Day 1: Naples
Saturday: Naples or surroundings
Arrival in Naples and accomodation in one of the planned Hotels (check-in starts at 4:00 p.m.). Before dinner, meet with your guide. Welcome cocktail and presentation of the Tour. Dinner and Overnight stay.
Day 2: Naples
Sunday: Island of Capri
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by boat to the island of Capri, a wonderful expression of nature, history, and glamor. Visit of Villa San Michele. Free time for lunch on your own. In the afternoon, transfer to the Gardens of Augustus, where you will admire the famous Farallones and Marina Piccola. Free time and then meeting of the participants at the pier for the return. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 3: Naples
Monday: Sorrento - Pompeii
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Sorrento. Walk through the historical centre. We will stop at a renowned local factory for a Limoncello-making demonstration with a tasting, followed by a visit to a farm to enjoy typical local products and wine. In the afternoon, visit the ruins of Pompeii, the ancient city buried under ash during the eruption of 79 AD. Enjoy dinner at a traditional restaurant with live musical accompaniment known as "Posteggia”. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 4: Naples
Tuesday: Naples - Rione Sanità - Catacombs of San Gennaro
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit of the historic center of Naples where we will admire the Church of Santa Clara and its cloister, the Cathedral of San Gennaro and the artisan shops of San Gregorio Armeno. Lunch during the excursion with pizza tasting and a traditional dish of Neapolitan cuisine. In the afternoon, guided visit to the Catacombs of San Gennaro and walk through the Rione Sanità. Transfer to the port of Naples and boarding for a night crossing to Palermo. Free dinner on board.
Day 5: Agrigento
Wednesday: Erice - Marsala - Selinunte
Free breakfast on board. Arrival in Palermo, disembark and transfer to the tour. Departure to Erice, short visit of the town and small tasting of typical almond sweets. Continuation to Marsala and visit a winery with Wine tasting and light lunch. In the afternoon, there will be a visit to the eastern hill of Selinunte. Continuation to Agrigento, accommodation at the hotel and dinner. After dinner, enjoy the views of the illuminated Valley of the Temples. Return to the Hotel and Overnight stay.
Note: if it is not possible to reach the town of Erice due to road closures, a visit to Trapani will replace it without the small almond tasting.
Day 6: Catania
Thursday: Agrigento (Valley Of The Temples) - Piazza Armerina
Breakfast at the hotel and visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Then departure to Piazza Armerina and Visit to the Roman Villa called “Del Casale”, famous for its mosaics. Traditional lunch inspired by the culinary traditions of Ancient Rome. Then, departure to the eastern part of the island and accommodation in one of the planned hotels. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay
Day 7: Catania
Friday: Etna - Catania
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Mount Etna by coach, climbing up to 1900 meters. You will have the opportunity to walk along the Silvestri Craters and enjoy some free time. Conclude the excursion with a visit to a local winery for a tasting of fine wines and regional specialties. In the afternoon, continue to Catania for a walk through its historic center, followed by free time for shopping. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Note: in the case of adverse weather conditions, we will climb to a height of 700 meters and we will stop at Zafferana Etnea, where you can see the remains of the 1992 eruption.
Day 8:
Saturday: Eastern Sicily
Breakfast at the hotel and the end of our services.
