestled at the foot of the cliffs. You’ll have time to stroll and explore. We’ll then continue our journey to the Gulf of Salerno, where we’ll spend the night in Salerno.

SALERNO / PAOLA / MESINA

We’ll journey to the south of the boot, marveling at the stunning southern Italian scenery as we cross the Cilento National Park. We’ll arrive in Paola, located on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, where we’ll visit the Sanctuary of St. Francis of Paola and enjoy free time for lunch in its charming historic center. Our adventure will then take us to Villa San Giovanni, where we’ll board a short ferry crossing to the island of Sicily. Upon arrival in Messina, we’ll have time to stroll around the cathedral. Finally, we’ll continue to Taormina. Dinner will be included.Note: Accommodation will normally be in the Taormina region, but on certain dates, lodging may be provided in Messina.

At the foot of Mount Etna lies the enchanting city of Taormina, once described by Churchill as the most beautiful place on earth. You´ll have time to explore the lively historic quarter, with its Greek theater dominating the mesmerizing landscape. You can also relax on the beach. Dinner will be included.

TAORMINA / CATANIA / SYRACUSE

After breakfast, we will head to CATANIA, at the foot of Mount Etna, a city that combines history, art, and Mediterranean life. Its Baroque center, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, impresses with beautiful squares and palaces, as well as the bustling fish market, one of the most picturesque in Sicily.Afterwards, we continue to SYRACUSE, an ancient city of Magna Graecia on the Ionian Sea. The city has also been declared a World Heritage Site; its island of Ortigia, connected by bridges, is the oldest part of town, with lively narrow streets, the cathedral, the ancient castle, seaside terraces, and markets. Free time to stroll and have lunch.In the afternoon, we will travel inland toward AGRIGENTO. Before reaching the hotel, from the coach, we will admire the magnificent complex of the Valley of the Temples. Dinner included.

AGRIENTO / MARSALA / ERICE

We’ll visit the Valley of the Temples with a local guide, an impressive archaeological site known as the most complete complex of Greek temples (admission included). Then, we’ll travel to Marsala, a historic city renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and famous wine, where we’ll have time for lunch. Our journey will continue around the scenic Marsala salt pans to Erice, a charming Phoenician town overlooking the sea, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Finally, we’ll head to Palermo. Dinner will be included.

PALERMO

After breakfast, we’ll visit Palermo, including a transfer to the beautiful village of Monreale, now part of the city outskirts, and home to an architectural complex that is a World Heritage Site. The Sicilian capital is a city full of contrasts, with rich histories of Arabs, Normans, and Baroque splendor. Highlights include the Cathedral (admission included) and the Royal Palace with its Palatine Chapel.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.