11 Day Boutique Southern Italy & Sicily Tour

Price based on tours starting:

• 28 July 2027
• 18 August 2027

Extra charges apply for:

• 21 July 2027 ($100pp)

Price based on departing from Sydney

Extra charges apply for:

• Brisbane ($100pp)
• Melbourne ($100pp)
• Perth ($100pp)
• Adelaide ($200pp)

Itinerary
This boutique Southern Italy and Sicily journey combines guided sightseeing, scenic travel days and free time to explore at your own pace. From the ancient ruins of Pompeii and the glamorous Isle of Capri to the charming streets of Taormina and historic treasures of Sicily, each day offers a mix of cultural discoveries, local experiences and unforgettable landscapes.

Free Time & Advance Ticket Booking
Several days throughout the tour include free time for independent exploration. During these periods, you may wish to visit popular attractions, museums or landmarks. As some sights can sell out or require timed entry, we recommend researching and pre-booking tickets before departure where possible. Any attractions visited during free time are at your own expense unless otherwise stated.

Accommodation
Accommodation has been carefully selected to provide comfort and convenience throughout your journey. Hotels are generally of a quality 4-star local rating and may be located in resort areas, coastal towns or city locations. Hotel facilities and room sizes may vary between destinations.

Transportation
Travel throughout the tour is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. The itinerary also includes ferry crossings to Capri and Sicily, allowing you to experience some of the region’s beautiful coastal scenery along the way.

Tour Leader & Local Specialists
Your experienced Tour Leader will accompany you throughout the journey, providing support, local insights and recommendations. Expert Local Specialists will also join the tour in key destinations including Pompeii, Capri, Taormina, Agrigento and Monreale, bringing the history and culture of these remarkable places to life.

Pace
The pace of this tour is moderate. While there are some longer travel days, most stays are for two or more nights, allowing time to settle in and enjoy each destination. A balance of guided touring and leisure time ensures a relaxed yet immersive travel experience.

Fitness
A moderate level of fitness is required. Guests should be comfortable walking for extended periods, navigating uneven cobblestone streets, steps and sloping pathways common throughout Italy and Sicily. Attractions such as Pompeii, Taormina, Erice and Agrigento involve a reasonable amount of walking and standing.

Group Size
You will travel with like-minded travellers and may even make lifelong friends along the way. This tour operates with a maximum group size of approximately 24 guests.

Meals
Your tour includes daily breakfasts and selected dinners, including a Welcome Dinner in Rome, a special dining experience in Sicily and a Farewell Dinner in Palermo. Meals showcase a variety of local flavours and regional specialties throughout Southern Italy and Sicily.

Extra Accommodation
Unfortunately, pre and post-tour accommodation is not available for this tour.

Optional Programs
A list of optional excursions and activities will be provided in your final travel documents or during the tour. Optional programs must be booked directly with the tour guide and paid for in the local currency. All optional programs are subject to availability, and prices may change without notice.

Day 3:

Sorrento Countryside & Farmhouse Meal – €85
Visit a local farmhouse, stroll through lemon groves, see mozzarella-making in action and enjoy a traditional meal with local wine.

Dinner Neapolitan Style – €85
Enjoy a traditional Neapolitan dinner at a family-run restaurant, featuring regional specialities and local flavours.

Day 4:

Discover the Isle of Capri – €60
Cruise along Capri’s stunning coastline, passing the Faraglioni Rocks and White Grotto before exploring Capri Town. Subject to weather conditions.

Amalfi Coast & Positano – €81
Travel along the spectacular Amalfi Coast and spend time exploring the picturesque cliffside town of Positano.

Day 6

Mt. Etna, Savoca & The Godfather – €65
Visit the charming village of Savoca, featured in The Godfather, before travelling to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano.

Dinner in Castelmola – €89
Enjoy a traditional Sicilian dinner with local wine in the hilltop village of Castelmola, renowned for its spectacular views over Taormina and the coast.

Day 7

Syracuse: The Wonder of Ancient Sicily – €70
Explore historic Syracuse with a Local Specialist, including the island of Ortygia and entry to the renowned archaeological site.

Day 9

Sferracavallo with Dinner – €75
Visit the charming fishing village of Sferracavallo and enjoy a feast of Palermo specialities served with wine and soft drinks.

Aristocratic Palermo: Dine at Palazzo Francavilla – €82
Enjoy a private tour of historic Palazzo Francavilla before a memorable dinner in this elegant Palermo residence.

Each hotel has been carefully selected to suit the size and needs of the group. Accommodation ranges from comfortable city hotels to charming coastal and resort-style properties, generally of a quality 4-star local rating or higher. While some hotels may not be centrally located, they provide a comfortable base from which to explore each destination.

• Rome: Crowne Plaza Rome – St. Peter’s by IHG or similar
• Sorrento: Johanna Park Sorrento or similar
• Giardini Naxos (Taormina): Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa or similar
• Agrigento: Dioscuri Bay Palace Hotel or similar
• Palermo: Hotel Garibaldi or similar

Hotel names referenced are to be used as an indicative guide for the standard of accommodation to expect. Actual hotels may differ and will be confirmed on your final documentation

A single supplement from $1,800pp is payable in addition to the twin share price for solo occupancy.

Exclusions
Meals not stated, drinks with meals, airport transfers outside those specified, travel insurance (strongly recommended), optional activities and sightseeing, visas (if required), tipping, personal expenses and anything not explicitly listed in the inclusions are at your own expense.

Payment
A first deposit from $499 per person is required to secure your booking. A second deposit (partial payment) is due 10 months before departure, with the amount advised at the time of booking. The final balance is due 5 months before departure. Bookings made within 5 months of departure require full payment at the time of booking.

Fitness
A moderate level of fitness is required. Travellers must be able to walk unassisted for extended periods, navigate cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces and stairs, and independently board and disembark coaches, ferries and other transportation. Visits to Pompeii, Capri, Taormina, Agrigento, Erice and Monreale involve a reasonable amount of walking, including uphill sections and steps. This tour is not suitable for travellers’ requiring wheelchairs, mobility scooters or specialised assistance.

Pace
The pace of this tour is moderate. The itinerary combines guided sightseeing, scenic travel days and leisure time, with two-night stays in several destinations including Sorrento, Taormina and Palermo. There are some longer travel days, particularly when travelling between mainland Italy and Sicily, however the itinerary allows ample opportunity to experience each destination.

Extra Accommodation
Pre and post-tour accommodation is not available on this tour

Child
This tour is best suited to adult travellers and is generally not recommended for children under 10 years of age. Children aged 10 years and above are subject to the adult price and must be accompanied by an adult.

Price
Surcharges may apply for select travel periods and departure cities. Prices are correct at the time of publication and are subject to availability, change, cancellation or withdrawal without notice. All prices are in Australian dollars per person twin share unless otherwise stated.

Meals
Daily breakfast is included throughout the tour, along with selected dinners as indicated in the itinerary. Breakfasts are typically buffet style and vary by property. Included dinners feature regional Italian and Sicilian cuisine. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking. While requests will be passed on to suppliers, special dietary requirements cannot be guaranteed.

Accommodation
Accommodation has been carefully selected to provide comfort, convenience and value throughout your journey. Hotels are generally of a 4-star local rating or higher. Properties may be located outside city centres, particularly in resort areas and coastal destinations. Hotel names are provided as a guide only and may be substituted with similar standard properties.

Tipping
Tipping for Tour Leader, drivers and local specialists is discretionary but appreciated. Tipping is customary throughout Italy and Sicily as recognition of excellent service.

Optional Tours
Optional experiences may be available throughout the tour and provide an excellent opportunity to further explore Southern Italy and Sicily. These may include additional sightseeing, local dining experiences and cultural activities. Availability is subject to seasonal conditions and minimum passenger numbers.

Group Size
You will travel with like-minded travellers and may even make lifelong friends along the way. This tour operates with a maximum group size of approximately 24 guests.

Itinerary
The operating schedule and itinerary may be impacted without notice due to adverse weather, ferry schedules, local conditions, road closures, special events or circumstances beyond our control. If attractions become unavailable, alternative arrangements may be provided where possible. The order of sightseeing, accommodation and transportation may be adjusted to ensure the smooth operation of the tour.

Deviation
Any request to deviate from the original dates or routing, including early arrival or stay behind arrangements, is subject to a flight deviation fee from $150 per person plus any applicable airfare and tax difference.

Passport
Each customer must provide a copy of their passport photo page at the time of booking. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure all names exactly match their passport and that their passport has at least six months validity beyond trip completion.

Visa & Entry Requirements
Visa and entry requirements differ for each traveller and are determined by government authorities. Travellers are responsible for obtaining the correct visas and travel documentation required for Italy and any transit destinations.

Health
It is the responsibility of each traveller to comply with all health, vaccination and entry requirements for their destination. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Baggage
Each person is entitled to a strict maximum of one suitcase not exceeding 20kg while on tour. Excess baggage is not permitted. A small day bag or backpack may also be carried. Porterage is not included, and guests are responsible for handling their own luggage.

Breakaway
Guests must remain with the tour group for the duration of the itinerary unless written approval is obtained prior to departure.

Documentation
Final travel documentation will be emailed approximately two weeks prior to departure.

Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is strongly recommended. We encourage all travellers to purchase comprehensive coverage at the time of booking.

Force Majeure
In the event of force majeure or extraordinary circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, severe weather, industrial action, terrorism, pandemics or government restrictions, the supplier reserves the right to modify, postpone or cancel the tour.

Flights
The outbound flight may depart one day prior to Day 1 of the itinerary, and the inbound flight may arrive one day after the final tour day. Flights are generally booked 8 to 10 months prior to departure. Airfare supplements may apply if airline taxes, fees or fuel surcharges increase significantly after publication.

Fuel
In the unlikely event of a substantial increase in fuel costs imposed by third-party transportation providers, a fuel surcharge may be passed on to the traveller.

Change & Cancellation Fees
Changes for any reason will incur a fee of $110 per person per change in addition to any travel service provider fees. Cancellation for any reason will incur a fee of $550 per person in addition to any travel service provider fees. Travel service provider fees for the tour and air components of the package are dependent on the date of the change or cancellation as follows:

• 0-29 days before departure 100% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply;
• 30-60 days before departure 65% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply;
• 61-99 days before departure 50% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply;
• 100-180 days before departure 30% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply;
• 181+ days before departure 10% of the tour fee and 100% of the air fee will apply.

Airfares are generally non-refundable but any refundable ticket taxes will be returned. Full details of the change and cancellation fees is outlined in the Terms & Conditions available on our website.