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Best of Southern Italy & Sicily – Private Luxury Italy Tours (17 days)

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Artisans of Leisure

Rome, Italy to Rome, Italy

Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 May 2027
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BEST OF SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY: Rome, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Palermo, Sciacca & Agrigento, Taormina with Syracuse & Mount Etna

An exclusive private tour of Italy for the most discerning luxury traveler.

This private tour features the best of southern Italy, including Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily. Enjoy fascinating history, delicious food, and some of the country's most beautiful luxury hotels and resorts.

Itinerary

Day 1
Rome, Italy

Hotel: Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Meals: None

BEST OF SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY: Rome, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Palermo, Sciacca & Agrigento, Taormina with Syracuse & Mount Etna

An exclusive private tour of Italy for the most discerning luxury traveler.

Private arrival transfer to Rome hotel

Accommodation in Rome at ultra-luxury hotel: Hotel de Russie or Hotel Eden

Day 2
Capri, Italy

Hotel: Jumeirah Capri Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Naples pier for hydrofoil to Capri. Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Capri at ultra-luxury hotel

Day 3
Capri, Italy

Hotel: Jumeirah Capri Palace
Meals: Breakfast

Half-day private tour of Capri

Boat ride, whitewashed villages, ancient ruins, gardens, upscale shops, Blue Grotto

Balance of day at leisure

Day 4
Ravello, Italy

Hotel: Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to pier for hydrofoil to Amalfi Port. Continue by private car to Ravello hotel for 3 nights

Accommodation on Amalfi Coast at ultra-luxury hotel: Belmond Hotel Caruso or Le Sirenuse (Positano)

Day 5
Ravello, Italy

Hotel: Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Meals: Breakfast

Driver at disposal for flexible half-day excursion along Amalfi Coast

Options include seaside villages, beautiful scenery, Positano

Day 6
Ravello, Italy

Hotel: Caruso, A Belmond Hotel, Amalfi Coast
Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure to enjoy resort and explore Ravello independently

Day 7
Naples, Italy

Hotel: Grand Hotel Parker's
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Naples hotel for 1 night, with tour of Pompeii en route

Accommodation in Naples at luxury hotel

Day 8
Palermo, Italy

Hotel: Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Morning private city touring in Naples

Private airport transfer for flight to Palermo (flight not included). Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Palermo at luxury hotel

Day 9
Palermo, Italy

Hotel: Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Full-day private tour of Palermo and Monreale

Morning market tour and cooking class

Interesting neighborhoods, local markets, Arab quarter, architecture, mosaics, Byzantine art

Day 10
Sciacca, Italy

Hotel: Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Sciacca, with touring of Segesta and/or Erice en route

Ancient ruins, hilltop town, cobblestone backstreets, pastry shops

Accommodation in Sciacca at ultra-luxury resort

Day 11
Sciacca, Italy

Hotel: Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Morning private winery visit including gourmet lunch and tasting

Afternoon at leisure

Day 12
Sciacca, Italy

Hotel: Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Day at leisure to enjoy resort

Driver at disposal to visit town

Day 13
Taormina, Italy

Hotel: Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Meals: Breakfast

Private overland transfer to Taormina, with touring of the Valley of Temples en route

Accommodation in Taormina at ultra-luxury hotel: Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina or San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Day 14
Taormina, Italy

Hotel: Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Half-day private excursion to Mount Etna, including lunch at a local winery

Day 15
Taormina, Italy

Hotel: Grand Hotel Timeo, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina
Meals: Breakfast

Full-day private excursion to Syracuse

Baroque town, architecture, ancient sites, Ortygia Island

Day 16
Ladispoli, Italy

Hotel: La Posta Vecchia Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Private transfer to Catania’s airport for flight to Rome (flight not included). Private arrival transfer to hotel for 1 night

Accommodation oustide Rome at ultra-luxury hotel

Day 17
Rome, Italy

Hotel: None
Meals: Breakfast

Private airport transfer

Virtuoso Benefits

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