Italy Encompassed - 17 days
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Italy Encompassed

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COACH TOUR: Uncover the highlights of mainland Italy and Sicily on this 17-day coach tour. Explore Rome at leisure and 'skip the line' to visit the Vatican. See the Renaissance architecture of Florence and roam around St Mark's Square in Venice. Take in the ruined city of Pompeii, sample traditional pizza and discover picturesque Capri. In Sicily, tour Palermo and uncover the archaeological highlights of Agrigento and Syracuse. Enjoy wine tasting and lunch in Marsala and hike to the summit of Mount Etna.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration17 days
StartsRome
EndsTaormina
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideTour leader escort & local guides for sightseeing
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 50
Minimum ageNo minimum age
DepartsMondays
Hotel Rating4-star hotels
CountriesItaly
Arrival TransferNo
Departure TransferNo
Meals includedBreakfast: 15, Lunch: 6, Dinner: 8
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Rome - Enjoy plenty of free time to explore the Italian capital at your own pace and enjoy an included visit to the Vatican with 'skip the line' tickets
Florence - Take in the sights of the 'Cradle of the Renaissance', including the beautiful town hall - Palazzo Vecchio
Venice - Wander through iconic St Mark's Square, enjoy an included Spritz Experience and free time for a gondola ride
Pompeii - Tuck into authentic Neapolitan pizza and visit the famous ruins of Pompeii
Capri - Row to the idyllic Blue Grotto, enjoy a laid back lunch and roam the island independently
Palermo - Join a walking tour of the 3,000-year-old Sicilian capital including the Old Town and the beautiful cathedral
Agrigento - Admire the ancient Greek architecture of the Valley of the Temples, which rivals even the Acropolis in Athens
Ragusa - Explore the hilltop historical centre and stunning Baroque architecture of this lesser-visited gem
Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily
Taormina - Hike to the summit of Mount Etna, an active volcano which dominates the area around the city

Included

15 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 8 dinners
15 nights 4 star hotels & 1 overnight ferry
Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour leader with specialist guides for some sightseeing
Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
Guided sightseeing in Florence, Venice, Pompeii, Capri, Palermo, Agrigento, and Syracuse
Skip the line entrance tickets to the Vatican and Pompeii
Cicchetti & Prosecco or Spritz experience in Venice
Visit to the Blue Grotto in Capri
Entrance tickets to archaeological sites mentioned in itinerary
Visit of a historic wine cellar, lunch and wine tasting in Marsala
Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 50 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English. 2025 is The Jubilee Year and certain areas within the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies.

Not Included

International flights and visas
Additional meals and drinks unless specified
Airport transfers
Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!