Itinerary
Rome Taormina Tour 10 Days And 9 Nights
Day 01 -Rome
Arrival on their own at the Hotel and overnight.
Day 02 -Rome / Naples / Pompeii / Sorrento
Breakfast at the Hotel. After leaving Rome, the coach will take the " Sun Route " motorway, driving through the regions of Lazio and Campania, with a view of the Abbey of Montecassino. Upon arrival in Naples there will be a short panoramic city tour : Mergellina, Castel dell'Ovo Plebiscito Square, the Royal Palace, the Maschio Angioino and the port. Lunch in a restaurant on our way to Pompeii and then visit of the excavations of the famous Roman city , destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Leaving Pompeii and driving along the Sorrentine coast, arrival in Sorrento. Dinner and overnight in the Hotel.
DAY 03 - SORRENTO / CAPRI / SORRENTO
After breakfast we will take the ferry for the Island of Capri,if, weather and sea conditions permitting, we will visit the Blue Grotto in small rowing boats. Lunch in a restaurant and free time for personal activities. Return to Sorrento, Dinner and Overnight.
DAY 04 SORRENTO / PALERMO , OVERNIGHT ON BOAT
Breakfast at the Hotel and morning at leisure. In the afternoon departure towards Naples harbour to take the Tirrenia Ferry Boat to Palermo. Overnight on boat (no dinner no breakfast)
DAY 05.PALERMO
Arrival in Palermo, transfer to the hotel and day at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 06.PALERMO
Breakfast. In the morning visit of Monreale, ancient royal town. Return to Palermo. Here we will visit the Cathedral and other main interesting places of the city. Free afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 07 PALERMO/ERICE/ MARSALA/ AGRIGENTO
Breakfast. Departure as far as Erice, situated on 700 mt above sea level and remained unchanged thanks to its retaining wall erected in the VI century b.c. We will proceed to Marsala,. Free time at disposal to visit this seaside resort known for its wines growth. We will then pass by Mazara del Vallo, fishing port of Italy overlooks the Strait of Sicily.We will arrive at Agrigento. The visit will continue with the Valley of the Temples (admission tickets included) with the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde, the Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest of all doric style buildings. (If the weather doesn't permit, we will enjoy a visit of the Valley of Temples the day after). Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 08 AGRIGENTO/ NOTO /SIRACUSA / TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS)
Breakfast. After leaving Agrigento we reach noto a beutifull city with its baroque buildings and its chatedral that will atonish you.free time. after noto we will reach siracusa , we will visit the Greek Amphiteathre , the Dionisio Ear and the Roman Theathre (admission tickets included) after this visit we see the Island of Ortigia, rich in Baroque and medieval palaces and churches.In the afternoon arrival at Taormina. Dinner and overstay.
DAY 09 TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS)
Breakfast. Excursion to the Mount Etna, an active volcano and it is the largest active volcano in Europe. It is the highest mountain in Italy. (Weather permitting) we'll climb the summit area up to 1800 m. Return to Taormina, crossing the town located on a impressive embankment of the Monte Tauro. Dinner and overstay.
DAY 10 TAORMINA (GIARDINI NAXOS)
Breakfast.end of services.
NOTE: Entrance fees not included