Marvels of Ancient Sicily & Italian Highlights

Marvels of Ancient Sicily & Italian Highlights

A compelling tour combining the dramatic volcanoes of Stromboli, Mount Etna & Florence, che classical ruins of Sicily & the culture of Rome.

16 days from £1269

Holiday Highlights
• Mount Etna and Stromboli - mighty volcanoes
• Taormina and Syracuse - beautiful scenery and great history
• Catania - rich in culture and atmosphere
• Rome and Florence - ancient sights and great culture
• Pisa - famous Leaning Tower

Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure by coach then onwards to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Continue south to the Lake Como area for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 3 Visit Florence then to Chianciano Terme for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 4 Rome, then continie to the Sorrento area for a two-night stay. B,D
Day 5 Sorrenty & Isle of Capri. B,D
Day 6 To the "foot" of Italy and across by ferry to Sicily for a six-night stay. B,D
Day 7 Mount Etna and Taormina. B,D
Day 8 Stromboli. B,D
Day 9 Syracuse. B,D
Day 10 Catania. B,D
Day 11 Enjoy a day at leisure in resort. B,D
Day 12 Return to Italy to Fiuggi, near Rome, for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 13 To Pisa, then to Montecatini Terme in Tuscany for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 14 To the Austrian Tirol for for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 15 To Belgium for an overnight stay. B
Day 16 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and visits
Florence (included). We visit this famed Renaissance city rich in architectural splendour where you’ll have free time to explore the sights, such as the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio (old bridge).
Rome (included); Guided Sightseeing (optional). Explore alone or join our optional guided sightseeing tour by coach and on foot, seeing the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and many other famous sights of this legendary city.
Sorrento (included); Isle of Capri (optional). Wander the narrow streets and the harbour area of Sorrento, browsing the souvenir shops, or relax with an Italian pastry and cappuccio. Join our optional excursion, as we sail across the Bay of Naples to magnificent Capri, a popular home to the rich and famous. Explore the island's cliff-top panoramas, with views across to Vesuvius.
Mount Etna and Taormina (included). Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe at 3350 metres. Our coach takes us to within 1900 metres and, if the weather is good, you can visit the summit by local bus (optional), before you return to the town of Taormina for sightseeing.
Stromboli (optional). Enjoy a boat ride from Milazzo to the island of Panarea, where you can go swimming at Zimmari Beach. Then we travel to the port of San Pietro, from where you can walk or, if you wish, take a local taxi to the village for some dinner and another bathe! In the evening, the boat leaves for the island of Stromboli to view the mighty volcano at night – the best time to see the mountain’s fiery explosions. We watch from offshore, before returning by sea to Milazzo, with a light meal of pasta with wine and water included on board.
Syracuse (included). Drive to what is probably Sicily’s most beautiful city, once the most powerful of all Mediterranean cities, and home of the famous Archimedes. Our guide will show us the main highlights.
Catania (optional). Situated in one of Sicily’s most fertile areas between the Ionian Sea and the slopes of Mount Etna, Catania is outstanding for the production of citrus fruits, whilst the surrounding area is rich in farming. Visit the local fish market and stunning City Hall and Cathedral.
Pisa (included); Guided Tour (optional). See the famous Leaning Tower and enjoy the history on our optional guided tour.

Your hotels
You’ll stay in 3-star (minimum) hotels for one night in the Lake Como area, and Chianciano Terme and two-nights on the Sorrento Peninsula. You’ll then stay for six nights in Sicily at a 3-star (minimum) hotel such as the Kings House Hotel in Fondachello, Hotel San Pietro in Letojanni or the Hotel Kennedy in Sant' Alessio Siculo. On the return journey, you’ll stay at 3-star (minimum) hotels for one night in Fiuggi, Montecatini Terme and in the Austrian Tirol.

Overnight stays in northern France and Belgium are in city-style hotels.

What’s Included?
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by Silver Service luxury coach
• 15 nights' accommodation with breakfast & 13 evening meals
• Excursions & visits as described in the itinerary

Prices are based on two adults sharing
Extra's - Optional excursions