9 Day Tour Small Group Tour From Palermo to Taormina

Day 1: Welcome to Palermo

1. Palermo
   Pass by
   Welcome to Sicily! your driver will be waiting at Palermo’s international airport (PMO) to escort you to your hotel at either 11:30 am, or 14:30 pm. In the late afternoon, meet with your tour leader for a sightseeing tour followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 2: Palermo - Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia - Monreale

1. Piazza Bellini
   2h
   Rendez–vous with your local guide for a walking tour of the city center including the honey-colored cathedral and Piazza Bellini.
2. Chiesa di Santa Rosalia
   1h
   Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, a figure of major social and religious importance to the locals.
3. Duomo di Monreale - Cattedrale di Monreale
   1h · Admission ticket included
   From there, travel to the town of Monreale to visit the magnificent 12th-century Norman Cathedral. Take in picturesque views of the Conca d’Oro, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious Byzantine mosaics. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Sicilian meal

Day 3: Cefalù

1. Cefalu
   5h
   Cefalù is one of Sicily’s finest gems. This alluring fishing village is renowned for its spectacular Norman Cathedral with dazzling mosaics and for the medieval washhouses built into the rocks. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Spend the evening exploring Palermo at your leisure.

Day 4: Erice – Agrigento

1. Erice
   3h
   After breakfast, leave the city of Palermo and move to the medieval hill town of Erice, situated 880 meters above sea level and surrounded by ancient Elimi and Phoenician walls. It offers breathtaking sights with truly unique landscapes. Here, there will be free time to stroll through the bustling cobbled streets to visit the traditional shops.
2. Valley of the Temples
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After a scenic southward drive, arrive at the Valley of the Temples and enjoy a walking tour with your local guide. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the world’s most striking and well-preserved Grecian ruins outside of Athens. Conclude the day with a dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 5: Ragusa – Modica

1. Ragusa
   2h
   Depart to Ragusa, a city divided into two parts: the upper part, built after the earthquake in 1693, and the lower part, called Ragusa Ibla, where the baroque style is woven throughout the splendid churches and ancient squares.
2. Modica
   2h
   In the afternoon drive to Modica. Overlooking the Cathedral and its scenic view with some free time to taste the famous authentic chocolate of Modica. Tonight dinner included at local restaurant.

Day 6: Noto - Marzamemi

1. Noto
   3h
   Today, visit Noto, perched on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro valley, covered with citrus, olive and almond trees, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its elegant Baroque style. Enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant for lunch.
2. Marzamemi
   2h
   In the afternoon drive to the beautiful village of Marzamemi where you can discover remnants of ancient tuna fishing traditions and relax on the beaches.

Day 7: Syracuse – Taormina

1. Ortigia
   3h
   Enjoy the scenic beauty and treasures of the island’s east coast on our way to Syracuse. Following your local guide visit the island of Ortigia, famous for it’s freshwater spring “Fonte Arethusa” which has inspired poets and writers for centuries.

Day 8: Taormina - Winery - Mount Etna

1. Taormina
   3h
   In the morning, take a walking tour of Taormina. Founded in 400 BC, this beautiful city overlooks the peak of Mount Etna and the sea. Visit the Corso Umberto and the 3rd-century Greek Amphitheater, the second largest of its kind in Sicily.
2. Mount Etna
   3h
   Lunch will be served on the slopes of Mount Etna with a wine tasting from local farms. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 9: Airport transfer

1. 1h
   Arrivederci Sicilia! Your airport transfers arrive at Catania Int Airport (CTA) at 7:00 am.

Pickup details

Our driver will be waiting at Palermo’s international airport (PMO) to escort you to your hotel at either 11:30 am, or 14:30 pm.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness