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Sicily in Depth with Historian Antonio Marretta

15 days
From Syracuse to Giardini Naxos
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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

    Syracuse
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri)

    Optional Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader at hotel reception
    • Dinner in Syracuse (not included, but available locally)
    Landmarks
    Ortygia Island
    Artemis Fountain
    Syracuse Baroque Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Syracuse

    Syracuse
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri)

    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

    Syracuse to Piazza Armerina
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (GH Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Villa Romana del Casale - Morgantina - Piazza Armerina

    Villa Romana del Casale - Morgantina - Piazza Armerina
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (GH Hotel)

    Included Activities

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

    Piazza Armerina to Agrigento

    Piazza Armerina to Agrigento
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Colleverde Park Hotel)

    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
  6. Day 6

    Scala dei Turchi - Selinunte - Marsala

    Scala dei Turchi - Selinunte - Marsala
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Viacolvento), Hotel 3* (Hotel Dome)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Scala dei Turchi (Turkish Steps)
    • Visit Selinunte archaeological site including Acropolis, fortifications and town remains
    Landmarks
    Scala dei Turchi
    Selinunte
  7. Day 7

    Mozia Island - Marsala

    Mozia Island - Marsala
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Viacolvento), Hotel 3* (Hotel Dome)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry to Mozia Island
    • Visit Mozia museum and Phoenician town site
    • Brief visit to Phoenician Ship Museum in Marsala
    Landmarks
    Mozia Island
    Phoenician Ship Museum
  8. Day 8

    Marsala to Palermo

    Marsala to Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Quatro Canti), Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)

    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

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Quatro Canti), Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to San Giovanni degli Eremiti
    • Guided tour of Solunto Roman ruins including paved streets, houses with mosaics, theatre, bouleuterion, cisterns and baths

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of Palermo in the afternoon
    Landmarks
    San Giovanni degli Eremiti
    Solunto
    Quattro Canti
  10. Day 10

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Monreale Cathedral including exploration of mosaics and cloister
    • Visit to Norman Palace with Byzantine and Romanesque architecture
    • Visit to Gothic Cathedral of Palermo
    • Walking tour through Capo market
    Landmarks
    Monreale Cathedral
    Norman Palace
    Cappella Palatina
    Cathedral of Palermo
    Capo Market
  11. Day 11

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Quatro Canti), Hotel 3* (Hotel Posta Palermo)

    Optional Activities

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

    Palermo - Cefalu - Tindaris - Giardini Naxos

    Palermo - Cefalu - Tindaris - Giardini Naxos
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cefalu Norman Cathedral with Christ Pantocrator mosaic
    • Visit Tindaris archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Cefalu
    Cefalu Norman Cathedral
    Tindaris
  13. Day 13

    Mount Etna - Catania - Giardini Naxos

    Mount Etna - Catania - Giardini Naxos
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Etna base camp at Rifugio Sapienza
    • View Silvestri Craters
    • Walking tour of Catania city center

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride to 2,500 metres with additional views and facilities
    • Four-wheel drive coach to 2,900 metres with mountain guide for approximately 45-minute walk to view 2002/3 eruption craters and fumaroles at around 3,000 metres
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Rifugio Sapienza
    Silvestri Craters
    Catania
    Piazza Duomo
    Elephant Fountain
    University Square
  14. Day 14

    Taormina

    Taormina
    Meals
    Dinner (Final group meal in Giardini Naxos)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Palladio)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Giardini Naxos

    Giardini Naxos
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Chris4.3May 2023
    Local Sicilian culture, as well as wonderful archaeological sites.
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  • Mark4.5May 2023
    Loved Ortigia and the mosaics at Roman Villa at Casale were incredible
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  • Candy4.8May 2023
    All absolutely wonderful! Mount Etna in particular will remain with me forever.
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  • Rosemary4.2May 2023
    Mosaics at Villa Romana The beautifully situated temple at Segesta Going up Mount Etna Also enjoyed the food!
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  • Mike4.0June 2023
    Syracusa - see the religious parade through the street. The hill top towns - Noto, Ragusa. The amazing mosiacs at...
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  • Hugh4.8June 2023
    Difficult question…but, the mosaics at Armerina, Segesta, Mozia, Selinunte, and the hill town of Erice, were...
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  • Susan4.5June 2023
    The mosaics at the Villa del Casale near Piazza Armerina were amazing, quite beyond our expectations
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  • Judith4.3September 2023
    Day in Piazza Armerina and Morgantina; Motya; Erice; Palermo. Also the boat museum in Masala. (Pity the locals were...
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    Traveled in September 2023
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  • Jill4.2November 2023
    Roman villa ,the palatine Chapel in Palermo,Monreale
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  • Rob4.0November 2023
    Valley of the Temples, Palermo, Mt Etna, Giardini Naxos all wonderful.
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