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101 Day 13. Taormina Today, head out on a guided tour of Taormina's highlights, including the spellbinding Teatro Greco, an immaculately preserved Greek- style amphitheatre, still used for operatic performances. After the tour, enjoy time at leisure to explore further. B Day 14. Mount Etna, Circumetnea Railway Enjoy a visit to Mount Etna, Europe's largest and most active volcano. Take the winding Circumetnea train around the base before ascending the mountain, passing through the rugged lava plains along the higher slopes. BD Day 15. Taormina, Depart Catania After breakfast, your incredible journey through Italy comes to an end today with a transfer to Catania airport. B Italy Venice Florence Pisa Naples Siena Taormina Amalfi Coast Salerno Catania Villa San Giovanni Mount Etna Ravello Pompeii Lucca Rome Sorrento Coach Ferry Rail Stay (no. of nights) 2 3 3 3 3 Day 7. Rome Rome is a city that has captured the imaginations of many around the world. Spend today discovering its romance for yourself – perhaps seek out the Statue of David or view the masterpiece ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. B Day 8. Rome With another day at leisure, perhaps climb the famous Spanish Steps, or stand in awe beneath the domed ceiling of the Pantheon, which has hardly changed in almost 2,000 years. BD Day 9. Rome, Sorrento Travel by train to Naples, then continue to Sorrento via coach. A guided walking tour will take you down narrow, cobbled streets, where you'll witness an exciting fusion of palace buildings and quaint old churches. Lemon orchards cover the hillsides around Sorrento, and following the tour you'll taste limoncello, a favourite drink among the locals. Three Nights: Sorrento, Grand Hotel Vesuvio. BD Day 10. Amalfi Coast A perfect Mediterranean landscape, the Amalfi Coast's soaring cliffs and olive groves are both dizzying and wonderful. Today, journey along the famous 'road of 1,000 bends', a twisting lane that links the whitewashed coastal villages. Stop to take in the incredible vista above Positano, before arriving in Amalfi. Perhaps visit the cathedral, or admire the other fine sights of this former maritime republic. Later, we continue to Ravello, a beautiful village perched high on a cliff. B Day 11. Pompeii Board the Campania Express to ancient Pompeii, which was buried in ash by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79AD. The Roman city was concealed for centuries, its features perfectly preserved until it was rediscovered in 1748. Take a guided tour of the lost city and see public buildings like the amphitheatre, as well as the private villas of the victims. BD Day 12. Salerno, Sicily Transfer to Salerno for a train journey along Italy's rugged west coast. Here the azure sea laps at the shores as you pass the small towns and villages of this alluring region. In Villa San Giovanni the train joins a special ferry for the journey across the Straits of Messina to the island of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean at the tip of Italy's boot. Three Nights: Grand Hotel Baia Taormina Palace & Spa. BD Top to Toe of Italy 1. Discover the eternal wonders of the beautiful city of Rome Tour Notes Total Porterage Departure 2017 Dates & Prices 15 Days – Venice to Sicily (RJTTTG15) 1 SAVE $1,000 per couple* See page 24 for details All prices include airport transfers and tipping. Porterage not included unless indicated. Itinerary and hotels may be subject to change. Please see pages 114-115 for full terms and conditions. On indicated departures, we provide total porterage to further enhance the pleasure of your rail journey. This means your luggage will be transported from place to place and waiting for you at each destination. Tour Code: RJTTTG15P (A$) Per Person Twin Share Solo Traveller Apr. 12. $6,995 $9,545 May 17 . $7,995 $10,695 May 24. $7,195 $9,945 June 21 . $7,995 $10,695 Sept. 20. $7,195 $9,945 travelmarvel.com.au/RJTTTG15