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14-Day Rome, Amalfi Coast, Taormina, Syracuse & Malta

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Overview

Experience the picturesque enchantment of Italy and the historical appeal of Malta through the eyes of a local, in an unforgettable two-week adventure.

You will start the trip exploring the iconic landmarks of Rome and the Vatican City until making your way to the picturesque coastline of Amalfi. You’ll continue by island hopping in Sicily and will be able to experience the thrill of climbing the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna.

Finally, you’ll end your 2 week holiday in Italy exploring the megalithic temples and fortresses in Malta.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival and Self-Guided Tour of Rome

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Arrival and Self-Guided Tour of Rome

Upon arrival, your driver will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel in Rome.
Once you arrive, you’ll get the chance to discover Rome at your own leisure. You can start the tour from the city centre to discover the monuments of the Baroque period. Here you’ll see Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna. You will have the option to go to a unique dinner at a Michelin guide restaurant with an astonishing view of the Colosseum (not included).

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Eden5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Piazza NavonaOptional Activity

    Free Time in RomeOptional Activity

    PantheonOptional Activity

    Trevi FountainOptional Activity

    Piazza di SpagnaOptional Activity

    GianicoloOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport to Hotel Eden

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 2

Guided Tour of the Vatican City

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Guided Tour of the Vatican City

Today, you will meet your driver and guide at the hotel to visit the world’s smallest country and the centre of the Catholic World, the Vatican City. Visit the impressive St. Peter’s square and Church, and explore the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. In the afternoon you'll continue to discover Rome with your guide. Start the tour from Michelangelo’s Campidoglio where you can look out over the Roman Forum area, then continue to Imperial Forums and the ruins of Colosseum.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Eden5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Vatican Museum BreakfastOptional Activity

    Vatican City

    Piazza San Pietro

    Vatican Museums

    Sistine Chapel

    Michelangelo’s Campidoglio Capitoline Hill

    Roman Forum

    Imperial Fora

    The Colosseum

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Eden to Vatican City

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Holy See (Vatican City State)

Day 3

Italian Cooking class in Rome

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Italian Cooking class in Rome

Today you will embark on an Italian cooking class where you will visit a local market and learn how to prepare some of Italy’s most famous dishes. After the class, you will have a number of optional activities to choose from. This could be visiting the stunning ruins of Hadrian’s Villa, a tour to the Castelli Romani or exploring the beauty of Rome on a Vespa.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Eden5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cooking Class in Rome

    Nuovo Mercato Esquilino

    Piazza NavonaOptional Activity

    Villa BorgheseOptional Activity

    Gelato MakingOptional Activity

    Via CondottiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hotel Eden to Esquilino

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Rome

Day 4

Guided Tour of Naples and Pompeii

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Guided Tour of Naples and Pompeii

Your day will start with a guided tour of Naples, visiting the most important landmarks such as the Santa Chiara Church and Piazza San Domenico. Then your private driver will take you to your next destination, Pompeii, where a walking tour will take place. Here you will see remnants of this remarkable excavated city that was buried under the ashes, and you'll see a snapshot of what once was Roman life.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Taormina5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Naples Walking TourOptional Activity

    Visit of Pompeii

    House of the Faun

    Thermopolium of Pompeii

    Lupanar

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Rome to Pompei

    Private Driver from Pompei to Amalfi Coast

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Rome

    Naples

    Pompeii

    Campania

    Taormina

Day 5

Amalfi Coast Drive

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Amalfi Coast Drive

In the morning you’ll get a chance to experience driving along the picturesque Amalfi coastline, stopping on the way at scenic local villages. In the afternoon you will visit a Limoncello factory to learn more about this quintessential Italian digestive. You’ll also go to a mozzarella factory for an insiders perspective on this unique cheese.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Taormina5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Amalfi Coast Drive

    Limoncello Class

    Mozzarella Class

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Amalfi Coast to Amalfi Coast

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Amalfi

Day 6

Capri Island

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Capri Island

You’ll spend today on the stunning island of Capri, only a short ferry ride away from Amalfi. One of Greece’s most picturesque locations, this island west of the Sorrento Peninsula has a mystical charm that has long been revered in the writings of intellectuals of Ancient Greece. Here you have the option to either explore the island on a Vespa or to take a private boat tour where you can enjoy the views and go swimming and snorkelling.

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    Accommodation

    NH Collection Taormina5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Capri by VespaOptional Activity

    Capri Boat TourOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi to Amalfi Harbor Marina Coppola

    Ferry from Amalfi Harbor Marina Coppola to Capri

    Ferry from Capri to Amalfi Coast

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Metropolitan City of Naples

Day 7

Free Day in Amalfi

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Free Day in Amalfi

Today you have the day to explore the town of Amalfi at your own leisure. There is plenty to discover along this 50 kilometre stretch of impossibly beautiful coastline. You can visit the Museo Arsenale Amalfi, a medieval shipyard-turned-exhibition space, explore the stunning white buildings or simply sip a coffee and enjoy the spectacular cliffside views.

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    Accommodation

    Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AmalfiOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from NH Collection Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi to Naples International Airport

    Plane from Naples International Airport to Catania Fontanarossa Airport

    Private Driver from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Amalfi

Day 8

Walking Tour of Taormina

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Walking Tour of Taormina

Today you will meet your guide for a walking tour of Taormina, a city that sits near the active volcano Mount Etna. Here you'll see the architecture of the Greek theatre and walk along the main street of Corso Umberto and visit the local boutiques. In the afternoon, you have the option to participate in a typical Sicilian pastry cooking class.

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    Accommodation

    Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Walking Tour in Taormina

    Ancient Theatre of Taormina

    Sicilian Pastry Cooking ClassOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Sicily

Day 9

Hike up Mount Etna and Travel to Syracuse

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Hike up Mount Etna and Travel to Syracuse

In the morning you will enjoy a hike up the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. The Greeks often wrote about this volcano, creating legends and fables surrounding its mystique. Nowadays, it is a World Heritage Site and reserves some spectacular views for those who climb it. You'll also be able to taste some local wine and food in the area. In the afternoon, you will travel to Syracuse by private car.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Minareto5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cooking Class in TaorminaOptional Activity

    Mount Etna Hike and Agriturismo Wine Tasting

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Taormina to Mount Etna

    Private Driver from Taormina to Syracuse

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Taormina

    Sicily

    Syracuse

Day 10

Syracuse Walking Tour

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Syracuse Walking Tour

Today you will go on a walking tour of one of the great ancient capitals of Western civilisation. Syracuse is packed with rich Greek history, culture and architecture. Here you can experience sights such as the Roman Amphitheatre, the Cathedral of Syracuse and the Temple of Apollo. In the afternoon you’ll have the option to go on a chocolate factory tour in Modica, home to some of the best chocolate in the world and where you’ll get to experience first hand a staple in Sicilian sweets.

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    Accommodation

    Grand Hotel Minareto5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Syracuse Walking Tour

    Cathedral of SyracuseOptional Activity

    Modica Chocolate Factory VisitOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Syracuse

    Modica

Day 11

Travel from Syracuse to Malta

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Travel from Syracuse to Malta

This is a travel day, where you will travel to Catania airport to catch your flight to Malta in the morning. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore Malta at your own leisure. You can explore the former capital of Malta, Mdina, on foot, marvel at the architecture of the Mosta Dome or visit one of the naturally formed caves that are part of the Blue Grotto.

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    Accommodation

    InterContinental Malta5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Grand Hotel Minareto to Catania Fontanarossa Airport

    Plane from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Malta International Airport

    Private Driver from Malta International Airport to InterContinental Malta

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Syracuse

    Malta

Day 12

Valetta Guided City Tour

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Valetta Guided City Tour

Today you will go on a guided tour of numerous points of interest in Malta's capital city, Valletta. This small historic city that also happens to be a World Heritage Site certainly packs a punch and boasts of gorgeous golden-stone fortresses and 16th-century mansions that ooze elegance. You will visit the Grand Master's Palace, explore the impressive St John's Cathedral and the National Museum of Archaeology.

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    Accommodation

    InterContinental Malta5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Valetta Tour

    Grandmaster's Palace

    St. John's Co-Cathedral

    National Museum of Archaeology

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malta

    Valletta

Day 13

Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples

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Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples

Today you will visit Hagar Qim and Mnajdra which are a group of temples that are evocative of Malta’s prehistoric sites. In the afternoon, you can stroll along the fortification of Valletta for views of the harbour and The Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea from the pier which witnessed the coming and going of the Arabs and the Crusades.

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    Accommodation

    InterContinental Malta5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples

    VallettaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malta

    Qrendi

    Valletta

Day 14

Departure

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Departure

Finish your 2 week holiday in Italy on this day. You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the airport in Malta to catch your flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from InterContinental Malta to Malta International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Malta

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 26 activities
  • 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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