Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Syracuse
Syracuse- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Sicilian cuisine and wines (only if arriving by 6pm for 7pm meeting))
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Grand Hotel Villa Politi)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting and dinner (if arriving by 6pm)
Optional Activities
- Walk to historic centre of Ortygia Island (20-30 minutes from hotel)
- Visit Artemis Fountain
- View Baroque cathedral at night
Landmarks Ortygia Island Artemis Fountain Syracuse Cathedral - Day 2
Syracuse to Piazza Amerina
Syracuse to Piazza Amerina- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner in a family-run restaurant in Piazza Amerina)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (GH Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Neapolis Archaeological Park including Greek theatre and Roman amphitheatre
- Free exploration time on Ortygia Island
- Dinner in Piazza Amerina
Optional Activities
- Visit Fonte of Aretusa
- Explore Temple of Apollo ruins
- Visit Maniace Castle
- Explore Jewish Quarter and old baths under Residenza Alla Giudecca Hotel
- Sit in local café or restaurant on Ortygia Island
- Sample cannolo (traditional Sicilian dessert)
- Sample arancini (rice ball snack)
Landmarks Neapolis Archaeological Park Greek Theatre of Syracuse Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse Fonte of Aretusa Temple of Apollo Maniace Castle - Day 3
Piazza Amerina to Agrigento to Trapani
Piazza Amerina to Agrigento to Trapani- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale and Roman mosaics
- Guided tour of Valley of the Temples including Temple of Zeus, Temple of Concord, and Temple of Hercules
Landmarks Villa Romana del Casale Valley of the Temples Temple of Zeus Temple of Concord Temple of Hercules - Day 4
Erice to Palermo
Erice to Palermo- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)
Included Activities
- Free exploration time in Erice
Optional Activities
- Visit churches in Erice
- Visit Castello di Venere (Norman fortress courtyard)
- Visit Garden of Balio
- Visit Maria Grammatic cake shop
Landmarks Erice Castello di Venere Garden of Balio - Day 5
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Monreale Cathedral including mosaics and cloisters
- Guided city tour of Palermo including Quattro Canti, Palermo Cathedral, Shame Fountain, and Teatro Massimo
- Visit to Palatine Chapel
Optional Activities
- Visit Botanical Gardens
- Explore catacombs under the city
- Wander streets independently
- Sample panelle (chickpea fritter street food)
- Try cassata (Sicilian cake)
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral Quattro Canti Palermo Cathedral Shame Fountain Teatro Massimo Palatine Chapel Botanical Gardens of Palermo - Day 6
Palermo to Cefalu to Giardini Naxos
Palermo to Cefalu to Giardini Naxos- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)
Included Activities
- Visit Norman Cathedral in Cefalu
- Free exploration time in Cefalu with swimming opportunity
Optional Activities
- Climb Castle on the Rock (278 metres ascent, requires good fitness and sure-footedness)
- View Temple of Diana ruins
- Sample gelato
Landmarks Cefalu Cefalu Cathedral Castle on the Rock Temple of Diana Giardini Naxos - Day 7
Mount Etna and Taormina
Mount Etna and Taormina- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Etna base camp at Rifugio Sapienza and old Silvestri Craters
- Guided visit to Taormina Greek Theatre
- Visit to Roman Odeon in Taormina
- Free exploration time in Taormina
Optional Activities
- Cable car from Rifugio Sapienza to 2,500 metres (additional expense)
- Four-wheel drive coach from 2,500 metres to 2,900 metres with 45-minute guided walk to view 2002/3 eruption craters and fumaroles at approximately 3,000 metres (additional expense)
- Visit Villa Comunale Gardens in Taormina
- Enjoy drinks and snacks in Taormina's side street bars and restaurants
Landmarks Mount Etna Rifugio Sapienza Silvestri Craters Taormina Greek Theatre Roman Odeon Villa Comunale Gardens - Day 8
Giardini Naxos
Giardini Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast
