14D13N · Group Tours · Italy

Pick-up location: Rome (Roma). Pick-up time: 8:00 AM. Pick-up location: Roma Tiburtina Railway Station (Piazzale della Stazione Tiburtina - CAP 00162)
Depart in the morning for the ancient town of Bagnoregio. This hilltop town is connected to the outside world only by a long, narrow bridge. Viewed from a distance, it resembles a castle in the sky, which is why it is known as Civita di Bagnoregio (bus access at your own expense).Then, depart to visit Piazza del Campo and Siena Cathedral (exterior) in Siena.Siena, one of Italy's charming medieval cities, is known alongside Florence as one of the two great historic art cities of the Tuscany region, and is a medieval city rich in heritage.Stay overnight at a hotel in Siena or the surrounding area.

After breakfast, explore Florence, the city famously described by poet Xu Zhimo, and visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (exterior) and Piazza della Signoria.Florence is located in the Tuscany region of Italy, in a basin at the western foothills of the central Apennine Mountains, and is renowned for its arts and crafts.Afterward, head to Pisa to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa (exterior view) and the buildings from the prosperous era of medieval Mediterranean maritime cities. The Cathedral Square, where these monumental buildings are clustered, is known as the Piazza del Duomo. It feels completely different from other city squares in Italy, with historic buildings adorned in white marble that exude a bright and cheerful atmosphere.Stay overnight at a hotel in Pisa or the surrounding area.

Depart after breakfast to visit Cinque Terre, a paradise in Italy (train access to the village at your own expense).Cinque Terre is the collective name for the five cliffside villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore.Visitors can stroll through the area (due to time constraints, the tour guide may arrange a stroll through two of the villages depending on the situation) and experience the beauty of the Italian countryside.Stay overnight at a hotel in Milan or the surrounding area.

After breakfast, head to downtown Milan to visit [Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II], [Sforza Castle] (exterior view), and [Milan Cathedral] (optional activities (fees excluded)).Afterwards, head to the distinctive tourist town of Sirmione in northern Italy. [Sirmione] is a beautiful European town filled with blooming flowers, bordering the shores of Lake Garda, and offering a sunny, serene, and elegant atmosphere.Stay overnight at a hotel in Venice or the surrounding area.
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[Milan Cathedral] We recommend purchasing tickets for 11:00 AM in advance.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Venice, the water city known as the "Queen of the Adriatic" (boat ride to the island, optional activity, fees excluded). The charm of Venice lies in its unique character: rivers serve as streets, boats replace cars, streets and alleys wind around blue waters, and every home feels like a painting. Visit Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs, and take a gondola (optional activity, fees excluded) to experience the charm of the water city of Venice.Stay overnight at a hotel in Rimini or the surrounding area.

After breakfast, explore the area around Rimini, and then visit the medieval town of Assisi. This is the birthplace of Saint Francis, whose Franciscan Order has a large number of followers worldwide, making Assisi a sacred site for Catholics.Stay overnight at a hotel in Rome or the surrounding area.

After breakfast, head to Rome. The ancient city is steeped in over 2,000 years of history and memories. Where East meets West, it feels like a vast museum that is worth savoring.Relive the movie "Roman Holiday" at Piazza di Spagna, make a sincere wish at the Trevi Fountain, and visit Piazza Venezia.Around 12:30, enjoy lunch and take a short break.Explore the [Colosseum] (optional activities (fees excluded)) and [Arch of Constantine] in the afternoon.Check in to a hotel in Rome or the surrounding area in the evening.
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[Colosseum]
Please note: Due to capacity controls and long queues at the Colosseum, if you wish to visit inside, we recommend booking your tickets online in advance after confirming the time on your order. Please book an entry time slot between 1:45 PM and 2:00 PM.

Meet in Rome and depart to visit Pompeii (optional activities (fees excluded)). Pompeii is a historic city in the Campania region on the southwestern corner of the Apennine Peninsula, located approx. 20 km from the scenic Bay of Naples, and is a summer resort nestled between the mountains and the sea.Then, proceed to Naples.Naples is a city in southern Italy and one of the Mediterranean's scenic destinations. This large, picturesque seaport city is located at the foot of Mount Vesuvius.Visit [Castel Nuovo] in the historic center of Naples and the Catholic church [Basilica of San Francesco di Paola], then visit the residence of the Kings of Naples, the [Royal Palace of Naples], and the gallery named after the Italian monarch, [Galleria Umberto I].In the evening, take a ferry from the Naples port to Palermo and stay overnight on the cruise.(Cruise scheduled to depart at 8:00 PM, approx. 10 hours).
Notes:
As cruise bookings require accurate guest first and middle names, last name, gender, date of birth, and passport number, please ensure this information is entered accurately when making your booking, otherwise we will be unable to complete it;
Selecting a single room for the entire trip does not include single occupancy for the cruise cabin. The default cruise cabin is a 4-person interior cabin, and there is a possibility of room sharing with a traveler of the opposite gender. If you wish to upgrade cabin class, an additional fee applies. Please refer to optional activities (fees excluded) for pricing.If the minimum number of passengers for an upgrade is not met, the price difference must be paid.
The first and last two days of this itinerary involve a round-trip cruise to Sicily. Unlike land-based travel, cruises are subject to various factors, including weather, sea conditions, military restrictions, diplomatic incidents, strikes, or cruise ship malfunctions.In the event of a cruise suspension, we will adjust the route to travel from the town of Villa San Giovanni in southern Italy to Messina to board or depart from Sicily.

Explore Palermo in the morning. As the capital of Sicily, Palermo is a historic city with 2,800 years of history and represents the essence of Sicily.Visit the Fountain of Shame – [The Praetorian Fountain], and the elegant, Neoclassical [Teatro Massimo].Visit [Royal Palace of Palermo] (at your own expense), said to be one of the oldest royal palaces in Europe, then visit [Palermo Cathedral].After lunch, head to the popular tourist destination of Agrigento in Sicily.Visit the World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Temples (optional activity, fees excluded), which is one of the ancient Greek temple complexes.Afterwards, view the Stair of the Turks from the outside.Stay overnight at a hotel in Agrigento or the surrounding area.

Meet in the morning and head to Syracuse Old Town, a living testament to the evolution of Mediterranean civilization, where ancient Greek and Roman civilizations converged.This city is also the hometown of the ancient Greek scientist and philosopher Archimedes.Visit [Ear of Dionysius] (at your own expense), [Syracuse Cathedral], and [Temple of Apollo].After the tour, stay overnight at a hotel near the Province of Syracuse.

Meet in the morning and depart for a tour of Catania, and enjoy free time visiting Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, and the Fountain of the Elephant.After lunch, drive to Taormina for a tour. Taormina is situated in a scenic location: on one side is the vast, blue seascape of the Ionian Sea, and on the other is the magnificent mountain view of Mt Etna. Visit [Piazza IX Aprile] and the [Greek Theater] (optional activities (fees excluded)).Stay at a hotel in beautiful Taormina or the surrounding area.

After breakfast at the hotel, head to the summit of [Mt Etna], a famous active volcano in Europe (optional activity, fees excluded), for a tour, view the crater at the top of Mt Etna from a safe distance, and admire the magnificent scenery of Mt Etna and the environment surrounding the summit crater.Afterward, head to the hotel to rest and check in to a hotel in Taormina or nearby.
Important notice for Mt Etna: We recommend bringing a windbreaker or a thick jacket. If you are visiting in midsummer, we also strongly recommend bringing a waterproof jacket, as the weather at the summit is changeable and it often rains.

Depart in the morning for the charming seaside town of Cefalu in northern Sicily.Compared to Palermo, Cefalu is quite charming and retains the character shaped by history.Visit the "Beach of Angels" – Cefalù Beach.Finally, arrive at the port of Palermo, stay overnight on the cruise, and head to Naples.
Note: Selecting a single room for the entire trip does not include single occupancy for the cruise cabin. The default cruise cabin is a 4-person cabin. If you wish to upgrade cabin class, an additional fee applies. Please refer to optional activities (fees excluded) for pricing.

Depart from the southern pier in Naples and stop in Sorrento, renowned for its citrus groves and panoramic water views, not to mention the distinctive, pastel-colored buildings nestled against the cliffs. Enjoy the magnificent coastal scenery, then proceed to Rome, where the itinerary concludes.
Drop-off location *For reference only
Rome (Roma) Drop-off time: 7:00 PM Drop-off location: Roma Tiburtina Railway Station (Actual tour time may vary depending on the cruise schedule)
Note: The times indicated on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to force majeure factors such as weather, traffic congestion, traffic accidents, festivals, events, riots, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding.If you have a subsequent itinerary that requires taking other transportation to travel to other cities, we strongly recommend that you allow at least 3 hours of buffer time to avoid any inconvenience caused by potential delays.We are not liable for any losses to your self-arranged itinerary caused by insufficient buffer time. We appreciate your understanding.