Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy

Highlights of Sicily & Southern Italy 14 days from Rome to Palermo
In Greek mythology, the Scylla and Charybdis were two sea monsters located in the Strait of Messina between Sicily and the Italian mainland, endangering ancient mariners, and inspiring the expression “being caught between a rock and a hard place.” Will you find yourself in such a predicament on this Undiscovered Tour of Southern Italy and Sicily? On the contrary, you’ll delightfully find yourself caught between Byzantine and Roman culture, flanked by Norman and Italian influences, and in the midst of a cross-cultural wonderland. Your comparison of cobblestones, customs, and cuisine gets underway in Rome, heads down to the dramatic Sorrento Coast, and then kicks the fun from Italy’s heel to its toe and all the way into the great melting pot of Sicily. From Italy’s lower half to its largest island, ruins, resorts—a rich history awaits.

PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Sorrento so you can plan your day your way.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Pompeii
• Globus Choice excursions in Sorrento − Included in your tour with your choice of a Gelato Class at a family-run gelateria plus tasting, or visit to a family-run lemon grove for a limoncello-making (lemon liqueur) workshop plus local lemon-based specialties sampling
• Guided sightseeing in Capri features a funicular ride and a visit to the Augustus Gardens
• Guided sightseeing tours in Naples and Palermo
• Guided walking tour in Bari Vecchia includes a visit to San Nicola’s Church.
• Lecce guided sightseeing features the Duomo and Santa Croce Basilica, plus taste aGlobus Local Favoritepasticciotto (filled pastry) with almond-infused iced coffee.
• Guided walking tour in Alberobello includes a visit to a Trullo (traditional conical-roof house).
•Globus Local Favoritetraditional tartufo (ice cream dessert) tasting in Pizzo Calabro
• Visit to Taormina’s ancient Greek theater
• Guided walking tour of Agrigento’s Valley of Temples.
• Visit to the Reggio Calabria museum that houses the Bronzi di Riace (famous bronze warrior sculptures).
• Orientation walk in Matera
• Jetfoil ride to Capri Island