Dreamlike escape filled with magnificent architecture, ancient ruins, delicious food, breathtaking art, and embracing natural scenery is yours to experience on this 11-day Italy and Sicily trip. From the Sistine Chapel to Michelangelo’s David, exuberant palaces to magnificent towers, your custom-tailored Italy tour with Sicily takes you to unforgettable cities, each brimming with historical delight and treasured enchantment.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Rome - The Greatness of Rome
Rome is Italy’s vibrant capital city, evoking a powerful ancient empire and a strong connection to legendary popes and artists. Cathedral domes add to the historic skyline. Narrow cobblestone lanes open up to hidden piazzas. The aroma of fresh pasta filters through a charming local restaurant specializing in family recipes passed down for generations. Ancient wonders lead to Baroque beauty. Your private transfer greets you at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport upon your arrival. Soon you find yourself in a luxurious hotel near the heart of the city.
The Arch of Constantine stands between the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. The 4th-century structure frames the Via Triumphalis; the pathway emperors took to enter the city after a military triumph. The arch stands more than 68 feet tall and 84 feet wide. It is the perfect image to welcome you to the city, flouting the grandeur of the ancient empire in the well-preserved friezes detailing the triumphs of the past.
What's Included:
Day 2
Rome - True Splendor of Rome
Day 3
Pisa - Continued Greatness of a Maritime Past
Day 4
Florence - Immersion into the Renaissance
Day 5
Verona - The Home of Star-Crossed Lovers
Day 6
Venice - Looking Around the Lagoon
Day 7
Venice - Power of the Este
Day 8
Taormina - Onward to the Riviera
Day 9
Taormina - Remarkable Riviera
Day 10
Taormina - Endless Sensations of Sicily
Day 11
Taormina - Fond Farewell to the Taormina
Trip Highlights
- Discover the exquisite sight of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the surrounding splendor of the Piazza dei Miracoli
- Relax in the marvelous seaside atmosphere and sensational historic ambiance of the Sicilian city of Taormina
- Witness the unparalleled masterwork decorating the Sistine Chapel, a part of the Vatican Museum
- Tour around exceptional ancient Rome, taking in the Colosseum and Roman Forum on a guided tour
- Relish an intimate view of Michelangelo’s David on a private tour of the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence
- Explore the historic walls and famous grounds of the Este Castle in Ferrara
- Visit the charming courtyard of Juliet (from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet) in Verona
- Traverse the majestic streets of Venice lining the romantic canals
Starting Price
$5,000 per person (excluding international flights)
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 5907 reviews.
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.
Reviewed By Sherry G.
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.
Reviewed By Branson S.
The accommodations and private tours were worth the extra money. Our drivers were professional and helpful.
Reviewed By Claudia R.
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.
Reviewed By Nisha V.
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.
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.