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12-Day Amalfi Coast & Sicily Unpacked

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Overview

Embark on a once in a lifetime adventure to two of Italy's most breathtaking destinations: the Amalfi Coast and the island of Sicily on a southern Italy tour.

Start your journey in Amalfi, where you will explore this stunning coastal region both by land and by water! Spend a day cruising in the idyllic Capri before stopping at the famous archaeological ruins of Herculaneum, to delve into this fascinating history of these excavations.

The last part of your Italy trip will be spent in Sicily, where you will delve deep into Sicilian culture, cuisine and of course famous wines!
Food & Drink
Cruising
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Italy!

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Welcome to Italy!

Arrive at Naples airport where a private driver will be waiting to collect you at the arrivals hall and transfer you to your hotel in Amalfi. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the afternoon free at your leisure to enjoy the picturesque town of Amalfi. Take a stroll around the town's winding streets and maybe enjoy a sunset drink on one of the many cliffside restaurants to enjoy the world-class views.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    AmalfiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Naples International Airport to NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

Day 2

Enchanting Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

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Enchanting Boat Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Today you will experience the Amalfi Coast from a different perspective - from the water! You will embark on an exciting all-day boat tour in the Tyrrhenian Sea, where you will get to explore incredible fjords, caves and cavities that are present all around the coastline. You will have many opportunities to go swimming, take beautiful pictures for your memories and to stop in a restaurant by the sea for lunch.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Amalfi Coast Boat Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

Day 3

Wine, Cheese and Cetara Bay

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Wine, Cheese and Cetara Bay

This morning you will visit a charming local farm that produces wine, limoncello, olive oil, mozzarella and honey! Located near the centre of Amalfi, you will go on a tour of the farm with the owner and enjoy a light lunch sampling all of the products on offer. In the afternoon, you will head to an organic winery near Tramonti to discover 500-year old vines. Finally, spend some time in Cetara Bay enjoying a workshop on how to make the famous anchovy sauce from here.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Amalfi Farm Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

Day 4

Cruising in Capri

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Cruising in Capri

Get an exciting perspective of the stunning island of Capri today both from the ground and the sea. You will be joined by a personal skipper on a traditional "gozzo" boat, a small wooden boat perfect for discovering the seascapes and coastline. You will enjoy a picnic on board before heading to land with your guide to discover more of Capri. After the tour, you will return back to Sorrento by hydrofoil.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi5 star

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    Activities

    Capri Gozzo Boat Tour

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    Transportations

    Boat from Capri to SorrentoOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

    Capri

Day 5

A Historical Journey on a Southern Italy Tour

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A Historical Journey on a Southern Italy Tour

Leave Sorrento behind this morning as you will make the journey to the city of Naples. On the way, you will make a stop at the archaeological ruins of Herculaneum, often upstaged by its larger rival Pompeii, there are some incredibly interesting excavations to be found here. Then, you catch a short flight to Sicily, the next destination on your southern Italy tour! In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a private aperitif on the beautiful island of Isola Bella, close to Taormina.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina4 star

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    Activities

    Herculaneum Ruins

    Isola Bella

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi to Naples

    Plane from Naples to Catania

    Private Driver from Catania to Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Amalfi

    Ercolano

    Taormina

    Sicily

Day 6

Food, Culture and Heritage in Taormina

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Food, Culture and Heritage in Taormina

Today you will embark on a journey to discover the foodie delights in Taormina and you will be able to see the town from a different perspective. In the morning, you'll fill your own cannoli at a local bottega, visit a local pottery painter and go on a tasting of the best pistachio liqueur on the island! After your visit, you have the afternoon free to explore Taormina at your own leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina4 star

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    Activities

    Taormina Foodie Tour

    Free Time in TaorminaOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taormina

Day 7

Volcanic Vineyards

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Volcanic Vineyards

Explore the volcanic region of Etna today where you will visit two remarkable wineries that use technique of winemaking from the Greek colonisation and the Bronze Age. You will be treated to spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes and will be able to enjoy a luxury lunch as well as several wine tastings. Your guide will take you through the whole fermentation process from start to finish!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Carlotta Taormina4 star

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    Activities

    Etna Wineries Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Sicily

Day 8

Italian Cooking Workship and Ragusa Walking Tour

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Italian Cooking Workship and Ragusa Walking Tour

This morning you will depart from Taormina and head towards the quaint town of Ragusa, a journey that takes around 3 hours. Enjoy a unique cooking experience at a family masseria, where you will learn all about the importance of the most vital ingredient in Italian cuisine: the tomato. After enjoying a light lunch, your guide will take you on a walking tour of Ragusa, where you will discover its ancient history and many noble palaces and piazzas.

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    Accommodation

    San Giorgio Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Cooking in a Family Masseria

    Ragusa

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Taormina to Ragusa Ibla

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Ragusa

    Sicily

Day 9

Wine Tasting in Noto

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Wine Tasting in Noto

Today you will spend some time in the stunning Sicilian town of Noto. With your guide, you will explore the town's most glorious architectural sites, before heading to a rewarded wine estate to meet one of the oldest producers of Nero d'Avola. This is Sicily's most important red wine grape, and after a tour of the winery, you will enjoy a lunch and a tasting of this incredible wine.

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    Accommodation

    San Giorgio Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Noto

    Nero d'Avola Winery

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from San Giorgio Palace Hotel to Noto

    Private Driver from Noto to San Giorgio Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Sicily

    Noto

Day 10

Explore Ortigia and Take a Syracuse Cruise

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Explore Ortigia and Take a Syracuse Cruise

This morning you will head to Ortigia to explore Sicily's most beautiful corner! You will discover ancient Greek ruins, honey-hued medieval lanes and dazzling baroque piazzas. You will also visit the colourful local market to find out about Sicily's freshest ingredients. In the afternoon, embark on a sailing adventure on a private boat trip with dinner on board, where you will journey around Syracusa's stunning coastline.

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    Accommodation

    San Giorgio Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Ortigia

    Syracuse Sailing Trip

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Sicily

    Syracuse

Day 11

Foodie Tour of Modica

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Foodie Tour of Modica

Go on a foodie adventure today to Modica and its surroundings and learn about history and heritage through food! In the morning, you will visit an ancient olive mill that still features the Arab-Aragonuese architectural style. You will witness the process of making olive oil, and enjoy a tasting paired with superb local wine. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque town of Modica and take part in a fun workshop to learn how to make dark Aztec-style chocolate.

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    Accommodation

    San Giorgio Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Modica Olive Mill

    Modica

    Modica Chocolate Workshop

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sicily

    Modica

Day 12

Ciao Italy!

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Ciao Italy!

After breakfast at your hotel, check out of your accommodation and take a private transfer to Catania airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from San Giorgio Palace Hotel to Catania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sicily

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 16 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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