After the tour, you will have the afternoon at leisure. You will have some free time to get inside the Colosseum (tickets not included) or stroll through the cobbled streets of the Old Town between Piazza Navona, Campo del Fiori and Piazza di Spagna. Take a coffee break or have a delicious typical gelato in one of the many café in Rome. You can also visit the world's largest and most sacred church, St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and relax in the gardens of Villa Borghese before joining the crowds admiring the Trevi Fountain, a landmark of Rome. Dinner at leisure and overnight in Rome. (Breakfast)

*Please note that the Vatican may be closed due to unforeseen circumstances, sometimes linked to papal activities.

** Important : The tour in Rome will be replaced by a Hop-on Hop-off ticket on the following departures: April 4^th, May 2^nd & 30^th, September 5^th and October 3^rd & 31^st.

After breakfast at the hotel in Rome, you will head south along the so-called Sun Highway, crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as Castelli Romani, dotted with enchanting medieval villages. You will stop on the way to have lunch at a local pizzeria with the opportunity of eating a real Neapolitan pizza!

Following lunch, you will enter one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, the ruins of Pompeii, a site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a "Skip the Line" ticket and a local guide. You will visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent volcano Vesuvius suddenly erupted covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this city crystallized until our days. You will learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and "bars" of the ancient time, admiring frescoes and mosaics imagining how rich and prosperous the city was before the dreadful day. After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento at your hotel for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port of Sorrento where you will embark on a ferry in the direction of the island of Capri. Depending on weather conditions, you will take a boat ride to the popular and dreamy "Grotta Azzurra" (Blue Grotto), where the sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater, creating a magical blue reflection. After returning to the port, you will board a minibus for a scenic drive to Anacapri, 918 feet (280 meters) above sea level. You will see wonderful views of the bay of Naples before continuing to a local restaurant for lunch. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore Capri at leisure. Then, you will return to the mainland and Sorrento for dinner. Overnight in Sorrento. (Breakfast-Dinner)

Breakfast at the hotel early in the morning and departure to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Many say that little has changed in the village since the sixth century, and its labyrinth-like twist of lanes is perfect for a cool and pleasant morning amble. Continue to Marsala, whose lands are known for its Marsala wine.

You will take part in a sensorial experience, for you will visit a traditional tavern and taste regional wine and products during a light but unforgettable lunch. Afterwards travel to Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit the Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples; a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about archaeological relics like the Classical Temple of Concord the Temple of Hercules; the Temple of Jupiter, one of the largest Doric-style buildings. Dinner at your hotel and overnight in Agrigento. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) 

Breakfast at your hotel. Today you will visit Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you have a chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). Return to Taormina in the afternoon, a beautiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro, to have the rest of your day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Taormina. (Breakfast)