ABOUT THIS TOUR
SEPT. 9 – SEPT. 21, 2025
12 DAYS
Spots Left: 8
Deep dive into the South of Italy! On this special journey through Southern Italy, you will experience the true magic of the Italian culture and people, eat amazing food, drink incredible wine, capture stunning images, and explore the greatest cities that will take your breath away at every turn. Go way-beyond what most tourist ever experience, and discover the “True Italy” – tasting and understanding the local cuisine, living the Italian lifestyle, and discovering the art and history that is over 2,000 years in the making. This is a unique opportunity to be led by Adam DeSerio, Italian-American guide and photographer, with a rich local knowledge and deep cultural understanding and passion for all that Italy has to offer. What makes this trip especially unique is the intimate size and nature of this Italian experience (Exclusive Group Size: Limited to 8 people max.). All aspects of the tour have been carefully thought out, planned, and curated specifically so you can just arrive and enjoy the journey without needing to plan a thing. Adam has led tours in Italy for years and speaks the language, providing you something very special compared to other tours. Dine at the best local restaurants with recommendations of specific dishes to taste, as well as learn some photo tips and gain valuable travel skills along the way.
We begin in the South of Italy, in the costal town of Sorrento, tasting authentic Napoli Pizza, Mozzarella, and Limoncello. We explore the ruins of Pompeii, the lost Roman civilization preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover the sun-bleached peach, pink, and terracotta towns built along the cliffs, as we take our private van along the picturesque and romantic coastline of the Amalfi Coast, stopping in the towns of Minori, Amalfi, Ravella, and Positano. Explore one of the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world, the island of Capri, where lemons grow larger than softballs, hundreds of flower varieties cover the island, and the Blue Grotto calls your name! Next, we fly to Sicily and begin our Sicilian discovery on the west coast in Palermo. As one of the most conquered cities in the world, Palermo is the epicenter of culture and vitality in Southern Italy, with plenty of food discoveries, amazing history, art and culture, and views from the neighboring cities and beaches. We finish our Sicilian journey by spending the last days on the east coast in Catania and the neighboring towns of Taormina, Siracusa, and Ortigia. Here we discover a whole new set of traditions, culture, foods, views, and see a completely different perspective of local Sicilian life. The trip offers a truly special opportunity to combine Italian history, culture, hands-on experiences, photo opportunities, and amazing food & wine into one unforgettable journey! For more details, view Full Itinerary.
TOUR COST
$7,350 + AIRFARE / MEALS
Price includes: • Hotel Accommodations • All Activities on Itinerary • Italian Ground/Water Transportation on Tour • Breakfast Everyday • Flight Naples to Palermo
Excludes: • All Other Meals • International Airfare • Travel/Health/Cancellation Insurance.
Price is per person, double hotel-room occupancy.
Single-Supplement Traveling as Pair: additional $2,225/each*
Single-Supplement Traveling Alone: additional $4,450.*
Deposit of $1,850/person reserves spot on tour. Once Sign-Up application is complete, you will receive invoice for non-refundable deposit. Remaining Payment-In-Full of 50% due 150 days prior to tour start date, 100% due 90 days prior to tour start date.
*Single Supplement fee due 50% on Sign-Up Date / 100% due 150 Days before Tour Start Date. View the registration process for more details.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Superbly rated Italian Bed & Breakfast Accommodations
- Private Guide for Entire Trip (Adam DeSerio)
- Sorrento & Pompeii Exploration
- Private Van along Amalfi Coast, Positano, & Ravello
- Private Boat Around Island of Capri & Blue Grotto Experience
- Cooking, Food, & Wine Experiences in Sicily
- West Coast & East Coast of Sicily
- Multiple Hands-On Cooking Classes
- Exclusive tours: Taormina, Siracusa, Ortigia
- Perfect balance: Culture, food, activities, & photo opportunities
- Perfect time of year: Beautiful weather & fewer tourists
– Click to View Adam’s Photos of Italy
IS THIS TRIP FOR YOU?
What to Expect: This exclusive, small-group tour is for people looking to truly “experience” Italy, desiring everything Italy is known for, while also obtaining a local perspective. A perfect balance of culture and tradition, special access to touristic attractions, and amazing food/wine experiences along the way, creating a rewarding all-inclusive experience. There is a moderate level of physical activity, carrying your bags up stairs, and a fair amount of daily walking/exploring, but nothing too strenuous. Being a small group, we move at the pace everyone is comfortable with.
Perfect For: Travelers wanting to “go beyond” and do the things and see the places most tourists never get to. This tour is all about embracing the Italian ways and life, while discovering the hidden gems of Italy along the way. This trip is perfect for returning Italy travelers, those who have recently joined DeSerio Tour’s Experience Italy Tour, as well as first time Italy travelers. From the level of depth of information and history, to the hands-on experiences and special access to popular sights and attractions, Adam will share his passion of the food, culture, and story of Italy in a way like never before. With photo opportunities around every corner.
Age Range & Activity Level: Welcome to adult travelers of all ages; with many having recently retired, excited to travel, and physically active and able to casually walk several miles a day, as well as do stairs.
ACCOMMODATIONS & FOOD
ITALIAN B&Bs – RATED EXCELLENT TO SUPERB!
Accommodations: We stay in excellent to superbly rated Italian Bed & Breakfast Hotels, each carefully chosen by Adam DeSerio for their combination of Italian charm, friendly staff, comfort and amenities, and perfect location in the central-heart of each city. Each private room comes with a full private bathroom, wi-fi access, and includes a wonderful breakfast every morning. You will truly enjoy your hotel experiences in every city!
Photos of Hotel Rooms: Additional information & Photos of Accommodations:
Below is a link to an example of the types of Rooms, Bathrooms, Breakfast, Lobby & Staff you can look forward to on this amazing tour.
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Meals: Most meals are eaten together as a group at Adam’s top recommended restaurants and special local finds, and occasionally eaten family-style, allowing us to taste a variety of wonderful local dishes that make each region and city unique. Adam will share information, stories, and passion about the food with every meal. Average $50 person/day.
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12 DAY ITINERARY
Amalfi Coast & Sicily Italy Tour
Available:
Sept. 9 – Sept. 21, 2025
Spots Left: 8
Full Itinerary below outlines all activities, entrances, hotel nights, transportation, and group meals included throughout the Tour. Most days begin at 9am after breakfast and finish after dinner. There will be occasional free-time made available throughout the tour, while most days are filled with amazing activities, restaurants, and a full itinerary. Most days consist of daily walking around the cities, with frequent stops along the way to enjoy the views, delve into the activities, and live “La Dolce Vita” (the sweet life) in Italy!
Arrival Day & Time: Sept. 9, 2025 • Arrive Anytime • Hotel Check-in: 2pm – 8pm
Airport: Naples International Airport (NAP)
Hotel included in Tour Package for this early-arrival rest-day (Day 0). We officially begin Tour after breakfast the next day (Day 1).
If you wish to arrive any day(s) earlier than this, please request at least 150 days prior to Tour Start Date.
Private Transfer or Taxi options from Airport to hotel available for a separate fee
Departure Day & Time: Sept 21, 2025 • Depart Anytime • Hotel Check-out: By 10am
Airport: Catania Airport (CTA)
SORRENTO (ARRIVAL)
DAY 0
Included in the Tour is this Arrival Day, with the night at our tour Hotel. Please arrive on the arrival date listed for this tour. You can arrive anytime, however check-in may not be available until 2pm. Coming from the US, that means you will probably need to look for a flight that departs the US the day before, as the time zone difference and total flight time will require that. This first day, Day 0, is just a rest day, so you can be ready for the amazing journey we have ahead! The next day, Day 1, the Tour officially starts after breakfast.
INCLUDES:
- Meet Your Guide
- Hotel Check-in
- Rest & Settle In
- Sorrento Hotel (1 night)
SORRENTO, AMALFI COAST, & ISLAND OF CAPRI
DAYS 1 – 5
Welcome to Italy… What better way to begin than in the South! As the top requested place to visit in Italy, there is no surprise why. Home to the invention of Pizza, and appreciated for its immense coastal beauty, welcoming local culture, and very distinct history influenced by both Roman and Greek Empires. Step back in time while visiting the ruins of Pompeii with Mt. Vesuvius as our background. Full day of food and cultural discovery in Sorrento, mozzarella cheese tasting, limoncello, and living La Dolce Vita (sweet life). Next, we travel by private van along the picturesque coastline of the Amalfi Coast, visiting Minori, Amalfi, Positano, and Ravella. Our travels continue by ferry for a full day to the Island of Capri. Known as the “Emerald Island,” Capri boasts incredible aqua-green waters that sparkle in the bright sun and more than 800 species of plants that flourish on the island. We will take a boat tour around the island, and special entrance to the Blue Grotto.
INCLUDES:
- Explore Historic Area of Sorrento
- Make/Taste authentic Pizza, Mozzarella & Limoncello
- Visit Archaeological site of Pompeii
- Private Van Along Amalfi Coast
- Discover Minori, Positano, Amalfi, & Ravello
- Experience Island of Capri & Blue Grotto by Boat
- Breakfast Included at Hotel
- Sorrento Hotel (4 Nights)
PALERMO, SICILY
(West Coast)
DAYS 5 – 7
We travel by flight from Naples to Palermo and check-in to the hotel. Welcome to the capital of culture and vitality as we enter into one of the world’s most conquered cities and the capital of Sicily. We spend a few days on this west coast side of the large island, discovering the local food, wine, and traditions as well as take some time to visit the surrounding area through touring and tasting of local Olive Oil, Salts, and of course… wine!
INCLUDES:
- Flight from Naples to Palermo
- Food, Culture, and Local Discoveries
- Cathedral of Palermo and Art
- Olive Oil, Salt, and Wine of Sicily
- Bus to Catania
- Breakfast Included at Hotel
- Palermo Hotel (2 Nights)
CATANIA, SICILY
(East Coast)
DAYS 7 – 12
We will travel by bus to the other side of the island of Sicily to dive deep into all the local food, culture, wine, and destinations that Sicily has to offer. Using the beautiful city of Catania as our hub, we will take day trips to all the amazing surrounding areas, and tour each of their unique cities. Taormina, the picturesque hilltop town along the coast, filled with beauty, views, and ancient history at every turn. Siracusa and Ortigia, home to some of the most amazing ancient Greek settlements and cities of Sicily. We will visit many small towns filled with locals, as well as some of the locations used in the Godfather movies. We will participate in several hands on cooking and tasting experiences of both foods and wines of Sicily. Finally we will conclude with a sailing experience along the coast to take in all the sight we have come to know during our stay and enjoy our final meal and sunset together as we conclude our Southern Journey through Italy.
INCLUDES:
- Catania Food and Wine Experience
- Taormina, Siracusa, & Ortigia
- Private Cooking Experience
- Sailing Experience along Sicily Coast
- Godfather Movie Locations
- Small Local Towns and Villages
- Breakfast Included at Hotel
- Catania Hotel (5 Nights)
YOUR GUIDE
ADAM DESERIO
Enjoy the ease and excitement of traveling with your passionate and experienced private guide for the entire trip; Adam DeSerio, an American born – Italian speaking travel enthusiast, adventurer, and landscape photographer.
Adam has lived and traveled in Italy over many years, gaining expert historical and local knowledge of all the trip locations. He is excited to share with you all the cultural traditions, main and side-streets, and share each city’s local secrets, something very unique to this tour. You will be led to some of the very best locations, eat amazing food, and experience a safe and local feel in every city. Now, join Adam for the chance of a lifetime to experience Italy to the fullest. Whether returning, or your first time, Adam will guide you with local knowledge, travel skills, and sightseeing like never before, all while in a small-group style that feels like a truly private tour.
Adam has been leading specialized, small-group and private tours in Italy, Greece, and other countries for nearly a decade, sharing his expert knowledge of the culture, food, wine, history, and more! Adam is also the son of renowned professional landscape photographer, Lou DeSerio; who studied with Ansel Adams for many years and been selling his landscape photographs for over 40 years. Adam followed in his father’s footsteps and has been selling his own photographs in galleries since he was only 5 years old. Adam has spent his entire life capturing the world around him, traveling on and off the beaten path, taping into the deepest aspects of every location, and enjoys sharing the most amazing and most unique parts of the globe with people both as a photographer and as a travel organizer and tour guide.
What Now:
The Process:
- STEP 1: Submit Sign-Up application! First come first serve!
– Click any blue box that says “Click to Sign-Up” and fill out the application for each Participant. - STEP 2: Receive and Pay Deposit to secure spot on Tour.
– Non-refundable Deposit due within 48 hours of receiving. Additional: 50% of Single Supplement Fee due if applicable (non-refundable). - STEP 3: Pay 50% of Balance Due 150 Days Prior to Tour Start Date.
– Additional: Remaining 50% of Single Supplement Fee due if applicable (non-refundable). - STEP 4: Purchase Flights between 150 – 90 Days Prior to Tour Start Date.
– This is the best recommended window of time to find a good deal on Flights, while also guaranteeing the Tour will happen & has minimum # of Participants. - STEP 5: Pay Remaining 50% of Balance Due 90 Days Prior to Tour Start Date.
– Additional: Any additional fees, hotel nights, extension balances, etc. due if applicable. - STEP 6: Receive Packing Blogs/Info, Travel Tips, Arrival Info & Details.
– DeSerio Tours will send emails, information, and details in the months leading up to the tour, helping you feel comfortable and informed. - STEP 7: Start Packing you Bags! You have one amazing journey ahead!
Timeline of Due Dates:
- At Sign-Up: Registration & Deposit Due
- 150 Days Before Tour Start: Apr. 12, 2025
- 90 Days Before Tour Start: Jun. 11, 2025
- Tour Start Date: Sept. 9, 2025
Registration Process: Deposit/Payments/Cancellations/Refunds:*
- This tour is limited to a maximum number of people.*
- Prices are per person. Rooms filled with double occupancy (single supplements available in limited supply on first come first served basis).*
- Single Supplement(s) are available in two forms: “Traveling As A Pair” (for two people traveling together but wanting separate rooms), and “Traveling Alone” (Single person traveling alone)*
- If “Traveling As A Pair” Single Supplement is selected, individuals will become responsible for the full “Traveling Alone” Single Supplement fee amount if their travel partner in the pair cancels, opts-out, or does not complete the sign-up process*
- Cancellations on your (Participant) behalf before Tour Start Date:
• Greater Than 150 Days Before: Cancellation Fee equal to non-refundable Deposit, (plus 50% of Single Supplement fee when applicable)*
• 150 Days – 91 Days Before: Cancellation Fee equal to non-refundable Deposit, plus 50% of Payment-In-Full amount, (plus 100% of Single Supplement fee when applicable)*
• 90 Days or Less Before: Cancellation Fee equal to non-refundable Deposit, plus 100% of Payment-In-Full amount, (plus 100% of Single Supplement fee when applicable)*
• Cancellation requests must be in writing and will be effective upon date of receipt by DeSerio Tours.
• Cancellation deadline dates are based on the originally scheduled tour date, and are not reassigned due to Tour postponement or rescheduling. - Cancellations on behalf of DeSerio Tours, DBA of DeSerio Global Ventures, LLC: Please review the Terms & Conditions of this Tour for details.*
• If canceled by DGV, LLC due to inadequate enrollment, notice will be sent no later than 90 Days prior to Tour Start Date, and a refund will be made available.*
• If canceled by DGV, LLC for any other reason, a partial or full refund or credit may or may not be made available, according to the specific cancellations reasons
and timing, as outlined in the Terms & Conditions.*
• Due to the strict Cancelation Policy and Terms & Conditions of this Tour, it is recommended that each Participant obtain independent Travel/Health/Cancellation Insurance.
* Please see the Terms & Conditions agreement for additional information. By signing-up, registering, making payment(s) toward, and/or participating in, a Tour, you agree to all Terms & Conditions.