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Mediterranean Marvels: A Private Journey from the Amalfi Coast, Sicily & Malta

10 Days Campania · Sicily

The Overview

Overview

This is an exclusive and private journey through some of southern Italy's most remarkable coastal regions and islands.  Enjoy the spectacular Amalfi Coast, island of Capri, Pompeii and many of Sicily's most captivating destinations including Mt. Etna, Taormina, Tindari Monastery, Mondello and much more.  Enjoy the island nation of Malta which dates back thousands of years before Christ. Incredible geography, history, art and gastronomic delights throughout the tour. 

Arriving in Naples, you'll be transferred to the Amalfi Coast where you will be based in beautiful Sorrento.  

Over the next four days, discover the natural beauty of this amazing UNESCO heritage site.  During your time here you will discover the towns along the Amalfi Coast, including Ravello and its beautiful gardens with their stunning views down the cliff face and out over the sea; the island of Capri and the ruins of Pompeii.

From Naples, fly down to Sicily where you will visit the unique Arab-Norman city of Palermo, the cathedrals of Cefalù and Monreale, the wonderful Greek ruins of Toarmina, Agrigento and Siracusa, the Baroque architecture of the Noto Valley and the beautiful Lo Zingaro nature reserve.

From Sicily, take the ferry to the island of Malta, lying on the edge of Europe, between Sicily and Africa.  Malta is famed for its wonderful beaches, fortifications and relaxed atmosphere, so is the perfect place to end your vacation.

This itinerary is just a sample and can be customized to suit you.

Duration

10 days

9 nights

Starting From

EUR 4,650

Per person for two travelers

Tailored to your departure and group.

This is an exclusive and private journey through some of southern Italy's most remarkable coastal regions and islands. Enjoy the spectacular Amalfi Coast, island of Capri, Pompeii and many of Sicily's most captivating destinations including Mt. Etna, Taormina, Tindari Monastery, Mondello and much more. Enjoy the island nation of Malta which dates back thousands of years before Christ. Incredible geography, history, art and gastronomic delights throughout the tour.

Regions
Campania · Sicily
Tour Style
Private
Departs From
Naples
Meeting Point
Airport
Included Meals
Daily breakfast · 2 lunches · 1 wine tasting
Day by day

Itinerary

Follow the route as you read. The map traces each day of the journey, moving with you from place to place.

Campania

Chapter 1 · Days 1–3

Welcome to Campania

The region of Campania on the south-west coast of Italy is home to one of the world's most famous and most beautiful coastlines - the Amalfi Coast. This spectacular area draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to enjoy the mildness of the climate, the exotic vegetation of palms, lemon and orange trees and the remarkable sandstone cliffs which…

Explore Campania
Day 1

Italy, Campania, Amalfi Coast Italy, Campania, Pompeii

Arrival in Naples

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When you arrive in Naples, you will be met by one of our drivers who will accompany you to your hotel on the Amalfi Coast.  Along the way, stop in Pompeii where you will be met by a private guide for a tour of this incredible site, before continuing to your hotel.

Settle into your hotel, relax and discover the local area this evening.

Overnight at the hotel.

 

Where we meet Airport
Day 2

Italy, Campania, Amalfi Coast

Private Tour of the Amalfi Coast

  • Breakfast
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Your local driver will meet you at the hotel in the morning and take you on a tour of Italy's most famous road.  As you pass along the Amalfi Coast, you will stop at the towns you pass and have time to explore them on your own, including Amalfi with its beautiful cathedral, Ravello and the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and Rufolo and Positano.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Italy, Campania, Capri

Full Day Tour of the Island of Capri

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
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Afer breakfast this morning, direct from the beach in front of your hotel, at 10: 45 AM, you will enjoy a full day tour of Capri. Please Look for the forst white boat named "Plan" and the other one cream colour named "Option B". meeting point near Emilia Restaurant.

While you tour around the islands, aboard the boat you will enjoy some Italian panini, beverages and light snacks.

Time and weather permitting today you will visit the Blue Grotto, however becuase of extremely long-line ups sometimes it is not possible.

Return to the hotel in the evening for dinner at leisure and overnight. 

Sicily

Chapter 2 · Days 4–10

Welcome to Sicily

Italy’s historic and cultural diversity is perfectly expressed in Sicily, an island rich in history and overflowing with scenic beauty. A visit to Taormina, 200 meters above sea level and looking down onto the Ionian Sea like a terrace, will deliver a calm to the soul, a must see while visiting this island.   From the breathtaking beauty and vantage point…

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Day 4

Italy, Sicily, Taormina

Private Transfer to Naples Airport - Flight to Catania - Private Transfer to Taormina

  • Breakfast
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At 07:15 AM this morning, you will enjoy a private transfer to the Naples airport to board your flight to Catania.

Upon arriving in Catania your driver will be waiting you to privately transfer you to the beautiful town of Taormina where you will have the rest of your day at leisure to visit Isola Bella, enjoy the beaches, or visit the world famous Greek amphitheatre in the centre of town, which is one of the most impressive sites in Sicily. 

Dinner at leisure in Taormina and ovenright. 

 

Day 5

Italy, Sicily, Mt. Etna

Mt. Etna, the Etna Wineries and Siracusa

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Wine Tasting
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After breakfast this morning we meet you at your hotel and begin our assent to Mt. Etna, where you will experience radically shifting geography the higher we climb.   There are excellent photo opportunities today and an fabulous views over the entire Eastern Coast of Sicily.

On the way down, driving through the Etna winery we head to a great winery known as Gambino where you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of wonderful wines from the area and local Sicilian delicacies. 

Following lunch, we head to the coastal town of Siracusa, which is world famous for being one of the largest Greek settlements outside of Greece.

Time to enjoy Siracusa at leisure before heading back to Taormina. 

Day 6

Italy, Sicily, Cefalu

Taorina - Tindari - Cefalu - Mondello

  • Breakfast
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This morning at 10:30 AM after a delicious buffet breakfast at the hotel we head to Mondello on Sicily's eastern Coast, stopping firstly in magnificent Tindari with its magnificent views over the coat.  We then head to Cefalu' which makes an excellent stop for lunch and sightseeing.

Following lunch we continue on south to Mondello, this beautiful Sicilian coastal town where you will have time to enjoy the glorious white-sand beaches.

Staying at the magnificent Mondello Resort, with local hosts this will be a destination you will simply not forget. 

Overnight in Mondello. 

Day 7

Italy, Sicily, Palermo

Palermo & Monreale

  • Breakfast
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At 10 AM today we leave the hotel and depart for Palermo where you will begin your full day guided tour of Palermo and Monreale.

Time for shopping and lunch in Palermo, experience the market and savor a number of Palermitano specialty foods.  

Return to Mondello in the evening for time at leisure.   

Day 8

Italy, Sicily, Erice

Erice - Lo Zingaro Nature Reserve

  • Breakfast
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This morning at 8:30 AM we depart Mondello for Erice where you will have time to visit the town which offers truly beautiful views over the valley below.

In the afternoon we head to Lo Zingaro nature reserve and San Vito Lo Capo with castellammare del Golfo.

Return to Mondello in the afternoon for free time and dinner at leisure.

Day 9

Italy, Sicily, Agrigento

Agrigento - Valley of the Temples - Modica

  • Breakfast
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This morning at 8:30 AM we depart Mondello for Agrigento where you will experience the Valley of Temples, some of the most well preserved Greek temples in the world.  

Time to explore the site and take in this magnificent area, then continue onto Modica, famous the world over as being one of the top Baroque cities and home to some of Italy's finest chocolate. 

Overnight in Modica. 

Day 10

Italy, Sicily, Ragusa

Ragusa Ibla - Malta

  • Breakfast
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After breakfast this morning before boarding the ferry to Malta, we take you up to the impressive town of Ragusa where you will have time to admire the impressive setting of this incredible town in the hills. 

Following our last stop in Sicily, we head to the port to get you on the ferry to Malta, where our driver will be waiting to bring you to the hotel in Silema town where you will have the rest of the day to spend at leisure. 

The journey ends

Farewell, Sicily

The details

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's Included

  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Daily Buffet Breakfast
  • Detailed explanation of sites
  • Ferry tickets
  • Full day excursion to Capri
  • Local English speaking Driver Guide
  • Private tour of the Amalfi Coast
  • Road Tolls
  • Transportation in luxury vehicle
  • Visit to Pompeii with entrance fees included
  • Flights from Naples to Sicily

What's Not Included

  • Everything not clearly specified under “rates include”.
  • Gratuities of any type
  • International fights
  • Travel Insurance
In their words

Traveler Reviews

Emily and David Davison Travelled with us

My husband and I just took a two week trip to Italy that was planned for us by Eleanor Kinchin-Smith. It was a fantastic trip and we could not have been more thrilled. We worked together with Ele to let her know about our interests and our style of travel. She planned the perfect trip with excellent private guides at all of our sites, professional drivers and lovely hotels. We arrived in Italy with all of our train and ferry reservations made by Ele, with tickets in hand. She was in touch with us daily throughout our trip to make sure that things were going smoothly. She was able to make a few changes to our itinerary as needed. We look forward to working with Ele again on our next trip and have put her in touch with another family member to help plan their trip as well.

Ron and Deb Crosby Travelled with us

Dear Guiseppe and Jesse,

We just returned from our most wonderful vacation to Italy and wanted to first thank you for putting together such a wonderful trip, and second to provide some feedback for the future.

Hotels

1. Hotel Sovestro in San Gimignano was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and made the first portion of our journey very stress free. They made us feel like we were part of their family. I would recommend it to anyone and would specifically ask for it if we were to make a return visit.

2. Hotel La Baia in Monterosso was nice and it's location was very good especially for us older folks humping luggage from/to the train station.

3. Hotel Lucchesi in Florence- what can I say expect FANTASTIC. The rooftop view at sunset is well worth it. Again very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend it to everyone.

Wine Tour

Money well spent. We had a great time overall. The driver Mario was OUTSTANDING. He had lots of local knowledge as well as about winemaking. USE HIM AGAIN!!!

The various wineries we visited on tour:

Altesino- fantastic and they were not cheap on their pouring. Great experience.

Azienda Agricola Patrizia Cencion Sloaria- Again a great tour by one of the owner's daughters. We felt like we were the only thing on their mind although there were other customers there. A great way to complete the day.

Again we had a fantastic time and are very appreciative of everything you booked for us. We wish you continued success and if our travels should bring us back to Italy, we know who to call.

Leon and Michele Travelled with us

The trip was great we appreciate all the hard work you and your team invested to make our experience a once in a lifetime trip. We appreciate all the attention to the details in particular Giuseppe spending the time and the focus with us on the road and as we were exploring your great country.

Bob & Sandy Travelled with us

Jesse & Giuseppe,

Sandy and I have been looking through my slides of our trip to Southern Italy. We had such a good time with you and Giuseppe that we wanted to let you know again. You were the best guides ever.

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Location

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Italy and Malta, in one journey

10 days through Italy and Malta, with every stop chosen by the people who live here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a private tour, or will we join a group?

Private. You travel with your own guide and driver, and the only people on the itinerary are the ones you bring with you. Nothing is shared with strangers, and the pace of each day is yours to set.

Can the itinerary be changed to suit us?

Yes. What you see here is a starting point, not a fixed departure. Tell us how long you have, what you love and what you would rather skip, and we will reshape it around you. A slower morning, an extra night somewhere you fell for, a different region entirely.

How do we start planning?

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When should we book?

The earlier the better, particularly for travel between May and September, when the best small hotels and the guides worth having are taken first. That said, we have put together beautiful trips at short notice, so ask and we will tell you honestly what is still possible for your dates.

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