• 2 Dinner (D)
• 12 Breakfast (B)

• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• Rome: If you require arrangements to be made for your accessibility needs, please inform your Trip Manager as soon as possible. We try our best to contact all accommodations and secure ground floor rooms for easy wheelchair access.Please remember that Italy can be physically challenging to get around. Coaches can’t access historical centers, and there will be lots of walking (on roads that are often uneven and cobbled). Travellers with accessibility needs will find this trip challenging.
• Madrid: Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
• Rome: This would depend on the museums & attractions you’re planning to visit. If you’d like to know the exact timings, please contact our 24×7 Helpline to access your day-to-day itineraries to check when you’ll have free time in each city.
• Madrid: Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care. 

• Amalfi Coast: Definitely one for the bucket list. Your chance to view one of Europe’s active volcanoes from a distance. 
• Capri: Chill on the beaches of this Mediterranean jewel. Explore the famous boutiques then stop off for a Spritz in the sun. 
• Amalfi Coast: Live your best life like a local (on a ferry!) as you glide through azure seas, past cliffs filled with rainbow-coloured buildings. 
• Positano: Ramble through the wisteria-lined streets and past sun-bleached houses as you live La Dolce Vita. Don’t forget an iconic selfie with the village backdrop.
• Catania: Time to take to the sky. Catania, here we come!
• Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.
• Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave. 
• Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.
• Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world’s most treasured Greek art and architecture.

Savour your first taste of the capital at a convivial Roman welcome, where you’ll meet your Tour Director and travel companions over a spread of local favourites. Settle in with hearty cucina romana, a glass of regional wine, and the warm bustle of a classic Roman trattoria as you raise a first toast to the journey ahead.

Italy’s mealtime rhythm sets the tone: antipasti shared, lively conversation flowing, and dishes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and time-honoured recipes. Expect authentic flavours and the easy, communal spirit that defines Rome’s dolce vita conviviality.

Explore Capri’s polished lanes and café-lined squares, pausing in the island’s petite salon, Piazza Umberto I (La Piazzetta). Browse chic boutiques, stroll fragrant gardens, and catch photo-worthy glimpses toward the Faraglioni sea stacks shimmering in Mediterranean light.

Long a retreat for Roman emperors and modern-day luminaries, Capri blends dramatic limestone cliffs with glamorous seaside culture. Marble-paved alleys, pastel villas, and perfumed lemon groves create a signature island mood that feels indulgent yet timeless.

Cruise the famed shoreline and glide through azure seas below vertiginous terraces, citrus groves, and rainbow-coloured buildings. From the water, the vertical villages of Amalfi and Positano reveal their dramatic profiles, with bell towers and domes framed by plunging cliffs.

The Amalfi Coast was once a powerful maritime hub; today, its coastal paths and terraced slopes create a living tapestry. The ferry vantage captures the coast’s rugged geometry and the sparkling theatre of bays, coves, and headlands.

Wander Positano’s wisteria-lined lanes past whitewashed houses cascading to Spiaggia Grande. Shop for hand-painted ceramics, browse linen boutiques, and admire the majolica dome of Santa Maria Assunta as you pause for photos and reflection along postcard-ready viewpoints.

Once a humble fishing village, Positano’s steep stairways and pastel palette made it a mid-century muse for artists and writers. Its cliff-hugging streets and glittering bay embody la dolce vita at a leisurely, sunlit tempo.

Stroll Catania’s UNESCO-listed heart to discover Piazza del Duomo, the lively La Pescheria market, and the baroque procession of churches along Via dei Crociferi. Volcanic stone facades and broad boulevards reveal a city rebuilt with flair after Etna’s eruptions.

Layered with Greek, Roman, and Sicilian-Baroque heritage, Catania’s urban fabric glows charcoal-grey and cream. Elegant palazzi, exuberant balconies, and café corners evoke a resilient spirit with Mount Etna as a constant, dramatic backdrop.

Taste the island’s culinary soul at an included Sicilian welcome dinner, where seasonal antipasti, handmade pasta—think pasta alla Norma—and grilled local catches pair beautifully with Etna DOC wines.

Sicily’s table reflects centuries of influences—Greek, Arab, Norman, Spanish—woven into bold flavours: citrus brightness, garden herbs, ricotta salata, and sea-kissed produce. Expect generous hospitality and a proud celebration of local provenance.

Ride the Funivia cable car to Taormina’s perch and wander elegant Corso Umberto’s boutiques and belvederes. Views sweep over Isola Bella and the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna on the horizon, framing a scene of pure Sicilian theatre.

Taormina’s medieval lanes, balconied palazzi, and sunlit piazzas blend Riviera polish with ancient echoes. Terraces scented with jasmine and bougainvillea invite lingering between espresso stops and sea-facing overlooks.

Explore Noto’s golden stage set along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, admiring the staircase and honeyed facade of the Cathedral of San Nicolò. Palatial doorways, ornate balconies, and honey-hued limestone glow in the Sicilian sun.

Rebuilt in exuberant late Baroque style after the 1693 earthquake, Noto exemplifies theatrical urban planning—broad vistas, sculptural churches, and playful ornamentation—earning its UNESCO recognition within the Val di Noto ensemble.

Visit a family-run estate for a tastes of Sicily experience, where orchard scents and olive groves frame generous boards of farm-to-table specialties. Expect olive oil and ricotta tastings, seasonal produce, and stories of land stewardship.

The island’s culinary identity rests on small-scale agriculture and sun-blessed terroir. Learn how citrus, olives, and heritage grains shape local dishes, and why slow food traditions remain central to Sicilian life.

Walk among the Doric colonnades of the Valley of the Temples, pausing at the near-intact Temple of Concordia and hilltop sanctuaries that command sweeping views. This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases classical form against Mediterranean light.

Founded as Akragas by Greek colonists, Agrigento flourished in the 5th century BC. Today, almond groves and archaeological paths trace a powerful city’s rise, artistry, and devotion set in stone.

Walk Cefalù’s cobbled alleys toward the twin-towered Norman Cathedral, a jewel of Arab-Norman heritage. Browse artisan shops, watch fishermen mending nets, and finish along the Lungomare promenade as the Tyrrhenian glows at dusk.

Cradled beneath La Rocca headland, Cefalù marries medieval streets with a relaxed beach rhythm. Stone washhouses, sandy coves, and piazzas animated by café chatter reveal a coastal town at ease with time.

Join a guided walk to explore Palermo’s civic awakening—how residents, businesses, and the anti-Mafia movement reclaimed their city. Learn about the Addiopizzo civic network while taking in landmarks like Quattro Canti and grand piazzas.

From Baroque splendour to grassroots activism, Palermo’s story is one of resilience and reform. Hear how culture, community, and law converged to reimagine urban life beyond fear.

Dine al fresco at a bistro of second chances, where seasonal Sicilian plates are served with purpose and pride. Celebrate the journey, share highlights, and raise a final toast beneath Palermo’s evening glow.

This social-enterprise venue channels hospitality into opportunity, championing training and inclusion. Expect honest flavours, generous portions, and heartfelt service that captures the city’s forward-looking spirit.

Explore the city frozen by the AD 79 eruption of Vesuvius with a specialist guide. Step through ancient streets to the Forum and baths, peer into bakeries and villas, and admire frescoed interiors that reveal daily Roman life.

Pompeii’s grid, inscriptions, and public spaces illuminate a thriving port abruptly silenced. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Taste Naples in motion along Spaccanapoli, sampling warm pizza a portafoglio, flaky sfogliatella, and seasonal bites from beloved kiosks. Between tastings, hear tales of saints, artisans, and alleyway life that animate the historic centre.

Baroque churches share corners with bustling markets in a city that thrives on contrast—grand palaces, gritty lanes, and an irrepressible appetite. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Circle Capri’s cliffs by boat, slipping into turquoise coves and skirting the iconic Faraglioni rocks. When conditions allow, take a refreshing dip into the Mediterranean and soak in the island’s cinematic shoreline.

Wave-sculpted grottoes and limestone arches reveal Capri’s wild edge beyond the boutiques. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Walk terraced groves of the prized Sfusato Amalfitano as a local family explains cultivation beneath pergola shades. Learn the craft behind sun-bright liqueurs before a fragrant limoncello tasting amid terraced groves and sea views.

Lemons have shaped the coast’s cuisine and identity for centuries—zest in pastries, peel in liqueurs, aroma in summer air. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Roll, cut, and handmake fresh pasta under the guidance of a Roman cook, then plate up with classic sauces like cacio e pepe. Share the fruits of your labour over wine and good company as you learn from a local chef.

Technique meets tradition—semolina, eggs, and a little wrist action—bringing Italy’s most beloved dish to life. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Master Sicilian comfort foods—crispy arancini, sweet-ricotta cannoli—in a hands-on kitchen workshop guided by Nonna’s recipes. Chop, stir, and season with market-fresh herbs before sitting down to enjoy your creations.

Rich island traditions come alive in simple techniques and bold flavours, shaped by fertile soils and coastal climate. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Ascend the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano to explore the Silvestri craters and crunch across lunar lava fields. Panoramas sweep over vineyards, lava flows, and the Ionian coastline in sharp, high-altitude light.

Guides unpack Etna’s restless geology and its role in local life—from fertile vineyards to ash-dusted towns. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sail the Tyrrhenian coast to admire Cefalù’s Norman skyline rising above a cliff-backed shoreline. Drop anchor in clear water for a relaxed swim stop and take in sunlit views of La Rocca and the old town.

From the sea, medieval lanes and sandy crescents resolve into a harmonious coastal tableau. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

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