View allItaly is a fantastic place to travel because there are so many historically significant locations and attractions to see.
Patricia, traveled in May
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- Platinum Operator
- Eskapas
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English, Spanish
- Group Size 1 - 40
- Ages 6+
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii
- Visit the most exclusive summer destinations of the Mediterranean: Capri
- Explore the ancient royal town, UNESCO Site Montreale
- Visit another UNESCO Site, the Valley of Temples
- Another UNESCO Site Ragusa
- Climb Mount Etna
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Rome
- Day 2 Rome > Sorrento
- Day 3 Sorrento > Capri > Sorrento
- Day 4 Sorrento > Pompeii > Palermo (Overnight on ferry boat)
- Day 5 Palermo
- Day 6 Palermo
- Day 7 Palermo > Erice >Agrigento
- Day 8 Agrigento > Ragusa Ibla > Ragusa
- Day 9 Ragusa > Noto > Syracuse > Taormina
- Day 10 Taormian>Mt. Etna>Taormina
- Day 11 Catania Departure
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel St. Martin
Hotelday 1Upgrade AvailableHotel Michelangelo
HotelDays 2, 3Sorrento Palermo ferry
Berth / Cabinday 4Hotel Mercure Centro
HotelDays 5, 6Della Valle
Hotelday 7Poggio del Sole
Hotelday 8Hotel Splendid
Hotelday 9
Operated by
Eskapas
Number of tours
46
Age Range
6 to 80 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- VGVictor· May 19th, 2025Some of the dinners at the hotels could improve a bit. In Sorrento we had three choices for every dish, the other hotels there was no choice and some meals were just the size of snacks. The hotel room in Palermo was great, the other hotels were just good. The itinerary was excellent, the variety of sites visited was great and the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable.Show more
Eskapas commented on this reviewHi Victor, Thank you very much for your time to review us. Kind Regards, AysegulTrip date: May 2025 - ALevi J.· November 21st, 2024Fantastic journey. The guides demonstrated compassion, kindness, and knowledge. The cuisine was AMAZING! Excellent ratio of leisure time, meals, and guided sightseeing. Strongly recommended.Show moreTrip date: April 2024Review collected by Eskapas
- AViola L.· November 21st, 2024journey of a lifetime and would return again and again. made lifelong friendships with people from all around the world, including our guides.Show moreTrip date: May 2024Review collected by Eskapas
- AFrederick F.· November 21st, 2024Our tour guide was great; he knew a lot and kept things running smoothly. When compared to other Eskapas tours I have taken, I was a little let down by this one. But regardless, I enjoyed it a lot.Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Eskapas
- ALouise O.· November 21st, 2024My tour of "Southern Italy," guided by Giula in September2023, was a wonderful opportunity for me to learn about the region's stunning history, culture, geography, and, of course, cuisine and drink. I adore it.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Eskapas
- AVirgina L.· November 21st, 2024Traveling with Eskapas offers the advantages of small groups, organization, and breaks to give you time to relax and pursue your own interests.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Eskapas
- AMalik B.· November 21st, 2024Our tour guide, Isa, was incredible. In addition to enjoying the breathtaking beauty and history of Italy, we laughed, ate excellent cuisine, drank fantastic wine, and formed strong friendships with our group. Though the trip was great overall—largely because of Isa—a few of the hotels Eskapas chose are a touch run-down and need renovation. She is a treasure; she is intelligent, vivacious, friendly, approachable, humorous, and endowed with infinite patience!Show moreTrip date: October 2023Review collected by Eskapas
- AKeisha W.· November 21st, 2024I had a terrific time getting to know Southern Italy's rich and beautiful history, culture, nature, and of course, food and drink during "Southern Italy tour" lead by Matteo in November 2023. I love it.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Eskapas
- AFatima A· November 21st, 2024We requested twin beds, but some of the hotels tried to give us queen bed, thankfully we managed to fix the situation with Alex (Eskapas customer support), excluding this hiccup. Our trip was great, and our tour guide, Matteo, made it even better.Show moreTrip date: September 2024Review collected by Eskapas
- AThalia M.· November 21st, 2024The Southern Italy Tour was a great choice for our trip. In an instant, I saw and did a lot of amazing things. I couldn't have planned the schedule on my own. My trip was much better because I was in a small group with an experienced leader. The only thing is that it was VERY crowded, I do not recommend to visit Italy in high season.Show moreTrip date: May 2024Review collected by Eskapas
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- H
Helen
Asked on May 23rd, 2025Are you able to take us on this itinerary either prior to 7 April or after 14 April we are in our mid 70s
EskapasOperator•Written May 20252026 departures are not determined yet. However we have usually 2 departures per month and always starting on Sunday. Better to book a tour after 14th April. It may be on 19th April but not yet definitive.
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Stuart
Asked on March 4th, 2025I was wondering about 2026 dates as I need to save $
- EskapasOperator•Written March 2025
we do not expect a big increase it may stay as is, but the departure dates will be clearer by the end of this year November
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Yvonne
Asked on March 3rd, 2025Will this tour be operating in July 2026?
- EskapasOperator•Written March 2025
Yes this trip is a well establish trip we are operating since 2014. However departure dates will be added in November 2025.
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Josep
Asked on February 18th, 2025What meal options are provided on the tour?
- EskapasOperator•Written February 2025
The tour includes some meals, but please check the itinerary for specific meal inclusions.
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Johannes
Asked on December 6th, 2024Is there an option for pre or post accommodation?
- EskapasOperator•Written December 2024
Yes, we can help arrange pre or post accommodation depending on your travel schedule.
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Júlia
Asked on August 22nd, 2024Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
- EskapasOperator•Written August 2024
Yes, travel insurance is included as part of the package.
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Kathy
Asked on August 2nd, 2024is this a land only offer?
- EskapasOperator•Written August 2024
Yes, international flights are not included in this package. Here is the inclusions: Accommodation: Venice: 2 nights at Hotel Pesaro or similar. Rome: 3 nights at Villa Pamphili or similar. Perugia: 1 night at Perugia Plaze or similar. Florence: 3 nights at Villa Neroli or similar. Meals: 9 breakfasts + 1 lunch + 2 dinners + Chianti wine testing, Typical 'Aperitivo' in Siena. Guide: Guided visits in Rome (Sistine Chapel entrance included), Venice, Bologna, Florence, Perugia & Siena. English speaking Tour Director throughout the journey. Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is included (It requires a copy of your passport ID page). Transport: All transfers and transport per itinerary with AC coach. City taxes.
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Monique
Asked on June 7th, 2024What is the maximum group size for this tour?
- EskapasOperator•Written June 2024
The tour limits group sizes to a maximum of 24 participants for a more personalized experience.
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Cassandra
Asked on May 19th, 2024Is my husband too old for the tour?
- EskapasOperator•Written May 2024
As long as your husband is able to walk 1–2 miles every day, there is no age limit for our tour. The next available departure date is June 10th.
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Amanda
Asked on May 12th, 2024Will transfers be provided for local excursions?
- EskapasOperator•Written May 2024
Yes, local excursions will include transfer arrangements from the hotel.
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