Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Catania
Catania- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Il Principe 4*)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel (available on request)
- Day 2
Syracuse - Noto
Syracuse - Noto- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Il Principe 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Park of Neapolis in Syracuse (Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Latomie of Paradise, Ear of Dionysius)
- Visit Ortigia in Syracuse (Cathedral, Arethusa's Fountain)
- Visit Noto (Baroque architecture, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Archaeological Park of Neapolis Greek Theatre of Syracuse Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse Ear of Dionysius Ortigia Syracuse Cathedral Arethusa's Fountain Noto - Day 3
Piazza Armerina - Caltagirone
Piazza Armerina - Caltagirone- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Delicious lunch in a local farmhouse), Dinner (Dinner in hotel to have a taste of Sicilian traditional cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel baia di Ulisse 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina (polychrome mosaics, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Caltagirone (ceramics, nativity scenes, Christmas markets, historic city center, churches, museums)
Landmarks Villa Romana del Casale Caltagirone - Day 4
Agrigento - Marsala - Salt Road
Agrigento - Marsala - Salt Road- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Delicious light lunch and memorable wine tasting experience at Florio Cellars with Marsala wine tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Palermo Centro 4*), Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Palermo 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Temples in Agrigento (Doric Temples, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore Marsala historic center
- Guided tour of Florio Cellars with wine tasting and light lunch
- Visit Salt Road between Trapani and Marsala
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Concordia Temple of Heracles Marsala Florio Cellars Salt Road - Day 5
Monreale - Palermo
Monreale - Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Typical lunch with local food)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mercure Palermo Centro 4*), Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Palermo 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Cathedral (Norman Cathedral, Cloister in Arab-Norman style)
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Martorana Church
- Visit Cappella Palatina
- View Teatro Massimo
- View Pretoria Square fountain
Optional Activities
- Traditional Italian New Year's Eve dinner (available for booking)
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral Monreale Cloister Palermo Cathedral Martorana Church Cappella Palatina Teatro Massimo Pretoria Square - Day 6
Cefalu - Castelbuono
Cefalu - Castelbuono- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Tasting of famous Fiasconaro panettoni made with PGI and PDO local products including Bronte pistachios, PGI Sicilian red oranges, Modican chocolate, and Avola almonds in Castelbuono)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Il Principe 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Cefalu (Medieval town, Norman Dome)
- Tasting of Fiasconaro panettoni in Castelbuono
- Visit Ventimiglia Castle in Castelbuono
- Explore local Christmas markets, concerts, and exhibitions in Castelbuono
Optional Activities
- Visit Mandralisca Museum in Cefalu
Landmarks Cefalu Cefalu Norman Dome Mandralisca Museum Castelbuono Ventimiglia Castle - Day 7
Catania - Mount Etna - Taormina
Catania - Mount Etna - Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a lovely restaurant in the historic center of Taormina)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Il Principe 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit Catania fish market (pescheria)
- Excursion to Mount Etna with visit to Rifugio Sapienza
- Visit Crateri Silvestri (small volcanic cones with views)
- Tasting of local homemade honey and typical area products at Etna
- Visit Taormina Greek Theatre
- Explore Taormina Medieval town
Landmarks Catania Fish Market Mount Etna Rifugio Sapienza Crateri Silvestri Taormina Taormina Greek Theatre Giardini Naxos - Day 8
Catania
Catania- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel)
