Skyline of Florence, Italy

Best of Italy and Sicily Tour

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Rome, Pisa, Florence, Venice...

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Suggested Duration

15 Days

Culture perpetually surrounds you, and the depths of history arise anew on your custom tailored  15-day Italy and Sicily tour. Gondolas float down the maze-like network of canals in Venice. The eclectic, historic cultures that once called Palermo home remain strong in the traditions of the marketplace. The summits of Mount Etna and Mount Vesuvius loom over cities both ancient and contemporary. Roman ruins and Doric temples, opulent beaches and Renaissance artwork combine for a breathtaking...

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Trip Highlights

  • Discover the alluring remains of the Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
  • Explore the delicate artistry with powerful themes on a tour of the Vatican Museum
  • Relish the sensational history of Palermo, Sicily, emanating from the architecture and culture that spans continents and millennia
  • Stroll through the wonderfully preserved streets of Pompeii for insight into the daily life of ancient Roman citizens
  • Venture to the sensational shores of the Isle of Capri, home to Roman villas and captivating island charms
  • Visit the enchanting hilltop town of Assisi and venture into the depths of the Basilica of St. Francis
  • Follow your guide on a tour of legendary Venice to find the luxurious architecture and art of the Adriatic
  • Witness the splendor of the Piazza dei Miracoli in Pisa, home to the marvelous Leaning Tower of Pisa

Detailed Description

The artwork of the Sistine Chapel emerges from the walls and ceiling. The cream colored stone of the Norma Palace shines brightest in the afternoon sun. The enchanting atmosphere of the Island of Capri emanates from the marina and drapes over the entire island. The beauty of Italy and Sicily stems from the natural majesty of the landscape and the brilliant remnants of history. Your Italy and Sicily tour begins with your arrival in Rome, where your private transfer greets you at the airport. Once settled into your hotel, your guide meets you for an evening orientation tour of the city, taking you to the iconic locations of Rome, including the Colosseum.

The next day, embark on a full-day guided tour of the city, from the Vatican Museum to the ancient grounds of the Circus Maximus. Visit the wondrous city of Pisa to explore the Piazza dei Miracoli; then spend the evening in the Renaissance city of Florence. The following morning, your guide leads you on a special walking tour of Florence, taking in the fabulous buildings, historic palaces, and treasured bridge before traveling north to the enchanting city of Venice. Follow your guide along the canals, taking in the sensational architecture and powerful ambiance of St. Mark’s Square. Visit a glassblowing workshop on Giudecca Island for an in-depth look at the famous Venetian trade.

Next, you travel to Assisi to explore the medieval city located on a hilltop, including visiting the fantastic Basilica of St. Francis. The following day takes you to Pompeii, for a guided tour of the mythological city preserved in time by a volcanic eruption. In the evening, you board an overnight cruise at the port of Naples that will take you to Palermo, Sicily. You wake up on the shores of Palermo and set out on a fabulously guided tour of Sicily. The streets showcase a wide array of historical cultures coming together in the city center. Travel to Agrigento to visit the spectacular Valley of the Temples.

The UNESCO World Heritage site contains five ancient Greek temples. The next day has you en route to Taormina, where you traverse the magnificent landscape of central Sicily, and can even stop for a wine tasting in the various valleys along the way to the seaside. Take a day at your leisure to bask in the beauty of the Bay of Naxos. You could hike around the undulating cliffs of the coastline or trek to the craters of Mount Etna. You could even lounge on the beach and indulge in the Mediterranean sunlight.

Then, you travel across the Strait of Messina by ferry into the region of Calabria, before arriving in Sorrento, located on the Bay of Naples. The following day, you have a full day excursion to the charming Island of Capri to take in the endless allures of the natural and breathtaking scenery. Consider visiting the tremendous monastery of Monte Cassino, which is perched atop a hill overlooking a lush valley. You return to Rome in the evening. On your final morning in Rome, your private transfer escorts you from the hotel to the Rome airport for your flight home.

Starting Price

$6,800 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.9 stars based on 5926 reviews.

Italy Tour Review: Wine Tour, Cooking Classes, Local Cuisine,...

Zicasso’s travel company was wonderful in planning our trip on short notice and in line with our requests and preferences. Their suggestions of what to do and where to stay were perfect. And when we accidentally got off on the wrong island, the travel company quickly got us new ferry tickets to get to the right place. It was all seamless.

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This trip was the greatest week of our lives! Everything planned was better than I could have imagined. The private drivers being coordinated behind the scenes made the trip so easy and removed all the stress of trying to navigate a new country. Every driver and our tour guide was so nice and I feel like we made friends with all of them.

My favorite part of the trip was definitely the cooking classes and that every tour was private and intimate for my wife and I. The connections Zicasso’s travel agent hooked us up with made the trip the most memorable experience. Our travel agent and the travel company took special care of all the tiny details of the trip; our hotel knew it was my birthday and had a special surprise for me! I’m beyond thankful for the perfect honeymoon they provided my wife and I.

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The accommodations and private tours were worth the extra money. Our drivers were professional and helpful.

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The overall trip was great. The weather was terrific and the countries we visited had so much to see. Zicasso's tour company did a good job of balancing relaxation with fun. Each of the guides we had was so pleasant and shared so much information with us. They were very attentive to our needs.

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Italy Vacation Review: Florence, Rome, Truffle Hunt, Cooking...

Wow, where to begin. This trip was an absolute dream.

When I first spoke to Zicasso’s travel consultant, I told her my main travel concern: traveling with nine- and 15-year-old boys as a single mom in Italy. I was excited to take the trip with them, but I really needed something that was meticulously planned to take away the nerves of having to navigate alone with two kids. She listened and executed the most beautiful trip.

She planned activities that captured the attention and imagination of a fourth grader and a teenager. And the experiences were unique. Probably the highlight of the trip was a truffle hunt with the hunter and his dog in the countryside outside of Florence. My oldest wants to move to Florence and start hunting! We had a personalized cooking class, a private Vespa tour of Rome, and a delicious and informative art and food tour, among other amazing experiences. As we were sending photos back home, I got so many requests for our itinerary because it was so special and unique. Both boys were hard-pressed to choose which part they liked best.

The hotels she selected were beautiful, comfortable, and right in the heart of the cities and attractions we wanted to see. When we encountered a small hiccup (by our hotel, not our travel agent), I contacted her and she responded right away, getting us a free room upgrade and free dinner! We felt very taken care of.

Aside from the amazing activities and locations we saw, the trip was fantastic because everything was so seamless. We always had a private driver arranged, pre-booked train tickets, and even someone to make sure we made it on time for our flight home. I never had to worry about a thing. It was also telling that every tour guide we interacted with had only glowing things to say about our travel agent and her keen attention to detail and organization.

If you're planning on visiting Italy, this travel company is the travel agency you need to select. It takes any of the stress and guesswork out of the travel process, and all you have to do is show up and enjoy.

Thank you so much! You helped us make some amazing memories!

Stephanie

Reviewed By Stephanie S.

Italy 25th Anniversary Travel Review: Positano, Sorrento,...

This was possibly the best vacation we have ever taken. A fitting trip to mark our 25th anniversary, we will remember our days in Positano and Sorrento forever. Everything was perfect and the service and support were extraordinary.

Zicasso's travel specialist and the other people were always super-helpful and friendly. The hotels they chose for us in particular were exactly what we wanted. I can’t think of a single issue. Transport, transfers, etc., were perfect. The only bad part was that we had to return to normal life afterwards! We highly recommend our travel company to anyone! Grazie mille!

Reviewed By Mauro A.

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