Escorted Tours
Individual arrival to your hotel in Catania (optional private transfer on request). In the evening, meet the tour leader and your travel companions for a short briefing. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast, depart for Syracuse to visit the most beautiful and greatest Greek Colony in Sicily and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The visit will start with the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, an area that contains extraordinary testimonies of the Greek and Roman civilisations. Here, admire the majestic Greek Theatre, which is one of the largest and best preserved in the Ancient world. The tour continues with the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius. Proceeding on, visit the splendid Ortigia, a small island that constitutes the historical centre of Syracuse. Here, every corner tells centuries of history with its picturesque streets and elegant monuments. Admire the beautiful Cathedral, which is an architectural masterpiece that stands on the ruins of an Ancient Greek Temple representing a perfect blend of different eras and styles. Your walk continues to the famous Arethusa's Fountain, which is a fresh spring surrounded by Papyrus. Enjoy some free time for lunch. This afternoon, depart to Noto, the Capital of Sicilian Baroque, famous for its fine buildings of the early 18th Century and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inspired by Baroque ideals of 'open city', you will be enchanted by the beauty of the Churches and Palaces. Enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own. Transfer to Ragusa for dinner and your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Today, visit the beautiful Ragusa Ibla and its historical centre, the cradle of Sicilian Baroque. Used as a location of the extremely popular Commissario Montalbano TV series, it is today stated among the 44 Italian sites that UNESCO has declared a World Heritage Site. This little precious ancient town hosts more than 50 Churches and many Baroque Palaces! The tour proceeds towards Modica, another pearl of the Sicilian Baroque architecture. Our first stop on this tour will be a tasting at Sabadì, which is internationally renowned for its unique Chocolate, I.G.P. certified and Slow Food praesidium. Afterwards, enjoy a light lunch to the Orti di San Giorgio, which is a splendid complex consisting of seven hanging gardens, that wind along the stairs of the Church of San Giorgio. Immersed in a frame of light and beauty, you can enjoy a moment of tranquillity and refreshment. In the afternoon, we depart for Piazza Armerina where you will visit the Villa Romana del Casale, which is one of the most important and best preserved examples of a Roman Villa in the world. The splendid Mosaics that decorate its floors are a real wonder and tell scenes of everyday life, mythology and nature with vivacity and surprising detail. Transfer to Agrigento for dinner and overnight in hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, our day starts with a visit of the extraordinary Valley of the Temples, which is one of the most extensive and best preserved Archaeological Sites of Sicily. Here, admire the timeless charm of the ruins of the Ancient City of Akragas and be fascinated by the Temple of Juno, which is a majestic example of Doric architecture overlooking the hill and the Temple of Concord, one of the best preserved Greek Temples in the world. Finally, visit the Temple of Hercules, which is one of the oldest in the valley. Afterwards, we continue on and depart towards Marsala, a city rich in history and oenological tradition. Known for the landing of Garibaldi in 1860, the city is rich in Noble Palaces, Monuments and imposing Churches in Baroque style. After a walk through the streets of Marsala, the tour continues with an exclusive visit of the historic Florio Cellars. In this suggestive tour, you will explore the giant vats of the 800's, still used to refine the famous Marsala Wine. Enjoy a light lunch accompanied by Wines produced by the company. Then, you will walk along the Salt Road, which is a scenic road that leads us through breathtaking landscapes and among Windmills. Admire the Stagnone Islands and salt pans, which are among the oldest in the world, and observe the natural beauty of the salt pans where salt is still gathered using traditional ways. Transfer to Palermo for dinner and your overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we depart the hotel and visit of Monreale, which is home to one of the greatest masterpieces of Arab-Norman art, the Cathedral of Monreale, defined as the eighth wonder of the world. Next to it, you will visit the Cloister, renowned for its decorated columns and precious stone inlays. The tour continues to Palermo, a city at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. Palermo is a real treasure trove of Arab-Norman treasures. The visit begins with the Cathedral, whose beauty and complexity will leave you speechless before continuing to the Martorana Church, which is famous for its Byzantine Mosaics and the Cappella Palatina located inside the Normans Palace. Lunch break to enjoy local products. After lunch, continue with a walk in the historic centre of Palermo admiring the Teatro Massimo, which is one of the largest Opera Houses in Europe and the fountain in Pretoria Square, which is one of the most beautiful and scenic fountains in Palermo. The day ends with dinner and overnight stay in the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, depart for Cefalù, which is an enchanting seaside village overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you will visit the Norman Cathedral, an architectural jewel with its Byzantine Mosaics. Enjoy free time to walk through the streets of Cefalù. For those who wish, you can visit the Mandralisca Museum. Afterwards, depart to the charming Catania, a city rich in history and culture, located at the foot of Etna. Here, you will explore the historic centre, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is unique for its late Baroque architecture characterised by the dark colour of the Lava stone. The first stop is Duomo Square, the beating heart of Catania. Here, admire the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, which is an imposing Baroque structure dedicated to the Patron Saint of the city. In the centre of the square, you will find the iconic Lavica Stone Elephant, a symbol of Catania. Our visit continues to University Square, which is surrounded by elegant historical buildings before walking along Via dei Crociferi, one of the most beautiful streets in the city and famous for its Baroque Churches and Monasteries such as the famous S. Benedict Monastery, a Monastic complex of extraordinary beauty. Visit a historic bar to enjoy the traditional 'Granita & Brioche'. Dinner on your own and overnight stay in Catania. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today, after breakfast in hotel, our first stop is the 'Pescheria', which is the famous Fish Market of Catania. Here, immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere that characterises this place. Afterwards, we depart for Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in Europe and one of the most fascinating in the world. The Etna Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an extraordinary landscape made of Lava flows, Craters and rich Biodiversity. You will reach the Rifugio Sapienza, wwhere you will see the first breathtaking views of Mount Etna. From here, you will explore the 'Crateri Silvestri', which are inactive cones with a suggestive landscape. At the end of your visit, you will have a delicious tasting of artisanal Honey and other local products. Later, the tour continues to Taormina, one of the most fascinating destinations in Sicily. Enjoy a lunch stop in a restaurant in the historic centre before continuing on to visit the Greco-Roman Theatre, which offers a spectacular view of the Gulf of Naxos and a tangible testimony to the rich cultural history of the region. Enjoy some free time at leisure to explore Taormina or to go shopping in the local boutiques and craft shops. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Taormina for Castelmola, with a wonderful landscape over the Ionian Sea. It is a small village characterised by narrow Medieval Alleys, little Squares and Ancient Churches, officially recognised as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. You will visit the highest point. Enjoy a nice walk from the main square, Piazza Sant'Antonino, decorated with an extraordinary Mosaic in local white stone and Lava stone, up to the ruins of the Castello di Mola, of Greek Byzantine origin. Continuing on, the excursion will continue to Savoca, also one of the most beautiful villages in Italy and located over a rocky hill. Savoca treasures vestiges of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque origins in its territory. You will visit the famous open air set of the famous movie 'The Godfather' by Francis Ford Coppola, walking through the delightful alleys and lingering in front of the famous 'Vitelli' Bar. You could imagine yourself as being in one of the most famous scenes of the film, when the character played by Al Pacino meets the father of the future bride and asks Apollonia's hand. Continuing on you will reach the Church of Santa Lucia, which was chosen to shoot the Wedding scene. Return to Taormina where the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today, your day is free in Taormina, defined by Goethe as the 'paradise on earth'. Enjoy the Medieval Village, visiting its historical monuments or do some shopping buying some of the local handicraft products. As an alternative you can relax by the sea and enjoy the colours and scents of its Mediterranean vegetation. We suggest to visit Isola Bella, one of the most enchanting beaches in Sicily, also called the 'Pearl of the Mediterranean' thanks to its particular location and vegetation. A perfect mix of tropical plants and local flora! Dinner and overnight in hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at hotel and end of services (optional private transfer on request). Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (ds)
