I'm male, 69, traveling alone on a budget.
Starting in Rome, working my way around to Palermo then to Palazzo Adriano. That's where my great grandfather was born and raised.
I'm looking for ideas of places I should see as I work my way south from Rome then up through Sicily.
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You could definitely just do a week or so in Rome and then fly to Sicily and spend all of the remaining time there.
If you are set on the train journey down the mainland, then I like to look at the train map and see what appeals. You could easily spend another week+ in the Naples/Amalfi area, so decide on that first (and how much Rome time) to see exactly what you have to work with for Calabria. I have not been down that coastline south of Marina di Camerota, but Maratea (part of Basilicata) is a place on my list. Calabria info is less abundant but you can find info online--Tropea is very famous for example. It's based on if you are into beaches, nature, or history--should be easy to scope out good stops. good luck!
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I love the beach, unfortunately I don't think the water will be warm enough. I like the idea of time in Naples, Amalfi. I've been in construction all my life. I love the architecture! Try to imagine how they built things with no power tools.