Sicilian Carousel | 8 Days

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.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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.

Meals Included:

Breakfast, Dinner

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.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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 Arab Norman 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.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

The tour concludes after breakfast. End of our services.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Touring with English speaking guide

Tours as per itinerary

7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

Entrance fees to the following sights:

• Siracusa: Neapolis + Dome
• Agrigento: Valley of Temples
• Palermo: Martorana Church
• Monreale: Dome

Additional: $101 per person. Available to select at time of booking.

Tips and gratuities to tour directors, drivers and local guides

Porterage service

Passport or visa fees

Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary

Entrance fees to sights and tourist taxes

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