ITALY

The Mediterranean’s largest island, Sicily, is as culturally rich as it is beautiful. It is home to superb Norman architecture, vibrant Roman floor mosaics, Arab-inspired gardens, and probably the finest Greek temples to be found anywhere in the world. Alongside this, the island has some magnificent natural scenery, from volcanic Mount Etna to quiet beaches in the south. This tour takes you to the best that the island has to offer.

Italy’s Campania region is celebrated for its scenery, with colourful cliffside towns that stagger down to meet the Mediterranean. It’s also a place of riveting history and tempting gastronomy. Tour the historic highlights of Naples, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, before visiting Caserta Palace, Italy’s Versailles. From the tranquil village of Seiano, visit the fabled Amalfi Coast and the ruins of Herculaneum and Pompeii.

Situated in the heart of Italy, Umbria is a bucolic beauty with a past stretching back to the ancient Etruscans. This tour reveals the region’s highlights. Enjoy expertly guided tours as you travel from the Umbrian capital of Perugia, a centre of art and culture, to Orvieto and its dazzling 14th-century cathedral. Highlights include visits to Assisi, birthplace of Italy’s patron saint; Rasiglia, known as ‘Little Venice’; and Narni, where caves beneath a convent reveal historical treasures.