Exclusively for Solo Travelers - An Italian Adventure - Shakespeare's Verona to Sicily's Shores with Just You
Price: $7,599 CAD Per Person
(Price per person, based on single occupancy.)
Departure Date: October 12, 2025
Return Date: October 27, 2025
Photo: Pisa
Start this incredible journey with a walking tour of Verona to see some of the glorious city’s finest attractions including Juliet’s Balcony before heading to the floating city of Venice. Discover highlights including St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge before heading to Bologna. Travel through Tuscany's beautiful countryside to the spa town of Montecatini Terme, and from here discover the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Head to the Lazio region, and the ancient city of Rome to discover iconic landmarks such as Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and the Spanish steps. Your next destination is the scenic Sorrento Peninsula, where a guided tour of Pompeii, buried beneath hot ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted, brings this well-preserved ruined city to life. You'll also have the chance to admire the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and cruise to the island of Capri, before ending this epic tour on the island of Sicily for views of Mount Etna - and all without a single supplement in sight!
Features:
- A room of your own guaranteed
- No single supplement
- Over 20 years of expertise
- Vacation assurance guarantee
- Guaranteed departures
- Amazing experiences
- Many included excursions
Inclusions:
- Welcome dinner with buffet of local specialities
- Tour the floating city of Venice
- Evening in the charming town of Treviso
- Visit the historical city of Bologna
- Taste delicious ice cream from a famous ice cream parlour
- View the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Italy's 'art city' Florence
- A night at the Montecatini Opera Festival
- Visit the fortress town of Orvieto
- Rome and its historical sites
- Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel in Rome
- Enter Montecassino Abbey
- Explore the ruins of Pompeii
- Typical lunch at the seaside town of Pizzo Calabro
- Visit Taormina for views of Mount Etna
Photo: Map of the itinerary
Day 1: Verona
Make your own way to the hotel where your Holiday Director will meet you for your welcome meeting this evening.
Day 2: Verona - Venice
This morning we will start with a guided tour of Verona to see some of the glorious city’s finest attractions including Juliet’s Balcony and the Roman arena. This afternoon we will transfer to Treviso.
Meals included: B,D
Day 3: Venice
Today's the day you'll get to explore Venice, with famous highlights including St Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge. In the evening we'll head to a local restaurant in Treviso for an authentic dinner.
Meals included: B,D
Photo: Gondolas in Venice
Day 4: Bologna - Montecatini
This morning we'll head off into northern Italy and Tuscany's glorious countryside. Our journey takes us through Bologna, where we'll stretch our legs on a sightseeing tour ending with a taste of delicious ice-cream at the famous Sorbetteria Castiglione.
Meals included: B
Day 5: Pisa
From our base in Montecatini Terme, the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa is within reach. After your visit, the rest of the day is all yours or you may want to join an optional excursion to Lucca this afternoon.
Meals included: B
Day 6: Florence
Today, you'll visit the 'art city' of Florence for a tour. This afternoon, there is an optional excursion to the Uffizi gallery with 'skip-the-line' admission and guide. This evening, you'll get to enjoy an open-air performance at the renowned Montecatini Opera Festival.
Meals included: B
Day 7: Orvieto - Rome
We're heading south today, to the region of Lazio and Rome. The impressive fortress town of Orvieto is ours to explore on the way to our hotel in Rome.
Meals included: B,D
Day 8: Rome
Let's set off and explore the magnificent sights of Rome on a guided tour. Highlights include the beautiful Spanish Steps and the ornate Trevi Fountain. This afternoon is yours to do as you please in Rome.
Meals included: B
Day 8: Rome
Let's set off and explore the magnificent sights of Rome on a guided tour. Highlights include the beautiful Spanish Steps and the ornate Trevi Fountain. This afternoon is yours to do as you please in Rome.
Meals included: B
Photo: Colosseum, Rome
Day 9: Rome - At leisure
Today you'll get to explore the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel on an exclusive skip-the-line two-hour guided visit.
Meals included: B
Day 10: Pompeii - Sorrento Peninsula
A full day of exploration begins with a visit to Montecassino Abbey before we arrive at the ruins of Pompeii for a guided walking tour. Later, we'll arrive in the scenic Sorrento Peninsula, where our hotel is centrally located.
Meals included: B,D
Day 11: Sorrento Peninsula - At leisure
Today you can relax at your hotel, or join an optional excursion. It's just a short boat journey across the Bay of Naples to Capri, so if you want to add this glamorous island to your sightseeing list, today's optional excursion is a must.
Meals included: B,D
Day 12: Sorrento Peninsula - At leisure
Today you can relax at your hotel, or join an optional excursion and discover the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.
Meals included: B,D
Day 13: Pizzo Calabro - Sicily
We're leaving mainland Italy now, and heading to Sicily. On the way we'll stop at a seaside resort in Calabria for lunch. A short ferry ride takes us to Messina, with an onward drive to Taormina.
Meals included: B,L,D
Day 14: Taormina
Taormina sits on a sheer cliff, perched above beautiful beaches and close to Mount Etna, so just imagine the views you'll see on today's tour. There's plenty of free time too, so spend the afternoon making your own discoveries.
Meals included: B,D
Day 15: Giardini Naxos - At leisure
You've seen Mount Etna from afar, so maybe now's the time to see Europe's highest volcano close up on our optional excursion. Once here head off on a 16-seater jeep adventure with an Alpine Guide for amazing views of this majestic mountain. Later we'll gather together to enjoy some wine tasting and a dinner at a restaurant close to Mt Etna.
Meals included: B,D
Day 16: Catania
Today it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your trip comes to an end.
Meals included: B
