2026 Travel - Tour Southern Italy & Sicily FREE Trip Information Session

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JOIN US TO LEARN ABOUT OUR UPCOMING GROUP TRAVEL to
Southern Italy & Sicily with Hartland Chamber of Commerce

• Dates- October 5 – 18, 2026

• Duration & Style- 14 days

• Meals / Inclusions -20 meals included over the trip 

• Price (per person, base) Starts from $6,229
   

Contact
Theresa Heine | Olive the Journey Travel Co.
Phone: (414) 368-0100
Email: theresa.heine@avoyanetwork.com
 

Why Travel to Southern Italy & Sicily

1. Authentic Italy — Before the Crowds

While Northern Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice) draws tourists, Southern Italy and Sicily feel more local and unspoiled. You’ll walk ancient streets, eat in family-run trattorias, and hear Italian spoken everywhere. It’s Italy as it’s truly lived — warm, flavorful, and proud.

2. History You Can Touch

From the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento to the preserved ruins of Pompeii, the region is a living museum. You’ll see layers of Greek, Roman, Norman, and Arabic influence — all within a few days’ travel. It’s like time-traveling through 3,000 years of culture and architecture.

3. Breathtaking Landscapes

The trip blends island, mountain, and coast — imagine:

• Mount Etna’s dramatic slopes

• Taormina’s hilltop views over the Ionian Sea

• The postcard-perfect Amalfi Coast, with pastel villages clinging to cliffs
  It’s one of the most photogenic and awe-inspiring parts of Europe.

4. The Food Alone is Worth the Flight

Every region offers something unique:

• Sicily: arancini (stuffed rice balls), cannoli, and fresh seafood

• Campania: the birthplace of pizza and limoncello

• Matera: traditional rustic breads and olive oil
  Meals are experiences — homemade, local, and paired with wines grown in volcanic soil.

5. Cultural Warmth & Hospitality

Southern Italians are famously welcoming. Expect hand gestures, big smiles, and heartfelt “Benvenuto!” everywhere you go. Traveling with a Chamber group makes it even better — shared meals, laughter, and new friendships.

6. A Photographer’s Dream

Golden light, vivid colors, and coastal vistas mean you’ll bring home magazine-worthy photos — no filters needed. Between historic towns and dramatic coastlines, every stop is a postcard.

7. Sicily: Italy’s Hidden Gem

Sicily isn’t just a side trip — it’s a world of its own, blending Italian spirit with Greek ruins, Arabic domes, and Spanish architecture. It’s exotic yet familiar, with endless surprises.

8. Travel Made Easy

With Collette, everything’s handled — hotels, transport, most meals, and local guides. You focus on soaking it all in instead of juggling logistics.

9. Community Connection

This isn’t just a vacation — it’s a shared experience with your Hartland Chamber network. Travelers return not only with memories but with deeper relationships and stories that strengthen the local business community.