Immerse your clients in the soul of Sicily. This 9-day/8 nights journey is meticulously crafted to reveal the very best of the island's, from the powerful presence of Mount Etna to the timeless beauty of its Baroque towns, the ancient temples and the Norman - Arabis style in Palermo and Cefalù.
- Explore Etna Volcan and discover the beauties of Taormina
- Visit Siracusa the most ancient Greek colony in Mediterranean Sea
- Admire the marvellous Baroque buldings and chuches in Noto and Ragusa
- Experience wine tasting in Acate region
- Walk among the Greek Temple in Agrigento and Selinunte
| Included | Coach or van based on group size |
|---|---|
| Not included | City tax (payable on site) |
| Duration | 0 Hour |
| Participants | Tour takes place from 2 to 35 |
Further information
TOUR TREASURE AND FLAVOURS OF SICILY
PALERMO/PALERMO
THURSDAY/ FRIDAY
9 DAYS/ 8 NIGHTS
DAY 1 - PALERMO
Arrival in Palermo and self-transfer to the hotel. In the evening meetyour tour leader, who will guide you through the journey ahead andshare insider tips about the island. Dinner at your leisure.
DAY 2 - PALERMO E MONREALE
Breakfast and departure to Monreale to admire the famous Cathedral,renowned for its precious golden mosaics, and the adjoining cloister.Continue to Palermo, one of the richest cities in Sicily in terms ofhistory and art, where Arab and Norman influences have leftextraordinary traces.Street food lunch and free time at leisure. Dinner at leisure inPalermo and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 - CEFALU’ AND PIAZZA ARMERINA
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to Cefalù. Visit this picturesquetown located at the foot of an imposing rocky cliff; stroll through itsnarrow streets and admire the Norman Cathedral, one of the mostoutstanding churches of the Norman period in Sicily.Lunch in a restaurant and departure to Piazza Armerina.Guided tour of the Villa Romana del Casale, famous for itsextraordinary and well-preserved mosaics.Evening arrival in Catania or surrounding areas. Dinner at leisure andovernight at the hotel.
DAY 4 - CATANIA
Breakfast and morning at leisure. In the afternoon, meet your guideand begin with the Riviera dei Ciclopi, visiting the charming villagesof Acitrezza and Acicastello, steeped in the legends of Homer'sOdyssey. We return to Catania for an immersive street food walkingtour, discovering Baroque squares and tasting local specialities.Overnight in Catania.
DAY 5- MOUNT ETNA AND TAORMINA
Breakfast and departure to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe.Along the way, you will admire the olive groves and citrus trees typical of thearea, up to an altitude of about 2,000 meters, where you can enjoy amagnificent view over Sicily. Walk on the spectacular Silvestri Craters, smallextinct cones formed about a century ago and surrounded by recent lava flows.Lunch in a typical restaurant. After lunch, departure to Taormina, known as“the Pearl of the Mediterranean.” Enjoy a pleasant walk through the narrowstreets of this picturesque town, stopping at the main square to admire theenchanting view. Possibility to visit the beautiful Greek Theatre. On the wayback to Catania, stop to admire the charming Isola Bella. Return to the hotel inthe late afternoon. Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
DAY 6 - SYRACUSE AND NOTO
In the morning, visit of Syracuse (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the largest andmost beautiful Greek colony in Sicily. Inside the Archaeological Park of Neapolis,you will see the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Ear of Dionysius—famous for its extraordinary acoustics—and the Latomies. The tour continues toOrtigia, with the Fountain of Arethusa, the magnificent Cathedral and the Templeof Apollo. Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, continue to Noto, the mostfamous Baroque town in Sicily (UNESCO World Heritage Site), renowned for itsimpressive cathedral, recently restored after the earthquake of the 1990s. Duringthe visit, stop for a tasting of typical local products, including Modica chocolate,almonds and nougat. Evening arrival in Ragusa, accommodation at the hotel.Dinner at leisure and overnight stay.
DAY 7 - RAGUSA AND AGRIGENTO
In the morning, visit of the Baroque city of Ragusa Ibla (UNESCO World HeritageSite), rich in architectural treasures and famous for being one of the main filminglocations of the Italian TV series “Inspector Montalbano.”After the visit, lunchwith typical local products and wine tasting in a winery in the Ragusa area. In theafternoon, transfer to Agrigento to visit the Valley of the Temples: the Temple ofConcordia, the Temple of Hercules, the Temple of Hera, and the Temple ofCastor and Pollux. In the evening, accommodation in a hotel near Selinunte orAgrigento.Dinner at leisure if the hotel is located in Agrigento. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8 - SELINUNTE AND ERICE
After breakfast, transfer to Selinunte for the visit of the famousarchaeological park (optional) or free time to enjoy the beach inMarinella di Selinunte. Continue to Trapani, driving along the so-called“Salt Road,” where you will admire the extraordinary landscape ofdazzling salt pans dotted with ancient windmills. Lunch in a typicalrestaurant along the way. In the afternoon, visit of Erice, a charmingmedieval village located 750 meters above sea level, with the possibilityto taste its traditional pastries. Arrival in Palermo or surrounding areasin the evening and accommodation at the hotel. Dinner at leisure ifstaying in the city center. Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9
Breakfast at the hotel and self-transfer to the airport or to the selected hotel.End of our services.
