Discover · Around2Go by Ghaith Travel
Sicily & Southern Italy
Rome → Naples → Capri → Sorrento → Salerno → Paola → Messina → Taormina → Catania → Syracuse → Agrigento → Marsala → Erice → Palermo → Monreale.
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The experience
A journey that fits you.
Discover the best of Rome and Southern Italy on a 10-day guided journey combining ancient Roman landmarks, breathtaking Mediterranean coastlines, charming historic towns and Sicily’s extraordinary cultural heritage. Explore the Eternal City, visit the enchanting island of Capri, admire Taormina’s spectacular setting beneath Mount Etna, discover the ancient Greek ruins of Agrigento and finish in Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital.
- Rome's iconic monuments and panoramic city tour
- Trastevere's charming streets and traditional Italian atmosphere
- A scenic boat excursion to the island of Capri
- Sorrento's picturesque coastal setting
- The Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola
- The ferry crossing from mainland Italy to Sicily
- Taormina's historic center and spectacular Ionian Sea views
- Catania's distinctive Baroque architecture
- Syracuse's historic island of Ortigia
- The Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
- Marsala's historic center and famous salt pans
- Erice's medieval streets and panoramic views
- Palermo's historic cathedral and cultural heritage
- Monreale's magnificent cathedral and celebrated mosaics
- Travel pace
- Balanced
- Transport
- Guided tour
- Who this suits
- Couples, culture enthusiasts, history lovers and travellers seeking guided sightseeing.
Your itinerary
Day-by-day itinerary.
Day 1 · Arrival in Rome
Welcome to Rome, the Eternal City. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time to relax or begin discovering the Italian capital. Tour information will be provided in the afternoon, either directly or through the information board at the hotel reception.
Included: Arrival transfer to the hotel.
Hotel accommodation.
Tour information and assistance.
Optional / not included: International flights.
Meals unless specified in the booking.
Optional excursions and personal expenses.
Free time: Enjoy the city at your own pace, depending on your arrival time.
Day 2 · Rome City Tour and Trastevere
Discover Rome on an approximately three-hour panoramic city tour, exploring the historic landmarks of one of Western civilization’s most influential cities. The tour finishes near Vatican City at approximately 11:00 a.m. Optional excursions may include the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel or a walking tour of Baroque Rome. The afternoon is free, followed by an included transfer to Trastevere, a charming neighborhood known for its cobblestone streets and traditional restaurants. Return to the hotel is scheduled for approximately 8:30 p.m
Included: Panoramic guided city tour of Rome.
Scheduled transportation for the city tour.
Transfer to Trastevere.
Return transfer to the hotel.
Hotel accommodation.
Optional / not included: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel optional excursion.
Optional Baroque Rome walking tour.
Lunch, dinner and personal expenses.
Free time: Afternoon at leisure before the evening visit to Trastevere.
Day 3 · Free Day in Rome
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Rome independently. Revisit your favorite landmarks, discover picturesque piazzas, browse Italian boutiques or enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at a local restaurant.
Included: Hotel accommodation.
Breakfast according to the tour's hotel meal plan.
Optional / not included: Guided excursions and optional activities.
Entrance fees to attractions not included in the package.
Meals other than those specified.
Local transportation and personal expenses.
Free time: Full day to explore Rome independently.
Day 4 · Rome – Naples – Capri – Sorrento – Salerno
Depart early from Rome and travel south to Naples, where you will board a boat to the beautiful island of Capri. Enjoy time to admire its dramatic coastline and picturesque scenery. Optional activities may include a visit to the White Grotto or a cable car ride to Capri’s center. After lunch, continue by boat to Sorrento, a charming coastal town perched above the sea, before traveling to Salerno for your overnight stay.
Included: Scheduled coach transportation.
Boat transportation to Capri, with tickets included.
Scheduled boat transfer from Capri to Sorrento.
Hotel accommodation.
Optional / not included: Lunch and dinner unless specified in the booking.
Optional White Grotto visit.
Optional cable car ride.
Personal expenses and additional activities
Free time: Explore Capri and enjoy a stroll through Sorrento.
Day 5 · Salerno – Paola – Messina – Taormina
Travel through the scenic landscapes of Southern Italy, crossing the Cilento region toward Paola on the Tyrrhenian coast. Visit the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola and enjoy free time for lunch in the historic center. Continue to Villa San Giovanni for a short ferry crossing to Sicily. Upon arrival in Messina, enjoy time near the cathedral before proceeding to the Taormina region. Dinner is included. Accommodation may occasionally be arranged in Messina instead of the Taormina area.
Included: Scheduled coach transportation.
Ferry crossing from Villa San Giovanni to Messina.
Visit to the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola.
Hotel accommodation.
Dinner.
Optional / not included: Lunch.
Personal expenses and drinks.
Optional activities and admissions not specified as included.
Free time: Lunch and sightseeing in Paola, followed by time around Messina Cathedral.
Day 6 · Taormina
Discover Taormina, one of Sicily’s most picturesque destinations, set beneath Mount Etna and overlooking the Ionian Sea. Explore the lively historic quarter, admire views around the famous Greek Theater and enjoy the town’s elegant shops, cafés and coastal atmosphere. You may also choose to relax at the beach. Dinner is included.
Included: Hotel accommodation.
Dinner.
Scheduled tour services.
Optional / not included: Lunch.
Greek Theater entrance fee unless confirmed in the final quotation.
Beach activities, sunbeds and personal expenses.
Free time: Explore Taormina’s historic center or enjoy the beach.
Day 7 · Taormina – Catania – Syracuse – Agrigento
Travel to Catania, located at the foot of Mount Etna and celebrated for its Baroque architecture, historic squares and lively fish market. Continue to Syracuse, an ancient Greek city on the Ionian coast. Explore Ortigia, the historic island connected by bridges, with its narrow streets, cathedral, ancient castle and waterfront terraces. Enjoy free time for lunch before continuing inland toward Agrigento. Admire the Valley of the Temples from the coach before arriving at your hotel. Dinner is included
Included: Scheduled coach transportation.
Hotel accommodation.
Dinner.
Scheduled sightseeing stops in Catania and Syracuse.
Panoramic view of the Valley of the Temples from the coach.
Optional / not included: Lunch.
Entrance fees to archaeological sites unless specified.
Optional guided tours and personal expenses.
Free time: Explore Syracuse’s Ortigia district and enjoy lunch.
Day 8 · Agrigento – Marsala – Erice – Palermo
Begin the day with a guided visit to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of the Mediterranean’s most impressive archaeological sites. Admission is included. Continue to Marsala, a historic town renowned for its wine and lively atmosphere, with free time for lunch. Travel past the scenic Marsala salt pans toward Erice, a charming historic town with Phoenician origins and beautiful coastal views. Continue to Palermo, where dinner is included.
Included: Scheduled coach transportation.
Guided visit to the Valley of the Temples.
Admission to the Valley of the Temples.
Hotel accommodation.
Dinner.
Optional / not included: Lunch.
Wine tasting or wine purchases in Marsala unless separately arranged.
Personal expenses and optional activities.
Free time: Enjoy lunch in Marsala and explore Erice’s historic streets.
Day 9 · Palermo – Monreale – Palermo
Discover Palermo, a city shaped by Arab, Norman and Baroque influences. Visit the cathedral, with admission included, and explore the city's remarkable architecture and historic atmosphere. The itinerary also includes a transfer to Monreale, renowned for its UNESCO-listed cathedral and extraordinary mosaics. See the Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel as part of the city’s cultural highlights; their individual admission arrangements should be checked against the final quotation.
Included: Scheduled sightseeing in Palermo.
Transfer to Monreale.
Admission to Palermo Cathedral.
Hotel accommodation.
Breakfast according to the hotel meal plan.
Optional / not included: Lunch and dinner unless specified.
Palatine Chapel or other additional admissions unless expressly included.
Personal expenses and optional excursions.
Free time: Explore Palermo’s historic streets, markets and cafés as the schedule permits.
Day 10 · Departure from Palermo
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before concluding your 10-day journey through Rome, Southern Italy and Sicily. Check out and continue with your onward travel arrangements.
Included: Breakfast according to the hotel meal plan.
Scheduled tour services through the end of the itinerary.
Optional / not included: International flights.
Airport transfer unless specifically booked.
Additional hotel nights.
Personal expenses and services after the tour ends.
Free time: Depending on your departure time and hotel checkout arrangements.
What your journey includes.
Included
- 9 nights of hotel accommodation
- Scheduled coach transportation throughout the tour
- Arrival transfer to the hotel in Rome
- Panoramic guided city tour of Rome
- Scheduled transfer to and from Trastevere
- Boat transportation to Capri and onward to Sorrento, according to the itinerary
- Ferry crossing from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
- Visit to the Sanctuary of Saint Francis of Paola
- Guided visit and admission to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
- Palermo sightseeing, including Palermo Cathedral admission
- Transfer to Monreale
- Selected dinners specified in the itinerary
- Hotel breakfasts according to the confirmed meal plan
Not included
- International flights to Rome and from Palermo
- Departure airport transfer from Palermo unless booked
- Travel insurance unless specified in the quotation
- Visa fees and visa-service charges
- Lunches and dinners not expressly included
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel optional excursion
- Optional Baroque Rome walking tour
- Optional White Grotto visit and Capri cable car ride
- Entrance fees not specifically listed as included
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional hotel nights before or after the tour
- Any local tourist taxes not included in the final booking
Make it yours
Optional experiences and upgrades.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelUSD 88.00 / person
Discover masterpieces of Classical and Renaissance art with an expert guide, including the magnificent Sistine Chapel.
Included
Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
Priority-lane entrance
Visit with an authorized specialist guide
Audio devices for hearing the guide
Not included
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Any services not specifically mentioned
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Conditions
Subject to supplier cancellation terms and ticket availability. Advance booking is recommended due to high demand.
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel DirectUSD 90.00 / person
Explore the Vatican Museums' remarkable collections and admire the world-famous Sistine Chapel on a guided cultural visit.
Included
Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
Priority-lane entrance
Visit with an authorized specialist guide
Audio devices for hearing the guide
Not included
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Any services not specifically mentioned
Duration
3 hours
Conditions
Subject to supplier cancellation terms and ticket availability. Advance booking is recommended due to high demand.
Baroque Rome – Squares and Fountains Walking TourUSD 60.00 / person
Discover Rome's Baroque treasures, from the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, with a specialist guide.
Included
Bus transportation from St. Peter's Square to Piazza di Spagna
Guided walking tour with a specialist guide
Photo stops at iconic landmarks
Audio devices for hearing the guide
Not included
Meals and drinks
Entrance tickets to attractions unless specifically stated
Personal expenses
Any services not specifically mentioned
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Conditions
Subject to supplier cancellation terms and availability.
Before you book
Prices, payments and policies.
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Cancellation and changes
Cancellation charges before the first service
- 45 days or more
- 20% of full booking value
- 25–44 days
- 30% of full booking value
- 14–24 days
- 40% of full booking value
- 5–13 days
- 65% of full booking value
- 0–4 days
- 100% of full booking value
These are the configured base cancellation charges. Additional nonrefundable services and administration charges, if applicable, are described in the policy below.
Cancellation requests must be submitted through the booking agent or tour operator in writing. The applicable cancellation penalty is determined by the number of days remaining before the scheduled departure, subject to confirmation of the operator's official terms and the effective date of receipt of the request.
Amendments are subject to the tour operator's approval and applicable charges. No-show cancellations, including failure to join the tour on the scheduled departure date, incur a 100% cancellation penalty.
Eligible refunds are processed after the cancellation has been confirmed and the applicable penalty and any non-refundable charges have been deducted. Refund processing time must be confirmed with the tour operator.
Any non-refundable services, prepaid arrangements, tickets or supplier charges are subject to the tour operator's official booking terms. Such charges may be deducted from the refund where applicable. Confirm the specific non-refundable components with the operator before confirming a booking
Policy version: Cancellation Policy – Version/date to be confirmed by the tour operator.. Actual deadline dates appear with your calculated selection.
Good questions. Clear answers.
What is included in the tour?
The tour includes scheduled coach transportation, hotel accommodation for 9 nights, selected guided sightseeing, the Capri boat excursion, the ferry crossing to Sicily, and specified visits and meals according to the confirmed Europamundo itinerary.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Rome and ends in Palermo, Sicily.
How many days is the tour?
The itinerary lasts 10 days and includes 9 nights of accommodation.
Which destinations will we visit?
The itinerary includes Rome, Naples, Capri, Sorrento, Salerno, Paola, Messina, the Taormina area, Catania, Syracuse, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Palermo, and Monreale.
Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors to Italy?
Yes. It combines famous Italian landmarks, ancient Greek and Roman heritage, coastal scenery, historic towns, and guided sightseeing.
Will there be free time during the tour?
Yes. Free time is available in selected destinations, including Rome and the Taormina area. Optional excursions may be offered at additional cost.
Is the tour physically demanding?
The pace is balanced to active. Travellers should expect walking during sightseeing, coach journeys between cities, and boat and ferry transfers.
Are all meals included?
No. Meals are provided according to the confirmed tour programme. Additional lunches, dinners, drinks, and personal purchases may be at your own expense.
What should I pack?
Bring comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothing for warm weather, a light jacket for cooler evenings, sun protection, and any necessary travel documents.
Do I need a visa?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and travel documents. Check the entry requirements for Italy and the Schengen Area before booking.
Are hotel names and overnight locations guaranteed?
Hotel names and some overnight locations may vary by departure date. Confirm the final hotel list and accommodation details before travelling.
Before you go
Arrive in Rome with enough time to rest before the tour begins.
Keep your passport and travel documents accessible during transfers.
Carry some cash for personal expenses and small purchases.
Book optional excursions early when possible.
Check ferry and boat schedules, as operations may be affected by weather.
Confirm your Palermo departure transfer separately if it is not included in your package.