Southern Italy Vacation: From Rome to Sicily

 
This tour moves from Rome to Naples, then heads down the coast before concluding in the shadow of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily. An ideal route for travellers who enjoy a mixture of city life and relaxation on the beach.   5 4 3 2 1   11 days
USD 1,759.001
EUR 1,290.00

Recommended
travel period:
March – October


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1st day: Rome

Arrival in Rome    
 
Transfer to your hotel
Take a taxi or other public transportation to the city.
   
 
A downtown suite with views of St. Peter
A downtown suite with views of St. Peter

Accommodation: A hotel in the heart of Old Rome
This centuries-old building is located in the city centre, between the Spanish steps and the Via Veneto. Marco and Guilia, the enterprising proprietors who have roots in the hotel business, have completely restored the property and now offer modern, comfortable accommodation in a historical building. Marco can suggest the best sites to see - he is an accredited Rome tour guide. The building offers many practical conveniences. An elevator takes guests to the air-conditioned rooms on the three upper stories. The upstairs suites have a view extending over the roofs of the old city to the dome of St Peters. You're guaranteed a good night's rest here (a valuable commodity in Rome), as the guesthouse is next door to a convent!
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
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3rd day: Sorrento

 
Rental car pick-up
Type: Fiat Grande Punto or similar
Pick-up location: Rome Downtown GPS

   
Duration of rental:
9 days
 
Mezzogiorno
Distance: 250 km Travel time: 3:30 h
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Unforgettable: The view from a casa in Positano
Unforgettable: The view from a casa in Positano

Accommodation: A 17th century villa
The historical villa is situated in upper Positano, high above the clear blue waters of the Amalfi Coast. All 20 rooms are well-equipped with an en-suite bathroom, private terrace with magnificent seaviews, telephone, air-conditioning and mini-bar. Guests can also soak up the Positano sun on two large panoramic-view terraces during the spring and summer seasons. During the winter months the hotel is fully heated. The hotel staff will gladly help organize excursions. Ferries leave for Capri and Napes every 60 minutes during the high season.
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
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5th day: Cilento-Paestum

 
Into the Cilento region
Distance: 130 km Travel time: 2:30 h
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Over 1,000 years old: A fortress in Giungano
Over 1,000 years old: A fortress in Giungano

An ancient fortress in Giungano
Originally founded as a fortress 1,000 years ago by Saracen pirates, today Giungano is a peaceful town located in a national park at the foot of the Alburni Mountains. The old fortress, which has been turned into an original guesthouse, crowns the centre of town with its old towers and battlements. The estate is surrounded by terraced gardens with grapevines and fruit trees. The rooms are decorated with pieces of antique furniture. The surrounding area offers plenty of destinations for excursions: the Greek ruins in Paestum are close by, as are several medieval castles. Or guests can relax in the hotel's swimming pool with Jacuzzi.
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
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7th day: Tropea

 
Southwest Italy
Distance: 370 km Travel time: 4:00 h
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Italian-Spanish family estate: Porto Pirgos
Italian-Spanish family estate: Porto Pirgos



Private beach with swimming pool
Private beach with swimming pool

A five-star hotel in Porto Pirgos
Located on one of the most enchanting stretches of the Calabrian coast, this converted patrician residence is a small and peaceful hotel set by the sea. The décor is a blend of old and new - the 18 rooms are furnished with antiques alongside terracotta works by local craftsmen. All rooms have marble bathrooms and a private terrace. The mosaic-floored restaurant looks out over the sea.

The hotel has two swimming pools, a large one on the premises and another on the beach, and a tennis court. Boat trips to the Aeolian islands can be arranged.
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
  Tropea  more info »
 

9th day: Etna-Taormina

 
To Sicily
Distance: 160 km Travel time: 2:30 h
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Panoramic views: A villa overlooking the sea
Panoramic views: A villa overlooking the sea

Accommodation: A villa overlooking Taormina
Views of the Mediterranean Sea, Mount Etna and the ancient city of Taormina: the 4-star hotel is located below the cliff on which the town of Castelmola is perched. The carefully renovated historical villa was designed to harmonize with the environment, yet offer all the comfort and conveniences expected of a modern hotel. The facility has large, individually decorated bedrooms, an in-house restaurant and a garden with a swimming pool.
   
2 nights
Bed & Breakfast
 
  Etna  more info »
 

11th day: Catania

 
Leaving Mount Etna
Distance: 50 km Travel time: 1:00 h
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Rental car drop-off
Drop-off location: Catania, Airport

   
 
Departure    
 
 

Rental car: AVIS (Italy)

 

Type: Fiat Grande Punto or similar (Group B)

Equipment: Air-conditioning, ABS, radio
   
AVIS
 
 
 

Cost of this tour

 
    The price is per person based on two persons sharing a double room and includes accommodations (meals included as stated above) and rental car.

USD 1,759.001
EUR 1,290.00


Should you want to revise this itinerary, we can change any of the following items: the route, the number of persons travelling, the time schedule, the standard of accommodation and the type of vehicle, according to your wishes.

The tour can begin on any date desired.
Recommended travel period: March – October

Upon booking this tour you will receive:
the names, addresses and telephone numbers
for each accommodation
detailed directions to each accommodation
vouchers

Dr. Jerry CrippenIf you have any questions, would like to request changes or book this tour, please call your personal consultant Dr. Jerry Crippen on +49 (0)2268 9098-21 or submit an enquiry via the Internet:
 


11 days

Recommended
travel period:
March – October
 
 
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