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Calabria & Sicily
Small Group Tour

Hosted by Australians Holly and Angelo. 14 days in Calabria and Sicily, 25 guests, 22 meals for seasoned & solo travellers.

Limited places left for 2027

Limited places left for 2027

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Holly and Angelo of HollyDay Travel in Taormina during their hosted small group tour in Southern Italy

A trip to Italy hosted by Australians with family in Calabria

We will take you where we go on holidays with our family

This isn’t an ordinary route, we have created the itinerary from our personal experiences. This is is a group tour that visits Calabria and Sicily in Italy for those who have been before and already seen all the popular spots like Rome, Venice, or the Amalfi Coast.

Our small group tour with just 25 people has a slow pace and explores the far South of Italy where there are no queues, no influencers, and you get a real taste of local life which embraces the art of savouring each moment.

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A group of people posing for a photo on a waterfront promenade with rocky cliffs and Bagnara Italy in the background, under clear skies with some clouds.
Aerial view of a Tropea coastline with cliffs, a beach with white sand, and turquoise ocean water. There are residential houses and lush green trees on top of the cliffs, with boats in the water and a clear, blue sky.
Clear blue ocean water in Bagnara reflecting sunlight, with a distant coastal town and green mountains in the background.
Group of people standing outdoors near a large body of water in Calabria, posing for a photo with some raising their fists or hands, in front of historic buildings and a clear blue sky.
A group of people enjoying an outdoor meal at a sunny restaurant patio in Calabria with yellow and white umbrellas.
A group of tourists standing on a viewpoint overlooking a Bagnara Italy with colorful buildings, palm trees, and the ocean in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
Four smiling middle-aged tourists standing close together in a narrow outdoor alleyway in Italy, dressed casually with hats and sunglasses, with colorful buildings and decorative street art on the walls behind them.
Four women are smiling and taking a selfie together outside with a scenic view of the ocean and Catania on a hillside in the background.
Basket of red onions in Tropea and a sign advertising local red onions for sale in Italian, with a yellow border decorated with flowers.

Tour at a glance

2026 - SOLD OUT
2027 - 3 to 16 June 2027. Limited places left.
2028 - Expressions of interest taken now.

When

A slow paced tour that is 14 days long including 2- or 3-night stays and plenty of free time to relax.

Duration

Only 25 people maximum, fully escorted in a small group. Intimate, fun and at a leisurely pace.

Type

Transfers, ground transport, all gratuities, accommodation and many unique experiences.

Inclusions

22 meals total (13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners), cooking class experiences, wine tastings and more… break bread with friends, not strangers!

Meals

Hand picked boutique 4-star accommodation with multi night-stays at most stops. Ocean view rooms in Bagnara and Giardini Naxos

Stay

Transport

Luxury private air conditioned coach.

2027 Early bird pricing: $8,499 - Save $500 from original price of $8,999
Solo travellers welcome, single supplement $1,575

Cost

Start / End

Lamezia airport and finish in Catania airport with transfers included.

Flights

Not included but can be arranged to and from Italy or other destinations.

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Map locations of Southern Italy tour with HollyDay Travel
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A dining table set for four in Palermo with a red tablecloth, white napkins folded into shapes, and wine glasses, overlooking the ocean with a visible palm tree outside through a large glass window.
Beach with colorful umbrellas and a hotel in the background under a clear blue sky in Calabria
Beachside hotel room in Sicily with a double bed, two folded towels, bedside lamps, and a balcony with outdoor chairs and a view of the ocean
Interior of a bus with two rows of black and blue seats, illuminated with blue lighting, and large windows on each side showing trees outside.
White passenger bus parked outdoors on a paved lot
Group of tourists posing in front of the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, with a large winged lion sculpture beneath it and a clear blue sky overhead.
Clear blue ocean water with reflections, distant shoreline with buildings and green mountains under a blue sky.
A large group tour of tourists posing for a photo in Tropea in front of towering white cliffs with a historic building at the top. The group is smiling, wearing casual clothing, some with cameras around their necks.
Group of children and two adults smiling and taking a selfie outdoors on a sunny day in a pedestrian area lined with trees, benches, and buildings.
A slice of pizza with cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, red onions, and fresh basil leaves on top, served on a white plate with a glass of water and a wine glass nearby, on a colorful, patterned tablecloth.
A group of seven people standing together in a restaurant, smiling for the camera, with shelves of wine bottles behind them.
Plate with grilled chicken breast garnished with chopped parsley, served with lettuce, a lemon wedge, and a small piece of grilled chicken.
A large group of people posing for a photo on a balcony overlooking the ocean. The group is smiling and making gestures of excitement, with some raising fists or with thumbs up. The background features a clear blue sky, the ocean, and historic buildi
Table set for dining with red tablecloth, white napkins folded into shapes, and wine glasses, overlooking an ocean view through large glass windows with a palm tree outside.
A group of people sitting around a table in a restaurant or outdoor patio, holding glasses of wine and smiling at the camera, with a stone wall and window behind them.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with small buildings in a European city, featuring balconies, plants, and a stone wall on the right side.
Close-up of cooked potato dumplings in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce with herbs.
People gathered around a long outdoor table at a restaurant patio, enjoying food and drinks under large umbrellas on a sunny day.
People walking and standing in a plaza with a building featuring classical architecture and a cross on top, with a mountain landscape in the background under a clear blue sky.
Two women standing outdoors with a coastal town and cliffs in the background, taking a photo together, with two hands holding smartphones to capture the moment.
Group of people on a boat taking a selfie with a rocky coastline and blue water in the background.
A narrow city street with parked cars on both sides, buildings with balconies and potted plants, street lamps, and signs including a Heineken sign. In the background, there are green hills.
Interior of a grand, ornate church with pink and gold decor, chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, rows of wooden pews, and decorative columns lining the sides.
The image shows a large natural rock formation with a dark cave-like opening and some people standing at the base, surrounded by greenery.
A woman sitting on a balcony overlooking the ocean, with a table of drinks, sunglasses, and a cup of coffee in front of her.
Bowl of fried calamari with lemon wedges on a dining table with plates, silverware, and striped napkins.
Group of smiling tourists posing outdoors in front of a rocky cliff, some seated on a bench and others standing, with many wearing cameras around their necks.
Outdoor restaurant setup with tables and chairs overlooking a body of water during sunset, with pink and purple clouds in the sky.
A cup of espresso with a saucer, a spoon, a glass of water, and a sugar packet on a white table.
A group of six people standing inside a restaurant, smiling at the camera. There are three adults and three teenagers, with one girl wearing glasses and a head covering, and one boy holding a wooden box. The background features a wall with liquor bot
Outdoor restaurant patio overlooking a swimming pool with palm trees, surrounded by colorful buildings and plenty of greenery.
Group of people overlooking a coastal town with colorful buildings on cliffs and a beach, under a partly cloudy sky.
A man with gray hair smiling and holding a piece of fried food, sitting at an outdoor table with a platter of pizza and fried appetizers. A woman is partially visible beside him, with greenery and a brick wall in the background.
A plate of various fried appetizers including mini pizzas, mozzarella sticks, fried chicken nuggets, and other bite-sized snacks on a wooden surface.
A panoramic view of a coastline with a blue ocean, a city, and green hills, with a mountain in the distance under a clear sky.
A small white motorboat with five people on board, including a man standing and four seated women, cruising on a calm blue lake under a clear sky, with distant mountains on the horizon.
Tray of Italian cannoli filled with ricotta and pistachios, dusted with powdered sugar, on a colorful tablecloth with glasses of water and a colorful placemat in the background.
Plate of cooked spaghetti with seafood including clams, shrimp, and chopped herbs, on a white dish, with a glass of water and a wine glass in the background.
People relaxing on a sandy beach with turquoise water, some lying on towels and others sitting, near a rocky wall and a road.
A European street scene with outdoor seating, colorful historic buildings, and a view of the ocean in the background.
Ancient open-air theater with stone seating, ruins, and scenic mountainous background under a partly cloudy sky.
People enjoying the clear, blue ocean waters at a rocky beach with mountains in the background.

Tour experiences included

This isn’t Italy as tourists know it, it’s like travelling with family. This tour includes a wide variety of local experiences that you will enjoy along the way.

Three women and one bald man, all wearing aprons and smiling, enjoying a cooking or baking activity on a terrace or balcony with buildings in the background. The woman in the middle is wearing glasses and has her arms around the others.
A man with a bald head and goatee wearing a navy blue polo shirt and denim shorts is holding a wooden pizza peel with a pizza topped with various ingredients, including basil, in front of a brick oven, likely preparing to cook or serve the pizza.
A large group of tourists posing for a photo in front of ancient Greek ruins in Agrigento, with blue sky and sunny weather.
Group of people participating in a bread-making workshop, kneading dough on a decorated table outdoors with blue sky and trees in the background.
A small white motorboat with five people on board, on calm blue water under a clear sky in Bagnara
Group of people gathered around a table in an art studio, with various ceramic art supplies and sculptures, including a detailed face sculpture of Medusa, on display.

  • Pizza and pasta making class

  • Welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Tropea

  • Walking tour of Tropea with a local expert

  • Visit to Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola

  • Boat trip to Capo Vaticano from Tropea

  • Tour of Bagnara Calabra

  • Dinner at a local seafood restaurant with traditional entertainment

  • Cave excursion by boat from Bagnara (with swimming)

  • Walking tour of Reggio Calabria with a local expert

  • Visit to Taormina's Greek theatre with a local expert

  • Visit to Savoca (the Sicilian setting for The Godfather)

  • Visit to Bar Vitelli (featured in The Godfather)

  • Guided tour of Mount Etna with a local expert

  • Vineyard tour and wine tasting near Mount Etna

  • Lunch at a local restaurant near Mount Etna

  • Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento

  • Sightseeing in Syracuse with a local expert

  • Visit to Syracuse's Paradise Quarry and the Ear of Dionysius

  • Exploration of Syracuse's Greek theatre

  • Farewell dinner

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Meet the hosts Holly & Angelo

We will help you explore our local community and reveal some of the most authentic locations, traditions, food and history the region has to offer.

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What our guests have said about this tour

What other guests have said about our group trips

  • Kate's review of HollyDay travel

    "We had a stress free holiday and we ill definitely use Holly for our text trip"

    —Kate Freebairn

  • Rebecca's review of HollyDay travel

    "Holly is professional, friendly and knowledgeable and I wouldn't hesitate recommending her to family and friends."

    —Bec Morse

  • A man and woman standing together outdoors under a pink umbrella, smiling at the camera. The woman is holding a map and wearing a beige dress with a small orange purse. The man is wearing a black t-shirt and beige shorts. There are stone statues and greenery in the background.

    "I will always use Holly for all things travel. She blew us away with what she came up with."

    —Chelsea Pitman

  • A woman in sunglasses and a striped shirt touching the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, surrounded by tourists and blue sky.

    "Holly and her team were amazing with organising my tour of a lifetime."

    —Belinda Noack

Six photos of a woman on a trip, including coastal scenery, the Colosseum, leaning tower of Pisa, and Parthenon in Greece.
Remnants of a sunset over the ocean with two people standing on the beach, and a woman and girl posing together outdoors.
Photograph of a smiling couple in outdoor setting, both wearing sunglasses and hats, with water and mountains in the background.
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A collage of five outdoor photos featuring a family enjoying various scenic locations, including a tropical setting, a heart-shaped stone structure, greenery with flowers, a twisted tree, and a plane interior with smiling children and adults.
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Who this tour suits

If you are travelling on your own, with a loved one, friends, or extended family, this tour is perfectly suited for everyone.

We eat most meals together as a group so that nobody is left alone.

For solo travellers the single supplement gives you the choice of having luxurious privacy while being on a group tour.

A group of people posing together on a lively street decorated with colorful umbrellas hanging overhead and illuminated with festive lights during the evening.
Three adults sitting at a table outdoors at a cafe, enjoying food and drinks. The man on the left is holding a green bottle of beer, the woman in the middle is smiling, and the woman on the right is also smiling. There are plates of food on the table, including fried appetizers. The background shows a street with cafes and shops, decorated with string lights and banners.
A woman with blonde hair wearing a colorful geometric patterned dress standing on a cobblestone street with a group of people and parked scooters in the background. She is smiling and looking upward.
A man and a woman smiling and holding plates of desserts in a restaurant, with no visible dining table in front of them.

Yes there are 22 meals included on this tour so you get to taste and experience food from Southern Italy that is fresh, packed with flavour, and handcrafted daily.

Most food tours of Italy take you to Tuscany. We take you to the part of the country Italians go to eat.

Twenty two meals are included across the fourteen days, and almost none of them are in restaurants that advertise to tourists. In Bagnara Calabra we eat where Angelo's family has eaten for many generations, including a seafood restaurant on the water.

In Sicily we sit down to a farm lunch on the slopes below Etna, where the wine is made from vines grown in volcanic soil and poured by the people who grew them. You will taste torrone in the town that has made it for over 50 years & learn to make pizza in a working kitchen rather than a demonstration studio.

For anyone travelling on their own, this is the part that matters most. Every included meal is a shared table with the same twenty five people you have been travelling with all week.

By day two you are breaking bread with friends, not strangers.

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Three slices of toasted baguette topped with tomato jam and chopped green herbs, served on a white plate.
Chef in white uniform preparing multiple plates of gourmet dishes in a professional kitchen.
Close-up of strawberry-topped mini cheesecakes in paper cups on a metallic tray.
Dinner in Tropea with HollyDay Travel
Pizza in Taormina
Grilled chicken breast served with lemon wedge and chopped parsley on a white plate.
A plate of assorted cured meats including prosciutto, salami, and pepperoni with green olives and basil leaves in the center.
Milazzo Sicily during the day

The 14 day itinerary from Calabria to Sicily

Bagnara is Angelo’s hometown, and has visited many times, spent many summers, and played with his cousins in the piazzas of their neighbourhood.

Together, we have taken our family there as well to explore the region. We created the itinerary of this tour to provide you with richer experiences so you can feel what it is like living like a local.

We have carefully curated the boutique accommodation with timing that helps you indulge and explore at your leisure.

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Aerial view of rocky cliffs and turquoise water with boats near a beach along a coastline.
Outdoor restaurant overlooking a body of water during sunset with colorful sky, tables with white tablecloths, and chairs.

  • Beautifully immersive

  • Suits seasoned travellers

  • Only 25 people

  • Solo travellers welcome

  • All inclusive experiences

  • Authentic, hand crafted

  • Skip the typical tourist traps

  • Optional pre and post tours

  • All tipping included

Day 1

Tropea
Breakfast / Dinner

One group transfer is included from Lamezia Terme International Airport to your hotel in Tropea. Arrive in this clifftop paradise and enjoy your evening at leisure.

Group of people at a train station platform, standing on yellow line, with station building in background and train tracks beside them.
Tropea Italy aerial view
Ancient open-air theater with stone seating and ruins, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A historic European city square with a large baroque-style cathedral, stone buildings, a grassy park, and a street with parked cars underneath a partly cloudy sky.
Colorful rowboats docked along a waterfront with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.
A narrow city street lined with parked cars on both sides and a motorcycle riding down the street, with multi-story buildings featuring balconies with potted plants and street signs, and a backdrop of green hills

Day 2

Tropea
Breakfast

Tropea Sightseeing - This morning, proceed on a walking tour of Tropea with a local specialist. Enjoy the architecture, take in breathtaking sea views and discover historic monuments in the old town. You will then visit Santuario di Santa Maria dell'Isola. This humble sanctuary, dedicated to Santa Maria dell'Isola, sits on a sandstone rock facing the town of Tropea built on the rocky cliffs.

The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure—take time to explore the town at your own pace.

This evening, join your Hosts, Travel Director and fellow travellers for drinks and a warm and friendly welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

People relaxing on the sandy beach near the turquoise ocean with a rocky shoreline and a road in the background.
The church in Tropea on the ocean

Day 3

Tropea
Breakfast / Dinner

Morning tour and onto Bagnara Calabra - This morning travel to Pizzo , a charming Calabrian cliffside town. Enjoy a walking orientation of Pizzo and some free time here followed by an aperitvo lunch and tartufo tasting.

Later drive to Bagnara Calabra, check into your hotel and spend time at leisure.

Clear blue ocean water with sunlight reflection, a distant shoreline with buildings, mountains in the background, and a boat on the water.
A small white motorboat on calm blue water carrying six people, with three sitting at the front, one standing near the motor, and two girls standing and talking at the back. The background shows a distant shoreline under a clear blue sky.

Day 4

Bagnara
Breakfast

Bagnara sightseeing and boat trip to the caves - This morning, depart from Bagnara on a scenic boat excursion to explore the coastline's remarkable caves. Take in the natural

beauty as you admire the sea's vibrant colours and distinctive character, visiting highlights such as Grotta del Monaco, Cala Janculla, Grotta delle Rondini, Cala Leone, and Chiesa del Monaco, with time for a refreshing swim.

Visit Scilla, a charming coastal village on Calabria's western shore. Enjoy a local lunch before some free time to wander around and explore this picturesque seaside town.

Return to Bagnara Calabra and spend the evening at leisure.

Holly and Angelo with Chef Domenic and locals at Statiola Ristorante Pastificio
A narrow street in a Mediterranean town with stone and stucco buildings, lush green trees, and a parked car in the distance, under bright sunlight.

Day 5

Bagnara
Breakfast

Bagnara sightseeing - This morning visit the Ceramic factory in Bagnara. Torrone tasting & visit to the Velardo family church.

Spend the afternoon at leisure. This evening enjoy a special dinner at Angelo’s cousin’s restaurant organised by HollyDay Travel.

Grotto near Bagnara
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A narrow stone staircase leading down to a beach with small rocks, flanked by stone and stucco buildings. On the left, there is an outdoor seating area with checkered tablecloths, chairs, and string lights overhead. To the right, an old rowboat with a potted plant inside is at the bottom of the steps. In the background, the sea with a large rock and distant land is visible.
A seaside promenade with people walking, tall palm trees, street lamps, parked cars, and a view of mountains by the ocean on a sunny day.

Day 6

Calabria
Breakfast

At leisure in Bagnara Calabra - The day is yours - spend time in the local markets or relaxing on the beautiful beaches.

Holly and Angelo in front of the Cathedral of Reggio Calabria
Holly and guests enjoying wine in Reggio
Holly and guests having dinner in Reggio
A coastal cityscape with buildings along the shoreline, a curved road with car traffic, and a harbor with boats and a breakwater. The sky is bright blue with scattered clouds.

Day 7

Reggio Calabria and onto Sicily
Breakfast / Dinner

Travel to Reggio Calabria and visit Bergamot museum and the National Archaeological museum to marvel at the Riace Bronzes.

Later this afternoon, board your ferry across the Straight of Messina to beautiful Sicily.

On arrival at Sicily, check into your hotel.

Colorful twilight view of a historic Sicilian town square with illuminated buildings, a clock tower, and a mountainous backdrop, featuring a patterned black and white checkered pavement and outdoor seating.
Ancient Roman theater ruins with surrounding hillside, Mount Etna snow-capped volcano in the background, and scenic landscape under a blue sky.
A scenic coastal view showing clear blue ocean water, rocky cliffs, and a small sandy beach with umbrellas and chairs, alongside a road with parked cars and buildings surrounded by greenery.
A man preparing multiple pizzas in a commercial kitchen. The pizzas are topped with cheese and tomato sauce, with some having eggs on top. There are bowls of shredded cheese and fresh tomatoes nearby.
A group of people on a boat taking a selfie with a scenic water and rocky shoreline background on a bright sunny day.
A scenic view of a coastal area with sandy beach, turquoise water, a rocky cliff, greenery, and a white building on top of the cliff under a clear blue sky.
A group of people sitting on benches by the beach with umbrellas, boats, and a mountain in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Plate of fried shrimp, calamari, and fish with a lemon wedge and fresh mixed greens.

Day 8

Taormina
Breakfast / Lunch

Taormina sightseeing - This morning we visit the old town of Taormina. With your local expert, visit the Greek theatre set on a cliff and open to the sky. Stroll through the old town and admire Taormina's grandest building and along the elegant Corso Umberto.

Later, join a pizza and pasta making class followed by lunch.

Spend the evening at leisure.

HollyDay Travel guests at Mt. Etna
A volcanic landscape with a large ash-covered volcano in the background and reddish-brown volcanic soil in the foreground, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A lush green vineyard with rows of grapevines supported by trellises, set against a backdrop of rolling hills or mountains under a clear sky.
HollyDay Travel guests tasting Fuoco dell'Etna
A narrow cobblestone street in a European city with residential buildings on the left and a stone wall on the right. There are plants along the street and parked cars in the distance.
Holly and Angelo with guests in Tropea

Day 9

Savoca and Mt. Etna
Breakfast / lunch

This morning drive up to Mt. Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. Admire astonishing panoramic views over the eastern Sicilian coast and Ionian Sea whilst discovering the history of Sicily's most popular attraction and its eruptions.

Next discover rustic village life with your Local Specialist as we visit Savoca, the Sicilian setting

for 'The Godfather'. Enjoy the stunning views before a visit to Vitelli's bar, featured in the film and famous for 'granita di limone'. followed by lunch at a local restaurant.

A coastal town with many buildings featuring red-tiled roofs, situated along the shoreline with beach umbrellas and people at the beach. A large hill or mountain covered in trees rises behind the town, with a clear blue sky overhead.
A historic stone church with two towers, surrounded by palm trees and a metal fence, in a sunny outdoor setting with a blue sky and some clouds.
A large circular fountain with multiple statues and water features, situated in a historic European city square, surrounded by buildings with classic architecture. There are people walking and sitting around the fountain, with a large cathedral and mountainous landscape in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
HollyDay Travel guests in Palermo, Italy

Day 10

Agrigento
Breakfast / Dinner

Onto Agrigento - Journey to Agrigento. Explore the Valley of the Temples with a local expert and see the massive Temple of Concordia and the clifftop Temple of Juno overlooking the sea.

Check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Dinner will be at your hotel.

HollyDay Travel and group in Southern Italy, Palermo
HollyDay Travel guest in Palermo market
Cityscape along a river with historic buildings and mountains in the background at sunset.

Day 11

Agrigento
Breakfast

Local experiences at Agrigento - Marvel at Scala dei Turchi, a monumental natural staircase carved from radiant white limestone drops directly into a bright blue sea.

You will visit a local farm and enjoy a delicious farm-to-table lunch using family recipes.

Spend the evening at leisure.

HollyDay Travel group in Southern Italy, Agrigento
Ancient Greek temple ruins with tall columns, a group of tourists walking nearby, and a bronze sculpture of a reclining figure in the foreground, under a blue sky and some trees in the background.
Ancient Greek temple with columns on a hill under a blue sky with scattered clouds, with tourists exploring the site and a green tree to the left.

Join your local expert to explore Syracuse's Paradise Quarry, home to the famous Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped grotto renowned for its remarkable acoustics.

You'll also visit the impressive Greek Theatre, carved into solid rock and one of the largest in the ancient world. Later, wander the charming Old City on the island of Ortigia, where narrow streets, elegant palaces and lively piazzas await. This is also where the great mathematician Archimedes is said to have run through the streets shouting "Eureka!" 

Syracuse
Breakfast / Dinner

Day 12

Holly and Angelo with guests in Syracuse
A narrow cobblestone street lined with old yellow and beige buildings with small balconies and potted plants, under a clear blue sky.
A detailed view of a historic, ornate sculpture and architectural elements on a building, topped with statues, against a clear blue sky.

Day 13

Noto
Breakfast / farewell dinner

Discover the beautiful baroque town of Noto with a Local Specialist on a guided walking tour. Enjoy free time to explore before returning to Syracuse. This evening, celebrate your journey with a farewell dinner alongside your fellow travellers and Travel Director. 

Historic European cityscape with ornate beige buildings, domed structures, and a street with parked cars and pedestrians under a clear blue sky.
Scenic view of a historic hillside town with a castle on top, surrounded by greenery and under a partly cloudy sky.

Day 14

Sicily
Breakfast

Farewell Sicily. Today our journey draws to an end. One group transfer to Catania airport to board your onward flight.

Extending your trip before or after your tour

As a full service travel agency we can help you plan pre or post tour activities such as;

  • Visit your family or relatives in any of the towns in Calabria

  • Visit Cefalu Club Med for an all inclusive relaxation post tour and before coming home

  • Try a Malta extension which is a quick flight from Catania (end point) to Valetta or ferry from Pozzallo to Valetta 1 hour 45 minutes hours (we have a few people already booked to do this)

  • Extend stay in Sicily in smaller towns like Pizzo, Diamante etc. 

  • Getting to Lamezia airport (tour starting point)  is easy by connecting via Rome or Milan (can also connect from other European citites)

  • The finishing point is Catania which is an international airport and Emirates flys direct from there to Dubai, otherwise you can fly via Rome or Milan to return to Australia or other destinations.

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Frequently asked questions

Free consultation

Are flights included in the price of this tour?

Flights are not included in the price of this tour because people will be joining us from all parts of the world who may also be already on their own trip or another holiday package, therefore it is impossible to budget for every type of airline, location or standard of flight ticket.

We are a full service travel agency so we can help you book flights from anywhere in the world as well as domestic transfers as required.

Can a stay be extended either before or after the tour?

Absolutely this tour can have additional days added before or after it. Our travel agency can help you plan the perfect itinerary to compliment our tour.

What’s the group’s typical age range and pace

Most people are from the age of 35 and older, typically couples and the day to day pace is relaxed and slow paced. It is a tour that suits people who have been to Italy before

What is unique or different about this tour to Calabria and Sicily?

The majority of tours in Italy will focus on the typical tourist attractions located around Rome, Tuscany, Milan or Venice. We have hand crafted this tour to take people to the home town of our family as well as visiting some of the less visited southern areas of Italy in Calabria and Sicily. It is a tour where you get to feel more like a family member experiencing the ‘real’ Italy

Is this a fast paced tour with lots of stops?

No, we have created the itinerary so that it has a slow pace with stops that are 2-3 nights in most locations so we can enjoy each location.

Are there cooking lessons or other immersive experiences?

Yes we will learn how to make arancino (Italian stuffed rice balls) and also experience dinner in one of Angelo’s cousin’s restaurants, where we will have seafood caught that morning, try traditional salamis and local delicacies. 


Which airline is ideal to fly with?

Emirates or Qatar as they offer code share flight with ITA Airways to Lamezia Airport


Is this tour with Trafalgar coaches and does it have the same cancellation terms?

The tour is in luxury full-sized coaches that are not branded as Trafalgar, the same terms and conditions apply as all Trafalgar tours. 


If having pre- and post-nights, will the transfers be included?

No these will need to be organised separately at an additional cost. 


How can I visit local towns or villages pre or post tour?

HollyDay travel can help you organise and it will be dependent on where you would like to visit. 

Will there be back up plans should it be raining or if we encounter rough seas regarding the boat excursions?

We will keep a close eye on weather conditions and our your director will make alternate plans if necessary


What bed configuration do single travellers get?

Double beds

What is the deposit for this tour and when is final payment required?

The deposit is $500 per person and final payment is due in late January 


How many meals are included?

22 meals total: 13 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 4 dinners

What is the single supplement cost and single supplement bedding?

Double bed and $1,575 


How physical is the tour?

This tour is a relaxed pace


How much free time is allocated?

Most days will allow you to have some free time(Angelo and I be there to assist you during your free time)

Are gratuities included?

Yes Gratuities to Travel Director, Coach Drivers and Local Specialists. Hotel tips, restaurant tips for included meals, and local taxes.


Are all experiences listed included or are there options expenses?

They are all included

What sort of food will we eat?

Mainly Italian food such as pizza, pasta, seafood, meat, rolls, rice balls and a mix of Mediterranean food. 

Can dietary requirements be catered for?

Yes

What are the start and finish dates?

3 June - 16 June 2027 - 14 days, 13 nights total


What is the total cost?

The current published early bird rate ($8,499) is actually at $500 off and single supplement is $1,575


Are flights included?

No, but we are a full-service travel agency and we can arrange flights for clients too.


Are solo travellers welcome to join?

Yes. The current published early bird rate ($8,499) is actually at $500 off and single supplement is $1,575.


Is there an age limit?

Any adult or child over the age of 12 is welcome

I’m interested but not available on those dates, do you have other dates for this tour?

These are the only dates for our personally escorted group tour in Italy for now, but we can arrange personalised itineraries for you in Southern Italy or anywhere else in the world.