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Tour Overview
Make your way to the Mediterranean to discover all the natural beauty, warm hospitality and cuisine Italy and Sicily have to offer. On this 17-day adventure, you’ll travel from Rome to postcard-perfect Venice. From visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Colosseum – to driving up the flank of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, this trip goes the extra mile to deliver experiences that go beyond the guidebooks. Visit the famous spots like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain, then go off the path to a local’s favourite restaurant. Get ready to tuck into local eats, explore iconic sites and brush up on your ancient history, all with an experienced local by your side.
Trip Code: ZMPLC
Start
Palermo
End
Venice
Destination
Italy
Meals
15 breakfasts, 9 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, train, plane
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (12 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
Days
17
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Get a taste for Italy’s incredible cuisine and viticulture during a trip to celebrated wine-growing region, San Gimignano. Plus, you’ll take a traditional cooking class in Palermo, have a genovesi tasting in Erice and sample cheese and chocolate on your way to Siracusa.
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Stay in beautiful accommodation that’s nestled in the rolling vineyards of Tuscany and write home about your stay in the Sicilian countryside.
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Uncover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
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Discover incredible landscapes across Sicily, including Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
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Experience the best of Rome with a trip to all the major sites, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the Colosseum – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
15 breakfasts, 9 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, train, plane
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (12 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
Included activities
- Palermo -Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Palermo - Welcome Meeting
- Palermo - Welcome Dinner
- Palermo - Anti-Mafia Tour
- Palermo - Sicilian Cooking Class
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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