Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Taormina, Etna, Milazzo, Lipari, Panarea, Stromboli, Salina
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This journey provides a complete immersion into the history, culture, and customs of Sicily and the Aeolian Islands
Upon arrival at Catania Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome drink and dinner at your hotel. Overnight Catania.
After breakfast, departure to Siracusa: visit the World Heritage Site “Neapolis”. The visit of this archaeological area includes the famous Greek theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the “Dionysius Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa; free time for lunch. In the afternoon visit of the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain and the Temple of Apollo. Free time at disposal to stroll through the streets of the centre and for shopping. Return to your hotel in Catania. Free evening at your disposal to experience the city and its nightlife. Overnight Catania.
After breakfast, departure for a nice walking tour of Catania. Stroll through the city centre with your professional guide who will charm you with the history of the city and visit the famous fish market “A PISCARIA”, one of the largest fish markets in Sicily. As old as the city itself, it’s a great way to experience the abundant fishing and seafood culture of Sicily, with a very special and authentic atmosphere. Here you will have the chance to taste the delights of typical Catania street food. Depart to Ragusa and visit of the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches; together with other seven cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Ragusa is also renowned for its cheese production; therefore, we will not miss a tasting of artisan cheeses. We will continue to the reserved hotel where we will have time at disposal to relax at the swimming pool or at the Spa. Dinner at hotel and overnight Ragusa.
After breakfast, departure to Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; visit of the Valley. Free time at disposal for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll proceed to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Arrival at Hotel. Here we will do a tour of the resort’s wineries. We will taste 3 different fine wines. Free time at disposal to relax at the swimming pool. In the evening, we’ll reach Marsala city centre and have free time at disposal to discover the historical centre by walking and free time for dinner. Return to the hotel for overnight.
After breakfast, departure to Erice, via the spectacular “Salt Route”, a road flanked by the salt pans, windmills, and the “salt houses” where they still extract the sea salt as the Phoenicians. Arrival in Erice, placed on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands: walk through its tiny and characteristic streets, and stop for marzipan and biscuit tasting. Free time at disposal for lunch. Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. We will visit the Cathedral, one of the most important architectural monuments. We will continue our visit by walking to reach “I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini and we’ll visit the Martorana Church. We will then reach one of the most famous and historical markets of Palermo to experience the authenticity of this wonderful and colourful city. We will end our tour with a taste the delights of typical Palermo street food. Accommodation at hotel and free time at disposal for shopping and dinner. Overnight in Palermo.
After breakfast, departure to visit the town of Monreale, situated on a hill just a few kilometres from Palermo in a panoramic position. Visit of the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world with its Moorish architecture, housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments in Arab-Norman style. Continue to Cefalù, a former fishing village, now a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city centre and down main street to reach the rabNorman Cathedral and the medieval wash-house built in the rock. Free time to explore the town and shopping with lunch on your own. Proceed to Taormina through the coastal road passing through Messina from where we’ll have the chance to admire the suggestive scenery of the Strait of Messina. Overnight in Taormina.
After breakfast, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, cross fascinating landscape with different kind of vegetation, a mixture of citrus groves, vineyards and fruit trees. We will reach a height of 1800 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where we’ll enjoy a spectacular panoramic view over the Ionian Sea. Stop at a local vineyard on the eastern slopes of Etna and visit a prestigious cellar. We will have the opportunity to taste different local wines accompanied by local cheese and cold cuts. In the afternoon return to Taormina, charming city called “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through its tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Greek-Roman Theatre on your own with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna. Free time for dinner. Overnight in Taormina.
After breakfast, departure to Milazzo. Boarding at the port of Milazzo for Lipari by hydrofoil. Arrival on the island of Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian archipelago. Transfer to the hotel with free time to visit the delightful village of Lipari. Free time for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, morning is at leisure. In the late morning departure by boat to Panarea where it will be possible to visit the small village with a pleasant walk along the streets among the white Aeolianstyle houses. Then continue with the boat to the islands of Stromboli, defined as the wildest island because it seems to preserve its bond with nature and in particular with the volcano, called by the locals “Iddu”; free time to visit. Once you get back on the boat, you will continue until you reach the “Sciara del fuoco”, a ridge of the crater from where the lava descends. From the boat it will also be possible to witness the evocative eruptions of the volcano that follow one another with intervals of about fifteen minutes. Return to Lipari in the evening.
After breakfast in hotel, departure by boat for Salina. After a stop in the centre of S. Marina, continue by boat to circumnavigate the island. Swim in Pollara, the beach of the famous film “Il Postino”. Continue to Lingua where there is a salt lake from where salt was extracted in ancient times (hence the name of the island). Return to Lipari in the afternoon. Accommodation at hotel and free time at disposal for shopping and dinner.
After breakfast in the hotel, transfer to the port of Lipari, and board on the hydrofoil for Milazzo. Following transfer to Catania, arrival at the hotel and accommodation. Afternoon at your disposal for a free visit of the historic centre of Catania and its main attractions Piazza Duomo, Pescheria, Castello Ursino, Piazza San Francesco, via Teatro Greco, Piazza Dante, via Gesuiti, Alessi staircase, Piazza Università, Piazza Vincenzo Bellini and Piazza San Placido. Overnight in Catania.
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Accommodation in 4* hotels
Touring with English speaking guide (in Sicily only)
Tours as per itinerary
11 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Return transfer by hydrofoil from Milazzo Harbour – Lipari
Return transfer by minivan from Lipari Harbour to hotel
Transfer by minivan Taormina to Milazzo (on day 8) and Milazzo to Catania – hotel (on day 11)
Entrance fees to the following sights:
Additional: $100 per person. Available to select at time of booking.
Two visits of a cellar and Wine tasting in Marsala and Mt Etna
Almond pastries tasting in Erice
Cheese tasting in Ragusa
Mineral water (1/2 bottle per person) with meals in hotels
Whispers kit for groups
Porterage at hotels (excluding Aeolian Islands)
Regular multilingual boat excursions from Lipari to Panarea, Stromboli and Salina
Tips and gratuities to tour directors, drivers and local guides
Porterage service not mentioned above
Passport or visa fees
Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary
Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned
Baggage and personal insurance of any kind
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
City tax for overnight stays (according to each city council rules)
Any other items of personal nature
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
For organizational reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice; in this case the tour operator ensures similar visits and excursions in accordance with the spirit of the tour program. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum of 9 pax, the tour operator will guarantee the departure, reserving the right to make changes to the travel program by giving notice within 30 days before the departure date; in this case the tour could be operated in two languages.
For the part of the tour to the Aeolian Islands, in case of adverse weather conditions, the day of the excursions could be modified or cancelled, or early return to Sicily may be required; in this case the tour operator will ensure, where possible, alternative solutions in compliance with the travel program.
Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
Entrance fees to sights and tourist taxes are not included in the package price but can be purchased as a supplement.
A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.
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