Itinerary
- Day 1
Rome
You'll arrive at Rome Airport where a Greca representative will meet you for your hotel transfer. The rest of the day is yours to settle in or hop on the complimentary 24-hour Rome sightseeing bus. The open-top bus comes with audio commentary covering all the city's iconic monuments, so you can explore at your own pace from up there.
- Start point
- Roma, Rome, Italy (Rome's Airport)
Included Activities
- 24-hour Rome sightseeing bus ticket with hop-on/hop-off access at eight stops
- Day 2
Rome to Sorrento
After breakfast, you're heading south by luxury bus through Lazio and Campania regions to Naples. From Vomereso Hill, you'll get a panoramic view of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, then visit Castel dell'Ovo and the Santa Lucia district. Later you'll grab authentic Neapolitan pizza in Pompeii before a guided tour of the archaeological site. The scenic Sorrentine Coast drive takes you to Sorrento for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Authentic Neapolitan pizza with drink), Dinner
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Naples including Vomerese Hill views, Castel dell'Ovo, and Santa Lucia district
- Authentic Neapolitan pizza lunch in Pompeii with drink
- Guided tour of Pompeii archaeological zone with skip-the-line ticket
Landmarks Castel dell'Ovo Mount Vesuvius Pompeii - Day 3
Sorrento
After breakfast, you've got the day to explore Sorrento or venture out to the Amalfi Coast on your own. The historic centre's narrow streets are good for wandering, and you'll find local craft shops and small squares scattered around. The cathedral's worth seeing too, with its impressive interior and bell tower.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Sorrento historic centre
- Visit to Sorrento Cathedral
- Exploration of Amalfi Coast
Landmarks Sorrento Cathedral - Day 4
Sorrento to Palermo (Ferry)
After breakfast in Sorrento, you can spend the morning exploring at your own pace. In the afternoon, you'll transfer to Naples port to board the Tirrenia/Snav ferry heading to Palermo. You'll spend the night onboard, so settle into your cabin and get comfortable for the overnight crossing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Sorrento
- Day 5
Palermo
You'll arrive in Palermo and transfer to your hotel. After settling in, have dinner and rest up for tomorrow's activities around the city and surrounding areas.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 6
Monreale
Breakfast at your hotel starts the day, then you're heading to Monreale, a UNESCO site known for almonds, olive oil, citrus, and Norman architecture. You'll visit the Cathedral of Monreale and have free time for shopping before heading back to Palermo. The walking tour through the Old Town covers 3,000 years of history, including the Cathedral with its arches, cupolas, and mosaics. You'll have some free time after that before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning tour to Monreale including Cathedral of Monreale visit
- Walking tour of Palermo Old Town
- Visit to Palermo Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Shopping for local delicacies and souvenirs in Monreale
Landmarks Cathedral of Monreale Palermo Cathedral - Day 7
Palermo to Agrigento
Early breakfast, then off to Erice, a medieval village on Monte San Giuliano with maze-like streets barely changed since the sixth century. From there, the Saline lagoon combines history, nature, and archaeology in one spot. You'll head to Marsala for a regional tasting experience with light lunch at a traditional tavern. Later, Agrigento and the Valley of Temples awaits, a UNESCO site with ancient Greek temples like the Temple of Concord, Temple of Hercules, and Temple of Jupiter. Check in at your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with regional products tasting at traditional tavern in Marsala), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Erice medieval village
- Visit to Saline lagoon
- Sensorial tasting experience at traditional tavern in Marsala with regional products and light lunch
- Guided tour of Valley of Temples archaeological site including Temple of Concord, Temple of Hercules, and Temple of Jupiter
Landmarks Erice Valley of Temples Temple of Concord Temple of Hercules Temple of Jupiter - Day 8
Agrigento to Ragusa
After breakfast, travel to Piazza Armerina to see Villa Romana del Casale, a 4th-century Roman hunting lodge with exceptional mosaics showing mythological scenes and hunting. A 12th-century landslide buried it, and it was partially rediscovered in the 1800s. Next stop is Ragusa and the historical center Ibla with baroque palaces and churches. You'll check out the San Giorgio gate, Giardini Iblei gardens, Piazza Pola, Church of San Giuseppe, Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and Cosentini Palace. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale with Roman mosaics
- Guided tour of Ragusa Ibla historical centre including San Giorgio gate, Giardini Iblei, Piazza Pola, Church of San Giuseppe, Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and Cosentini Palace
Landmarks Villa Romana del Casale Ragusa Ibla Church of San Giuseppe - Day 9
Ragusa to Taormina
After breakfast, head to Noto, a fishing town known for its baroque architecture. Visit the Cathedral of San Nicolo and wander through the town centre. Then move on to Syracuse to explore the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis with Greek and Roman ruins, the Greek Amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius cave. After that, you'll check out Ortygia island with its baroque churches and medieval palaces. You'll reach your Taormina hotel in the late afternoon for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Cathedral of San Nicolo in Noto
- Guided tour of Parco Archeologico della Neapolis including Greek Amphitheater and Ear of Dionysius
- Visit to Ortygia island with Baroque churches and medieval palaces
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Noto town centre
Landmarks Cathedral of San Nicolo Parco Archeologico della Neapolis Greek Amphitheater Syracuse Ear of Dionysius Ortygia 
- Day 10
Mount Etna
After breakfast, you're traveling to Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano and Italy's highest mountain. Weather permitting, you'll ascend to around 1,800 meters and see where nature, culture, and history meet on this Sicilian landmark. Back in Taormina by afternoon, you'll have leisure time before dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mount Etna up to approximately 1,800 meters
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 11
Taormina to Catania
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Catania Airport for your departure. That wraps up your tour.
- End point
- Catania, Catania, Italy (Catania's Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
