Discovering Sicily's Roots - Private Tour of Sicily

Day 1: PALERMO

1. Palermo
   12h
   Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel 4**** in Palermo. Overnight.

Day 2: PALERMO – MONREALE – PALERMO

1. Palermo Cathedral
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   After a buffet breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the
   richest towns in the island for its history and art: the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral (during the Holy Mass,
   exterior visit only)
2. Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   the Norman palace (outside) with the amazing Cappella Palatina, mirable example from an
   historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently
   incompatible can coexist
3. Piazza Pretoria
   1h
   the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, adorned with XVI century sculptures; the
   most beautiful baroque church in Palermo, Santa Caterina and its cloister.
4. Duomo di Monreale - Cattedrale di Monreale
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Then proceed to Monreale for aan indipendent visit of its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World.
   The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

Day 3: PALERMO -ERICE - MARSALA visit of a winery & wine tasting -AGRIGENTO

1. Erice
   1h
   After a buffet breakfast, depart to Erice, charming medieval town situated on a hill in panoramic position over
   Trapani and the Mediterranean sea .
2. Marsala
   2h
   Proceed to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production
   of sweet Sicilian wine. Lunch on your own. Indipendent visit of the historical centre and stop to a prestigious
   winery, where You will enjoy a wine tasting and learn about local production

Day 4: AGRIGENTO – PIAZZA ARMERINA – CATANIA AREA

1. Valley of the Temples
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After a buffet breakfast,, meet your local guide and visit the magnificent Valley Of Temples of Agrigento, a
   UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Temple of Concord, which is in almost perfectly preserved conditions, Juno
   and Heracles that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily.
2. Villa Romana del Casale
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Proceed to Piazza Armerina in the inland of Sicily: lunch on your own. In the afternoon, independent visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale: it is the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5: CATANIA – MOUNT ETNA– TAORMINA – CATANIA AREA

1. Mount Etna
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   After a buffet breakfast, weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in
   Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where
   you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea.Stop in a winery on the slopes of the Volcano for a
   nice wine tasting.
2. Taormina
   4h
   Proceed to Taormina, charming city called "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", founded in 400 BC
   and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Lunch on your own. Enjoy time at
   leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, home-made sweets and preserves down “Corso
   Umberto” or simply walk through its tiny streets. Individual visit of the fascinating Greek-Roman theatre.

Day 6: CATANIA

1. Catania
   Pass by
   Private transfer to Catania airport. End of services.

Pickup details

You will find your private transfer driver in the arrivals area of Palermo Airport.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels