This is the beautiful legend of Sicily~
Explore Italy + Sicily! Put the Renaissance and Mediterranean romance in your pocket✨
Seriously! Just returned from Italy🇮🇹, this trip has 'in-depth travel' etched into my DNA—from the water city of Northern Italy to the ancient thousand-year-old cities of Southern Italy🏰, then to the blue and orange of Sicily🍊, including 5 special meals + 4-star hotels throughout🏨. Here's the guide for you to copy!
🌟【Classic Northern Italy: Journey Through Time in History】
Venice Grand Canal Cruise🚤: Don't just know St. Mark's Square! Take a cruise to see Burano Island🏝️ and the Bridge of Sighs from the water. With sunlight sparkling on the water✨, every casual shot looks like a scene from 'The Venetian Lover'. The romance of the water city should be unlocked from the river~
Rome CITY WALK (with professional guide)🗣️: Follow a guide to avoid aimless wandering! From the arches of the Colosseum to the colonnades of the Roman Forum, even the 'oculus' in the Pantheon's dome has its own story📜. After hearing the stories, these buildings instantly gain a profound historical significance.
Florence CITY WALK (with professional guide)🖼️: The 'hometown' of the Renaissance must be savored! The pink, white, and green dome of Florence Cathedral, the panoramic view from Piazzale Michelangelo🌉. The guide will also point out hidden scenes from 'Inferno' (The Dante Code) to you. After the tour, you'll instantly fall in love with this 'City of Art'.
Uffizi Gallery: Botticelli's 'The Birth of Venus' and Leonardo da Vinci's early manuscripts are here. Standing before the originals is 100 times more breathtaking than looking at a picture book. A must-visit for art students~
Civita di Bagnoregio (The Dying City): Hayao Miyazaki's 'Castle in the Sky' prototype truly floats among the clouds! The small town has only one road connecting it to the outside world. Standing on the observation deck, watching the mist swirl around the stone houses, you'll feel like the theme song is about to play🎵.
🔥【Lesser-Known Southern Italy: Unlocking Movies and Coasts】
Pompeii (with official guide)🏛️: The 'thousand-year-old city that disappeared overnight' is truly stunning! Follow the official guide to see well-preserved bakeries🥐, theaters, and even human outlines under the volcanic ash, as if traveling back to daily life in Rome in 79 AD.
Amalfi Town🌊: The 'face of the Amalfi Coast'! Colorful houses line the cliffs🏘️, and the sea breeze carries the scent of lemons🍋 (remember to buy a jar of lemon jam as a souvenir).
Valley of the Temples + Ancient Greek Theater Ruins (Agrigento)🏛️: Sicily's 'Greek imprint' is hidden here! Ten ancient Greek temple ruins line up, and the Doric columns at sunset create an incredible atmosphere🌇. From the theater, you can see the distant Mediterranean Sea, making every casual shot an epic masterpiece.
Matera: The filming location for '007: No Time to Die'! The thousand-year-old 'cave city' is incredibly mysterious. The stone houses in the old town even have natural rock roofs. When lit up at night, it feels like traveling back to the Middle Ages—unique and photogenic.
Caserta Palace + Royal Palace of Caserta (with official guide)⛲: The 'Italian Versailles' lives up to its reputation! The official guide will show you the gilded halls and crystal chandeliers💎 inside the palace. The highlight is the Royal Park with its Fountain of Diana—hundreds of fountains flow down the hillside, featuring animal shapes and mythological sculptures🗿. You'll see something new at every turn.
🌊【4-Night In-Depth Tour of Sicily: Embracing the Blue and Orange of the Mediterranean】
Finally, the most anticipated Sicily! 4 nights of accommodation are enough to slowly savor it—this is the soul of Southern Italy~
Taormina:🌋: The 'white moonlight' of resort destinations! A town built on a cliff, with the blue of the Ionian Sea on one side🌊 and the gray of Mount Etna on the other. Watching an open-air concert in the Ancient Greek Theater🎶, the sea breeze + music will instantly cure all fatigue.
Scala dei Turchi (Turkish Steps): Nature's 'cream cake'! Layers of milky white calcified cliffs, paired with the azure sea, make it feel like stepping into an Instagram filter📸. On a sunny day, you can capture the transparent beauty of 'sea and sky merging'.
Palermo:🏙️ Sicily's 'fireworks center'! Visit Palermo Cathedral, stroll through Quattro Canti, admire the colorful Baroque architecture, and experience the slow pace of Sicilian life.
Syracuse: The filming location for 'Malèna: The Beautiful Legend of Sicily'! The old town of Ortigia Island is incredibly charming. The cobblestone streets Monica Bellucci walked, the fountains in the square⛲, even the air is filled with romance. Don't miss Syracuse Cathedral✨.
Agrigento: Besides the Valley of the Temples, the alleys of the old town are also great for exploring! Colorful doors and windows, graffiti on the walls, and local vendors selling their wares. Buy a handmade ceramic ornament🪀—it's super cost-effective.
Catania: The 'city under the volcano'! Mount Etna is nearby, and the city's buildings are constructed from volcanic rock, giving the black church facades a unique character.
Cefalù:🏖️ A charming coastal town! White sandy beaches and clear waters, perfect for a day of relaxation. The Norman Cathedral in town is stunning⛪. Photographing it from the beach towards the mountain, with the cathedral's dome and the sea view together, is incredibly therapeutic.
Noto:🎨 The 'Baroque Pearl'! The entire city is filled with lemon-yellow and pale pink Baroque buildings. Walking through the alleys feels like strolling through an open-air art gallery, with every casual shot looking like a vintage masterpiece.
Palermo-Milan Domestic Flight: No need for long-distance buses! Save 5 hours of travel time, easily returning from Sicily to Northern Italy, keeping your energy levels high~
🍝【Taste Buds: 5 Special Meals to Feast On】
• Venice Cuttlefish Ink Pasta Set🦑: Worth it even if your mouth turns 'black'! The cuttlefish ink is incredibly fresh, paired with shrimp🍤, and a glass of white wine🍷—absolutely divine~
• Florence T-bone Steak Meal🥩: A meat lover's dream! The 2cm thick steak is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. A sprinkle of salt makes it incredibly fragrant. One portion is perfect for two, served with mashed potatoes🥔 to cut through the richness.
• Italian Pizza Set🍕: The thin crust of Neapolitan pizza is amazing! The cheese stretches incredibly long🧀, and the tomato sauce is freshly simmered. One bite takes you back to the streets of Italy.
• Hotel Dinner Three-Course Meal (2 times)🍽️: Appetizer + main course + dessert for a full ceremonial experience. The lamb chops and cod in the main course are incredibly tender🐟, and the tiramisu for dessert melts in your mouth🍰.
• Upgraded Chinese Eight Dishes and One Soup🥘: Worried about not getting used to Western food? This meal is a lifesaver! Stir-fried tomatoes with eggs, braised pork ribs... even the rice is fragrant🍚, instantly comforting your Chinese stomach~
🛏️【Selected Accommodation: 4-Star Hotels Throughout, No Disappointments】
• All 4-star hotels with Booking.com ratings ≥ 8.0! Breakfast is a hot buffet🥞, with bacon, fried eggs, and freshly baked bread available🍞. Some hotels even offer sea views, so you can wake up and open your window to the Mediterranean Sea🌊—pure bliss~
This trip truly covers both the 'classic + lesser-known' aspects of Italy, especially the 4 nights in Sicily. It's slow enough to feel the local atmosphere, not just a whirlwind of sightseeing, but truly enjoying the journey~