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1 ROME, ITALY.
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start
exploring this great city.
2 ROME.
Two days in which to get well acquainted with Rome. Included sightseeing
with a Local Guide starts in St. Peter's Square, followed by a visit to
the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. Optional excursions are
available to discover more of the "Eternal City." (B)
3 ROME.
There's plenty more to do and see today; ask your Tour Director for
assistance in making the most of your time. (B)
4 ROME - VESUVIUS - POMPEII - CAPRI.
South all the way today. First a stop to enjoy the awe-inspiring sights
of one of Europe's greatest live volcanoes-Vesuvius! Leave the coach and
walk to the top to view its crater. Then to Pompeii where time stopped
in 79 A.D., when the Vesuvius eruption totally destroyed it. On the
included visit you can see the luxurious villas, temples, theatre, and
forum. Just a few more miles to the Neapolitan Riviera for embarkation
on the ferry to Capri to enjoy two overnights on this charmed island. (B,D)
5 CAPRI.
This legendary island is surrounded by a rocky coastline-the crashing
sea has formed remarkable caves. The town, with its pretty piazza, maze
of streets, fashionable boutiques, and smart restaurants, is a mecca for
the jet set, and optional excursions take you to see more of the island.
Join Tiberius, Emma Hamilton, and Axel Munthe, historical figures who
all fell in love with this exquisite spot. A full day to do exactly what
you please. Maybe explore some of the island's lovely walks or join an
optional excursion to see Mount Solaro and the house of Axel Munthe (San
Michele). (B,D)
6 CAPRI - SORRENTO. EXCURSION TO AMALFITAN COAST.
Take the ferry to Sorrento this morning. Few places in the world match
the very special charm of Sorrento. This picturesque resort overlooking
the Bay of Naples boasts a marvellous climate, beautiful views, trendy
shops and boutiques, interesting museums, and a vibrant nightlife. Don't
miss out on the included excursion along the breathtakingly beautiful
Amalfitan Coast. (B,D)
7 SORRENTO.
Two full days to enjoy this town set on a plateau high above the waters
of the Bay of Naples and with truly spectacular views as far as towering
Vesuvius. Sorrento's terraces, hung with flowers, jut from winding
streets and alleys above a small harbour. Streets are filled with shops,
cheerful bars, and cafes. (B)
8 SORRENTO.
There's plenty more to do and see today; ask your Tour Director for
assistance in making the most of your time. (B,D)
9 SORRENTO - VILLA S. GIOVANNI - FERRY CROSSING - TAORMINA AREA.
Today, by way of the autostrada, travel through the wild and mountainous
scenery of Italy's most southern regions before boarding the ferry for
the 45-minute crossing to Sicily. Only a few more miles to the Taormina
area, where you overnight. (B,D)
10 TAORMINA.
Magnificently situated on a 700-foot plateau, Taormina has wonderful
views along the coast. The heart of the town is Piazza Nove Aprile, a
paved square with unrivaled views to the sea and the Mount Etna volcano.
(B,D)
11 TAORMINA AREA - MOUNT ETNA -
SYRACUSE.
This morning, take advantage of the visit to the heights of Mount Etna
and the option of a Jeep or cable car ride for a better view of Europe's
largest active volcano. Drive even further south to Syracuse, where you
have the option of visiting the ancient Grecian archaeological sites or
doing just as you please. (B,D)
12 SYRACUSE - PIAZZA ARMERINA -
AGRIGENTO.
Today you drive westward towards Piazza Armerina to visit the Casale
Roman Villa, once a palatial hunting lodge famous for its mosaics
including the "Bikini Girls," 10 athletic maidens dressed for all the
world as modern tourists! Then, past Caltanissetta, surrounded by
sulphur mines, to Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, one of Italy's
archaeological jewels' especially in spring when the slopes are frosted
with almond blossoms. Visit the Doric Temple of Concord, one of the best
preserved outside Athens, and the hilltop Temple of Juno Lacinia is the
valley's most impressive. (B,D)
13 AGRIGENTO - SELINUNTE - PALERMO.
Leave Agrigento for Selinunte, one of the most striking and interesting
sites in Sicily. See the remains of the Acropolis. Then, northeast to
Palermo, the capital of Sicily. This evening, enjoy an optional farewell
dinner with your fellow travellers. (B)
14 AT LEISURE IN PALERMO (EMBARKATION).
A full day to enjoy this busy and colourful city full of interesting
squares and marketplaces, churches, and palazzos in every style - from
Moorish to baroque. Join the optional sightseeing tour to learn more
about this city. Evening embarkation for the overnight ferry from
Palermo to Naples. (B)
15 NAPLES (DISEMBARKATION)-ROME.
North this morning back to the "Eternal City" with plenty of time to
enjoy one of the optional excursions, to do last-minute shopping, or
maybe sip a drink in Piazza Navona and watch the world go by.
16 ROME.
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
