PICTURESQUE PORTUGAL

Enjoy an in-depth encounter with spirited Sicily on this ramble ‘down south’, which includes some quality time in Rome and a visit to the feisty city of Naples. Take a drive to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano and delve into Agrigento’s Greek heritage in the Valley of the Temples. Dive into the capital, Palermo and engage with the island’s centuries-old seafaring heritage.

Religious landmarks, monuments, and the melancholic trill of the fado follow this 7-day journey from Lisbon, Portugal’s seafaring capital, to Porto on the Douro River. Connect with your generous Portuguese hosts, wander through medieval cities and savour a delicious pastéis de nata or two as you wind your way north through villages, towns and cities, delving into the country’s colourful history and culture.

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PIAZZAS AND FOUNTAINS OF ROME

Discover Rome's alleyways, piazzas and fountains with a Local Specialist. Marvel at the timeless Pantheon and spend some time in a gorgeous Baroque square with street artists, trattorias and gelaterias.

NAPLES UNVEILED

Visit the Archaeological Museum with a Local Guide, who will reveal the hidden secrets behind one of the world's oldest inhabited cities.

SICILIAN DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT

Enjoy an evening in the company of new friends over a delicious dinner of southern Italian specialities, including music and entertainment.

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FADO EVENING WITH DINNER

A poignant evening filled with the melancholic sounds of fado awaits on this optional dinner in Lisbon's hilly Bairro Alto district.

Visit the fishing village of Nazaré And Óbidos, famous for its Ginja cherry liqueur dispensed in chocolate cups.

VISIT AVEIRO

Head to the Atlantic coast and seaside town of Aveiro where you'll want to taste the local Ovos Moles sweets for which the town is famous.