Italy, the Deep South & Sicily

12 day land journey

Departure dates: May – Sep (2027)

From $13,987 per person*

Be quick! Limited availability for 2027.

Explore ancient villages, towns & glorious Sicily!

Explore the time-honored villages and towns nestled in Puglia and Matera , before venturing to the magnificent island of Sicily. Sleep in the ancient sassi of Matera and the delightful Trulli cottages of Alberobello. Visit beautiful Ortigia Island, the historical heart of ancient Syracuse. Stand on the highest active volcano in Europe, feast in mafia country and cruise along the Zingaro Marine Nature Reserve … ‘va bene’!

Your journey inclusions & highlights

Travel in a first-class air-conditioned touring coach

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

16 nights specially selected hotel accommodation

Personal audio system whilst on tour (where available)

ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local GuidesFully escorted by our experienced Tour ManagerLocal guides as described in the itinerary

Hand Selected Albatross Inclusions: unique stays in Trulli “Bee-Hive” Houses in Alberobello and the Sassi caves in Matera, guided visit of Lecce, visit the Crypt of the Original Sin and the Valley of the Temples, enjoy a typically Sicilian seafood lunch in a beachfront restaurant, cable car and 4WD bus to Mount Etna, cruise along the Zingaro marine reserve and wine tasting in a Sicilian Baglio