Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Catania to Taormina
Catania to Taormina- Start point
- Catania, Catania, Italy (Catania)
- Meals
- Dinner (Evening food and wine tour with local tastings in Taormina)
Included Activities
- Evening Taormina Food and Wine Tour - guided experience through town with local food and wine tastings
Landmarks Taormina - Day 2
Taormina
Taormina- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with typical seasonal food on extraordinary terrace in Savoca)
Included Activities
- Godfather vs Mafia Tour of Savoca and Forza d'Agro villages - visit filming locations and learn about mafia history
- Aperitif at Bar Vitelli - refreshments at famous Sicilian bar
- Taormina Walking Tour with local guide - explore history, architecture, culture and traditions
- Visit to Magnificent Greek Theatre
Landmarks Savoca Forza d'Agro Bar Vitelli Greek Theatre of Taormina - Day 3
Taormina - Mount Etna
Taormina - Mount Etna- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Light lunch with wine tasting at panoramic Etna winery)
Included Activities
- Mount Etna guided visit - Refuge Sapienza base camp at 1,900 meters with Silvestri craters exploration
- Free time to walk on old lava flows
- Panoramic Winery tour on Etna slopes with cellar visit
- Wine tasting with at least 5 wines and cold appetizers pairing
Optional Activities
- Optional Etna ascent to 3,000 meters - cable car and Jeep with English-speaking Alpine Guide (approximately 45 minutes)
Landmarks Mount Etna Refuge Sapienza Silvestri Craters - Day 4
Taormina to Syracuse
Taormina to Syracuse- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel (Taormina)), Lunch (Delicious lunch of fresh fish in typical tavern in Marzamemi)
Included Activities
- Magnificent Noto walking tour with local guide - explore Baroque architecture and design
- Modica chocolate tasting in Noto
- Visit to Marzamemi Sicilian fishing village
- Fresh fish lunch in typical tavern in Marzamemi
Landmarks Noto Marzamemi - Day 5
Syracuse
Syracuse- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse's old town - 2 hours with local guide
- Visit to Apollo Temple
- Exploration of Via Cavour street and Jewish district
- Visit to Duomo Square with Duomo and Church of St. Lucy
Landmarks Ortigia Apollo Temple Via Cavour Archimede Fountain Jewish District of Syracuse Duomo Square Duomo of Syracuse Church of St. Lucy - Day 6
Syracuse to Palermo
Syracuse to Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel (Syracuse)), Lunch (Fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna)
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Temple Valley UNESCO heritage site - 2 hours with local guide
- Fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna
Landmarks Temple Valley (Valle dei Templi) - Day 7
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Palermo - 2 hours with local guide exploring old town
- Visit to Martorana Church
- Visit to Piazza Pretoria
- Visit to Quattro Canti
- Visit to Palermo Cathedral
- Glass of typical Palermo wine
Landmarks Martorana Church Piazza Pretoria Quattro Canti Palermo Cathedral - Day 8
Palermo
Palermo- End point
- Palermo, Palermo, Italy (Palermo)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Optional Activities
- Extra night accommodation available - contact operator for booking
