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The Sicilian Escape - 8 days escorted tour through Baroque towns and coastal gems

8 days

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From Taormina to Palermo

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Well organized, great balance between sightseeing and free time. Unforgettable experiences on Mount Etna, beautiful cities, delicious food and wine.
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Operator: Towns of Italy
City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 10+

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Taormina
Taormina
Start point
Via Madonna Delle Grazie 3, 98039 Taormina Messina, Italy (Meeting point: Eurostars Hotel Monte Tauro's lobby , 18:30)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner dedicated to Sicilian flavors)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Eurostars Montetauro)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Taormina town centre
- Welcome dinner dedicated to Sicilian flavors
Day 2
Mount Etna
Mount Etna
Meals
Lunch (Light lunch)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Eurostars Montetauro)
Included Activities
- Mount Etna exploration by 4x4 with volcanologist guide
- Light lunch
- Guided winery visit with wine tasting
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Day 3
Siracusa - Ortigia - Noto - Modica
Siracusa - Ortigia - Noto - Modica
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Eremo della Giubiliana)
Included Activities
- Visit to Castello degli Schiavi
- Guided exploration of Ortigia
- Guided visit to Siracusa Archaeological Park
- Hands-on chocolate workshop at Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Landmarks
Castello degli Schiavi
Ortigia
Siracusa Archaeological Park
Antica Dolceria Bonajuto
Day 4
Ragusa Ibla - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
Ragusa Ibla - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
Meals
Lunch (Traditional Sicilian lunch with local tastings at charming agriturismo)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Villa Demetra 4*)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Ragusa Ibla
- Traditional Sicilian lunch with local tastings at agriturismo
- Visit to Roman Villa del Casale
Landmarks
Ragusa Ibla
Roman Villa del Casale
Day 5
Agrigento - Marsala
Agrigento - Marsala
Meals
Lunch (Flavorsome lunch in Marsala), Dinner (Sunset aperitivo at Saline Genna)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Baglio Soria 4*)
Included Activities
- Visit to Valley of the Temples
- Lunch in Marsala
- Refined wine tasting in historic baglio
- Sunset aperitivo at Saline Genna
Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Saline Genna
Day 6
Erice - Segesta - Palermo
Erice - Segesta - Palermo
Meals
Dinner (Dinner at Towns of Italy Cooking School)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Locanda Santa Marina), Hotel 4* (Palazzo Santa Marina)
Included Activities
- Exploration of medieval town of Erice
- Visit to Segesta Temple
- Palermo city tour
- Hands-on cooking class crafting pizza and gelato
Landmarks
Erice
Segesta Temple
Day 7
Palermo
Palermo
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner in elegant surroundings of historic palazzo)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Palermo historic centre
- Visit to Palazzo dei Normanni
- Farewell dinner in historic palazzo
Landmarks
Palazzo dei Normanni
Day 8
Departure from Palermo
Departure from Palermo
End point
Piazza Borsa, 90133 Palermo Palermo, Italy (Hotel Piazza Borsa )
Meals
Breakfast (American buffet breakfast)

Landmarks
Mount Etna

Landmarks
Castello degli Schiavi
Ortigia
Siracusa Archaeological Park
Antica Dolceria Bonajuto

Landmarks
Ragusa Ibla
Roman Villa del Casale

Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Saline Genna

Landmarks
Erice
Segesta Temple

Landmarks
Palazzo dei Normanni

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Guide
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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

Eurostars Montetauro
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Eremo della Giubiliana
Hotel 5*
day 3
Villa Demetra 4*
Hotel 4*
day 4
Baglio Soria 4*
Hotel 5*
day 5
Locanda Santa Marina
Hotel 4*
day 6
Palazzo Santa Marina
Hotel 4*
day 6

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Benedicta5.0•December 2025
Amazing tour! Well organized, great balance between sightseeing and free time. Knowledgeable guides, unforgettable...
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