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THE BEST OF ITALY & SICILY

Overview

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This vacation is ideal for exploring mainland Italy, the Isle of Capri, and Sicily. In Rome, Florence, and Venice, guided sightseeing highlight St. Peter's, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, Michelangelo's David, St. Mark's Basilica, Doges' Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Stop in Ravenna to see the mosaics at the Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe and admire St. Francis' Basilica in Assisi. After visiting the excavation of Pompeii, board the overnight ferry to Sicily. Here, visit Palermo's Palatine Chapel and the Norman Cathedral in Monreale, the spectacular Valley of Temples, and the 4th-century Roman Villa of Casale. Ferry across the Strait of Messina to Calabria, then head north for two nights in Sorrento. An included visit to the Isle of Capri features a boat ride across the Bay of Naples and funicular ride to Capri village.

City Highlights
Headsets throughout the tour

Rome:
Welcome dinner at a local restaurant; guided sightseeing, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Square and Basilica, and the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Florence:
Guided walking tour, visit Michelangelo's David, the cathedral, and Signoria Square

Venice:
Private boat ride; guided walking tour, visit St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doges' Palace and the Bridge of Sighs; glassblowers' demonstration

Ravenna:
Orientation, visit St. Apollinaris in Classe

Assisi:
Visit St. Francis' Basilica

Pompeii:
Guided walking tour of the excavations

Naples-Sicily:
Overnight cruise in two-berth cabins with private facilities

Palermo:
Guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Cathedral in Monreale, and Mondello

Marsala:
Visit a salt mill

Agrigento:
Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples

Piazza Armerina:
Visit Roman Villa of Casale

Strait of Messina:
Ferry crossing

Sorrento-Capri:
By jetfoil

Capri:
Guided visit of Capri village, including a funicular ride