Enchanting cities and captivating landscapes await you on this 7-day trip to Southern Italy and Sicily. Crafted with couples in mind, this exclusive vacation will begin in Rome and continue to Sorrento, Cosenza, and the gorgeous island of Sicily. Private tours and delicious dinners for two will be enjoyed at every destination. Visit the captivating island of Capri, Journey up Mt. Etna, and immerse yourselves in the iconic sites and cuisine with this 7-day tour.
Customizable Itinerary
Day 1
Rome – Visit the Trevi Fountain
Your 7-day vacation will begin when you land at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. A private transfer will lead you to your luxurious hotel in the heart of the ancient city. After having some time to check in, you will set out with a local guide for a visit to the Trevi Fountain. During your visit, you will quickly see why the fountain is one of Rome’s most popular attractions. Once your tour of the fountain concludes, you can continue to stroll around the city at your leisure. Nothing else will be planned for the rest of the day.
What's Included:
Day 2
Sorrento – The Enchanting Island of Capri
Day 3
Cosenza – Private Winery Visit with Tastings
Day 4
Taormina – Ferry Ride to Sicily and Sunset Dinner
Day 5
Taormina – Explore Mt. Etna and Giardini Naxos
Day 6
Taormina – Discover Villa Romana del Casale
Day 7
Taormina – Departure
Trip Highlights
- Visit the iconic Trevi Fountain during a private tour in Rome
- Discover the captivating island of Capri, which is known for its breathtaking landscapes
- Explore an authentic winery with a private tour and tastings during your stay in the city of Cosenza
- Enjoy a ferry ride from Reggio Calabria to the port of Messina, Sicily
- Journey up the side of Mt. Etna during an exciting private tour
- Uncover the best parts of Giardini Naxos, which is an idyllic town with fantastic beaches and restaurants
- Tour Villa Romana del Casale, which is an ancient villa with preserved mosaics
Detailed Description
Stunning backdrops and remarkable destinations can be found all over Southern Italy and Sicily. Designed especially for couples, this wonderful vacation will begin when you land at Fiumicino Airport in Rome. The afternoon will feature your first discovery of ancient Rome with a guided visit to the Trevi Fountain. The following morning, you will transfer to the coastal town of Sorrento, where you will set out on an excursion to the captivating island of Capri. After you explore this gorgeous island, you will return to Sorrento for an enjoyable night.
The next morning, you will continue your travels in Cosenza. After arriving in this charming city, you will head out for a private winery visit. Your tour will take you to the vineyard and cellar, and you will enjoy several tastings of the best vintages. After one night in Cosenza, you will journey to the city of Reggio Calabria, where you will board a ferry for the breathtaking island of Sicily. The ferry will arrive in Messina, and a quick transfer will bring you to the spectacular town of Taormina, which will be your home for the next three nights.
The fifth day of the trip will feature a visit to Mt. Etna and the idyllic town of Giardini Naxos. Once your memorable visit to the volcano concludes, you will spend the afternoon in the town of Giardini Naxos. From the golden beaches to the intriguing shops and delicious restaurants, you can explore all Giardini Naxos has to offer. The next day, you will depart Taormina and journey to the town of Piazza Armerina, where you will enjoy a private tour of the ancient Villa Romana del Casale. Here, you will admire the well-preserved mosaics and learn about the storied history of the villa. After one last night in Taormina, a private transfer will lead you to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for your flight home.
Starting Price
$3,200 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
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service
4.9 stars based on 5823 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.
