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Sicily in Depth with Historian Antonio Marretta

15 days
From Syracuse to Giardini Naxos
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Syracuse

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Walk to historic centre of Ortygia Island (20-30 minutes from hotel)
    • Dinner in Syracuse (optional on arrival day)
    Landmarks
    Artemis Fountain
    Ortygia Island
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  2. Day 2

    Syracuse

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Neapolis Archaeological Zone and Greek theatre
    • Visit Roman amphitheatre
    • Visit ancient quarries
    • Free time to explore Ortygia Island and Baroque architecture
    Landmarks
    Neapolis Archaeological Zone
    Greek Theatre
    Roman Amphitheatre
    Ortygia Island
  3. Day 3

    Syracuse to Piazza Armerina

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GH Hotel), Hotel (GH Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Noto - Baroque town
    • Visit Ragusa - Baroque town
    Landmarks
    Noto
    Ragusa
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  4. Day 4

    Piazza Armerina

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GH Hotel), Hotel (GH Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Villa Romana at Casale and view Roman mosaics
    • Visit Greek Morgantina excavations and museum
    Landmarks
    Villa Romana del Casale
    Morgantina
  5. Day 5

    Piazza Armerina to Agrigento

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Colleverde Park Hotel), Hotel (Colleverde Park Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit ancient Acropolis complex in Agrigento
    • Visit Valley of the Temples complex
    • Visit Temple of Hercules (6th century)
    • Visit Temple of Concord (circa 430 BC)
    • Visit Temple of Juno
    • Visit Agrigento museum
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
    Temple of Hercules
    Temple of Concord
    Temple of Juno
    Enna
    Lake Pergusa
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  6. Day 6

    Agrigento to Marsala

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Viacolvento), Hotel (Hotel Dome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Scala dei Turchi (Stair of the Turks)
    • Visit Selinunte archaeological site
    • View ancient Acropolis at Selinunte
    • View partially re-erected temples at Selinunte
    Landmarks
    Scala dei Turchi
    Selinunte
  7. Day 7

    Marsala

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Viacolvento), Hotel (Hotel Dome (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mozia museum
    • Visit Phoenician town site and harbour works on Mozia
    • Visit Phoenician Ship Museum in Marsala

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Marsala old quarter
    Landmarks
    Mozia Island
    Phoenician Ship Museum
  8. Day 8

    Marsala to Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quatro Canti), Hotel (Hotel Posta Palermo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit medieval town of Erice
    • Visit Doric temple at Segesta
    Landmarks
    Erice
    Temple of Segesta
    Egadi Islands
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  9. Day 9

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quatro Canti), Hotel (Hotel Posta Palermo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Solunto Roman town ruins

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Palermo in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Solunto
    Monte Catalfano
  10. Day 10

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quatro Canti), Hotel (Hotel Posta Palermo (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Norman palace (Saracenic, Byzantine, Norman architecture)
    • Visit San Giovanni degli Eremiti
    • Visit Norman cathedral of Monreale
    • View Byzantine mosaics in Monreale Cathedral
    • View Romanesque and Islamic influenced cloisters
    • Walking tour of Gothic Cathedral
    • Walking tour of Quattro Canti area
    Landmarks
    Norman Palace
    Cappella Palatina
    San Giovanni degli Eremiti
    Monreale Cathedral
    Quattro Canti
    Palermo Cathedral
  11. Day 11

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Quatro Canti), Hotel (Hotel Posta Palermo (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Palermo markets
    • Visit artistic and cultural sites
    • Self-guided exploration of Palermo
  12. Day 12

    Palermo to Giardini Naxos

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Palladio), Hotel (Hotel Palladio (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Norman Cathedral in Cefalu
    • View Christ Pantocrator mosaic in Cefalu Cathedral
    • Visit archaeological site of Tindaris
    Landmarks
    Cefalu Cathedral
    Tindaris
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  13. Day 13

    Giardini Naxos

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Palladio), Hotel (Hotel Palladio (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Etna base camp at Rifugio Sapienza (1,900 metres)
    • View Silvestri Craters at Rifugio Sapienza
    • Walk through Catania city centre
    • Visit Piazza Duomo with Elephant Fountain
    • Visit University Square in Catania
    • Walk Etnea main street
    • Visit Stesicoro Square

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride to 2,500 metres (additional expense)
    • Four-wheel drive coach to 2,900 metres and guided walk to view 2002/3 eruption craters and fumaroles at 3,000 metres (approximately 45 minutes walk, additional expense)
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Rifugio Sapienza
    Silvestri Craters
    Catania Cathedral
    Piazza Duomo
    Elephant Fountain
    University Square
    Etnea Street
    Stesicoro Square
  14. Day 14

    Giardini Naxos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final group meal in Giardini Naxos)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Palladio), Hotel (Hotel Palladio (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Graeco-Roman theatre in Taormina
    • Final group meal in Giardini Naxos

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch in Taormina
    • Shopping in Taormina
    Landmarks
    Graeco-Roman Theatre
    Taormina
    Monte Tauro
    Castel Mola
  15. Day 15

    Giardini Naxos

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    May 27th, 2023
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    Local Sicilian culture, as well as wonderful archaeological sites.
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    May 28th, 2023
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    Loved Ortigia and the mosaics at Roman Villa at Casale were incredible
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    May 28th, 2023
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    All absolutely wonderful! Mount Etna in particular will remain with me forever.
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    May 30th, 2023
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    Mosaics at Villa Romana The beautifully situated temple at Segesta Going up Mount Etna Also enjoyed the food!
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    June 3rd, 2023
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    Syracusa - see the religious parade through the street. The hill top towns - Noto, Ragusa. The amazing mosiacs at...
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    June 17th, 2023
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    Difficult question…but, the mosaics at Armerina, Segesta, Mozia, Selinunte, and the hill town of Erice, were...
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    June 19th, 2023
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    The mosaics at the Villa del Casale near Piazza Armerina were amazing, quite beyond our expectations
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  • A
    September 18th, 2023
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    Day in Piazza Armerina and Morgantina; Motya; Erice; Palermo. Also the boat museum in Masala. (Pity the locals were...
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    October 1st, 2023
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    Too many to mention
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  • A
    November 7th, 2023
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    Roman villa ,the palatine Chapel in Palermo,Monreale
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