Fantasia Combo: Fantasia Mediterranea 11 Days Rome - Taormina

Welcome to Rome! You will meet your driver at the airport in the arrivals hall, then be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Activate your 1-day Hop-on Hop-off ticket for the I Love Rome City Tour. Travel aboard an open-top panoramic bus and take in the city’s iconic landmarks with audio commentary available in 12 languages. Disembark and rejoin at your convenience across eight designated stops, offering a flexible way to discover the Eternal City at your own rhythm. The remainder of the evening is free for you to explore independently. Make your own way back to the hotel.

After breakfast, depart by coach at 7:00am, traveling south along the “Autostrada del Sole” through the regions of Lazio and Campania. Along the way, admire breathtaking views of the Italian countryside and the stunning Amalfi Coast, where crystal-clear waters meet rolling hills dotted with lemon groves and picturesque villages. On arrival in Sorrento, the gem of the Amalfi Coast, explore its lively streets, artisanal ceramic workshops, and historic churches. After hotel check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure.  
Optional (supplement applies): Take an excursion to discover more of the spectacular Amalfi Coast.
In the evening, dinner is at the hotel (recommended dress code: jacket for gentlemen).

After breakfast, transfer to the port of Sorrento and board a boat to Capri, an island long admired for its dramatic scenery, mild climate, and lush vegetation. On arrival, board a smaller vessel at Marina Grande for a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting). Spend free time for lunch (not included) and explore Capri at your own pace, whether browsing shops or taking in the island’s sights. In the afternoon, return to the port for the boat journey back to Sorrento. Dinner at your hotel.

After breakfast, depart Sorrento and travel to Pompeii, where a professional local guide will lead a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the remarkably preserved ruins of the ancient Roman city, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Skip-the-line access and personal audio headsets are included to ensure clear commentary throughout the visit.
After the tour, transfer to the Port of Naples and board the overnight ferry to Palermo. No meals are included on board. Overnight stay in a cabin.

On arrival in Palermo transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day to relax or explore. This evening is a Welcome Dinner at your hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel before a morning excursion to Monreale, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town known for its Norman architecture, ancient agricultural traditions, and the magnificent Cathedral of Monreale. Continue with a visit inside the cathedral, followed by time for local shopping and browsing delicacies and souvenirs. Return to Palermo for a guided walking tour through the historic Old Town, exploring a city with over 3,000 years of history. Visit Palermo Cathedral and step inside to admire its blend of architectural styles, arches, domes, and mosaics reflecting the island’s diverse cultural influences. Free time in the late afternoon before returning to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Early breakfast and departure to Erice, a medieval hilltop village with narrow winding streets and preserved historic character. Continue to Marsala for a wine experience at a traditional winery, including a light lunch featuring regional products. Proceed to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring some of the best-preserved Greek ruins outside Greece, including the Temple of Concordia, Temple of Hercules, and Temple of Jupiter. Check-in to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Ragusa Ibla, the historic centre of Ragusa and part of the UNESCO-listed Val di Noto. Explore its Baroque landmarks including the Cathedral of San Giorgio, Giardini Iblei, Piazza Pola, Church of San Giuseppe, Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and Cosentini Palace. Continue to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel and depart for Noto, known for its Baroque architecture, including the Cathedral of San Nicolò. Continue along the coast to Siracusa and cross to the island of Ortigia, the historic heart of the city featuring Baroque churches and medieval palaces. Continue to Taormina, check in to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at the hotel and excursion to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Explore lava fields, volcanic landscapes, and crater viewpoints up to 1,800 metres (weather permitting). Return to Taormina and have the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight.in Taormina.

Commence your own arrangements after breakfast.

• 24/7 local operator support in Italy
• Arrival transfer in Rome10 nights hotel accommodation
• 10 nights hotel accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• 7 dinners
• 1 lunch
• Modern Air-conditioned touring vehicle
• 1-day Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing ticket in Rome (I Love Rome City Tour)
• Boat excursion to Capri and visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting)
• Guided walking tour of Pompeii with skip-the-line entry and audio headsets
• Guided sightseeing in Palermo and Agrigento
• Entrance to the Valley of the Temples (Agrigento)
• Visit to Monreale Cathedral (UNESCO site)
• Excursions to Erice, Marsala, Ragusa Ibla, Noto, Siracusa (Ortigia), and Mount Etna
• English speaking tour escort throughout
• Sightseeing and visits as specified in itinerary
• Italy Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

• International Airfares
• Tourist tax to be paid to the hotels
• Optional tours and excursions
• Entrance fees not mentioned
• Drinks during meals
• Porterage
• Mandatory Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visas (unless specified)
• Travel Insurance (compulsory)
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above