Italy island vacation
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Italy island vacation

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Created: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Based on 2 adults
Created: Thursday, February 5, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Destinations: Palermo, Sicily, Italy , Sicily, Italy , Capri Island, Italy

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19 May
Transport from Manchester to Palermo, Sicily
Departure
Jet2.com
Jet2.com - LS 1065
Direct
16:15
Manchester Airport (MAN)
3h 30m
20:45
Palermo (PMO)
19 May
1. Palermo, Sicily
Stay
About the destination: Palermo, the vibrant capital of Sicily, is a city where layers of history, architecture, and culture overlap at every corner. Founded by the Phoenicians, shaped by the Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, it offers a unique mix you can see in its golden mosaics, baroque churches, and lively street markets. Wandering its streets, you’ll pass crumbling palazzi next to elegant theatres, hidden courtyards, and small shrines tucked into alley walls. It’s chaotic, noisy, and utterly captivating. Start in the historic center with the Norman Palace and its dazzling Palatine Chapel, where Byzantine mosaics shimmer in gold. From there, stroll to the Cathedral of Palermo, a masterpiece that blends Arab-Norman, Gothic, and Baroque elements in one structure. Explore the Quattro Canti crossroads and nearby Piazza Pretoria, famous for its dramatic fountain adorned with statues. Don’t miss the churches of La Martorana and San Cataldo, another perfect expression of Palermo’s Arab-Norman heritage and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Palermo’s soul truly reveals itself in its markets. Ballarò, Vucciria, and Capo overflow with fresh produce, seafood, and street food, accompanied by the singsong calls of vendors. Try local specialties like arancine (fried rice balls), panelle (chickpea fritters), sfincione (thick Sicilian pizza), and cannoli filled with sweet ricotta. In the evening, dine at a trattoria in the old town, then join locals for a passeggiata, a leisurely stroll along Via Maqueda or down to the seafront. Use Palermo as a base to discover the surrounding area: the seaside town of Mondello with its sandy beach, the dramatic cliffs of Monte Pellegrino, and the archaeological site of Segesta are all within easy reach. Whether you’re drawn by art and history, food and wine, or simply the pleasure of getting lost in atmospheric streets, Palermo offers an intense, authentic taste of Sicily that lingers long after you’ve left.
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19 May
Accommodation
4 Nights
I Cavalieri di Malta
Palermo, Sicily - Show on map > 0.6 km from centre
8.6
Very good
655
Air conditioned
Heating
Lift access
Budget Double Room
ROOM ONLY
Free cancellation
23 May
Transport from Palermo, Sicily to Sicily
Trenitalia
Trenitalia - 5508
Direct
09:31
Vespri
1h 29m
11:00
Caltanissetta - Xirbi
STANDARD
STANDARD Standard (Flexible)
23 May
2. Sicily
Stay
About the destination: Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It constitutes an autonomous Region of Italy, along with surrounding minor islands, officially referred to as Regione Siciliana (in Italian, Sicilian Region) . Sicily is located in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of the Italian Peninsula, from which it is separated by the narrow Strait of Messina. Its most prominent landmark is Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, currently 3,329 m (10,922 ft) high, and one of the most active in the world. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate. The earliest archaeological evidence of human activity on the island dates from as early as 12,000 BC. By around 750 BC, Sicily had three Phoenician and a dozen Greek colonies and, for the next 600 years, it was the site of the Sicilian Wars and the Punic Wars, which ended with the Roman Republic's destruction of Carthage at the battle of Carthage (c. 149 BC). Sicily frequently changed hands after the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD, and it was ruled during the early Middle Ages by the Vandals, Ostrogoths, Byzantine Empire, and the Emirate of Sicily. The Norman conquest of southern Italy led to the creation of the Kingdom of Sicily, which was subsequently ruled by the Hohenstaufen, the Capetian House of Anjou, Spain, the House of Habsburg,[7] and then finally unified under the House of Bourbon with the Kingdom of Naples as the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. It became part of Italy in 1860 following the Expedition of the Thousand, a revolt led by Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Italian unification, and a plebiscite. Sicily was given special status as an autonomous region after the Italian constitutional referendum of 1946. Sicily has a rich and unique culture, especially with regard to the arts, music, literature, cuisine, and architecture. It is also home to important archaeological and ancient sites, such as the Necropolis of Pantalica, the Valley of the Temples, and Selinunte.
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23 May
Accommodation
3 Nights
La Casa In Pietra
Sicily - Show on map > 1.6 km from centre
9.6
Superb
112
Parking
Air conditioned
24-hour reception
Double or Twin Room (1 large bed or 2 single beds) - Free WiFi
WITH BREAKFAST
Free cancellation
26 May
Transport from Sicily to Capri Island
Ryanair
Ryanair - FR 49
Direct
10:00
Palermo (PMO)
1h
11:00
Capodichino (NAP)
Basic
26 May
3. Capri Island
Stay
About the destination: Capri is a beautiful picturesque escape situated 5 km from mainland Italy in the Bay of Naples. It is a celebrated beauty spot and coastal resort since the days of the emperors. It is a very popular destinations due to what it has to offer and that is its rural charm, slow pace of life and memorable views. Capri has constant sunshine and enjoys it's well deserved reputation as a Garden of Eden. Capri town is the main settlement on the island and is reachable via a funicular railway that runs from the dock in Marina Grande. The town's main square, Piazza Umberto, is a busy central area that contains a few shops, cafes and restaurants and is where the funicular railway terminates. Surrounding the square are the ''Torre dell'Orologio'', or Clock Tower and the islands main church, San Stefano. Anacapri is the islands second largest settlement and lies a couple of miles west of Capri town. Anacapri offers visitors many art and craft shops and also the chance to enjoy a trip on a chair lift up to the summit of Mount Solaro.
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26 May
Accommodation
2 Nights
Hotel Bussola di Hermes
Anacapri, Capri Island - Show on map > 0.1 km from centre
8.9
Very good
1045
Transfer service
Beach hotels
Parking
Comfort-Bed & Breakfast-Refundable Rate - With Breakfast - Double Room
WITH BREAKFAST
Free cancellation
28 May
Transport from Capri Island to Manchester
Return
Ryanair
Ryanair - FR 9664
Direct
06:35
Capodichino (NAP)
3h
08:35
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Basic
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