This 16-day vacation is ideal for exploring mainland Italy, the Isle of Capri, and Sicily. In Rome, Florence, and Venice, guided sightseeing highlight St. Peter’s, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, Michelangelo’s David, St. Mark’s Basilica, Doges’ Palace, and the Bridge of Sighs. Stop in Ravenna to see the mosaics at the Basilica of St. Apollinaris in Classe and admire St. Francis’ Basilica in Assisi. After visiting the excavation of Pompeii, board the overnight ferry to Sicily. Here, visit Palermo’s Palatine Chapel and the Norman Cathedral in Monreale, the spectacular Valley of Temples, and the 4th-century Roman Villa of Casale. Ferry across the Strait of Messina to Calabria, then head north for two nights in Sorrento. An included visit to the Isle of Capri features a boat ride across the Bay of Naples and funicular ride to Capri village.

Rates start at $3089 per person, land only based on double occupancy. Rates apply to the
September 2010 departures. Other departure dates available upon request. Call for air addon
from your departure city.