Tour of the Two Sicilies

Naples, Sicily and the Aeolian Islands

Naples in Baroque style and San Gennaro: myths, rituals and legends in the shadow of Vesuvius -
Sicilian art and gastronomy, the splendid sea of the Aeolian Islands 

Day 1 - NAPLES AND PALERMO
Arrival in Naples, meeting with the guide and panoramic tour of the city: Marechiaro, Posillipo and the promenade with Castel dell'Ovo. Continue your visit to the Baroque jewels: Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo, Santa Chiara, the noble palaces, with their internal courtyards and magnificent facades. Spaccanapoli and the crib tradition, the Sansevero Chapel, which will open the doors to alchemy, mystery and legends related to the eclectic prince Raymond of Sangro and the famous Christ Veiled. Along the promenade we will taste coffee and pastry in one of the bars in the center. At the end of the visit continue to the port. Accommodation by boat in private cabins, free dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 - PALERMO
Arrival in Palermo around 7.00, stop at the bar for free breakfast with typical Sicilian pastry, meeting with the guide and start of the tour with private GT bus to discover the Arab-Norman Sicily with the Cathedral of Monreale and the beautiful cloister, panoramic view from the top of Palermo, continue to Cefalù lunch in the restaurant and guided tour of the historic center. Continue to Hotel, accommodation in rooms, dinner and overnight.

Day 3 - PIAZZA ARMERINA
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Piazza Armerina, guided tour of the wonderful Roman villa of the Casale with extraordinary mosaics. Typical lunch in the restaurant and return to the hotel for some relaxation and enjoy the beautiful sea, dinner and overnight.

Day 4 - LIPARI AND VULCANO
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for boat trip to the Aeolian Islands: Lipari and Vulcano. Typical lunch and continuation of the mini-cruise. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight.

Day 5 - PANAREA AND STROMBOLI
Breakfast in the hotel and relaxation in the resort to enjoy the sea. Lunch at the hotel and departure for boat trip to the Aeolian Islands, Panarea and Stromboli at sunset to enjoy the spectacle of Sciara, return in the evening, dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - TINDARI
Breakfast in the hotel, release of the rooms and departure for guided view in Tindari with the beautiful Sanctuary of the Black Madonna example of African and Eastern art and the remains of the ancient city. Lunch in the restaurant. In the afternoon departure for Palermo, free time available for purchases. Boarding and accommodation in private cabins, free dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 - NAPLES AND POMPEII
Arrival in Naples in the morning at 8.00 am, after free breakfast by ship, landing and meeting with the guide and departure for the visit to the famous archaeological excavations of Pompeii. The excavations allow the visitor a jump in time, a total immersion, in a world disappeared. At the end lunch in the restaurant with pizza menu. Return to Naples, accommodation in the rooms, free dinner and overnight.

Day 8 - NAPLES
Breakfast in the hotel, pick-up and departure for the guided tour of the city centered on San Gennaro, history, myth and legend of the symbol figure of Naples. Visit to the Catacombs of San Gennaro, a journey through time to discover roads, basilicas and ancient tombs carved into the volcanic rock. Visit to the Duomo to admire the Chapel of the Treasure. Return to the hotel and end of services.