Italian Escape & Sicily | Classic | 2026

What's Included

• Meals

  4 dinners and 12 breakfasts are included.

• Accommodation

  Accommodation is provided at various hotels including Hotel Genova, Hotel Vergilius Billia, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Archimede, Hotel Villa Del Bosco, Main Palace Hotel, Hotel Panorama, Hotel La Giara, and Hotel Federico II Central Palace or similar.

• Guided Tours

  Guided tours are available in various locations including Pompeii, Rome, and the Valley of the Temples.

• Internal Flight

  A flight from Rome to Catania is included.

• Transportation

  Transportation between cities and to various attractions is included.

What's Not Included

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities such as a guided walking tour of Pompeii, a Capri cruise, a visit to a lemon farm, a cooking class in Taormina, and a tour of Mt Etna are not included.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
  
  

• Entry Fees

  Entry fees to museums and other attractions are not included.
  
  

• Gratuities

  Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel through Italy and Sicily with a mix of coach transfers and a flight from Rome to Catania, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey between destinations.

Accommodation

Stay in comfort at a variety of hotels including Hotel Genova in Rome, Hotel Vergilius Billia in Naples, Grand Hotel Salerno on the Amalfi Coast, Hotel Villa Del Bosco in Catania, Main Palace Hotel in Taormina, Hotel Panorama in Syracuse, Hotel La Giara in Cefalù, and Hotel Federico II Central Palace in Palermo.

Dining Summary

• 4 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)

FAQs

• Rome: Can arrangements be made for travellers with accessibility needs? If you require arrangements to be made for your accessibility needs, please inform your Trip Manager as soon as possible. We try our best to contact all accommodations and secure ground floor rooms for easy wheelchair access.Please remember that Italy can be physically challenging to get around. Coaches can’t access historical centers, and there will be lots of walking (on roads that are often uneven and cobbled). Travellers with accessibility needs will find this trip challenging.
• Madrid: Do the included meals have a set menu? Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
• Rome: When would be the best time to book tickets for museums and other attractions? This would depend on the museums & attractions you’re planning to visit. If you’d like to know the exact timings, please contact our 24x7 Helpline to access your day-to-day itineraries to check when you’ll have free time in each city.
• Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.

Included Experience

• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance.
• Capri: Chill on the beaches of this Mediterranean jewel. Explore the famous boutiques then stop off for a Spritz in the sun.
• Amalfi Coast: Live your best life like a local (on a ferry!) as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings.
• Positano: Ramble through the wisteria-lined streets and past sun-bleached houses as you live La Dolce Vita. Don’t forget an iconic selfie with the village backdrop.
• Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.
• Catania: Time to take to the sky. Catania, here we come!
• Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.
• Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.
• Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.