Family Friendly Vacation to Southern Italy and Sicily

Southern Italy and Sicily are filled with intriguing cities, famous landmarks, and delicious food, making them the perfect destination for a memorable family vacation. Your 9-day journey will begin when you land at Naples International Airport. A quick transfer will lead you to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of the city. After having some time to settle in, you can have a couple of hours to spend at your leisure before transferring to an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria, where you will partake in a private pizza-making class.

After breakfast this morning, you can enjoy some free time to explore the area around your hotel for some handmade goods. By late morning, your guide will greet you back at the hotel to lead you on an unforgettable visit to Mt. Vesuvius. Excitement will mount as your guide leads you on a hike up an active volcano. With every step, stunning landscapes will surround you. Once at the top of Mt. Vesuvius at nearly 4,000 feet above sea level, you can gaze out at the panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. After your tour, you will return to your hotel in Naples for one more enjoyable night in the city.

The rising sun over Naples will be a beautiful sight as another glorious day begins in the city. Your journey through southern Italy will continue, and in the morning, you will board a private transfer for the scenic ride to Sorrento. The winding roads will be filled with picturesque sights, and you will soon arrive at your waterfront hotel in this gorgeous town. Upon your arrival, a guide will greet you and lead you on a private tour. Afterward, you will board a small boat to enter the Blue Grotto. After your tour concludes, you will return to Sorrento, where you can dine on a delicious dinner before the day comes to a close.

The scent of freshly brewed coffee may waft into your hotel room as another fantastic day begins. After a relaxing start to the morning, you will transfer to Salerno. Along the way, you will stop at an authentic mozzarella factory, where you will enjoy a private tour. You will be greeted by the proud owners of the cheese factory as you arrive and begin to take in all the mouthwatering scents. During your private tour, you will explore all the steps to making the perfect mozzarella in addition to having a tasting. After your final bite, you will continue your journey along the coast and will arrive in beautiful Salerno by evening.

It will be a wonderful start to the day as you discover some of the charming roads of Salerno while you sip on a warm cappuccino. Once you return to your hotel, you will be led to the port, where you will board a ferry for the journey to the island of Sicily. From the private room to activities for your whole family, it will be an enjoyable ride. With the sunset on the horizon, you will enjoy a typical Italian dinner on board before you arrive later in the evening on the gorgeous island of Sicily. The city dates back thousands of years, and you will quickly begin to become captivated with its history and beauty.

Today’s activities will immerse you in the history and culture of Sicily. In the morning, your guide will greet you to begin your private tour of the Palermo Cathedral. The 12th-century cathedral is a fantastic example of multiple architectural styles, and the numerous rulers over Sicily all left their mark during the course of centuries. After the cathedral, your tour will continue to the International Museum of Marionettes Antonio Pasqualino. Puppet theater and marionettes have a rich Sicilian tradition and have been a part of Sicilian culture and entertainment for hundreds of years. It will be an enjoyable experience for your entire family.

After breakfast this morning, you will transfer to Agrigento. Upon your arrival, you will be led to your luxurious accommodation, where you will have some time to relax before your guide leads you on a tour of the Valley of the Temples. The Valley of the Temples is full of ruins from various ancient temples and is considered the premier archeological site in all of Sicily. After your tour concludes, you will head to a local bakery for a private cannoli-making class. The famous Italian dessert was created in Sicily and continues to be savored throughout Italy and around the world.

In the morning, you will transfer to your final destination of Taormina. Taormina is located on the eastern coast and is known for its gorgeous landscapes. Your transfer will lead you directly to your lavish hotel for some time to relax. A short time later, you and your family will set out for an engaging afternoon to explore the culture and beauty of the town. Your first stop will be the Greek Theatre. Also called the Ancient Theatre, the age-old amphitheater dates back to the third century BC. The next part of your tour will feature a private boat ride and visit to the nearby island of Isola Bella. After your tour, you will return to Taormina for one more night.

You will have time for one more family stroll around Taormina this final morning of your trip. A visit to one more bakery will allow you to indulge in more local specialties before you explore a few of the shops and boutiques with handmade goods and souvenirs. Once back at your hotel, a private transfer will transfer you to Catania Fontanarossa Airport for your flight home.