But it's not just Palermo that's awesome: the rest of the Island is, too. So explore the rest of Sicily, beginning with its most picturesque oceanfront!
The delights of Taormina, Sicily's picturesque seaside town, are nothing short of divine. Perched atop steep volcanic cliffs, Taormina offers its visitors the best of Sicilian cuisine and culture paired with one of the island's most scenically beautiful locations. Walking its medieval streets you see the pristine sea beckoning from below; and if you fancy a brief walk down to the seashore, Taormina will present you with a beach of the most paradisiacal variety imaginable. It is impossible not to be utterly satisfied by Taormina's abundant charms, a fact that will make having a very special vacation here the easiest thing you have accomplished in a very long time!
The extraordinary delights continue as we move up to the mainland...
The beauty that extends the entire length of the Amalfi Coast is nothing short of mythic. For the Ancients it was quite literally so: their explanation for the region's remarkable crystal blue waters, lush gardens, and arresting views was related to the legend of the romance between Hercules and his beautiful but ill-fated lover, the nymph Amalfi. Even in the 21st century, traveling the Amalfi Coast and the quaint towns that dot its ruggedly beautiful terrain presents vacationers with something akin to a religious experience. Indeed, as you admire your surroundings with a glass of refreshing white wine in hand you may even be tempted to think that you're lounging atop Mount Olympus!
Impossible as it may seem, even after the Amalfi Coast there are still more joys left to experience!
If you want an authentic taste of southern Italian culture, Sorrento is as good a destination as any on the peninsula. Walking through Sorrento you'll be surrounded by the thrilling energy of Campania, complemented by the constant drone of Vespa motorbikes tearing through the city and rugged Italian men conversing heatedly in the cafés. Just like that of Naples, Sorrento's fare is mainly based on the holy culinary trinity of tomato, basil, and mozzarella, and the resulting dishes are any food lover's dream. And as the city pulsates with vivacity, Sorrento's cliffs invite you to admire a panoramic view of the Mediterranean, either hand-in-hand with your significant other or in solitary contemplation with a glass of wine.
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This is a Suggested Vacation.
This suggested vacation is all about you and your independence. If you like what we’ve put together just the way it is, just click and your vacation is all planned; if not, amend, add, and replace anything you like. You may change the number of days in each city, add or remove options, even change our suggested means of transportation between cities. Do whatever you'd like, after all, it's your Italy Vacation!
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