Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Gregoriano Profano, founded in the Lateran Apostolic Palace at the behest of Welcome to Palermo Gregory XVI Cappellari in 1844.
The multicultural capital of Palermo launches your journey across Sicily and Italy. Hotel - Il Cantico You'll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the city's attractions, so Included Meals - Breakfast, Regional Dinner why not head straight out to explore its fascinating history on your own? Day 9
Hotel - Mercure Centro Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Included Meals - Welcome Reception Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irresistible verve. Join Day 2 your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to admire the city's iconic and Enjoy the Views in Monreale unexpected highlights. Head to the Vatican and see Michelangelo's magnificent Pietà inside St. Peter's Basilica. Your next stop is Ancient Rome, where you'll see Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum where gladiators and slaves once fought Massimo and old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of to their deaths. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. Monte Caputo overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here you'll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Included Meals - Breakfast Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast Off to Historic Assisi Day 3 Today, we drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most Journey to Ancient Agrigento famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Tonight, Continue to the pretty seaside resort of Mondello. Journey to Agrigento to tour we'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan the impressive Greek Valley of Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a monastery. Local Specialist . This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Hotel - Cenacolo Hotel - Dioscuri Bay Palace Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 11 Day 4 Onwards to Scenic Taormina Admire Pisa and on to La Spezia We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of bears this city's name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Tonight is free to explore as you wish. of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.
Hotel - NH La Spezia Hotel - Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 5 Taormina Your Way Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre and Florence Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue to Savoca, the village made famous by 'The Godfather', or Europe's most active later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici volcano, Mount Etna. This evening, Connect with Locals over dinner at a Be My family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural Guest experience hosted at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna. Join Maria cities. You'll have the night off to see the sights on your own. Marano for a walking tour through her estate and cellars, and enjoy home-made appetisers accompanied by the local wine. Hotel - Grand Mediterraneo
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 13 Explore Pompeii’s Ruins and Sorrento Journey to Venice
Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza through rustic Calabria via Salerno to UNESCO-listed Pompeii where a Local della Signoria feature on your walking tour through Florence with a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries, the city was lost to the Specialist through Florence's grand boulevards and narrow lanes. Head north to world - its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well- Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. preserved ruins that provides insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city, centuries ago. We continue to our hotel in Sorrento where we'll spend the next Hotel - Le Boulevard Lido two nights. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - La Residenza Day 14
Included Meals - Breakfast Cruise the Canals of Venice
Day 7 Dive into Culture and witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Then, embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. A Day on the Isle of Capri Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the We cruise to the Isle of Capri where we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights. Consider an Optional Experience, people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento, where you will have the navigating the city's elegant canals from the comfort of a traditional gondola. evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of the town’s many cafés. Tonight, you'll join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Day 8 All Roads Lead to Rome Day 15 Farewell Venice Admire the dramatic coastline, driving north from Sorrento to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening, an exclusive Trafalgar experience will see you Dive Into For now, it's a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare Culture and enjoy an al fresco dinner against the spectacular backdrop of St. to depart for our journey home. Peter's in Rome. Marvel at Michelangelo's magnificent 16th-century frescoed Included Meals - Breakfast ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and see the array of exquisite artefacts at the Museo All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Amalfi Coast and Positano Join us as we take in delightful villages and spectacular scenery along the Sferracavallo with Dinner incredible Amalfi Coast. You’ll visit the celebrated town of Positano, which is Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint also a Unesco World Heritage site. There will be time to shop for local goods fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious or enjoy a drink in a cafe overlooking the beach. feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks. Adult Price: €57.00* Adult Price: €60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Colours and Traditions of Palermo Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint. Later, with a Local Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City. Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A Adult Price: €33.00* wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €30.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Roman Evening with Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and A Visit to Cefalù provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You'll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into Adult Price: €62.00* the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €36.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
The Walled City of Lucca AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental Dinner in Castelmola architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany. Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine and musical entertainment in a characteristic Adult Price: €37.00* restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €75.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12
Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Italian specialities with musical entertainment. accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is Adult Price: €64.00* so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €65.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli Sicilian setting for 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit Through the Chianti hills, we'll drive past vineyards to a delightful hamlet. to Vitelli's bar, featured in the film and famous for 'granita di limone'. Later, Our destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, where the great you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the political theorist wrote his immortal work, ‘The Prince'. After a welcome world. drink and a visit of the villa and its wine-cellars, we'll enjoy the best of Adult Price: €56.00* Tuscan cuisine accompanied by great music and drinks, including of course, Chianti from the Villa's own vines. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €68.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Neapolitan Dinner and Dance Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialities at one of our favourite AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 family-run restaurants. While you’re wined and dined, enjoy a cultural Gondolas and the Grand Canal experience performed by local artists who'll take centre stage and Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand demonstrate the famous Tarantella dance. Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a glimpse of Adult Price: €61.00* the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €76.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Discover The Isle Of Capri Experience Capri's spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 grotto the best way - by boat with a first-class view of this unique coastline. Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks After the cruise, we ascend to Capri town, where there is time to take a This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy stroll in this jet set haven and enjoy a local treat. In case of inclement a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fishermen's island of weather, we'll take you on a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise. visit Villa San Michele. Adult Price: €72.00* Adult Price: €42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Explore the hidden maze of streets which make up this unique city as your Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you'll visit Local Specialist gives you a fascinating insight into Venice's past and the lemon groves, ancient olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is present. You’ll visit the majestic Basilica of St Mark, where you'll admire made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold magnificent mosaics in one of the most ornate churches in the world. cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more - all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere tonight is informal, as the family are Adult Price: €38.00* welcoming you into their home. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €51.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Best of Italy and Sicily
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Gregoriano Profano, founded in the Lateran Apostolic Palace at the behest of Welcome to Palermo Gregory XVI Cappellari in 1844.
The multicultural capital of Palermo launches your journey across Sicily and Italy. Hotel - Il Cantico You'll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the city's attractions, so Included Meals - Breakfast, Regional Dinner why not head straight out to explore its fascinating history on your own? Day 9
Hotel - Mercure Centro Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Included Meals - Welcome Reception Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irresistible verve. Join Day 2 your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to admire the city's iconic and Enjoy the Views in Monreale unexpected highlights. Head to the Vatican and see Michelangelo's magnificent Pietà inside St. Peter's Basilica. Your next stop is Ancient Rome, where you'll see Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum where gladiators and slaves once fought Massimo and old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of to their deaths. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. Monte Caputo overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here you'll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Included Meals - Breakfast Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast Off to Historic Assisi Day 3 Today, we drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most Journey to Ancient Agrigento famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Tonight, Continue to the pretty seaside resort of Mondello. Journey to Agrigento to tour we'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan the impressive Greek Valley of Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a monastery. Local Specialist . This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Hotel - Cenacolo Hotel - Dioscuri Bay Palace Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 11 Day 4 Onwards to Scenic Taormina Admire Pisa and on to La Spezia We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of bears this city's name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Tonight is free to explore as you wish. of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.
Hotel - NH La Spezia Hotel - Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 5 Taormina Your Way Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre and Florence Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue to Savoca, the village made famous by 'The Godfather', or Europe's most active later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici volcano, Mount Etna. This evening, Connect with Locals over dinner at a Be My family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural Guest experience hosted at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna. Join Maria cities. You'll have the night off to see the sights on your own. Marano for a walking tour through her estate and cellars, and enjoy home-made appetisers accompanied by the local wine. Hotel - Grand Mediterraneo
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 13 Explore Pompeii’s Ruins and Sorrento Journey to Venice
Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza through rustic Calabria via Salerno to UNESCO-listed Pompeii where a Local della Signoria feature on your walking tour through Florence with a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries, the city was lost to the Specialist through Florence's grand boulevards and narrow lanes. Head north to world - its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well- Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. preserved ruins that provides insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city, centuries ago. We continue to our hotel in Sorrento where we'll spend the next Hotel - Le Boulevard Lido two nights. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - La Residenza Day 14
Included Meals - Breakfast Cruise the Canals of Venice
Day 7 Dive into Culture and witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Then, embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. A Day on the Isle of Capri Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the We cruise to the Isle of Capri where we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights. Consider an Optional Experience, people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento, where you will have the navigating the city's elegant canals from the comfort of a traditional gondola. evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of the town’s many cafés. Tonight, you'll join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Day 8 All Roads Lead to Rome Day 15 Farewell Venice Admire the dramatic coastline, driving north from Sorrento to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening, an exclusive Trafalgar experience will see you Dive Into For now, it's a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare Culture and enjoy an al fresco dinner against the spectacular backdrop of St. to depart for our journey home. Peter's in Rome. Marvel at Michelangelo's magnificent 16th-century frescoed Included Meals - Breakfast ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and see the array of exquisite artefacts at the Museo All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Amalfi Coast and Positano Join us as we take in delightful villages and spectacular scenery along the Sferracavallo with Dinner incredible Amalfi Coast. You’ll visit the celebrated town of Positano, which is Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint also a Unesco World Heritage site. There will be time to shop for local goods fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious or enjoy a drink in a cafe overlooking the beach. feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks. Adult Price: €57.00* Adult Price: €60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Colours and Traditions of Palermo Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint. Later, with a Local Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City. Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A Adult Price: €33.00* wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €30.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Roman Evening with Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and A Visit to Cefalù provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You'll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into Adult Price: €62.00* the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €36.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
The Walled City of Lucca AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental Dinner in Castelmola architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany. Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine and musical entertainment in a characteristic Adult Price: €37.00* restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €75.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12
Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Italian specialities with musical entertainment. accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is Adult Price: €64.00* so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €65.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli Sicilian setting for 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit Through the Chianti hills, we'll drive past vineyards to a delightful hamlet. to Vitelli's bar, featured in the film and famous for 'granita di limone'. Later, Our destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, where the great you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the political theorist wrote his immortal work, ‘The Prince'. After a welcome world. drink and a visit of the villa and its wine-cellars, we'll enjoy the best of Adult Price: €56.00* Tuscan cuisine accompanied by great music and drinks, including of course, Chianti from the Villa's own vines. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €68.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Neapolitan Dinner and Dance Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialities at one of our favourite AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 family-run restaurants. While you’re wined and dined, enjoy a cultural Gondolas and the Grand Canal experience performed by local artists who'll take centre stage and Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand demonstrate the famous Tarantella dance. Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a glimpse of Adult Price: €61.00* the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €76.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Discover The Isle Of Capri Experience Capri's spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 grotto the best way - by boat with a first-class view of this unique coastline. Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks After the cruise, we ascend to Capri town, where there is time to take a This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy stroll in this jet set haven and enjoy a local treat. In case of inclement a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fishermen's island of weather, we'll take you on a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise. visit Villa San Michele. Adult Price: €72.00* Adult Price: €42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Explore the hidden maze of streets which make up this unique city as your Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you'll visit Local Specialist gives you a fascinating insight into Venice's past and the lemon groves, ancient olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is present. You’ll visit the majestic Basilica of St Mark, where you'll admire made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold magnificent mosaics in one of the most ornate churches in the world. cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more - all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere tonight is informal, as the family are Adult Price: €38.00* welcoming you into their home. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €51.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Best of Italy and Sicily
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Gregoriano Profano, founded in the Lateran Apostolic Palace at the behest of Welcome to Palermo Gregory XVI Cappellari in 1844.
The multicultural capital of Palermo launches your journey across Sicily and Italy. Hotel - Il Cantico You'll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the city's attractions, so Included Meals - Breakfast, Regional Dinner why not head straight out to explore its fascinating history on your own? Day 9
Hotel - Mercure Centro Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Included Meals - Welcome Reception Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irresistible verve. Join Day 2 your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to admire the city's iconic and Enjoy the Views in Monreale unexpected highlights. Head to the Vatican and see Michelangelo's magnificent Pietà inside St. Peter's Basilica. Your next stop is Ancient Rome, where you'll see Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum where gladiators and slaves once fought Massimo and old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of to their deaths. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. Monte Caputo overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here you'll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Included Meals - Breakfast Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast Off to Historic Assisi Day 3 Today, we drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most Journey to Ancient Agrigento famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Tonight, Continue to the pretty seaside resort of Mondello. Journey to Agrigento to tour we'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan the impressive Greek Valley of Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a monastery. Local Specialist . This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Hotel - Cenacolo Hotel - Dioscuri Bay Palace Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 11 Day 4 Onwards to Scenic Taormina Admire Pisa and on to La Spezia We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of bears this city's name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Tonight is free to explore as you wish. of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.
Hotel - NH La Spezia Hotel - Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 5 Taormina Your Way Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre and Florence Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue to Savoca, the village made famous by 'The Godfather', or Europe's most active later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici volcano, Mount Etna. This evening, Connect with Locals over dinner at a Be My family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural Guest experience hosted at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna. Join Maria cities. You'll have the night off to see the sights on your own. Marano for a walking tour through her estate and cellars, and enjoy home-made appetisers accompanied by the local wine. Hotel - Grand Mediterraneo
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 13 Explore Pompeii’s Ruins and Sorrento Journey to Venice
Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza through rustic Calabria via Salerno to UNESCO-listed Pompeii where a Local della Signoria feature on your walking tour through Florence with a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries, the city was lost to the Specialist through Florence's grand boulevards and narrow lanes. Head north to world - its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well- Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. preserved ruins that provides insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city, centuries ago. We continue to our hotel in Sorrento where we'll spend the next Hotel - Le Boulevard Lido two nights. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - La Residenza Day 14
Included Meals - Breakfast Cruise the Canals of Venice
Day 7 Dive into Culture and witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Then, embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. A Day on the Isle of Capri Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the We cruise to the Isle of Capri where we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights. Consider an Optional Experience, people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento, where you will have the navigating the city's elegant canals from the comfort of a traditional gondola. evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of the town’s many cafés. Tonight, you'll join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Day 8 All Roads Lead to Rome Day 15 Farewell Venice Admire the dramatic coastline, driving north from Sorrento to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening, an exclusive Trafalgar experience will see you Dive Into For now, it's a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare Culture and enjoy an al fresco dinner against the spectacular backdrop of St. to depart for our journey home. Peter's in Rome. Marvel at Michelangelo's magnificent 16th-century frescoed Included Meals - Breakfast ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and see the array of exquisite artefacts at the Museo All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Amalfi Coast and Positano Join us as we take in delightful villages and spectacular scenery along the Sferracavallo with Dinner incredible Amalfi Coast. You’ll visit the celebrated town of Positano, which is Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint also a Unesco World Heritage site. There will be time to shop for local goods fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious or enjoy a drink in a cafe overlooking the beach. feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks. Adult Price: €57.00* Adult Price: €60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Colours and Traditions of Palermo Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint. Later, with a Local Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City. Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A Adult Price: €33.00* wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €30.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Roman Evening with Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and A Visit to Cefalù provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You'll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into Adult Price: €62.00* the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €36.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
The Walled City of Lucca AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental Dinner in Castelmola architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany. Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine and musical entertainment in a characteristic Adult Price: €37.00* restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €75.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12
Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Italian specialities with musical entertainment. accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is Adult Price: €64.00* so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €65.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli Sicilian setting for 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit Through the Chianti hills, we'll drive past vineyards to a delightful hamlet. to Vitelli's bar, featured in the film and famous for 'granita di limone'. Later, Our destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, where the great you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the political theorist wrote his immortal work, ‘The Prince'. After a welcome world. drink and a visit of the villa and its wine-cellars, we'll enjoy the best of Adult Price: €56.00* Tuscan cuisine accompanied by great music and drinks, including of course, Chianti from the Villa's own vines. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €68.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Neapolitan Dinner and Dance Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialities at one of our favourite AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 family-run restaurants. While you’re wined and dined, enjoy a cultural Gondolas and the Grand Canal experience performed by local artists who'll take centre stage and Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand demonstrate the famous Tarantella dance. Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a glimpse of Adult Price: €61.00* the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €76.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Discover The Isle Of Capri Experience Capri's spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 grotto the best way - by boat with a first-class view of this unique coastline. Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks After the cruise, we ascend to Capri town, where there is time to take a This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy stroll in this jet set haven and enjoy a local treat. In case of inclement a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fishermen's island of weather, we'll take you on a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise. visit Villa San Michele. Adult Price: €72.00* Adult Price: €42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Explore the hidden maze of streets which make up this unique city as your Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you'll visit Local Specialist gives you a fascinating insight into Venice's past and the lemon groves, ancient olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is present. You’ll visit the majestic Basilica of St Mark, where you'll admire made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold magnificent mosaics in one of the most ornate churches in the world. cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more - all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere tonight is informal, as the family are Adult Price: €38.00* welcoming you into their home. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €51.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Best of Italy and Sicily
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Gregoriano Profano, founded in the Lateran Apostolic Palace at the behest of Welcome to Palermo Gregory XVI Cappellari in 1844.
The multicultural capital of Palermo launches your journey across Sicily and Italy. Hotel - Il Cantico You'll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the city's attractions, so Included Meals - Breakfast, Regional Dinner why not head straight out to explore its fascinating history on your own? Day 9
Hotel - Mercure Centro Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Included Meals - Welcome Reception Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irresistible verve. Join Day 2 your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to admire the city's iconic and Enjoy the Views in Monreale unexpected highlights. Head to the Vatican and see Michelangelo's magnificent Pietà inside St. Peter's Basilica. Your next stop is Ancient Rome, where you'll see Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum where gladiators and slaves once fought Massimo and old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of to their deaths. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. Monte Caputo overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here you'll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Included Meals - Breakfast Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast Off to Historic Assisi Day 3 Today, we drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most Journey to Ancient Agrigento famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Tonight, Continue to the pretty seaside resort of Mondello. Journey to Agrigento to tour we'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan the impressive Greek Valley of Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a monastery. Local Specialist . This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Hotel - Cenacolo Hotel - Dioscuri Bay Palace Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 11 Day 4 Onwards to Scenic Taormina Admire Pisa and on to La Spezia We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of bears this city's name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Tonight is free to explore as you wish. of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.
Hotel - NH La Spezia Hotel - Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 5 Taormina Your Way Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre and Florence Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue to Savoca, the village made famous by 'The Godfather', or Europe's most active later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici volcano, Mount Etna. This evening, Connect with Locals over dinner at a Be My family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural Guest experience hosted at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna. Join Maria cities. You'll have the night off to see the sights on your own. Marano for a walking tour through her estate and cellars, and enjoy home-made appetisers accompanied by the local wine. Hotel - Grand Mediterraneo
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 13 Explore Pompeii’s Ruins and Sorrento Journey to Venice
Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza through rustic Calabria via Salerno to UNESCO-listed Pompeii where a Local della Signoria feature on your walking tour through Florence with a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries, the city was lost to the Specialist through Florence's grand boulevards and narrow lanes. Head north to world - its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well- Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. preserved ruins that provides insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city, centuries ago. We continue to our hotel in Sorrento where we'll spend the next Hotel - Le Boulevard Lido two nights. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - La Residenza Day 14
Included Meals - Breakfast Cruise the Canals of Venice
Day 7 Dive into Culture and witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Then, embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. A Day on the Isle of Capri Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the We cruise to the Isle of Capri where we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights. Consider an Optional Experience, people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento, where you will have the navigating the city's elegant canals from the comfort of a traditional gondola. evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of the town’s many cafés. Tonight, you'll join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Day 8 All Roads Lead to Rome Day 15 Farewell Venice Admire the dramatic coastline, driving north from Sorrento to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening, an exclusive Trafalgar experience will see you Dive Into For now, it's a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare Culture and enjoy an al fresco dinner against the spectacular backdrop of St. to depart for our journey home. Peter's in Rome. Marvel at Michelangelo's magnificent 16th-century frescoed Included Meals - Breakfast ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and see the array of exquisite artefacts at the Museo All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Amalfi Coast and Positano Join us as we take in delightful villages and spectacular scenery along the Sferracavallo with Dinner incredible Amalfi Coast. You’ll visit the celebrated town of Positano, which is Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint also a Unesco World Heritage site. There will be time to shop for local goods fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious or enjoy a drink in a cafe overlooking the beach. feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks. Adult Price: €57.00* Adult Price: €60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Colours and Traditions of Palermo Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint. Later, with a Local Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City. Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A Adult Price: €33.00* wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €30.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Roman Evening with Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and A Visit to Cefalù provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You'll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into Adult Price: €62.00* the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €36.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
The Walled City of Lucca AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental Dinner in Castelmola architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany. Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine and musical entertainment in a characteristic Adult Price: €37.00* restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €75.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12
Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Italian specialities with musical entertainment. accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is Adult Price: €64.00* so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €65.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli Sicilian setting for 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit Through the Chianti hills, we'll drive past vineyards to a delightful hamlet. to Vitelli's bar, featured in the film and famous for 'granita di limone'. Later, Our destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, where the great you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the political theorist wrote his immortal work, ‘The Prince'. After a welcome world. drink and a visit of the villa and its wine-cellars, we'll enjoy the best of Adult Price: €56.00* Tuscan cuisine accompanied by great music and drinks, including of course, Chianti from the Villa's own vines. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €68.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Neapolitan Dinner and Dance Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialities at one of our favourite AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 family-run restaurants. While you’re wined and dined, enjoy a cultural Gondolas and the Grand Canal experience performed by local artists who'll take centre stage and Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand demonstrate the famous Tarantella dance. Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a glimpse of Adult Price: €61.00* the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €76.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Discover The Isle Of Capri Experience Capri's spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 grotto the best way - by boat with a first-class view of this unique coastline. Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks After the cruise, we ascend to Capri town, where there is time to take a This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy stroll in this jet set haven and enjoy a local treat. In case of inclement a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fishermen's island of weather, we'll take you on a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise. visit Villa San Michele. Adult Price: €72.00* Adult Price: €42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Explore the hidden maze of streets which make up this unique city as your Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you'll visit Local Specialist gives you a fascinating insight into Venice's past and the lemon groves, ancient olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is present. You’ll visit the majestic Basilica of St Mark, where you'll admire made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold magnificent mosaics in one of the most ornate churches in the world. cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more - all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere tonight is informal, as the family are Adult Price: €38.00* welcoming you into their home. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €51.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Best of Italy and Sicily
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Gregoriano Profano, founded in the Lateran Apostolic Palace at the behest of Welcome to Palermo Gregory XVI Cappellari in 1844.
The multicultural capital of Palermo launches your journey across Sicily and Italy. Hotel - Il Cantico You'll have some free time before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and orientation of the city's attractions, so Included Meals - Breakfast, Regional Dinner why not head straight out to explore its fascinating history on your own? Day 9
Hotel - Mercure Centro Explore Ancient Rome and the Vatican City Included Meals - Welcome Reception Rome was once the capital of the world and is a city with an irresistible verve. Join Day 2 your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour to admire the city's iconic and Enjoy the Views in Monreale unexpected highlights. Head to the Vatican and see Michelangelo's magnificent Pietà inside St. Peter's Basilica. Your next stop is Ancient Rome, where you'll see Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, which includes the Teatro Circus Maximus and visit the Colosseum where gladiators and slaves once fought Massimo and old 'La Cala' harbour. Later, travel to Monreale on the slopes of to their deaths. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city your way. Monte Caputo overlooking the almond, olive and orange groves of La Conca d'Oro. Here you'll visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, dedicated to the Included Meals - Breakfast Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Day 10 Included Meals - Breakfast Off to Historic Assisi Day 3 Today, we drive north to the mystical medieval hilltop town of Assisi, most Journey to Ancient Agrigento famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis. Join a Local Specialist for a tour of the Basilica of St. Francis to view its magnificent frescoes and carvings. Tonight, Continue to the pretty seaside resort of Mondello. Journey to Agrigento to tour we'll stay at one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories - a fully renovated old Franciscan the impressive Greek Valley of Temples, dating back to the 6th century BC, with a monastery. Local Specialist . This evening, dinner is served at your hotel.
Hotel - Cenacolo Hotel - Dioscuri Bay Palace Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Day 11 Day 4 Onwards to Scenic Taormina Admire Pisa and on to La Spezia We venture to Pisa to visit the Square of Miracles and view the Leaning Tower that Travel through the vineyards of the southern hills towards the seaside resort of bears this city's name. A short drive north takes us to La Spezia, known as the Taormina, your home for the next two nights. Enjoy spectacular vistas and a taste 'Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea'. Tonight is free to explore as you wish. of la dolce vita in this hillside town, with some free time on arrival.
Hotel - NH La Spezia Hotel - Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 5 Taormina Your Way Enjoy Colourful Cinque Terre and Florence Spend the day relaxing at your chic Sicilian resort. Dive into the warm Mediterranean waters, shop for exquisite hand-painted ceramics on Corso Join a Local Specialist to visit Cinque Terre, a series of centuries-old seaside villages Umberto or indulge in a mulberry granita. Consider joining an Optional Experience clinging impossibly to rugged cliffs that plunge into the Ligurian Sea. Continue to Savoca, the village made famous by 'The Godfather', or Europe's most active later to Florence, once a vibrant republic under the rule of the dynamic Medici volcano, Mount Etna. This evening, Connect with Locals over dinner at a Be My family, whose love for art and antiquities created one of the world's most cultural Guest experience hosted at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna. Join Maria cities. You'll have the night off to see the sights on your own. Marano for a walking tour through her estate and cellars, and enjoy home-made appetisers accompanied by the local wine. Hotel - Grand Mediterraneo
Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Included Meals - Breakfast
Day 6 Day 13 Explore Pompeii’s Ruins and Sorrento Journey to Venice
Today we cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy by ferry, driving north The magnificent marble Duomo, Santa Croce Basilica, Ponte Vecchio and Piazza through rustic Calabria via Salerno to UNESCO-listed Pompeii where a Local della Signoria feature on your walking tour through Florence with a Local Specialist will take you on a walking tour. For centuries, the city was lost to the Specialist through Florence's grand boulevards and narrow lanes. Head north to world - its rediscovery in the 18th century revealed a time capsule of well- Venice, the 'Queen of the Adriatic'. preserved ruins that provides insights into the day-to-day life of a Roman city, centuries ago. We continue to our hotel in Sorrento where we'll spend the next Hotel - Le Boulevard Lido two nights. Included Meals - Breakfast
Hotel - La Residenza Day 14
Included Meals - Breakfast Cruise the Canals of Venice
Day 7 Dive into Culture and witness the centuries-old craft of glassblowing. Then, embark on an orientation cruise by private launch to the gateway of Venice, St. A Day on the Isle of Capri Mark's Square, which Napoleon once called the 'drawing room of Europe'. See the We cruise to the Isle of Capri where we'll enjoy a guided walking tour of Capri town Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Cathedral and the Bridge of Sighs. The rest of the with a Local Specialist. Window-shop along Via Camerelle and watch the beautiful afternoon is yours to explore more of the sights. Consider an Optional Experience, people in the Piazzetta before returning to Sorrento, where you will have the navigating the city's elegant canals from the comfort of a traditional gondola. evening at leisure to indulge in a little limoncello in one of the town’s many cafés. Tonight, you'll join your fellow travellers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to shared memories that will linger long after the evening ends. Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast, Farewell Dinner Day 8 All Roads Lead to Rome Day 15 Farewell Venice Admire the dramatic coastline, driving north from Sorrento to the 'Eternal City' of Rome. This evening, an exclusive Trafalgar experience will see you Dive Into For now, it's a fond ciao Venezia as you say goodbye to new friends and prepare Culture and enjoy an al fresco dinner against the spectacular backdrop of St. to depart for our journey home. Peter's in Rome. Marvel at Michelangelo's magnificent 16th-century frescoed Included Meals - Breakfast ceiling in the Sistine Chapel and see the array of exquisite artefacts at the Museo All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel
AVAILABLE ON DAY 8
AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Amalfi Coast and Positano Join us as we take in delightful villages and spectacular scenery along the Sferracavallo with Dinner incredible Amalfi Coast. You’ll visit the celebrated town of Positano, which is Join us for a drive to the coast of Sicily, where we’ll arrive at the quaint also a Unesco World Heritage site. There will be time to shop for local goods fishing village of Sferracavallo. You’ll have the chance to sample a delicious or enjoy a drink in a cafe overlooking the beach. feast of local Palermo specialities, accompanied by wine and soft drinks. Adult Price: €57.00* Adult Price: €60.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Piazzas and Fountains of Rome Colours and Traditions of Palermo Discover the most charming areas in the city with a Local Specialist. Wander A panoramic drive through verdant forest with spectacular views over the through the labyrinth of narrow streets and beautiful squares of Rome's city of Palermo brings us to the summit of Mt. Pellegrino. Here we visit the historic centre, leading to highlights such as the Trevi Fountain and the grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo's patron saint. Later, with a Local Pantheon, as well as hidden corners of the Eternal City. Specialist, we explore and sample Palermitano street food at one of the most famous and colourful markets with its stalls of olives and spices. A Adult Price: €33.00* wonderful opportunity to enjoy picturesque Sicilian everyday life. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €30.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 9
Roman Evening with Dinner AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Spend a light-hearted evening with us in Rome. Relax and enjoy typical Italian cuisine with drinks and music. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a drive and A Visit to Cefalù provide a glimpse into how Romans enjoy their city. Take a drive along the blue coastal highway to the quaint medieval village of Cefalù. You'll have the chance to stroll from the long golden beaches into Adult Price: €62.00* the winding Arab streets with your Local Specialist. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €36.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
The Walled City of Lucca AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 Join us as we explore the beautiful city of Lucca, birthplace of the composer Giacomo Puccini. You’ll explore with a Local Specialist as the monumental Dinner in Castelmola architecture transports you back to thirteenth century Tuscany. Climb by minibus to the heights of Castelmola, above Taormina, to enjoy a tasty Sicilian Dinner with wine and musical entertainment in a characteristic Adult Price: €37.00* restaurant with some of the best views of this magical part of the island. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €75.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 12
Dinner and Wine in the Tuscan Hills AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 This evening we’ll take a scenic drive to experience a fun and relaxed evening at a friendly, typical restaurant in the countryside. The chef will Sicilian Dinner and Entertainment delight our senses with regional dishes, made with freshly-bought Join us for a fantastic Sicilian evening where we’ll enjoy a dinner of Southern ingredients from the local farmers’ markets. Your delicious meal will be Italian specialities with musical entertainment. accompanied by excellent wines from the vineyards for which this area is Adult Price: €64.00* so well known. In short, a Tuscan dream come true in an authentic setting.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €65.00* subject to change. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Mt Etna, Savoca And The Godfather AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Tuscan Dinner at Villa Machiavelli Sicilian setting for 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit Through the Chianti hills, we'll drive past vineyards to a delightful hamlet. to Vitelli's bar, featured in the film and famous for 'granita di limone'. Later, Our destination is the ancient stone house of Machiavelli, where the great you’ll journey up Mt Etna, one of the most intriguing volcanoes in the political theorist wrote his immortal work, ‘The Prince'. After a welcome world. drink and a visit of the villa and its wine-cellars, we'll enjoy the best of Adult Price: €56.00* Tuscan cuisine accompanied by great music and drinks, including of course, Chianti from the Villa's own vines. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €68.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Neapolitan Dinner and Dance Join us for an evening of Neapolitan specialities at one of our favourite AVAILABLE ON DAY 13 family-run restaurants. While you’re wined and dined, enjoy a cultural Gondolas and the Grand Canal experience performed by local artists who'll take centre stage and Join us for a breathtaking cruise by private water taxi along Venice's Grand demonstrate the famous Tarantella dance. Canal. You'll admire the magnificent palazzi, as well as catching a glimpse of Adult Price: €61.00* the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark's Square. Later on, you'll glide gracefully on a gondola along Venice's dreamy, narrow waterways. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Adult Price: €76.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 7
Discover The Isle Of Capri Experience Capri's spectacular cliffs, famous turquoise waters and white AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 grotto the best way - by boat with a first-class view of this unique coastline. Lagoon Cruise to Burano with Food and Drinks After the cruise, we ascend to Capri town, where there is time to take a This afternoon, discover the Venetian Lagoon by private boat. You'll enjoy stroll in this jet set haven and enjoy a local treat. In case of inclement a delicious meal, with a selection of drinks, on the fishermen's island of weather, we'll take you on a mini bus tour of the island to Anacapri, and Burano, famous for its multi-coloured houses - a photographer's paradise. visit Villa San Michele. Adult Price: €72.00* Adult Price: €42.00* * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. subject to change.
AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 AVAILABLE ON DAY 7 Venice's Secrets and St. Mark's Basilica Sorrento Countryside and Farmhouse Meal Explore the hidden maze of streets which make up this unique city as your Join us at a traditional farm in the Sorrento countryside, where you'll visit Local Specialist gives you a fascinating insight into Venice's past and the lemon groves, ancient olive oil mill and see first-hand how mozzarella is present. You’ll visit the majestic Basilica of St Mark, where you'll admire made. Afterwards, enjoy the authentic flavours of home-produced cold magnificent mosaics in one of the most ornate churches in the world. cuts, marinated vegetables, fresh olives and more - all washed down with the local wine. The atmosphere tonight is informal, as the family are Adult Price: €38.00* welcoming you into their home. * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Adult Price: €51.00* subject to change.
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.