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Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy: 13-Nights

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Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy: 13-Nights

$4499 $4399 per person

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*Prices are CAD per person, based on 2 people sharing. Lead-in price shown based on November 12, 2023 departure. The discounted rate includes the member benefit.

Spectacular scenery combined with fascinating architectural remains and archaeological sites—all of this awaits you on this fabulous “off the beaten path” vacation through Southern Italy and Sicily. If you’re interested in ancient history, this tour is certainly for you. Stop in Matera, to enjoy a panoramic view of the sassi houses—prehistoric cave dwellings built into the rock—thought to be some of the first human settlements in Italy. A guided visit of Reggio Calabria’s Bronzi di Riace museum to see the world-famous bronze warrior sculptures will leave a lasting impression. Once in Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, known for its blue skies and rich heritage, visit the Greek Theater at Taormina, built in the 3rd century BC. Also, visit the amazing Greek structures that have survived for 2,400 years in Agrigento’s Valley of Temples; and the 12th-century Norman cathedral in Monreale, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious byzantine mosaics. Photos and words cannot adequately capture these sights.

History buffs will also enjoy Pompeii, which was completely buried during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Imagine what life was like some 2,000 years ago! This preserved town gives you an amazingly detailed look into life at the peak of the Roman Empire. A unique highlight is the guided visit to the Papal Palace and Barberini Gardens in Castel Gandolfo where lunch has been arranged for you. In Naples, enjoy a guided tour and savor a slice of Neapolitan pizza. Other special treats include a taste of the traditional tartufo desert in Pizzo Calabro, and local pastries (pasticciotto) with almond iced coffee in Lecce.

For those desiring amazing scenery, this Italy tour is sure to delight. Visit the Sorrento coast and Capri—both offering breathtaking views of the crystal-clear, blue sea. Spend time gazing at the mesmerizing water, shop at the boutiques, and dine at the fabulous restaurants visited by celebrities.

History, amazing scenery, tasty cuisine, and so much more is waiting for you on this Italy tour. So pack your bag and get ready for the trip of a lifetime!

What’s Included: 

Headsets throughout the tour
Free Wi-Fi available on your motorcoach and in most hotel lobbies.
Full buffet breakfast daily; 1 lunch in Villa Barberini; 7 three-course dinners, including dinners at a local restaurant in Rome, Taormina and Palermo

*MEMBER BENEFIT: Save $200 per couple on select 2023/24 Globus Vacations.

Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 0
Mention Promo Code for Savings: TMGL100

Departure Dates

September 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 12
March 31
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 21
August 4, 18, 25
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10
14 Days/13 Nights
17 Meals
Europe
Globus
Guided Tours
  • Destination
    Italy
  • Arrival City
    Rome, Italy
  • Departure City
    Palermo, Italy
  • Passenger Limit
    Maximum 44 passengers
1
ARRIVE IN ROME, ITALY
Welcome to Rome! At 5 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions, and enjoy a welcome dinner at one of Rome’s lively restaurants.
Accommodation: Ludovisi Palace or Mediterraneo or Romanico Palace
Meals Provided: Dinner
 
2
ROME–CASTEL GANDOLFO–SORRENTO COAST
Look forward to a unique experience: enjoy a guided visit of the impressive PAPAL PALACE in Castel Gandolfo, former summer residence of the popes and, since 2016, a museum that is open to the public. Also visit the magnificent BARBERINI GARDENS, where ruins of the residence of Roman Emperor Domitian are still visible. Then, continue south on the Highway of the Sun to the Sorrento Coast.
Accommodation: Towers Hotel Stabiae Sorrento Coast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
3
SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO CAPRI
A wonderful day! Speed across the bay by JETFOIL to the Isle of Capri and ride the FUNICULAR to Capri village for a guided visit of this pretty town. Time to explore the little shops on the piazzetta before returning to your hotel.
Accommodation: Towers Hotel Stabiae Sorrento Coast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
4
SORRENTO COAST. EXCURSION TO POMPEII
Explore fascinating POMPEII, the Roman city both destroyed and preserved by an eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Follow your Local Guide for a walk past patrician homes, public baths, and commercial districts strikingly recalling day-to-day life when Rome was at the apex of her power. With the afternoon at leisure, you may wish to join an optional excursion to the Amalfi coast.
Accommodation: Towers Hotel Stabiae Sorrento Coast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
5
SORRENTO COAST–NAPLES–BARI
Naples is a city steeped in volcanic history, rich archaeological treasures, and castles and churches to rival Rome! A Local Guide acquaints you with the many sights during your city tour. Stop in the famous Piazza Plebiscito and, savor a slice of Neapolitan pizza. Drive to Bari, capital of Apulia, the heel of Italy’s “boot,” for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Grande Albergo Delle Nazioni
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
6
BARI–LECCE–ALBEROBELLO
Discover BARI VECCHIA, the city’s oldest district, on foot during a pleasant stroll with a Local Guide. In Lecce, your guided walking tour reveals why Lecce is called the “Florence of the South.” Admire its baroque buildings and squares, and taste pasticciotto with almond-flavored iced coffee. Continue to Alberobello.
Accommodation: Victor Country or Grand Hotel D'Aragona
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
7
ALBEROBELLO
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the town, and visit one of its unique TRULLI—whitewashed, stone, circular houses with pinnacled, conical roofs. The balance of the day is at leisure. You may wish to join an optional dinner at a traditional Apulian masseria.
Accommodation: Victor Country or Grand Hotel D'Aragona
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
8
ALBEROBELLO–MATERA–SCILLA–REGGIO CALABRIA
In Matera, enjoy a panoramic view of the picturesque sassi houses, followed by a spectacular drive south along the Gulf of Taranto to Scilla, called the “Venice of Calabria.” Arrive in Reggio Calabria for a guided visit of the MUSEUM that houses the world-famous bronze warrior sculptures, Bronzi di Riace.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Excelsior
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
9
REGGIO CALABRIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
Cross the Strait of Messina by FERRY and start your discovery of the beautiful island of Sicily, the great melting pot of the Mediterranean world. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Saracens, Normans, French, and Spanish have left their marks and contributed to its rich heritage. Arrive in Taormina, a charming hilltop town overlooking the Ionian Sea, and visit the ancient GREEK THEATER dating back to the 3rd century BC. Time to stroll and shop along Corso Umberto I at your own pace. Don’t miss the opportunity to taste local specialties, like the Sicilian granita (a treat similar to sorbet).
Accommodation: RG Naxos Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
10
AT LEISURE IN TAORMINA RIVIERA
Two days to just relax in this beautiful resort or choose from our exciting optional excursions to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe; or to the fascinating archaeological site of Syracuse, birthplace of the mathematician Archimedes and once a powerful Greek port whose fleet was feared throughout the Mediterranean. On Tuesday evening, an included dinner has been prepared at a local restaurant with breathtaking sea views. On Wednesday evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: RG Naxos Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
11
AT LEISURE IN TAORMINA RIVIERA
Two days to just relax in this beautiful resort or choose from our exciting optional excursions to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe; or to the fascinating archaeological site of Syracuse, birthplace of the mathematician Archimedes and once a powerful Greek port whose fleet was feared throughout the Mediterranean. On Tuesday evening, an included dinner has been prepared at a local restaurant with breathtaking sea views. On Wednesday evening, enjoy an included dinner at your hotel.
Accommodation: RG Naxos Hotel
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
12
TAORMINA RIVIERA–AGRIGENTO–PALERMO
Head south to Agrigento and enjoy a walk with your Local Guide through the breathtaking VALLEY OF TEMPLES. Even travelers who have visited Athens and Delphi are awed by the gigantic yet graceful Greek structures that miraculously survived 24 centuries of tormented history. Arrive at your hotel in Palermo.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa or Central Palace Hotel Federico II
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
13
PALERMO
Guided sightseeing features the ornate Piazza Bellini, Capo Market, the baroque Church of Immacolata, and a visit to the magnificent CATHEDRAL. Drive up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the 12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious byzantine mosaics. Later, dinner at a local restaurant is the perfect way to celebrate your Italian journey.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa or Central Palace Hotel Federico II
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Dinner
 
14
PALERMO
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodation: None (depart home)
Meals Provided: Breakfast
 
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Call for assistance: 1-800-481-9739 ext. 1
Mention Promo Code for Savings: TMGL100 

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