Italy with Sicily — 11N/12D Europe package
A premium twelve-day grand tour combining classic mainland Italy with the island of Sicily.
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A premium twelve-day grand tour combining classic mainland Italy with the island of Sicily.
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A premium twelve-day grand tour combining classic mainland Italy with the island of Sicily. After Rome, Florence with a Pisa stop, and Venice, you drop south to Naples for Pompeii, then fly to Catania to explore Sicily's volcanic and ancient heritage. Highlights include a Mt Etna excursion, the spectacularly sited Greek theatre at Taormina, the seaside old town of Cefalu, and the Norman-Arab capital Palermo. Return flights with an internal Naples-Catania leg, Schengen visa assistance, daily breakfast and eight dinners are included, on 4-star hotels. It is a niche product popular with repeat Italy travellers wanting to go beyond the usual circuit. The pace is full with some long drives. Etna access depends on weather and volcanic activity, and several monuments are exteriors or guided walks, so confirm inclusions. starting at INR 3,20,000 per person. Covers Rome 2N, Florence 2N, Venice 2N, Naples 1N, Catania 2N, Palermo 2N.
Arrive in Rome and transfer to your 4-star hotel. The evening is free to ease in, perhaps a walk to the Trevi Fountain or Piazza Navona for a first taste of the Eternal City.
Visit Vatican City with St Peter's Basilica and Square, then ancient Rome with the Colosseum exterior and the Roman Forum, plus the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon. A full day of icons. Overnight in Rome.
Travel to Florence for a walking tour of the Duomo, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria and the Ponte Vecchio, with free time for the leather markets or an optional gallery. Overnight in Florence.
A half-day to Pisa for the Field of Miracles and the Leaning Tower, ideal for photos. Return to Florence for free time and optional museum visits such as the Uffizi or Accademia. Overnight in Florence.
Take the intercity train to Venice for a gondola ride through the canals and a Murano glass demonstration, with a walk through St Mark's Square past the Basilica and Doge's Palace. Overnight in the Venice area.
A free day to explore Venice's canals, the Rialto market and optional island-hopping to Burano and Murano. Soak up the unique lagoon atmosphere before heading south tomorrow. Overnight in the Venice area.
Travel south to Naples, with views over the bay and Vesuvius. A guided Pompeii tour of the volcano-buried Roman city is typically included here. Overnight in Naples.
Take the internal flight from Naples to Catania in Sicily. On arrival, take in the lava-stone baroque city beneath Mt Etna, with an evening to settle into the island. Overnight in Catania.
An excursion to Mt Etna, Europe's most active volcano, reaches the lava fields as conditions allow, weather and volcanic activity permitting. Continue to Taormina to see the ancient Greek-Roman theatre overlooking the sea. Overnight in Catania.
Drive across Sicily to Palermo, stopping at the seaside town of Cefalu with its sandy beach, medieval lanes and Norman cathedral. Continue to the vibrant capital, Palermo. Overnight in Palermo.
Explore Palermo's rich Norman-Arab-Byzantine heritage: the cathedral, the Quattro Canti, the Massimo theatre and the bustling street markets, with an optional visit to Monreale's mosaics. Overnight in Palermo.
After breakfast, transfer to Palermo's airport for your return flight. A final taste of Sicilian street food or a souvenir stop may be possible depending on timing before departure.
Yes. One Italy Schengen visa covers all stops including Sicily. Fee around 9,500 rupees is paid separately.
May, June, September, and October. July and August can exceed 38 degrees inland.
Eight Indian dinners cover most evenings with vegetarian options. Sicily has fewer Indian restaurants, so flag Jain at booking.
Heavy. Taormina and Cefalu have steep streets; Mt Etna involves walking on volcanic terrain.
Yes, with around 40,000 rupees extra over the Mumbai fare.
Yes. Adding a Malta or Sardinia extension is common at premium.
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