Southern Italy & Sicily

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Southern Italy & Sicily
16 days from Rome to Rome (6315)

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TourStart Date Return Date Land/Cruise Price
20-May-2016 04-Jun-2016 $2449 Please Call
03-Jun-2016 18-Jun-2016 $2449 Not Available
17-Jun-2016 02-Jul-2016 $2449 Not Available
01-Jul-2016 16-Jul-2016 $2449 REQUEST QUOTE
15-Jul-2016 30-Jul-2016 $2449 Please Call
29-Jul-2016 13-Aug-2016 $2449 REQUEST QUOTE
19-Aug-2016 03-Sep-2016 $2449 Please Call
02-Sep-2016 17-Sep-2016 $2449 Not Available
16-Sep-2016 01-Oct-2016 $2449 Not Available
30-Sep-2016 15-Oct-2016 $2369 REQUEST QUOTE
14-Oct-2016 29-Oct-2016 $2339 Please Call
2017 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in September 2016.

Prices based on double room occupancy.
Single room supplement: $830
No triple room reduction.

Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available.

INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE
Accommodations
ROME Parco Tirreno (ST)
CAPRI San Michele (ST) at Anacapri or La Residenza (F)
SORRENTO Ascot (F) or Central Park (ST) at Massalubrense
TAORMINA AREA Albatros (ST) at Letojanni
AGRIGENTO Kore (F)
PALERMO Politeama (F)

Transportation:
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach; boat transfer to Capri; ferry Villa San Giovanni-Messina; overnight ferry Palermo-Naples in 2-berth cabins

Buffet breakfasts daily except Day 15; 7 dinners

NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE

Optional Excursions
The following list of optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These optional excursions might or might not be available. Whether it’s a special dinner, a local show or a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into an historical site, optional excursions are a wonderful way to enrich your vacation even further. Plus, they give you flexibility. We include the must-see sites and experiences, and we also understand that people take interest in different activities and may want to craft a more personal vacation by hand-picking optional excursions that appeal to them.
Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, days of operation, group interests, and general feasibility for your vacation. The approximate value listed gives you a good, general idea of what you can expect to pay but may vary once you are on your vacation. Some information provided might be in a foreign currency; to get an estimated price, use a currency converter for exchange rate information (pricing may vary at the time of booking).
Rome
Capri
Sorrento
Palermo

Farewell Dinner Why not round off your Italian experience in the company of new found friends and soak up “la dolce vita” of this romantic but pulsing capital. Dinner will be taken in one of the traditional local Roman restaurants and you can really taste typical Italian specialties with a menu offering a wide choice of both starters and main course and including wine or soft drinks plus mineral water and coffee or tea. During the evening there will be music to add to the romantic atmosphere. After dinner a stop will be made at the Spanish Steps for a short visit. This monumental stairway of 138 steps was built around 1724 and the steps climb a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church at the top. They are said to be the widest staircase in Europe. After the stop return back to the overnight hotel.
Approximate value: €55 EUR per person

The Catacombs With a local guide discover the imperial and early Christian Rome by exploring the Eternal city’s underground burial chambers with its long winding catacombs and crypts. Two examples of these Catacombs are the “Catacombe of San Callisto” which is one of the biggest with a network of galleries about 17 kms long and 20 meters deep. It contains the crypt of nine popes, early Christian frescoes and paintings. The other Catacomb is “Catacombe of San Domitilla” which has the oldest catacomb and is visited by passing through a 4th century church. One of the highlights of this catacomb is a second century fresco of the Last Supper. Note that the various catacombs have different closing periods so it is not possible to guarantee which will be visited during the excursion. Also included on this excursion is a visit to The Papal Basilica “St. Paul Outside the Walls” . At the beginning of the 4th century the Emperor Constantine ordered the excavation of the place where Christians venerated the memory of Saint Paul the Apostle and above his grave, located outside the Aurelian Walls surrounding Rome, Constantine built a Basilica which was consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. Every year in the Basilica on the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul i.e. on 25th January, the week of prayer for Christian Unity opens.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person

Tivoli with Dinner Departure for this excursion is around 3:30 pm from the overnight hotel in Rome and it should be noted that local guide and entrance fees to Villa d’Este are not included. The enchanting Villa d’Este in the area of Tivoli is a masterpiece of an Italian garden and is included in the UNESCO world heritage list. The garden includes important ruins of ancient villas as well as zones rich in caves and waterfalls. The imposing construction of the series of terraces above terraces bring to mind the hanging gardens of Babylon and the addition of water evokes the engineering skills of the Romans. After the visit of Villa d’Este proceed to the venue for dinner – a restaurant located on the mountain that dominates the city of Tivoli and Adriana Villa, where from its superior rooms it is possible to admire the dome of S. Pietro in Rome and the sea on a clear evening. The dinner gives you the chance to sample a variety of local dishes with unlimited wine and mineral water plus coffee. During the evening there will be music to add to the atmosphere.
Approximate value: €50 EUR per person

Treasures of Rome By Night & Dinner An early evening tour will show you other aspects of Rome, perhaps not seen on the included sightseeing tour. Either before or after dinner you will have an orientation drive to probably include Castel Sant’ Angelo, Palace of Justice, Mausoleum of Augustus, Aurelian walls, Villa Borghese, Via Veneto, Piazza Barberini and Via Nazionale. Dinner will be taken at one of the local restaurants and you can sample a delicious 3 course menu with dessert including local wine and mineral water plus coffee or tea. During the evening there will be music to add to the romantic Roman atmosphere.
Approximate value: €55 EUR per person

Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel On this fascinating excursion with a local guide you can stroll through the Vatican Museum and marvel at Michaelangelo’s famous creation in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican Museum houses over 2000 rooms and 9 miles of the most extensive collections of art in the world. The Museums are brilliantly decorated and brim over with treasures and history and the local guide will share with you the stories and secrets contained within the Museum’s walls. In the Sistine Chapel you can marvel at Michaelangelo’s masterpiece, which is perhaps the greatest example of art anywhere and certainly the largest contiguous body by one painter. There are also some lesser masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel which are also worth seeing. PLEASE NOTE: On December 8th the Jubilee will start in Rome. We have been informed that the passage linking the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed. This means that during the optional Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel it may not be possible for the passengers to access the Basilica directly from the Sistine Chapel.
Approximate value: €60 EUR per person

Tour of The Island Whilst staying on this romantic island of Capri, take advantage of a tour of the island with a local guide. Transportation will be carried out with minibuses to Anacapri and Capri or vice versa and will include a chair lift to Monte Solaro for a breathtaking view and a visit to the fabulous Villa S. Michele – home of Dr Axel Munthe a Swedish doctor whose best selling book tells of his time on Capri. The villa has a beautiful shady garden with a terrace offering splendid views of the island. The sightseeing tour also includes a visit of the Gardens of Augustus situated towards the top of the island which offer tranquility and natural beauty. From vantage points of the Gardens one can see the roofs and bell tower of the St. James’ Charterhouse, the Faraglioni rocks rising from the blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea and far below the harbor of Marina Piccola.
Approximate value: €40 EUR per person

Blue Cruise Enjoy a full day at sea cruising along the coast of the Sorrento peninsula to the southern shores of Capri, with a stop in the crystal waters near the white cave for swimming and to admire the scenery with the fascinating “Faraglioni” rocks, which carve their own niche in the skyline of Capri. The three rocky stacks called “Stella” (star) which is still connected to the mainland, “Faraglione di Mezzo” (in between) and “Scopolo”. This latter is the furthest from the land and is famous for its unique blue lizards which are found nowhere else on earth. The cruise then continues passing the marine reserve of “punta Campanella”, Nerano bay and “Li Galli” – known as the mermaid islands to Positano. You will then have the choice of either going ashore at Positano and being picked up later by a local transfer boat (cost to be paid yourself) or continuing to Amalfi where you can go ashore and visit this charming town. Return back to Sorrento along the enchanting coastline.
Approximate value: €45 EUR per person

Naples City Sightseeing Overlooked by the volcano Vesuvius, Naples is southern Italy’s most beloved city and on this sightseeing tour with local guide you can discover the most beautiful and picturesque places of this magical city that is rich in history, traditions, art and breathtaking views.The first part of the tour is a visit of the National Archaeological Museum of Naples with local guide (entrance fee not included). Then board the coach and drive along Via Caracciolo to Posillipo “cartolina” viewpoint, then on Via Mergellina for a photo stop at Castel dell’Ovo. Disembark from the coach near Piazza Plebiscito and continue with a short walking tour including the Piazza Plebiscito, Galleria Umberto 1 and Teatro San Carlo. You will then have some free time to wander round on your own – perhaps even visit the Royal Palace – before returning back to Sorrento.
Approximate value: €30 EUR per person

Sorrento Flavours Soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere in one of the typical local restaurants and sit back and enjoy a traditional Italian menu with a mixed starter, pizza and pasta followed by dessert. The meal includes 1/2 liter of wine and 1/2 liter of mineral water per person, plus tea or coffee or instead a delicious “cappuccino” or even better a lemon liqueur for which Sorrento is famous – “Limoncello”.
Approximate value: €30 EUR per person

Sorrento Musical For a really enjoyable evening out in Sorrento, join this excursion which will take you to a local theatre where the traditions of songs and dances are magically changed into a musical. The show tells the daily life of people from the south in different scenes – the market place (where people bargain whilst chatting and exchanging gossip), the sea (where the fishermen make their tasks more pleasant by singing), love (as here in Sorrento is where the most beautiful Neapolitan love songs were created) and finally the feast (where everybody dances and sings to communicate their job of life). At the beginning and end of the evening you will be offered free flowing wine or soft drinks. Return back to the hotel no doubt with your favorite song still playing in your head.
Approximate value: €28 EUR per person

City Orientation & Dinner One of the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean – Palermo – can be seen in a different light with an orientation tour taking in the most important sights as the lights come on. Then cross the lovely “Parco della Favorita” which was part of an estate acquired by Ferdinand of Bourbon who came here when he was driven out of Naples. The land has been laid out according to his rather Victorian taste. Proceed on the motorway towards Sferracavallo – a small seaside village in the suburbs of Palermo. Its origin goes back to the 15th century when a group of fishermen settled in the area to try to make a better living. It has become one of Palermo’s best reputed seaside resorts with the economy based on fishing and tourism. The restaurant where we take you for dinner overlooks the sea and the owners wish is show clients Palermo as they see it with its passion, color and sounds. The menu offers a taste of delicious locally caught fish with free flowing red or white wine and mineral water. At the end of the evening a relaxed drive back to Palermo and the overnight hotel.
Approximate value: €45 EUR per person

Not Included In Your Vacation Price (Land-Only or Cruise-Only)
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government-imposed fees between $200 – $375 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ship’s crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant or onboard your vessel (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; airport transfers with cruise only, porterage at airports and train stations; Trip Protection; baggage fees; and all other items of a personal nature.