Lugares de interés (POIs) del Mapa
0: Palermo
Your tour begins in Palermo, the capital of Sicily and features the lovely squares of Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria and Piazza Bellini. Note the exotic mixture of Moorish, Norman and Spanish Baroque styles that make this city special. Also see the Palace of the Normans, La Martorana Church, and the Cathedral, which houses the Imperial Crown of Constance of Aragon. Click
Sicily, Basilicata, Puglia, and Campania Southern Italy Escorted Tour.
Más sobre Palermo1: Monreale
From Palermo your Italy tour visits the nearby town of Monreale, visit the 12th century Cathedral with its dazzling interior of multicolored marbles, paintings, mosaics and cloisters.
Más sobre Monreale2: Agrigento
Valley of the Temples, one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. From ancient times to the present day, the Valley of the Temples’ ruins, landscape and colors have inspired poets, writers and painters. Here you get an up-close view of the temples of Juno, Concordia, Hercules and Jupiter. Learn about ancient Greek cultures when you visit the Archeological Museum, known for its extensive collection of Greek vases and statues.
Más sobre Agrigento3: Catania
Arrive in vibrant Catania, where a local guide will share its history. Visit the cathedral and view the main sites of this historic and baroque city. Witness the daily spectacle of bartering for fresh fish and produce when you visit the local market
Más sobre Catania4: Mt. Etna
Visit Mt. Etna Volcano National Park to see the spectacular landscapes sculpted by nature
Más sobre Mt. Etna6: Taormina
visit beautiful Taormina, known for its charming atmosphere, significant monuments and flowering gardens. Enjoy viewing the Greek Amphitheater, Corso Umberto and the bountiful Public Gardens.
Más sobre Taormina7: Scanzano Jonico
Basilicata region, arriving this afternoon in the seaside town of Scanzano Jonico. Late afternoon you’ll visit one of the area’s local wineries for a wine tasting and informative visit through the cellars and vineyards. Linger over a delicious regional dinner in the winery’s own “agriturismo” restaurant.
Más sobre Scanzano Jonico8: Taranto
Begin your day with a drive towards Taranto, one of Italy’s most important port cities. Your visit to this southern town will include a special tour of the Aragonese Castle, dating back to the 15th century and belonging today to the Italian Marines.
Más sobre Taranto9: Alberobello
Visit the mystical town of Alberobello where you will see some of the most unusually built homes, known as “trulli,” with cone-shaped roofs and no mortar to hold the stones together.
Más sobre Alberobello10: Sassi di Matera
Visit the “Sassi di Matera,” an ancient town known for its cave dwellings, both modern and ancient. A local guide will help you learn the history of this site and why it has recently caught the eye of many film producers.
Más sobre Sassi di Matera11: Sorrento
Begin your day exploring the popular seaside resort town of Sorrento. Visit local artisans and watch them demonstrate the art of inlaid wood making. This afternoon take time to explore this lovely town on your own. You may choose to sign up for an optional tour exploring the Amalfi Coast by boat. Or join our private exlcusive tour to the villas of Stabiae, where the ancient Roman plutocrats built their villas overlooking the Bay of Naples. Here Roman Senators and plutocrats made deals during the day and spent their nights celebrating Bacchus. Preserved until today by Mt Vesuvius' volcanic ash, you will walk with our local guide among the original mosaics, fresoces, gardens and more, all providing fascinating insight into the lifetyles of ancient Rome's rich and famous. Whereas Pompeii was the urban center, Stabiae was where the Beverly Hills of ancient Rome.
Más sobre Sorrento12: Pompeii
Travel towards the Bay of Naples and experience the excavated ruins of Pompeii at the foothills of Mount Vesuvius. Soak in the history of the preserved original buildings of a typical Roman town 2,000 years ago. A local guide will provide an in-depth view of this remarkable archeological sight.
Más sobre Pompeii