Southern Italy Wine & Gastronomy Tour
$5055
per person
Start your travel throughout southern Italy in Rome. Visit the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica while your in town. After your done visiting the thousands of historical attractions, wine and dine yourself in a traditional Roman restaurant with a few glasses of local wines. Continue your tour of souther Italy by visiting Pompeii, Naples, and ferry over to Sicily. Stay in 4 star or better hotels like the Baia di Ulisse after you do a wine tasting in Marsala. For any Italian history, art, food, or wine enthusiast, this trip is a can’t miss.
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Destination
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DepartureAirport
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedSouthern Italy Wine & Gastronomy TourPlease view itinerary for detailed items included in travelTips & GratuitiesLocal TransportationRound Trip AirfareAll TaxesHotel Accommodation
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Not IncludedPersonal meals away from groupPersonal Wine PurchasesBaggage Fees assessed by the airlinesTravel Insurance
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Day 1: ARRIVAL - ROME
- Coach Transfer from Rome airport to the reserved hotel
- 3 hours Monumental Rome guided tour (Squares: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Navona)
- Welcome dinner in hotel (welcome cocktail drink, 2 glasses of wine for dinner)
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Ergife Palace Hotel or similar
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Day 2: ROME
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- 3 hours Ancient Rome guided tour (Coliseum, Roman Forum)
- Coliseum and Roman Forum entrance fee
- Free time for exploring the city on your own
- Dinner in a Roman restaurant (2 glasses of wine included)
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Ergife Palace Hotel or similar
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Day 3: ROME - VATICAN CITY- ROMAN CASTLES Area
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- Rome and Vatican City Coach tax
- 3 hours guided visit of Vatican Museums (museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica
- Vatican Museums entrance fee
- Lunch on your own
- Roman Castles area tour
- Dinner in a typical restaurant of the area (2 glasses of wine included)
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Ergife Palace Hotel or similar
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Day 4: ROME - POMPEII - SORRENTO (Naples area)
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- 2.5 hours Guided visit of Pompeii Archeopark
- Pompeii Archeopark entrance fee
- Lunch on your own
- Pizza cooking demonstration and wine tasting (4 wines). Dinner included
- BB 4 stars hotel like Aequa Hotel or similar
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Day 5: SORRENTO - AMALFI COAST - FERRY TO PALERMO (SICILY)
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- Coach Tax Amalfi Coast
- FD City Guide at disposal
- Limoncello and local products demonstration and tasting in a local producer store
- Lunch in a local restaurant (2 glasses of wine included)
- Ferry ticket to Palermo (Sicily). Accommodation in Ext. Cabin
- Dinner on board (TC. Standard Plus - 1/4 litter wine or 1 beer included)
- Overnight on Ferry to Palermo (Sicily)
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Day 6: PALERMO
- Breakfast on board
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- 4 hours Palermo Street Food tour (historical center, main streets, main Palermitan markets, San Domenico Square, Bellini Square, Della Vergogna Square)
- Local products tastings and 1 glass of wine included on tour
- Hotel check-in
- Rest of the day at disposal for exploring the city on your own
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Mercure Palermo or similar
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Day 7: PALERMO - MARSALA - AGRIGENTO
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- 2 Hours guided visit of Marsala
- Wine tasting in Marsala in Wine Factory like Alagna Enoturism
- Guided visit of Agrigento
- Valley of the Temples and Archeological Museum entrance fees
- Dinner in a local restaurant (2 glasses of wine included)
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Baia di Ulisse Hotel or similar
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Day 8: AGRIGENTO - PIAZZA ARMERINA - CALTAGIRONE - CATANIA
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- Guided visit of Piazza Armerina
- Villa del Casale entrance fee
- Guided visit of Caltagirone
- Dinner in a local restaurant (2 glasses of wine included)
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Il Principe Hotel or similar
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Day 9: CATANIA - ETNA - TAORMINA - CATANIA
- Coach available for services and timetable, as in the daily program
- Guided tour to Etna Vulcano National Park
- Stop for wine and local products tasting
- Guided visit of Taormina
- Greek-Roman Theatre entrance fee
- Farewell dinner in a local restaurant (2 glasses of wine included)
- BB 4 Stars hotel like Il Principe Hotel or similar
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Day 10: CATANIA
- Private coach transfer from your hotel to the airport
TOUR LOCATION
Here are a few of the major stops on this Tuscan adventure.
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Pricing is based on the number of travelers attending the same trip.
10 Travelers Minimum
- $3,555 (land only) or $5,055 with flight*
- $2,700 (land only) or $4,200 with flight*
*All rates and availability are not guaranteed until Business or Pleasure Travel receives first payment. Price is subject to change through airlines taxes and fuel costs and current exchange rate if applicable.
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.