Day 1 - Sunday - Rome
Arrival in Rome international airport, meet our representative int he airport, and transfer to one of our hotels that's specially chosen for our clients, after a short brief information about your tour then you will have the afternoon free to relax in the magical city, Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 2 - Monday - Rome - (b)
After breakfast we will continue on a half day walking tour of Ancient Rome, with this tour you will explore
Roman Forum : Roman Forum is the central area around which ancient Rome developed, in which commerce, business, prostitution, cult and the administration of justice took place. Here the communal hearth was located.
Constantine Arch : The Arch of Constantine is situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill. It was erected to commemorate Constantine It's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312. Dedicated in 315, it is the latest of the extant triumphal arches in Rome, from which it differs by spolia, the extensive re-use of parts of earlier buildings.
The Colosseum : The Colosseum or Coliseum, originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is a giant amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Originally capable of seating 45,000-50,000 spectators, it was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
After the tour you will have a free time to relax or to explore the city on your own, Overnight stay in Rome

Day 3 - Tuesday - Rome (b)
After breakfast you will have a full free day to look around and explore this city on your own, around 16:00 pm we will meet your at your hotel and take you on a 3 hour guided walking tour of the city,
Sites you will see
Spanish Steps : is a set of stairs in Rome, ramping a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, with the church under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France, Trinità dei Monti, above.
Trevi Fountain, is the largest — standing 25.9 meters (85 feet) high and 19.8 meters (65 feet) wide — and most ambitious of the Baroque fountains of Rome.
Pantheon : is a building in Rome which was originally built as a temple to the seven deities of the seven planets in the state religion of Ancient Rome, but which has been a Christian church since the 7th century.
Piazza Navona : is a square in Rome.
And we will visit couple other historical sites on the way
Overnight stay in Rome

Day 4 - Wednesday - Rome (b)
Breakfast at the hotel, free day to relax or to explore this magnificent city on your own, Overnight stay in Rome.

Day 5 - Thursday - Catania - Sicily - (b/d)
After breakfast we will transfer you to domestic airport and put your on a 1 hour flight down to Catania town, after arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel, Free day to relax or to explore this city on your own, overnight stay in Catania

Day 6 - Friday - Taormina Area (b/d)
After breakfast we will depart for a guided tour to Taormina thats a cute small town in the island of Sicily in Italy. Taormina is in the Province of Messina, together with the beautiful Aeolian Islands and the ancient city of Milazzo. During the excursion you will visit Ancient Greek Theatre, The Duomo and beautiful public gardens, In the afternoon you will explore the city n your own, Overnight stay in Catania

Day 7 - Sunday - Taormina Area (b/l/d)
After breakfast we will take you on half day tour up to Mount Etna that is one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is in an almost constant state of eruption. The fertile volcanic soils support extensive agriculture, with vineyards and orchards spread across the lower slopes of the mountain and the broad Plain of Catania to the south. In the After you will have a free time to relax or to explore the area on your own. Overnight stay.

Day 8 - Monday - Taormina Area (B/D)
After breakfast you will visit the Villa Romana del Casale is located about 5km outside the town of Piazza Armerina. It is the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Villa was constructed on the remains of an older villa in the first quarter of the fourth century, probably as the centre of a huge latifundium covering the entire surrounding area, and after that we will be on our way to Taormina Area, after arrival we will check in the hotel and overnight stay.

Day 9 - Tuesday - Taormino Area (b/d)
After breakfast you will have a free day to explore the area on your own, Overnight stay in Taormina area

Day 10 - Wednesday - Rome (b)
09:10 Departure from Catania --- 16:10 Arrival in Rome, check in the hotel, Overnight stay in Rome

Day 11 - Thursday - Home (b)
Arrivederci! It is time to go home. We will transfer you to the airport and wish you well, asking that you keep Italy in your hearts and hoping that our paths cross again in this life! If you have extended your time with an additional add-on trip, we will continue on your program, please contact us for additional add on trip

For all information including prices, availability, and early booking discounts, please email any questions, and tell us the dates that suit your travel plans.

(The e-mail address is info@encountertours.net. ) You can also call us at +971-322-3915 PST.

As soon as we get your e-mail we will respond with any information you need.

Encounter Tours also provides services such as hotel bookings, daily private tours, airport transfers, rental cars, as well as everything related to travel in all of the cities where the cruise takes place.