Italy, Vatican City · UNESCO Heritage Sites

The jewels of the south Italy and Sicily

13 Days Round trip from Rome Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Rome’s iconic landmarks including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Piazza di Spagna
  • 02 Visit Vatican City, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
  • 03 Enjoy a guided excursion to the island of Capri with return boat transfers
  • 04 Discover Naples, Palermo, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Sorrento, and Caserta with local guides
  • 05 See Mount Etna and the craters of Mount Silvestri at 1,800 meters
  • 06 Visit the archaeological site of Pompeii and the Ear of Dionysius in Syracuse
  • 07 Admire Monreale Cathedral, Caccamo Castle, and the Reggia di Caserta
  • 08 Includes 12 nights in 4-star hotels, breakfasts, dinners, transfers, ferry crossings, and entrance tickets

Discover the cultural treasures of southern Italy and Sicily on a 13-day journey through some of the country’s most iconic cities, archaeological sites, and UNESCO-listed landmarks. From Rome and Vatican City to Naples, Capri, Palermo, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Caserta, this itinerary combines guided sightseeing, coastal scenery, historic monuments, and regional character in one comprehensive tour.

Travel with expert local guides as you explore ancient ruins, grand cathedrals, elegant piazzas, volcanic landscapes, and celebrated island destinations. With hotel accommodation, selected meals, ferry crossings, airport transfers, and entrance tickets included, this tour offers a convenient way to experience the highlights of southern Italy and Sicily.

Discover the cultural treasures of southern Italy and Sicily on a 13-day journey through some of the country’s most iconic cities, archaeological sites, and UNESCO-listed landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 13 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Naples, Rome, Palermo, Syracuse, Vatican City, Mount Etna, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri, Caserta, Taormina, Cefalù, Noto
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Rome airport arrival

Meeting at airport and group transfer at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel -

dinner

2
Day 02

Rome

Breakfast at hotel. Join local guide and begin tour of Rome. A city with the highest concentration of historical and architectural heritage in the world, is the only one to accommodate internally a foreign state, the enclave of Vatican City. Highlights will include: Il Colosseo, where gladiators once fought, il Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna, Il Vittoriano– Dinner and overnight stay

breakfast-dinner

3
Day 03

Vatican city - Naples

Breakfast at hotel. Join with local guide and tour the smallest independent state in the world - Home of the Supreme Pontif, the supreme leader of the Catholic Church, VATICAN CITY -We will visit Vatican Museums, where we'll see an endless collection of treasures : Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica - Evening travel to Naples Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast-dinner  

4
Day 04

Naples - Capri

Breakfast at hotel and boat transfer to Capri. Join with local tour guide and visit of the beautiful island. Luxuriant, extraordinary, and such a mild climate.Capri is a Mediterranean island of calcareous origin that has been visited over the centuries by intellectuals, artists and writers, all enthralled by its magical beauty- Evening boat transfer to NAPLES, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Breakfast-dinner

5
Day 05

Naples

Breakfast at hotel join local guide and tour of NAPLES, where the pizza was invented - -Among the most important monuments: Piazza del Plebiscito,piazza del GESU' nuovo, Mergellina, Spaccanapoli, Gallleria Umberto I, il Maschio Angioino……Evening dinner and overnight on board- Cruise to PALERMO. 

breakfast- dinner

6
Day 06

Sicily: Monreale - Cefalù

Morning arrival to PALERMO, breakfast on board, meet local tour guide and transfer to MONREALE - Situated on a natural terrace overlooking the Conca d'Oro, Monreale is world famous for its magnificent Cathedral, a masterpiece of Norman architecture in Sicily –Afternoon transfer to Cefalù’ - Very important touristic place, it is considered the small TAORMINA – Evening dinner and overnight stay at hotel - 

breakfast-dinner

7
Day 07

Etna - Taormina

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to the ETNA – Join local tour guide and visit the highest active volcan in Europe. You arrive at an altitude of 1.800 meters to see its craters of Mount Silvestri –Free time for lunch - Afternoon transfer to TAORMINA and visit of the city. - Pearl of the Sicily and very famous touristic place, it is an obligatory stop for every tourist – Dinner and overnight stay

breakfast-dinner

8
Day 08

Syracuse - Noto

Breakfast at hotel , join local guide and transfer to SIRACUSA, the most powerful city of mediterranean at time of Dionisio I - Visit of Archaeological Area of the Neapolis, Dionysius’ Ear and Greek Theatre and the isle of “ORTIGIA”. - Free time for lunch - In the afternoon transfer to NOTO and visit of the city. a magnificent baroque city. In 2002, - NOTO was appointed by Unesco as a World Heritage site - Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay - 

breakfast-dinner

9
Day 09

Enna - Caccamo

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the shopping center where you will find the best Italian brands (GUCCI, DOLCE GABBANA, VERSACE) - Afernoon transfer to CACCAMO - Visit of the Castle. Built in the Norman period, is undoubtedly one of the island’s most important, charming and best preserved feudal manors, besides being the biggest - Dinner - Overnight stay at hotel 

Breakfast - dinner

10
Day 10

Palermo

Breakfast at hotel,meeting with the local tour guide and begin tour of PALERMO - City where you can find arab domes, baroque churches, art nouvea buildings, neoclassical theaters, and historical markets – Evening cruise to NAPLES – Dinner and overnight on board - 

Breakfast - dinner

11
Day 11

Pompei - Sorrento

Breakfast on board, and arrival in Campania region - join local guide and visit of the excavations of Pompei – A provincial seaside town which was buried by one of the most disastrous volcanic eruptions of all time - Afternoon transfer to SORRENTO, and free time - Sorrento is rich in nature, traditions and social events so it is a tourist destination 365 days a year. The best way to see it is a leisurely walk among shopping streets in the historical centres, through alleys filled with locals hops, maybe stopping to taste a glass of limoncello -Evening dinner and overnight stay at hotel. 

breakfast-dinner

12
Day 12

Caserta

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to CASERTA - Join local guide and visit of the historical apartments and park of the Reggia di Caserta – Free time for lunche and transfer to ROME – Dinner and overnight stay -
breakfast - dinner 

13
Day 13

Rome airport transfer

Breakfast at hotel and transfer to ROME airport. 

Breakfast

END OF SERVICES E ARRIVEDERCI!!!!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Rome 13 cities · 13 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Modern/ comfortable coach/minibus for the duration of the trip
  • Return cruise to the isle of CAPRI
  • Rome arrival and Rome departure group airport transfers
  • 12 nights double room accommodations in 4* hotels
  • All hotel charges and local taxes
  • Two overnight Naples to Palermo round trip ferry cruise fares included 12 breakfasts
  • 12 dinners English speaking tour guides: Rome, Naples, Palermo, Capri, Monreale, Cefalù, Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Pompei, Sorrento, Reggia di Caserta.
  • Tickets entrance: Colosseum – Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, Pompei escaves – Monreale Cathedral - Ear of Dionysus (Syracuse)- Castle of Caccamo – Reggia of Caserta -
  • An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
  • Audio headset

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Souvenir photos
  • Beverage
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Other items not mentioned in the “ Quote include”
  • Airfare

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Rome, IT
Tour start
Rome, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 13 days finish where they began, in Rome.

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