Southern Italy & Sicily

April 11 to 25, 2025

Starting Price: From $6,274 per person, double occupancy, from Boston or New York. Call for pricing from your hometown.
Special Note: Limited to 24 travelers. This is an exclusive NC State departure. We are sharing the departure with NC State’s OLLI Program
Activity Level: Moderate
Travel type: Land
Add-Ons: Rome Post-Tour
Tour Partner: Odysseys Unlimited
Brochure: Trip flyer
Travel Insurance: Meyer and Associates or call 866-679-7836
Reservations: To ask questions or make a reservation on the phone, call WolfTreks Travel Manager Kathy Hart at 919-515-0508. To book online, use this WolfTreks Reservation Form.

Delight in a special exploration of Italy’s southern climes, from striking Sicily and the breathtaking Amalfi Coast to Apulia, the alluring “boot heel” where a vivid history, unique architecture, and distinctive traditions join the sun and sea in creating a prized (and crowd-free) region. Enjoy Italian hospitality, outstanding cuisine, and unique hotels with your small group – limited to 24 travelers – on this 15-day journey. First, experience Sicily’s intriguing cultural heritage during a four-night stay in charming Taormina, with its spectacular ancient Greek theater and grand Piazza Vittorio Emanuele. An excursion to Agrigento’s remarkable “Valley of the Temples” is highlighted by the stunning, well-preserved Temple of Concordia. After visiting Europe’s largest active volcano, Mt. Etna, enjoy a small group highlight: lunch and Sicilian wines at a family-run farm. Departing Sicily for the mainland, spend two nights in one of Matera’s ancient Sassi cave dwellings renovated as a hotel. Explore Matera’s Sassi and Alberobello’s white-washed trulli houses, both UNESCO sites. Then discover Lecce, the “Florence of the South,” with its unique ornate architecture. A three-night stay here includes excursions to beautiful Otranto, overlooking the Adriatic, and a local winery. With the final four nights in lively seaside Sorrento, highlights include touring evocative Pompeii and a Neapolitan cuisine cooking lesson. Boarding a hydrofoil, cruise to the storied Isle of Capri for exploration. Embark on a glorious drive along the winding, cliff-top Amalfi Coast road before bidding “arrivederci” to Italy at a farewell dinner. Explore eternal Rome independently on an optional four-day/three-night post-tour extension.

Activity Level: Level 3/Moderate

Walk 2-4 miles per day, often on uneven terrain or cobblestones
Occasional long walks from motorcoach drop-off to sights and hotels
Uneven natural terrain at Mt. Etna and at Agrigento and Pompeii archaeological sites
Steep grades while walking in Taormina
Many stairs of varying height throughout the tour
Embarkation/disembarkation from multiple boats
Several long days of travel via motorcoach
Locanda di San Martino hotel (Matera) does not have an elevator that has access to each floor

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The ancient troglodyte cave dwellings, known as Sassi , in Matera, Southern Italy. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Amphitheater, Taormina, Italy
Villa Rufolo and view of Amalfi coast, Amalfi coast, Costiera amalfitana, Mediterranean Sea, Peninsula of Sorrent, Province Salerno, Unesco World heritage Site, Campania, Italy.
St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome, Italy