Tour begins in Rome, Italy on April 17, 2027; ends in Catania, Sicily on April 29, 2027
13 Days/12 Nights – $8,295 per person (double occupancy land only)

* International Airfare Not Included

* Price is quoted in USD for tour package based on Twin/Double Occupancy and includes tours, hotels, meals as noted on the itinerary. Operation of this tour is based on minimum of 26 paying guests.

* Pricing for solo travelers: $10,895

NOTE: Expanding Horizons reserves the right to provide an alternative hotel of the same or higher standard should hotels stated in itinerary be unavailable at the time of booking.

Price Includes:

  • 12 nights deluxe accommodation (4/5 star)
    • 3-nights: Rose Garden Palace Hotel, Rome
    • 4-nights: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, Palermo
    • 5-Nights: Una Palace Catania, Catania
  • Meals: 12-Breakfasts, 6-Lunches & 4-Dinners
  • Winery Visits/Tastings:
    • Visit Baglio di Pianetto Wine Estate for afternoon wine tasting
    • Cooking class in Palermo with lunch
    • Old World vs. New World tasing with host Rob Griffin
    • Visit Alessandro di Camporeale winery – guided tour & tasting
    • Visit Tenute Camilleri winery – tour & wine tasting
    • Visit a local winery for lunch and a tour & wine tasting
    • Visit Cantine Pupillo for a wine tasting “Origins” experience
  • Tours/Visits:
    • Guided tour of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
    • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
    • Guided walking tour in Palermo with entrance into the Cathedral, Palatine Chapel, Teatro Massimo Vittorio Emanuele
    • Guided tour of the Cathedral and Cloister of Monreale
    • Guided tour of Cefalù with group lunch
    • Guided visit to Ballarò or Capo Market with a local chef
    • Full day Valley of the Temples tour to Agrigento with entrance to the Archaeological site
    • Tour of Piazza Armerina with lunch & entrance into the Villa Romana del Casale
    • Guided excursion via Jeep 4×4 to Mt. Etna
    • Full day trip to Siracusa & Ortigia with lunch and a guided tour of the Siracusa Greek Theatre
    • Full day trip to Taormina with a guided scenic tour, a “Godfather” excursion, and a visit to the Taormina Greek Theatre
  • Meet & Greet upon arrival in Rome
  • Transportation by Private Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach
  • English Speaking Commentary Driver/Guide
  • Headsets for tours
  • Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
  • Hotel Porterage (where available)
  • All local taxes; including the Italian Goods and Services Tax (VAT) (currently 22%)

Price Excludes:

  • Meals, beverages, or sightseeing not shown in the itinerary as included
  • Bottled Water
  • Pre-registration or late check out of hotel rooms
  • Gratuities
  • Departure or Airport taxes for international flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Items of a personal nature (e.g., mini bar, laundry, phone or internet charges, etc.)
  • Public Holiday surcharges where applicable

Please Note: This is a private, invitation-only tour solely for the guests of Barnard Griffin Winery, booked through our tour operator, Expanding Horizons of Tustin, CA.