Featuring the Island of Sicily, Palermo, Messina, Taormina, Mt Etna,
Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi Coast,
Central Italy and the Campobasso Region, & Rome
Cooking Class, Olive Oil Tasting, Winery with Wine Tasting,
Optional White Lotus Tour + So Much More!
A Heritage Journey
Naples, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi Coast,
Central Italy and the Campobasso Region, & Rome
Cooking Class, Olive Oil Tasting, Winery with Wine Tasting,
Optional White Lotus Tour + So Much More!
A Heritage Journey
Day One
Welcome to Palermo-Orientation walk of the town. Welcome Drink. Dinner together with local specialties. Overnight Palermo
Welcome to Palermo-Orientation walk of the town. Welcome Drink. Dinner together with local specialties. Overnight Palermo
Day Two
Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. Here we will see some of the best preserved acient temples in the world. Our private guide will take us around in this fantastic place. Overnight Palermo
Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. Here we will see some of the best preserved acient temples in the world. Our private guide will take us around in this fantastic place. Overnight Palermo
Day Three
We are off to the lovely town of Messina. On the way we will stop at a local olive oil producer where we will learn about their production methods and have a taste testing. Once we settle in our boutique hotel we will have an orientation walk of this lovely city. There are plenty of shops and boutiques plus cafes where you can sit and have a drink and watch the locals go by. Join us later for our dinner together. Overnight Messina
We are off to the lovely town of Messina. On the way we will stop at a local olive oil producer where we will learn about their production methods and have a taste testing. Once we settle in our boutique hotel we will have an orientation walk of this lovely city. There are plenty of shops and boutiques plus cafes where you can sit and have a drink and watch the locals go by. Join us later for our dinner together. Overnight Messina
Day Four
We are up early for our tour of Messina which will include the famous Duomo di Messina, the Piazza del Duomo, the golden statue of the Madonna della Lettera, the marble Fontana di Orione and so much more.
We will break for lunch on your own. Be ready in the afternoon as we have our cooking class. We will sip local wines as we make wonderful local Sicilian dishes. Afterward we get to tuck in and eat the marvelous food we just prepared. Overnight Messina ** To one of these days we will add a winery visit and taste testing **
We are up early for our tour of Messina which will include the famous Duomo di Messina, the Piazza del Duomo, the golden statue of the Madonna della Lettera, the marble Fontana di Orione and so much more.
We will break for lunch on your own. Be ready in the afternoon as we have our cooking class. We will sip local wines as we make wonderful local Sicilian dishes. Afterward we get to tuck in and eat the marvelous food we just prepared. Overnight Messina ** To one of these days we will add a winery visit and taste testing **
Day Five
We are on our way to Taormina. Along the way we will past coastal towns and glimmering sea coves. After checking in and having lunch on your own, be ready for a guided walk to the town. Later join us for another sumptious dinner with local wines and traditional Sicilian specialties. Overnight Taormina
We are on our way to Taormina. Along the way we will past coastal towns and glimmering sea coves. After checking in and having lunch on your own, be ready for a guided walk to the town. Later join us for another sumptious dinner with local wines and traditional Sicilian specialties. Overnight Taormina
Day Six
A day on Mount Etna. We will have a local guide that will take us close to the famous mountain. There will be some hiking and gorge viewing as we get closer. After checking out the volcano, we will be off to Catania where we will break for lunch. After that we will have our guided tour of Catania this marvelous city full of historical treasures of history. In the afternoon we will return to Taormina, where you can shop and have cocktails seaside as you watch the sunset. Overnight Taormina
A day on Mount Etna. We will have a local guide that will take us close to the famous mountain. There will be some hiking and gorge viewing as we get closer. After checking out the volcano, we will be off to Catania where we will break for lunch. After that we will have our guided tour of Catania this marvelous city full of historical treasures of history. In the afternoon we will return to Taormina, where you can shop and have cocktails seaside as you watch the sunset. Overnight Taormina
Day Seven
Today we offer several options. The first one might be a trip to the beach or a 'White Lotus Tour'. The optional 'White Lotus Tour' (cost on you) takes you on a boat tour to see the famous scenes from the series. For those of you who want the beach option, there are several nearby that we can recommend. If none of that appeals to you, a walk around town with shopping and leisure time on your own, might fit the bill.
Overnight Taormina
Today we offer several options. The first one might be a trip to the beach or a 'White Lotus Tour'. The optional 'White Lotus Tour' (cost on you) takes you on a boat tour to see the famous scenes from the series. For those of you who want the beach option, there are several nearby that we can recommend. If none of that appeals to you, a walk around town with shopping and leisure time on your own, might fit the bill.
Overnight Taormina
Day Eight
Today we board our flight to Naples. Once there, we are picked up by our private driver and whisked away to the ruins of Pompeii, in the shadow of Vesuvius. They have recently uncovered some new discoveries and we will have our private guide on hand to show us these remarkable ruins. Afterwards we are on our way to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Once checked in to our boutique hotel, we will take you down to the center of town. Recently they have closed the entire downtown of Sorrento to pedestrians. This make for a great place to shop and watch the locals from any number of cafes. You can even get a seat at a cafe with sea views. Later join us for dinner together at one of our favorite spots. Overnight Sorrento
Today we board our flight to Naples. Once there, we are picked up by our private driver and whisked away to the ruins of Pompeii, in the shadow of Vesuvius. They have recently uncovered some new discoveries and we will have our private guide on hand to show us these remarkable ruins. Afterwards we are on our way to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Once checked in to our boutique hotel, we will take you down to the center of town. Recently they have closed the entire downtown of Sorrento to pedestrians. This make for a great place to shop and watch the locals from any number of cafes. You can even get a seat at a cafe with sea views. Later join us for dinner together at one of our favorite spots. Overnight Sorrento
Day Nine
Get ready for our boat to Capri. Once there we will take a shuttle to Ana Capri. Once there we will take the teleferique to the very top of the islands for one of the most fantastic views to be had along the entire coast. We will cover this island from top to bottom, eventually ending up in the main town where you can have a lunch. Later in the afternoon we will return to Sorrento. Overnight Sorrento
Get ready for our boat to Capri. Once there we will take a shuttle to Ana Capri. Once there we will take the teleferique to the very top of the islands for one of the most fantastic views to be had along the entire coast. We will cover this island from top to bottom, eventually ending up in the main town where you can have a lunch. Later in the afternoon we will return to Sorrento. Overnight Sorrento
Day Ten
Today we take off for Positano on the Amalfi coast. This town is famous for its beach, its ceramics and its houses clinging to the cliffs. Take your time visiting and shopping and maybe even swimming.
We will retunr in the late afternoon to Sorrento where we can enjoy sea views and another wonderful night on the coast. Overnight Sorrento
Today we take off for Positano on the Amalfi coast. This town is famous for its beach, its ceramics and its houses clinging to the cliffs. Take your time visiting and shopping and maybe even swimming.
We will retunr in the late afternoon to Sorrento where we can enjoy sea views and another wonderful night on the coast. Overnight Sorrento
Day Eleven
This morning our private driver will pick us up and we will head north and inland to Campobasso. This lovely area, in the rolling hills of the Molise region is where we will settle. After we check in we will have a walk of the town. Overnight Campobasso
This morning our private driver will pick us up and we will head north and inland to Campobasso. This lovely area, in the rolling hills of the Molise region is where we will settle. After we check in we will have a walk of the town. Overnight Campobasso
Day Twelve
Today is your day to further explore the area. If you have family here we will help you to find any remaining relatives or help finding any records that might be had at the town hall.
Please join us this evening as we have our farewell dinner. With local wines and wonderful food we will bid farewell to a lovely trip! Overnight Campobasso
Today is your day to further explore the area. If you have family here we will help you to find any remaining relatives or help finding any records that might be had at the town hall.
Please join us this evening as we have our farewell dinner. With local wines and wonderful food we will bid farewell to a lovely trip! Overnight Campobasso
Day Thirteen
We say goodbye to lovely Italy. You might return to the US or other parts of Europe. Most European cities are only a few hours from Naples or Rome. We are on hand to help you facilitate the rest of your trip. Overnight Campobasso
We say goodbye to lovely Italy. You might return to the US or other parts of Europe. Most European cities are only a few hours from Naples or Rome. We are on hand to help you facilitate the rest of your trip. Overnight Campobasso
What do you get with this tour?
Island of Sicily
Palermo
Guided walk of Palermo
Messina
Olive Oil Taste Testing
Cooking Class
Taormina
Mt Etna with guided tour
Winery tour with taste testing
Flight to Naples
Naples
Private guided tour Pompeii
Skip the line tickets to Pompeii
Views of Vesuvius
Ferry to Capri
Organized tour of Capri
Ferry to Positano
Private transport to central Italy and the Campobasso Region
Twelve Breakfasts
1 picnic style lunch
6-7 dinners (to be determined at final itinerary)
Private transportation to and from all organized activities
+ So Much More
Island of Sicily
Palermo
Guided walk of Palermo
Messina
Olive Oil Taste Testing
Cooking Class
Taormina
Mt Etna with guided tour
Winery tour with taste testing
Flight to Naples
Naples
Private guided tour Pompeii
Skip the line tickets to Pompeii
Views of Vesuvius
Ferry to Capri
Organized tour of Capri
Ferry to Positano
Private transport to central Italy and the Campobasso Region
Twelve Breakfasts
1 picnic style lunch
6-7 dinners (to be determined at final itinerary)
Private transportation to and from all organized activities
+ So Much More
What is on you?
Airfare from the US to the start (Palermo) of our tour
and from the end of our tour (your choice-Either Naples or Rome)
Transportation to your arrival airport to our starting hotel and
from our ending hotel to your departing Airport
Trip Insurance
Airfare from the US to the start (Palermo) of our tour
and from the end of our tour (your choice-Either Naples or Rome)
Transportation to your arrival airport to our starting hotel and
from our ending hotel to your departing Airport
Trip Insurance
This is a basic itinerary. As we move to final pricing more details will be available.
