This 11-day trip is southern Italy and Sicily in shades of sepia. Travelling through Puglia and Calabria with a ferry crossing over to Sicily, we explore the sun-warmed piazzas and palazzi of cobbled hilltop towns, wander ancient amphitheatres, and unearth architectural treasures - such as the 10,000-year-old ‘sassi’ cave dwellings of Matera and the kiln-shaped stone ‘trulli’ of Alberobello. We’ll top off our trip with a ‘The Godfather’ Sicilian village and a walk beneath the summit of restless Mount Etna - the highest active volcano in Europe.
- 3 night stay in Alberobello at Grand Hotel la Chiusa di Chietri including breakfast.
- 3 night stay in Altomonte at a 4 star hotel including breakfast.
- 4 night stay in Giardini Naxos at 4 star hotel including breakfast.
- Excursion to Alberobello, Martina Franca and Ostuni.
- Excursion to Lecce with local guide (including cathedral and aristocratic mansion for aperitivo).
- Guided visit to the caves at Matera.
- Orientation walk in Altomonte.
- Visit to the Archaeology Museum in Reggio Calabria.
- Visits to Savoca and Taormina, including entrance to the Greek theatre.
- Guided excursion to the slopes of Mount Etna, including wine tasting.
- Headset system on excursions.
- 10 breakfasts & 10 dinners.
- Stroll through Alberobello’s fairytale trulli, explore charming towns, and experience Lecce’s baroque beauty with a private aperitivo.
- Discover Matera’s cave dwellings, wander Altomonte, and uncover traditions in southern hilltop villages.
- Visit Reggio Calabria’s treasures, then explore Savoca and Taormina, including the iconic Greek Theatre.
- Journey to Mount Etna for striking volcanic landscapes paired with a tasting of Sicily’s renowned wines.
Above pricing is based on the arrangements listed under package inclusions only. Tour operated by Titan Travel. Itinerary is subject to availability and subject to change or substitution. *Based on 9th October 2026 departure - other selected dates and departures available April, May, June September & October 2026.
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