Exploring the Balearic Islands with Ibiza

Italy, the Deep South & Sicily

Albatross Tours

17 Day Guided Group Tour

Departures: May, Jun, Sep, Oct (2025)

From $10,987 per person*

Explore ancient villages, towns & glorious Sicily!

Embark on a captivating exploration of the time-honored villages and towns nestled in Puglia and Matera, before venturing towards the magnificent island of Sicily. Sleep in the ancient sassi of Matera and the delightful Trulli cottages of Alberobello. Stand on the highest active volcano in Europe, feast in mafia country and cruise along the Zingaro Marine Nature Reserve … ‘va bene’!

Your tour inclusions

Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach

A complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners

28 meals including breakfast daily (B), 2 typically ‘Italian style’ lunches in ‘Godfather Country’ and Vittorio’s at Porto Palo, light lunch & olive oil tasting at Mandranova Olive Oil farm (L), plus 9 evening meals (D)

Welcome drink on Day 1

Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)

16 nights specially selected hotel accommodation

Free WiFi at most hotels (where available)

Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available)

ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides

Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager

Local guides as described in the itinerary

Hand Selected Albatross Experiences including cable car and 4WD bus to Mount Etna, cruise along the Zingaro marine reserve and wine tastings in Alberobello and in a Sicilian Baglio

Spacious, first class travel

Albatross Tours use first class, full-size, modern touring coaches with 40-45 seats. Even if your tour group is full you can be certain there will always be spare seats. We guarantee that on our touring coaches you will enjoy more personal space and that essential extra ‘elbow room’.

Small Group Touring

Albatross Tours is one of the earliest innovators of small group touring. We saw the enormous benefits our travellers would enjoy when combining small, more personal groups with longer stays at each delightful destination. There is a massive difference!

Relaxed Pace

Since you are not constantly changing hotels, or travelling long distances each day, early morning departures are extremely rare. And, as a bonus you will usually spend lunchtimes in charming towns and villages – not at uninspiring motorway service stops!