The journey
A culinary hot spot and epicenter of history and art, Italy beckons you to discover the true meaning of la dolce vita. Experience the glories of Southern Italy on a panoramic journey that reveals this Mediterranean-flavored region’s distinctive food and culture as well as the slow pace of rural life, from Sicily’s ancient ruins to the colorful cliffsides of the Amalfi Coast.
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A culinary hot spot and epicenter of history and art, Italy beckons you to discover the true meaning of la dolce vita. Experience the glories of Southern Italy on a panoramic journey that reveals this Mediterranean-flavored region’s distinctive food and culture as well as the slow pace of rural life, from Sicily’s ancient ruins to the colorful cliffsides of the Amalfi Coast.
Day Day 1
Arrive in Palermo, Sicily’s lively capital, and transfer to your hotel located in the city’s historic center. Sicily has a long history of stubborn independence from the political forces of mainland Italy, and today remains an autonomous region with its own distinct history and culture. Join your Resident Tour Director tonight for a welcome dinner. Meals: Dinner
Day Day 2
Join a local guide for a walk through the Royal Opera House, the largest opera house in Italy and the third largest in Europe. The opera house is famous for its magnificent neoclassical-Art Nouveau architecture and excellent acoustics. Then, journey to the hillside town of Monreale and enter its extravagant cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its mosaic-lined walls are breathtaking to behold. Return to Palermo with time free to explore more of this unique port city. Later, on an Worldway-exclusive experience, visit beautiful Palazzo Francavilla for a private tour and an apéritif with the owner. Meals: Breakfast
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Day Day 3
Venture across Sicily’s rugged, mountainous countryside toward the southern coast. Visit Corleone to explore the town’s complex history and its place within the broader story of Sicily, including the rise of organized crime and the impact it has had on local communities. Discover how this past is remembered and understood today, gaining insight into Sicily’s cultural heritage and resilience. Proceeding to coastal Agrigento, discover the Temple of Concord, a superb example of classical sacred architecture. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 4
In the town of Piazza Armerina, visit the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale to view its breathtaking mosaics. Continue to the east coast of Sicily and up to the 6,000-foot-plus heights of smoldering Mount Etna, taking in panoramic views of the landscape and coast. Later, arrive in Taormina, which overlooks the sparkling coast. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5
Begin the day with a private, chef-led cooking class in a private villa and savor what you’ve created while overlooking the sea. Then explore the town’s iconic Greek theater with a guide. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day Day 6
In Messina, cross the strait between Sicily and the Italian mainland by ferry. Disembark in Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, and drive into Basilicata and to Matera, the UNESCO-listed Città Sotterranea (Underground City), a site carved into the mountains. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Day 7
Explore Matera, walking its narrow, jagged lanes with a guide, and then visiting a bakery that carries on local bread-making traditions. Meals: Breakfast
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Day Day 8
Journey into Puglia to nearby Locorotondo, one of Italy’s most beautiful towns, for a walking tour. Meet an olive oil producer for a private tasting, followed by a lunch made from local products. Later, visit Alberobello and its rows of conical trulli houses, dwellings unique to the region. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Day Day 9
Depart for the sparkling Amalfi Coast area, famed for its postcard-perfect villages of pastel-painted houses perched on steep cliffs overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno. Stop en route in Paestum, an ancient Greek city known for its well-preserved temples, which you view before stopping for lunch at a nearby mozzarella-making farm. In Naples, settle into your hotel. Tonight, eat an iconic Neapolitan specialty at a traditional pizzeria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day Day 10
Set out for Sorrento, where you visit a lemon nursery and learn about this icon of the Amalfi Coast. Take in a demonstration of Neapolitan cooking, followed by lunch. Then, drive the Amalfi Coast to absorb the stunning views and continue via Amalfi to Ravello for an engaging photo stop. Return to Naples. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Day 11
Begin your last full day of exploring Southern Italy with your choice of two activities: Join a local expert on a visit to the Naples Archaeological Museum, viewing artworks and sculptures from centuries past, or cruise with your Resident Tour Director to the Isle of Capri, roaming this sun-kissed paradise from the Villa San Michele to the Gardens of Augustus. Tonight, celebrate your journey with a special farewell dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day Day 12
After breakfast, take your private transfer to the airport for your departing flight. Meals: Breakfast
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Southern Italy: Sicily, Puglia and the Amalfi Coast; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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