Our tour of Sicily is different from the usual ones, because it perfectly combines cultural visits and gastronomic tastings of typical dishes.
Central Hotels, typical restaurants, food tastings, everyday guided tours, lots of Unesco Heritage sites, an active volcano, ancient civilazations, archeology, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable memories...
What's included
Accommodation in 4* hotels in Catania, Ragusa, Agrigento and Palermo in BB treatment
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tasting of typical products in Noto, Erice
Support of a tour guide for the whole duration of the tour (driver guide when fewer than 15 pax)
Accommodation in 4*hotel in Selinunte or surroundings in HBB treatment (1/2 water, 1/4 wine pp)
Entrance fees to museums or monuments where required. Optional excursions
Local city tax where required (to be paid at check-out).
Dinner (except dinner on Wednesday in hotel in Selinunte)
Tips, porterage and extras.
Anything not mentioned under "the price includes".
What to expect
Day 1: CATANIA
Catania
2h
Arrival in Catania and independent transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon meet our assistant for a briefing about the tour. Dinner at leisure and overnight at hotel.
Day 2: CATANIA - ETNA - TAORMINA - CATANIA
Mount Etna
4h
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to reach Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Along the way olive groves and citrus trees typical of the area. Up to a height of 2000 meters, where you can enjoy a splendid view all over Sicily. Walk on the spectacular Crateri Silvestri, small volcanic cones inactive for a century, surrounded by lava from the previous eruptions. Typical lunch at the restaurant .
Taormina
4h
After lunch departure to Taormina known as "the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea" and walk through the narrow streets of this picturesque town, with a stop at the main square with an enchanting view. Possibility to visit the beautiful Greek theater (not included in the package). In the afternoon return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight at hotel.
Day 3: CATANIA - SIRACUSA - NOTO - RAGUSA (OVERNIGHT)
Syracuse
4h
Breakfast at hotel and guided visit of Syracuse (Unesco World Heritage Site), the largest and most beautiful Greek colony in Sicily: the Neapolis, the Archaeologica site with the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Dionysius’s Ear and the Latomie. The tour will continue in Ortigia, with the famous Fountain of Arethusa, the beautiful Cathedral, Apollo’s Temple. (Entrance fees not included in the package) Lunch at the restaurant.
Noto
2h
In the afternoon a short drive to Noto, the most famous Baroque town in Sicily (Unesco World Heritage), with its magnificent cathedral, recently restored after the devastating earthquake in the 90s. In the evening, accommodation at the hotel in Ragusa. Dinner at leisure and overnight
Day 4: RAGUSA - AGRIGENTO - SELINUNTE (OVERNIGHT)
Ragusa Ibla
2h
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning visit of the baroque city of Ragusa Ibla (Unesco World Heritage Site), rich in architectural and treasures become famous for the famous Italian crime fiction "Il Commissario Montalbano". After the visit, Lunch with typical local products and wine tasting in a winery in the Ragusa area.
Valle dei Templi
2h · Admission ticket not included
In the afternoon we will reach Agrigento to visit the Valley of the Temples: the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Hercules, the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Castor and Pollux. In the evening accommodation in hotel near Selinunte or Agrigento. Dinner at leisure if the hotel is in Agrigento. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: SELINUNTE - VIA DEL SALE - ERICE - PALERMO (OVERNIGHT)
Parco Archeologico Selinunte
2h · Admission ticket not included
After breakfast we will reach Selinunte to visit the famous archaeological site.
Saline of the Laguna Marsala
2h
Continue to Trapani, where crossing the so-called "Salt Road", you can admire the incredible landscape of dazzling salt pans dotted with windmills. Typical lunch along the way.
Erice
2h
In the afternoon walking tour of Erice, a charming medieval village, situated 750 meters high, where you can also taste the typical sweets. In the evening arrival in Palermo, accommodation in hotel, dinner at pleasure and overnight at hotel.
Day 6: PALERMO - MONREALE - PALERMO
Duomo di Monreale - Cattedrale di Monreale
2h · Admission ticket not included
Breakfast at hotel and guided tour of Monreale, with its Dome, famous for its precious golden mosaics and the adjoining cloister.
Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel
2h · Admission ticket not included
Then continue to Palermo one of the city richest in history and art, where the Arab and Norman dominations have left very interesting signs. We will visit the Cathedral and the Palatine Chapel inside the Normans’ Palace. ‘Street food’ lunch in Palermo. After lunch free time available to learn more sightseeing or shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 7: PALERMO - CEFALU' - PIAZZA ARMERINA - CATANIA
Duomo di Cefalu
2h · Admission ticket not included
Breakfast at hotel and departure to Cefalù. Visit this picturesque town located at the foot of a tall and imposing cliff. Walking through its narrow streets you will reach the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches of the Norman period in Sicily. Lunch at restaurant.
Villa Romana del Casale
2h · Admission ticket not included
After lunch departure to Piazza Armerina. Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale famous for its precious and well preserved mosaics. In the evening arrival in Catania. Dinner at your own. Overnight at the hotel in Catania
Day 8: CATANIA - END OF SERVICES
Lido Dei Ciclopi
2h · Admission ticket not included
Breakfast at the hotel and end of the tour.
Optional Excursion: Guided tour of Catania. Walk through the old town to discover the beauty of Catania, with its famous fish market and Piazza Duomo, the marvelous main square made by lava stone, as the Elephant (called "Liotru"). Take a walk on the main street: Via Etnea full of shops and typical bistro. Have a look of the famous Via Crociferi and its churches, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Opera House Vincenzo Bellini, the University. Then jump on the bus and continue the tour with the Cyclops Riviera, beautiful place full of legends who owe their mythical Odyssey origin.
Optional Excursion: Street food guided tour of the city with gourmet stops during the walk in the historic center of the city to discover the beauties of Catania: Sicilian granita, traditional arancino, ricotta cannoli, lemon seltz and salt .
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point
At the hotel of the first night in Acitrezza
Meeting point
At the hotel of the first night in Catania
End point
End point
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
