Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania
You'll arrive at your hotel in Catania and have the rest of the day to settle in. Grab dinner somewhere in the city on your own whenever you're ready.
- Start point
- Catania, Italy (Your Hotel in Catania, 15:00 - 19:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Principe Hotel 4*), Hotel (Hotel Romano House 4*)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel (EUR 70 one way for max 2 people)
- Day 2
Noto - Ragusa
After breakfast at the hotel, head to Syracuse to walk through one of Sicily's most historically significant cities. The Archaeological Park of Neapolis has the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheater, Latomie of Paradise, and the Ear of Dionysius all worth seeing. Then cross over to Ortigia island where you can check out the Cathedral and Arethusa's Fountain by the port. You'll have free time for lunch before transferring to Noto, where the 18th-century Baroque architecture is really something to see. From there it's on to Ragusa for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Dinner (Dinner in hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mediterraneo 4*)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis
- Guided tour of Greek Theatre
- Guided tour of Roman Amphitheater
- Visit to Latomie of Paradise
- Visit to Ear of Dionysius
- Visit to Ortigia island
- Visit to Cathedral of Syracuse
- Visit to Arethusa's Fountain
- Visit to Noto old town
- Dinner in hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch in local restaurant (free time to arrange)
Landmarks Archaeological Park of Neapolis Greek Theatre of Syracuse Roman Amphitheater of Syracuse Latomie of Paradise Ear of Dionysius Piazza Duomo Cathedral of Syracuse Arethusa's Fountain Noto Old Town 
- Day 3
Modica - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then spend the morning walking through Ragusa Ibla with its churches, baroque palaces, and the Giardino Ibla garden. Next you'll head to Modica to stop at the Sabadi chocolate shop and try their famous artisan IGP chocolate. Lunch at a local restaurant follows, and then the afternoon takes you to Piazza Armerina to see the Villa Romana del Casale and its remarkable Roman mosaics. Later you'll transfer to Agrigento for dinner and your overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner in hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia Di Ulisse 4*)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit to Ragusa Ibla
- Visit to Sabadì chocolate shop in Modica with tasting
- Visit to Villa Romana del Casale
- Guided tour of Roman mosaics
- Lunch in local restaurant
- Dinner in hotel
Landmarks Ragusa Ibla Giardino Ibla Villa Romana del Casale 
- Day 4
Marsala - Palermo
Begin at the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll see the ancient remains of Akragas and the Temple of Juno, Temple of Concord, and Temple of Hercules. Travel to Marsala afterward, the historic city known from Garibaldi's landing. Visit the Florio Cellars to tour the 19th-century vats and three wine cellars, then have a light lunch with wine tasting. You'll also explore the scenic Salt Road to see the Stagnone islands and the old salt pans. By evening you'll transfer to Palermo for accommodation, free dinner, and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Light lunch accompanied by wines produced by Florio Cellars)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Hotel 4*), Hotel (Ibis Styles Cristal 4*)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit to Valley of the Temples
- Visit to Temple of Juno
- Visit to Temple of Concord
- Visit to Temple of Hercules
- Visit to Marsala city centre
- Exclusive visit to Florio Cellars with wine tasting
- Light lunch with wine tasting
- Visit to Salt Road
- Visit to islands of Stagnone
- Visit to salt pans
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Juno Temple of Concord Temple of Hercules Florio Cellars Salt Road Islands of Stagnone 
- Day 5
Palermo
After breakfast, travel to Monreale to see the Arab-Norman Cathedral with its Byzantine mosaics and medieval Cloister. Then return to Palermo where you'll visit the Cathedral (mixing Gothic, Baroque, and Norman styles), the Martorana Church with golden mosaics, and the Cappella Palatina. Break for lunch with local products, then spend the afternoon walking through the historic centre to check out the Teatro Massimo opera house and the Renaissance Fountain in Pretoria Square. Dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch break with local products)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mercure Hotel 4*), Hotel (Ibis Styles Cristal 4*)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit to Arab-Norman Cathedral of Monreale
- Visit to Monreale Cloister
- Visit to Palermo Cathedral
- Visit to Martorana Church
- Visit to Cappella Palatina
- Lunch break with local products
- Visit to Teatro Massimo
- Visit to Fountain in Pretoria Square
Landmarks Arab-Norman Cathedral of Monreale Monreale Cloister Cathedral of Palermo Martorana Church Cappella Palatina Teatro Massimo Fountain in Pretoria Square 
- Day 6
Catania
Visit the seaside village of Cefalu with its Norman Cathedral and impressive towers. You'll have free time to wander the cobbled streets or visit the Mandralisca Museum if you're interested in art and archaeology. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant to try Sicilian food. Later travel to Catania and walk through the historic centre with its late-baroque style built from Etna lava stone. Cross Duomo Square to see the Cathedral of Sant'Agata and the lava stone Elephant. Walk through University Square and Via dei Crociferi to see the Monastery of San Benedetto. Dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in local restaurant tasting local specialities), Snack (Tasting of Sicilian granita & brioche)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Principe Hotel 4*), Hotel (Hotel Romano House 4*)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit to Cefalù
- Visit to Norman Cathedral of Cefalù
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Visit to Catania historic centre
- Visit to Duomo Square
- Visit to Cathedral of Sant'Agata
- Visit to Elephant of lava stone
- Visit to University Square
- Visit to Via dei Crociferi
- Visit to Monastery of San Benedetto
Optional Activities
- Visit to Mandralisca Museum
Landmarks Norman Cathedral of Cefalù Mandralisca Museum Duomo Square Cathedral of Sant'Agata Elephant of lava stone University Square Via dei Crociferi Monastery of San Benedetto 
- Day 7
Taormina - Catania
After breakfast, spend a short time at Catania's fish market (the pescheria), then head out to Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano at 3,350m/10,991ft. At Rifugio Sapienza you'll visit the Crateri Silvestri, two ancient craters inactive since 1888, and taste artisanal honey and local products. Continue to Taormina, known for its natural setting and historic character. Have lunch at a restaurant in the old town trying local specialities, then visit the Greco-Roman Theatre with views out to the sea and Mount Etna. You'll have free time to explore the charming streets, shop, or just relax before returning to Catania for dinner on your own and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in restaurant in Taormina old town tasting local specialities)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Il Principe Hotel 4*), Hotel (Hotel Romano House 4*)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
- Visit to Catania fish market (pescheria)
- Excursion to Mount Etna
- Visit to Rifugio Sapienza
- Visit to Crateri Silvestri
- Tasting of artisanal honey and local products
- Lunch in restaurant in Taormina old town
- Visit to Greco-Roman Theatre of Taormina
- Free time in Taormina
Landmarks Catania Fish Market (Pescheria) Mount Etna Rifugio Sapienza Crateri Silvestri Greco-Roman Theatre of Taormina 
- Day 8
Catania
After breakfast at your hotel, your tour services end. You'll depart Catania, heading home with memories of Sicily's history and landscapes.
- End point
- Catania, Italy (Your Hotel in Catania, 08:00 - 11:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
