From the wonders of the South to the Capital. A great Trip!
Experience culture, spirituality, art, and nature by winding your way through Sicily, Campania, ending in Rome, the Eternal city.
08. Sicilia, Pompei, Roma – QUAD PREP HS 2027
$5,900.00
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Friday - February 12, 2027
<< Click here for details× Flight schedule will be available within October/November 2026Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board.Flight schedule will be available within October/November 2026 -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN PALERMO
Saturday - February 13, 2027<< Click here for detailsYour are greeted at Palermo airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coach bus.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Palermo.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax and Lunch (depending on arrival time) tour leader available to suggest locales.
Enjoy a first walk in the city and a tasting of sicilian products like the typical street food arancini, or sicilian granita and gelato during a visit of an artisan ice cream parlour. Welcome Dinner. -
DAY 3: PALERMO AND MONREALE
Sunday - February 14, 2027<< Click here for detailsIn the morning quick transfer to Monreale via private coach bus. You will visit Monreale, famous for its stunning Norman cathedral decorated with magnificent Byzantine mosaics. Stroll through the charming historic center and enjoy panoramic views over Palermo and the Conca d’Oro valley.
In the afternoon guided tour of the city stopping at the most important historical buildings: the Church of Saint John of the Hermits, the Palace of the Normans with its Palatina Chapel, the great Cathedral built in 1184, the Church of the Martorana and the nearby Church of San Cataldo. You can admire the most beautiful Public Park and gardens in Palermo: the Garibaldi Garden. Dinner.TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 4: TRANSFER TO TAORMINA AND STOP IN AGRIGENTO
Monday - February 15, 2027<< Click here for detailsTransfer to Taormina via private coach bus and stop to visit the City of Temples in Agrigento.
The city has a valuable and abundant ancient Greek heritage. The Valley of Temples belongs to the heritage of humanity: The Olympian Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Dioscuri, the Vulcan Temple, Temple of Hercules, Temple of the Concordia and the Temple of Juno. Continue to Taormina, hotel check-in and dinner.TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Valle dei Templi
Group entrance reservation
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 5: TAORMINA
Tuesday - February 16, 2027<< Click here for detailsWalking tour of the city: visit the Greek Theatre, strolling among the perfectly preserved Mediaeval streets, admire its dramatic views of Mount Etna and immerse yourself in the archetypal Mediterranean atmosphere.
In the afternoon free time or possibility to schedule activities for the group such as a pottery workshop or visits to citrus groves, To be confirmed with the lead chaperone. Dinner.
TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Teatro greco di Taormina
Entrance scheduled for the group
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 6: TRANSFER TO POMPEI AND STOP IN PADULA
Wednesday - February 17, 2027<< Click here for detailsTransfer via private coach bus to Messina Harbour and take the ferryboat to Villa San Giovanni.
Along your way to Pompei (about 5/6 hours), stop in Padula: visit its magnificent Certosa (Charterhouse), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest monasteries in Italy. You will explore its impressive cloisters, grand halls, and beautifully decorated chapels, gaining insight into monastic life and Baroque architecture.
Continue to Pompei, hotel check-in and dinner.TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 7: POMPEI AND TRANSFER TO ROMA
Wednesday - February 18, 2026<< Click here for detailsIn the morning visit the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, exploring the fascinating archaeological site that offers a unique glimpse into daily life in ancient Roman times. You will walk through the well-preserved streets, houses, and temples buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
After lunch, transfer to Rome via private coach bus, hotel check-in and dinner.TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Scavi archeologici di Pompei
Group entrance reservation
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 8: ANCIENT ROME
Friday - February 19, 2027<< Click here for detailsIn the morning experience the authentic Roman spirit at Campo de’ Fiori — lively in the morning with its market and animated in the evening with cafés and restaurants that fill the square.
In the afternoon your tour continue with an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture and Renaissance, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Roman Forum, Tito Arch and the Coliseum (symbol of the city). Dinner.TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Colosseo e Fori Romani
Group entrance reservation
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 9: CITTA DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS
Saturday - February 20, 2027<< Click here for detailsFor the tour of the Vatican City you have 2 options, to choose in advance with your group leader:
Option 1 Guided tour of Vatican City: San Pietro Basilica, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
Option 2: Guided tour of San Pietro Basilica and its square, walking trough Tevere enbakement and visit Castel Sant’Angelo discovering its fascinating history, ancient papal apartments, and hidden dungeons.
Afternoon walk with you tour leader amoung the roman fountains: crossing the town center, from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, you can see these masterpieces: Piazza di Spagna, the Trinità dei Monti, Fontana di Trevi, Fontana dei Fiumi. Farewell dinner in Piazza Navona.TOURS INCLUDED
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City Tour with english local guide
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Musei Vaticani: Cappella Sistina
Group entrance reservation
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Castel Sant'Angelo
Group entrance reservation
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City Tour with english local guide
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DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Sunday - February 21, 2027<< Click here for detailsTransfer to the airport, via private coach bus.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
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DAY 1: DEPARTURE
Departure from USA to Italy. OVERNIGHT: Flight.
Dinner and breakfast served on board. -
DAY 2: ARRIVAL IN PALERMO
Your are greeted at Palermo airport by your Tour Leader.
Transfer to hotel accomodations via private coach bus.
Check in procedure at the Hotel in Palermo.
Presentation and review of the tour with the group.
Relax and Lunch (depending on arrival time) tour leader available to suggest locales.
Enjoy a first walk in the city and a tasting of sicilian products like the typical street food arancini, or sicilian granita and gelato during a visit of an artisan ice cream parlour. Welcome Dinner. -
DAY 3: PALERMO AND MONREALE
In the morning quick transfer to Monreale via private coach bus. You will visit Monreale, famous for its stunning Norman cathedral decorated with magnificent Byzantine mosaics. Stroll through the charming historic center and enjoy panoramic views over Palermo and the Conca d’Oro valley.
In the afternoon guided tour of the city stopping at the most important historical buildings: the Church of Saint John of the Hermits, the Palace of the Normans with its Palatina Chapel, the great Cathedral built in 1184, the Church of the Martorana and the nearby Church of San Cataldo. You can admire the most beautiful Public Park and gardens in Palermo: the Garibaldi Garden. Dinner. -
DAY 4: TRANSFER TO TAORMINA AND STOP IN AGRIGENTO
Transfer to Taormina via private coach bus and stop to visit the City of Temples in Agrigento.
The city has a valuable and abundant ancient Greek heritage. The Valley of Temples belongs to the heritage of humanity: The Olympian Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Dioscuri, the Vulcan Temple, Temple of Hercules, Temple of the Concordia and the Temple of Juno. Continue to Taormina, hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 5: TAORMINA
Walking tour of the city: visit the Greek Theatre, strolling among the perfectly preserved Mediaeval streets, admire its dramatic views of Mount Etna and immerse yourself in the archetypal Mediterranean atmosphere.
In the afternoon free time or possibility to schedule activities for the group such as a pottery workshop or visits to citrus groves, To be confirmed with the lead chaperone. Dinner.
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DAY 6: TRANSFER TO POMPEI AND STOP IN PADULA
Transfer via private coach bus to Messina Harbour and take the ferryboat to Villa San Giovanni.
Along your way to Pompei (about 5/6 hours), stop in Padula: visit its magnificent Certosa (Charterhouse), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest monasteries in Italy. You will explore its impressive cloisters, grand halls, and beautifully decorated chapels, gaining insight into monastic life and Baroque architecture.
Continue to Pompei, hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 7: POMPEI AND TRANSFER TO ROMA
In the morning visit the ruins of the ancient city of Pompeii, exploring the fascinating archaeological site that offers a unique glimpse into daily life in ancient Roman times. You will walk through the well-preserved streets, houses, and temples buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
After lunch, transfer to Rome via private coach bus, hotel check-in and dinner. -
DAY 8: ANCIENT ROME
In the morning experience the authentic Roman spirit at Campo de’ Fiori — lively in the morning with its market and animated in the evening with cafés and restaurants that fill the square.
In the afternoon your tour continue with an historical and artistic itinerary among the vestiges of Roman culture and Renaissance, discovering architecture, painting and sculpture: Roman Forum, Tito Arch and the Coliseum (symbol of the city). Dinner. -
DAY 9: CITTA DEL VATICANO AND FOUNTAINS
For the tour of the Vatican City you have 2 options, to choose in advance with your group leader:
Option 1 Guided tour of Vatican City: San Pietro Basilica, Musei Vaticani and Cappella Sistina.
Option 2: Guided tour of San Pietro Basilica and its square, walking trough Tevere enbakement and visit Castel Sant’Angelo discovering its fascinating history, ancient papal apartments, and hidden dungeons.
Afternoon walk with you tour leader amoung the roman fountains: crossing the town center, from Piazza di Spagna to Piazza Navona, you can see these masterpieces: Piazza di Spagna, the Trinità dei Monti, Fontana di Trevi, Fontana dei Fiumi. Farewell dinner in Piazza Navona. -
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport, via private coach bus.
Lunch and snack served on board. Same day arrival.
PACKAGE PRICE INCLUSION
Transportation
– Flight NY – Italy – NY
– Transfer from Airport to and from Hotel via private coach bus
– Long distance transfer via private motorcoach
– Transportation within cities, via buses and trains and walking
Accomodation
– 8 Nights: Three or four stars hotel in multiple room.
(Supplement is $ 500 for single room)
– Breakfast and dinner is included daily (with water, other beverages NOT included – unless otherwise specified in your day by day menu).
Touring
– Entrance fees to museums specified in tour
– Specialized English local guides for entrance to specified museums. The guides are certified by the Association of Professional Guides
Tasting
– At least 1 tasting is included in the trip
Gadgets
– Superciao tour logo backpack, cap, bracelets
– ITALIA IN TASCA: pocket travel guide
Security
– Accompanying Tour Leader for duration of the tour 24/7.
– Basic travel insurance
Tour cost does NOT include:
– Room supplement for single
– Optional Trip Protection/Cancellation Insurance
– Excess baggage fee
– Lunch and beverages other than water
– Tips and gratuities. Suggested fees are listed in the final price quote.
– Personal expenses: purchases, phone cards, hotel minibar
FLIGHT
Business class upgrades or flight deviations (from departure date/location or return date/location) must be requested and confirmed with the carrier. Any and ALL additional costs are the responsibility of the requesting participant/teacher.
TERMS&CONDITIONS
Please read carefully the complete Terms&Conditions at the following link: https://www.superciaotour.com/terms-conditions/
TOUR PROGRAM
The Programs on the website are sample descriptions only.
Superciao Tour will insert the final Program and details in your website area, 30 days prior to departure and will inform the Group Leader and all the participants of all the Tour details: the DAY BY DAY. The Day by Day will provide all information pertinent to your trip.
PROGRAM CHANGES
SCT reserves the right to make any necessary changes pertaining to activities closures, or for reasons that jeopardize the safety of participants. SCT may cancel a Tour due to insufficient participants.
LAND ONLY
Participants may choose to purchase only the land portion of the trip. Participants must then make their own round trip travel arrangements and join the group at the first hotel accommodation. When a participant is not with the main group, SCT is not responsible for the participant in any way. Domestic or international flights or transfers of any kind outside SCT are responsibility of client: Tour participants who choose land only must arrange transportation from airport to the first hotel and vice versa on their own.
SCT will deduct $ 1000.00 from the package price quote.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
The cancellation policies outlined below take into consideration the costs SCT incurs long before groups ever depart.
Notice of cancellation from a tour will only be accepted from the participant, his or her legal guardian or the group leader.
The date of cancellation will be determined by the date on which SCT receives written notice to the following email addresses:
federica.protti@superciaotour.com
rinascimento.educational@gmail.com
Cancellation refunds can only be made to the person whose name appears on the account; monies cannot be transferred to another account.
The refunds will be made within 50 days from the request.
- SUPERCIAO TOUR STANDARD CANCELLATION POLICY
90 days or more prior to departure: Full refund minus a $250 cancellation fee*.
89 to 66 days prior to departure: Full refund minus a $450 cancellation fee*.
65 to 30 days prior to departure: Refund 50% of the Program Fee*.
29 days or less prior to departure: No refund will be issued. - CANCELLATION WITH REPLACEMENT**
90 days or more prior to departure- Full refund less the non-refundable $250 cancellation fee*.
89 – 66 days prior to departure – Full refund less a $ 350 substitution fee*.
65 days or less prior to departure- Replacement can no longer be accepted.
* Non-refundable fees are also deducted from refunds.
** When a participant cancels the reservation but finds a person to replace him or her for the same Program.
PASSPORTS, VISAS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
A valid US passport is required for travel for US citizens. If you do not have a valid passport please contact your closest passport office. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the return date. US citizens do not need to obtain visas for Italy. When and if visa is required it is passenger’s responsibility to obtain one. Cancellations due to lack of appropriate travel documents will incur usual penalties.
PASSPORT NAME
Participant’s name must be registered EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON ONE’S PASSPORT!
Upon receipt of the airline ticket, the passenger is responsible to check the itinerary, spelling of his/her name, dates, times to insure its validity. If the airline allows, it will charge a $ 250 change fee each time the ticket is altered. Once a ticket is issued, it belongs to person in whose name it was issued.
The participant will be responsible for any fees applied by the airline if exact information has not been provided. Should the ticket have any errors, it is the passenger’s responsibility to contact Superciao Tour srl immediately.
BAGGAGE
Each tour participant is advised to bring one suitcase and one small carry-on bag (8”x14”x22”). The Airlines New Baggage Regulations are as follows:
* For passengers travelling in Economy-Class: 1 piece at 50lb (23kg) maximum dimensions of 45 in. (158 cm); the sum of the 3 dimensions must not exceed 62 in. (158 cm) for each bag.
* Carry on Items: 1 piece maximum weight 18lb (8kg), maximum dimensions 22x15x8 in (55x40x20 cm).
Please check with your specific airline to verify the size and weight allowances.
Superciao Tour is not responsible for any loss, delay of or damage to luggage or its contents and for any event during the time the participants are not on board.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
- Civil Liability Insurance – Nobis – Policy n.203118346
(2.100.000 € casualty – 2.100.000 € person – 2.100.000 € damages of personal belongings/animals). - Guarantee Fund, Multi-risk Travel Policy, Cancellations and Bankruptcies – Nobis – Policy n.203111335
- Accident and Personal Injury Policy – Zurich – Policy n.653A3115
(50.000 € death – 50.000 € permanent disability – 1000€ medical expenses – 50€ daily hospital allowance). - Legal protection – Arag – Policy n.31867871
- American insurance for the cancellation of the trip is optional at additional cost.
