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The Essence of Italy
Rome, Isle of Capri, Sorrento, Paestum, Taormina, Agrigento, Palermo, Syracuse, Ustica
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Rome
Isle of Capri
Sorrento
Paestum
Taormina
Syracuse
Piazza Armerina
Agrigento
Selinunte
Palermo
Sightseeing
Highlights
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Rome Sightseeing with a
special audio system includes views
of the Forum, Colosseum plus visits the
Vatican with the Basilica of St. Peter's
and the 'Pieta' by Michelangelo. An
evening drive which ends at Piazza
Navona and enjoy homemade Italian
ice–cream or a drink.
- Isle of Capri Orientation
includes views of Faraglioni Rocks and
Capri town.
- Sorrento Enjoy a short lesson
in the Italian language. Visit a
mozzarella farm, see how the cheese is
made and taste some of the many types.
We learn to make some of Italy's
greatest dishes at our included lunch.
- Paestum Stop at the Greek
Temples and stop at the excavations.
- Taormina Orientation tour
includes the upper city.
- Syracuse Visit the celebrated
archeological sites, including the
Greek Theatre, Roman amphitheatre and
more. Plus visit Ortygia island.
- Piazza Armerina Visit the
Roman Villa of Casale.
- Agrigento Visit the Valley of
the Temples.
- Selinunte Visit the Dorian
Temples.
- Palermo Sightseeing including
the Norman Cathedral, Monreale and Mondello.
- Palermo Experience Visit a
local market to purchase various
ingredients to use at our cooking lesson
in a restaurant, accompanied by a local
chef with our participation in preparing
our midday meal. Visit a wine estate.
- Ustica Cruise to this
volcanic island and see the Grotta
Azzurra and Grotta Pastizza.
- Scenic drives through the
rolling scenery of the Campania, across
the Bay of Naples, along the Sorrento
Peninsula and through the vineyards of
the Southern Hills.
Dining Highlights
- Welcome drink with your Tour
Director in Rome
- 11 Buffet breakfasts
- 2 speciality restaurant lunches,
learn about the preparation of lunch in
Sorrento and participate in the
preparation of lunch in a Villa near Palermo
- 1 local on the island of Ustica
- 4 three–course dinners in hotels
- 3 local speciality restaurant
dinners at a Roman Trattoria, a Pizza at
Vico Equense and Taormina
21 meals in total (see day–by–day
itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
The services of one of Trafalgar's top
professional
multi–lingual Tour
Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Rome,
and Syracuse, Agrigento and Palermo.
Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's luxury
air–conditioned motorcoaches with
reclining seats and washroom.
Cruise to the Isle of Capri.
Ferry across the Straits of Messina from
mainland Italy to Sicily.
Return Hyrofoil or ferry from Sicily to
Ustica.
Internal flight Palermo to Rome,
including airport transfers.
A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful
information.
First Class Hotels
You'll stay in twin–bedded rooms with
private facilities at these superb
hotels:
Rome: Regent
Sorrento: La Pace
Taormina: San Alphio Garden
Agrigento: Grand dei Templi
Palermo: Excelsior Palace
All hotel service charges and tips,
baggage handling fees and local taxes
included.
Airport Transfers
For passengers who book Land only, group
transfers will be provided on the
scheduled arrival and departure dates,
of your chosen tour. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to
coincide with the transfer times shown.
Please provide flight details at least
21 days prior to departure. For
passengers who book their Land + Air
inclusive tour package with Trafalgar, a
transfer will be provided outside of
these times. Rome (Fiumicino) arrival
transfer times are 9:30, 12:30 & 15:30
and departure transfer times are 7:00 &
9:30.
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| Day |
Destination |
Description |
| Day 1 |
Depart USA |
Overnight transatlantic flight to Rome.
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| Day 2 |
Arrive Rome (2 nights)
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On arrival at Rome Fiumicino Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. After check–in at the hotel, there is time this afternoon perhaps to explore the streets of the medieval quarter or simply relax and unwind with a cappuccion at ta pavement cafe. Tonight, you'll meet up with your Tour Director and fellow travelling companions for a welcome drink and local dinner in a typical trattoria – a great way to get to know each other! (Dinner)
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| Day 3 |
Rome sightseeing & at leisure
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This morning, we join our local guide and with the use of an audio system we begin to explore the highlights of this 'Eternal City'. First we head to the area of the Vatican with the Basilica of St. Peter's and the moving statue of the 'Pieta' by Michelangelo as well as, the site of ancient Rome at the Colosseum and the Forum. Later with time on your own you may wish to visit the Sistine Chapel or shop in this city's elegant boutiques. Tonight we delight in an evening drive to the Piazza Navona where we'll enjoy a drink or a homemade Italian ice cream with our group. Then you're free to try out the culinary delights of this exciting and proud city at one of the many restaurants. (Buffet breakfast)
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| Day 4 |
Rome – Isle of Capri – Sorrento (2 nights)
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This morning our drive takes us into the rolling scenery of the Campania and into the shadow of Mount Vesuvius – the now dormant volcano, which erupted in AD 79 to the great astonishment of the inhabitants of the town of Pompeii. Today we cross the Bay of Naples and soon arrive on the isle of Capri. Here we will enjoy a short tour of the island featuring Capri town with its famous piazzetta and and views of the Faraglioni Rocks. Then there's time on your own to shop in the chic boutiques before we cruise to Sorrento. On arrival, we check–in at our hotel where this evening we will be given a short lesson in the Italian language which will help to prepare us for tomorrow's cookery lesson! Dinner is served at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 5 |
Mozzarella Farm & Cookery Lesson
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After breakfast we are off on an exciting day which will begin at a Mozzarella farm where we see how this cheese is produced and to taste some of the many types of Mozzarella. Just before an included lunch we arrive at our restaurant where we learn how to make some of Italy's greatest dishes and then of course, how to eat them! This evening order your pizza by the metre as we dine at Vico Equense, the place where pizza was invented! (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
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| Day 6 |
Sorrento – Paestum – Taormina (3 nights)
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Our first stop this morning is at the Greek Temples at nearby Paestum, these being the only well–preserved Greek site north os Sicily, as they were hidden away by thick forests for centuries before being discovered. Here we will make a stop at the excavations and then continue our journey south through Calabria to board our ferry and cruise across the Straits of Messina. On our arrival we rejoin our coach and drive to Taormina, Sicily's most exclusive resort, where we spend the first night of our three–night stay. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 7 |
Taormina orientation & at leisure
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After breakfast his morning, we will start the day with an orientation tour of the upper city. After, the remainder of your day is at leisure. Your may wish to either laze on the beach, go shopping for hand–made lace on the Corso or take an optinal excursion to visit Mount Etna – yet another so dormant volcano! Your evening is free to do as your please, your Tour Director will be happy to assist and advise your of the best places for dinner. (Buffet breakfast)
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| Day 8 |
Syracuse Excursion
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Today's journey takes us to Syracuse where we enjoy a guided visit of the celebrated archeological sites, including the Greek Theatre, the Roman amphitheatre and more. Later, we walk on the so–called Ortygia Island before returning to our hotel at Taormina. Tonight, we get together to enjoy a delicious dinner at a typical restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 9 |
Taormina – Enna – Agrigento
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Our day starts with a drive via Enna and on to the scenic splendour of Piazza Armerina. From here we continue our journey through the vineyards of the southern hill to visit the Roman Villa of Casale with its splendid mosaics. Finally, we make our way to our hotel at Agrigento for the night. Here we visit the nearby Valley of the Temples dating from the 6th century BC! (Buffet breafast/ Dinner)
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| Day 10 |
Agrigento – Selinunte – Palermo (3 nights)
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After breakfast this morning, we make our way to Selinunte where we visit the Dorian Temples. Next we will continue our drive on to Palermo, Sicily's capital, for our three–night stay. On our arrival a guided sightseeing tour includes the Norman Cathedral, Monreale and Mondello. Dinner will be served at our hotel this evening. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
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| Day 11 |
Palermo Experience
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This exciting day begins with a drive to local market where we bugy the various ingredients that will go into making our lunch – all with the help of a professional chef! Then we're off to a beautiful villa set amid vineyards, where we can all participate in the preparation of today's meal. Those who prefer to learn about the wine of this area, can opt to visit a 'cantina' or two on the nearby estates – but we will all get together for a hopefully delicious lunch with wine in the gardens of this elegant private home. The rest of the day is at leisure. (Buffet breakfast/ Lunch)
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| Day 12 |
Palermo – Island of Ustica Excursion
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Today we cruise over to the nearby volcanic island of Ustica covered with abundant wild flora and fauna. We will visit the island's coastline by boat and we will be able to admire the 300 foot long Grotta Azzura and Grotta Pastizza. Next we enjoy a delicious lunch and some free time in Ustica town – where the brightly painted houses are covered with murals and a Saracen castle dominates the landscape. We return to Palermo late in the afternoon. (Buffter breakfast/ Lunch)
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| Day 13 |
Palermo – Rome – USA
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This morning we transfer to Palermo Airport to board our flight to Rome. You will arrive at Rome Fiumicino airport approximately 8:00 am to connect with your return flight to America. Please do not schedule flights before 10:00 am. (Buffet breakfast)
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