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Historic sites, sea salt and a touch of Africa

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From Syracuse to Taormina
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Plan your adventure:
Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Self-guided
Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in German
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Catania to Syracuse

    Catania to Syracuse
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Syracuse city independently
    Landmarks
    Syracuse
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Syracuse

    Syracuse
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic old town of Syracuse on Ortigia peninsula
    • Explore Piazza Duomo and Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Colonne
    • Visit Syracuse Archaeological Park with Greek theater, Roman amphitheater, and Ear of Dionysius
    Landmarks
    Ortigia
    Piazza Duomo
    Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Colonne
    Syracuse Archaeological Park
    Greek Theater of Syracuse
    Roman Amphitheater of Syracuse
    Ear of Dionysius
  4. Day 3

    Syracuse to Agrigento

    Syracuse to Agrigento
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of the Temples UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • View Temple of Juno
    • View Temple of Concordia
    • View Temple of Hercules
    • View Temple of Castor and Pollux
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
    Temple of Juno
    Temple of Concordia
    Temple of Hercules
    Temple of Castor and Pollux
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Agrigento to Erice

    Agrigento to Erice
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Erice historic town on Monte Guiliano
    • View Norman castle (exterior)
    • Visit cathedral in Erice
    • Visit Riserva dello Stagnone with white salt pans and windmills

    Optional Activities

    • Sample typical almond pastries at a patisserie in Erice
    Landmarks
    Erice
    Monte Giuliano
    Norman Castle of Erice
    Erice Cathedral
    Riserva dello Stagnone
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Erice to Palermo

    Erice to Palermo
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Palermo Cathedral with tombs of Emperor Frederick II and Norman kings
    • Explore Palazzo Normanni and Palatine Chapel with golden mosaics
    • View Quattro Canti baroque square
    • Visit Il Capo market
    • Visit Teatro Massimo opera house
    Landmarks
    Palermo Cathedral
    Palazzo Normanni
    Palatine Chapel
    Quattro Canti
    Il Capo Market
    Teatro Massimo
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  7. Day 6

    Monreale

    Monreale
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monreale Cathedral (Arab-Norman style, UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore the cathedral's mosaics (approximately 3,500 square meters on golden background)
    • Visit the cloister with 80 pairs of twin columns

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Palermo in an ape (three-wheeled local vehicle, approximately 22 km, approximately one hour)
    Landmarks
    Monreale Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Palermo to Messina

    Palermo to Messina
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    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Stop in Cefalù and view the cathedral and historic old town
    • View villas of Bagheria
    Landmarks
    Cefalù
    Bagheria
    Messina Cathedral
  9. Day 8

    Messina to Taormina area

    Messina to Taormina area
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mount Etna and Silvestri craters area
    • Explore Etna Regional Park
    • Visit Taormina Greco-Roman theater

    Optional Activities

    • Continue Mount Etna excursion by jeep
    • Visit local beekeeper for honey tasting
    • Go wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Silvestri Craters
    Etna Regional Park
    Taormina
    Greco-Roman Theater of Taormina
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  10. Day 9

    Alcantara Gorges

    Alcantara Gorges
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alcantara gorges
    Landmarks
    Alcantara Gorges
    Mount Etna
  11. Day 10

    Forza d'Agro - Savoca

    Forza d'Agro - Savoca
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour Forza d'Agro Godfather filming locations
    • Visit Durazzesco Arch
    • Visit Forza d'Agro cathedral
    • Explore Savoca and Bar Vitelli
    Landmarks
    Forza d'Agro
    Durazzesco Arch
    Forza d'Agro Cathedral
    Bar Vitelli
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Taormina to Catania Airport

    Taormina to Catania Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tour extension

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