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15-Day Italian Coast & Volcano Discovery

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Extraordinary Experiences

  • Discover the beauties of Rome by Vespa or Fiat 500
  • Walking Tour of the Valley of the Temples with a picnic lunch at a typical agriturismo
  • Take a helicopter ride over Mount Etna to get a unique perspective on this mighty volcano
  • Travel 1,800 metres up the volcano in a jeep, where you will enjoy panoramic views of the Ionic Sea
  • Enjoy dinner at the Observatory at the base of Stromboli volcano

Overview

On this 15 day Italy itinerary, explore the best of Italy's fabulous coastal regions, cities and islands. This 15-day trip starts in Rome with a tour of its Baroque monuments, the major Papal Basilicas and Capitoline Hill. If you're feeling adventurous, you can also tour Rome by Vespa along one of the oldest streets as well as visit the Catacombs of St Callixtus and other major monuments.

You'll then catch a train to Naples and visit Rione Terra, one of the most interesting and historically important towns, which has not changed for hundreds of years. In Naples, you'll visit the Vesuvius Observatory and Herculaneum, an ancient city often overshadowed by its more popular counterpart, Pompeii.

Next, you'll fly to Agrigento and visit Pompeii, an important city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Vesuvius August 24th 79 AD, and embark on a walking tour of the Valley of the Temples. On the drive to Taormina, you'll stop at Villa Romana and the Greek theatre, before taking a jeep to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe.

By ferry, you'll travel to Stromboli to learn about the volcano's activities during the day and night. Finally, you'll visit Lipari Island heading out on a tour during which you'll take in the amazing views of cliffs and coves, a swim in the crystal clear sea, visit charming villages and finish with a drink at Marina Corta.
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Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Hiking & Trekking
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Explore Rome

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Explore Rome

Your 15-day Italy itinerary starts today! After arriving at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the city centre. After checking in, discover Baroque Rome with your guide. Start the tour from the city centre and discover the monuments and the palace of the Baroque period: Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna. In the evening, your guide can make a reservation at a Michelin guide restaurant for dinner with an astonishing view on the Colosseum.

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Piazza Navona

    Pantheon

    Trevi Fountain

    Piazza di Spagna

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    Transportations

    Limousine from Ciampino Airport to Fortyseven Hotel

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Papal Basilicas and Sightseeing

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Papal Basilicas and Sightseeing

This morning you will discover the Four Major Papal Basilicas of Rome: these extraordinary churches, each house a set of Holy Doors that are opened for each Jubilee Year, inspire pilgrims and tourists from every corner of the world. In the afternoon you will discover Rome with your professional guide starting from Michelangelo’s Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) where you can look out over the Roman Forum area, then continue to the Imperial Forums and the ruins of the Colosseum.

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Four Major Papal Basilicas of Rome

    Roman Forum

    The Colosseum

    Bulgari ExperienceOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 3

Rome by Vespa and Catacomb Tour

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Rome by Vespa and Catacomb Tour

Discover the beauties of Rome by Vespa or Fiat 500, like the ‘50 Dolce Vita along the main roads of Rome. In the afternoon, you'll head out on a guided tour of the largest and most important Catacomb of St. Callixtus, situated along the Appian way after the Church of Quo Vadis. Tens of martyrs, sixteen pontiffs and many Christians were buried in the cemetery and it became the official cemetery of the Church of Rome.

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    Accommodation

    Fortyseven Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Rome Vespa Tour

    Catacombs of St. Callixtus

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 4

Train to Naples and Pozzuoli Sightseeing

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Train to Naples and Pozzuoli Sightseeing

Upon arriving in Naples, you'll visit one of the most interesting and historically important sites in Italy. Rione Terra reflects the ancient part of Pozzuoli and includes untouched old streets, buildings and houses, which have not changed for hundreds of years. You'll then visit Solfatara of Pozzuoli, one of the most active volcanoes in the Campi Flegrei area and also one of the most dangerous in the world.

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    Hotel Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pozzuoli Sightseeing

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    Transportations

    Limousine from Fortyseven Hotel to Roma Termini

    Train from Train Station to Hotel Palazzo Caracciolo Napoli - MGallery by Sofitel

    Limousine from Train Station to Pozzuoli

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Naples

    Pozzuoli

Day 5

Vesuvius Observatory and Herculaneum

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Vesuvius Observatory and Herculaneum

Today you will visit the Vesuvius Observatory. Founded in 1841 by King Ferdinand II of Bourbon, the Vesuvius Observatory is the oldest volcanological observatory in the world. Before reaching Amalfi Coast, you will stop in Herculaneum for a guided visit of the excavation. Herculaneum is a wealthier town than Pompeii, possessing an extraordinary density of fine houses and far more lavish use of coloured marble cladding. In the afternoon, you'll arrive in Positano.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Eden Roc Positano4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vesuvius Observatory

    Herculaneum

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Naples

    Campania

    Ercolano

    Positano

Day 6

Amalfi Sightseeing & Free Time

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Amalfi Sightseeing & Free Time

This morning your personal driver will take you on a full day tour around the Amalfi Coast. You'll drive along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Amalfi Coast on 'state route 163' – a masterpiece of human engineering. In the afternoon, you'll have the option to take part in a couple of optional tours, one being a limoncello and mozzarella factory visit and tasting, and the other being a hike along Gods' Pathway, a charming guided trail with magnificent views of the Amalfi Coast and Capri.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Eden Roc Positano4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Amalfi

    Limoncello and MozzarellaOptional Activity

    God's PathwayOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Positano

    Amalfi

    Pianillo

Day 7

Pompeii Sightseeing and Flight to Naples

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Pompeii Sightseeing and Flight to Naples

This morning your personal driver will take you to Naples airport to catch your flight to Catania. On the way there, you will stop in Pompeii for a guided walking tour of the archaeological site as your guide recounts the historical facts of this important city destroyed and buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in the morning of August 24th 79 AD. At the end of the visit, your driver will take you to Naples airport where you'll take a short flight to Catania.

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    Accommodation

    Euterpe LHT

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pompeii Archaeological Park

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    Transportations

    Limousine from Hotel Eden Roc Positano to Pompeii Archaeological Park

    Limousine from Pompeii Archaeological Park to Naples International Airport

    Plane from Naples International Airport to Agrigento

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Positano

    Pompeii

    Agrigento

Day 8

Walking Tour of the Valley of the Temples and Picnic Lunch

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Walking Tour of the Valley of the Temples and Picnic Lunch

Today, you'll enjoy a walking tour of the Valley of the Temples, one of the most outstanding sites of the ancient world. A string of imposing temples stands on a ridge facing the sea designed both to be visible to sailors and to signify that the gods protected the sacred city from danger. If you're feeling peckish, you'll have the option to enjoy a picnic lunch at a typical agriturismo, surrounded by lemons and oranges at Kolymbetra.

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    Accommodation

    Euterpe LHT

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Valley of the Temples

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Agrigento

    Sicily

Day 9

Villa Romana Sightseeing and Drive to Taormina

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Villa Romana Sightseeing and Drive to Taormina

Continue your 15 day Italy itinerary in Taormina, where you will visit Villa Romana, well known for its splendid mosaic 63 room villa. In the afternoon after checking into your new hotel, meet your personal guide at the hotel lobby to head out on a walking tour of Taormina. From the Greek theatre, you will be able to see a blend of Greek and Roman architectural influences. Make sure to look out over the magnificent Bay of Naxos and don’t miss the walk along the main street of Corso Umberto.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Villa Romana del Casale

    Taormina Medieval Quarter

    Ancient Theatre of Taormina

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    Transportations

    Limousine from Euterpe LHT to Piazza Armerina

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Agrigento

    Sicily

    Taormina

Day 10

Mount Etna by Jeep & Helicopter Tour

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Mount Etna by Jeep & Helicopter Tour

This morning your personal driver will pick you in a jeep up at the hotel to take you to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. At 1,800 metres, you will enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Ionic Sea during your 4x4 jeep adventure. You'll then enjoy a lunch stop in a typical Agriturismo to taste local wine and food. In the afternoon, you'll take a helicopter ride over Mount Etna to get a unique perspective on this mighty volcano.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Villa Paradiso Taormina4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mount Etna by 4x4 Jeep

    Mount Etna Helicopter Ride

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Sicily

Day 11

Stromboli Island and Dinner at The Observatory

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Stromboli Island and Dinner at The Observatory

Today, you will reach Milazzo where you will travel to Stromboli Island by ferry. Upon arrival at Stromboli Island, the hotel shuttle will take you to the hotel to check in. In the afternoon, you'll visit the INGV Center, a small museum containing information on the activity of the Aeolian and Stromboli volcanos. In the evening, dinner will be served at The Observatory, at the base of the volcano, where are able to see the volcano’s night activity.

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    Accommodation

    La Sciara Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Visitor Center INGV Stromboli

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    Restaurants

    Osservatorio Astronomico Giovanni Virginio Schiaparelli

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    Transportations

    Limousine from Hotel Villa Paradiso to Milazzo

    Ferry from Taormina to Stromboli

    Bus from Stromboli to La Sciara Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Stromboli

    Lombardy

Day 12

Climb Sciara del Fuoco & Sunset Boat Trip

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Climb Sciara del Fuoco & Sunset Boat Trip

This morning, you'll climb to the Sciara del Fuoco to watch the volcanic activity. In the late afternoon, you will take a boat trip around the island of Stromboli to admire the sunset and the volcanic eruption. The first stop is Strombolicchio, made up of lava pebbles. Then to Ficogrande, known for its volcanic pebbles, black beach and the blue of its water. The Stromboli boat trip then continues towards the Sciara del Fuoco, where you can admire the natural spectacle of the erupting volcano.

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    Accommodation

    La Sciara Hotel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sciara del Fuoco

    Stromboli Evening Boat Trip

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Stromboli

    Sicily

Day 13

Ferry to Lipari Island

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Ferry to Lipari Island

Today you will head to Stromboli pier where you will travel by ferry boat to Lipari Island. Upon arrival, the hotel shuttle will wait for you to take to the hotel. You will visit the Lipari Archaeological Museum complex, located on the enormous rhyolitic rock of the "Castello" (Castle) of Lipari, an imposing dome of volcanic formation with characteristics of natural defence, where its inhabitants settled during all periods whenever they felt the need for defence.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Aktea4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Museo Archeologico Eoliano Lipari

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Stromboli to Lipari

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Stromboli

    Lipari

    Sicily

Day 14

Lipari Island Sightseeing

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Lipari Island Sightseeing

Embark on a full-day tour of Lipari first visiting Canneto, looking over the sea and islands. You'll then continue the journey climbing higher with views of spectacular cliffs, coves and the island of Salina. After a swim in the crystal clear sea of Porticello, you'll continue the road down to the charming village of Acquacalda, stretched on the pebble beach. After a long lunch of Aeolian fresh fish, you'll return to Marina Corta for a drink in front of the sea.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Aktea4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lipari Sightseeing

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sicily

    Lipari

Day 15

End of Your 15 Day Italy Itinerary

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End of Your 15 Day Italy Itinerary

Today, your shuttle will take you to the pier where you will take the ferry back to Milazzo. Upon arrival, you will take your private car to reach the airport in Catania for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Hotel Aktea to Milazzo

    Limousine from Milazzo to Catania Fontanarossa Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Sicily

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 25 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • 14 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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