Countries Visited:
Italy,
Duration:
9 days
Overview
Vibrant palette of colours come alive on your tour of Sicily. Sip local wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, wander the chic streets of Taormina and meet the locals in colourful towns and villages. Top it all off with a sweet treat – all the Modican chocolate you can lay your hands on.
Sightseeing highlights
- Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina
- Discover Erice and Modica
- Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral, Infersa Mill in Marsala, Valley of the Temples, the Syracuse Archaeological Museum, Ortigia and the Greek Theatre in Taormina
- View Mount Etna
Iconic Experience
- Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
- Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.
- Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
- Ragusa: Join a Local Specialist on an insightful look into the historic devastation at the root of Ragusa's two distinctive districts.
- Syracuse: Walk with a Local Specialist through the historic island of Ortigia and visit the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
- Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
- Catania: Explore Catania's Old Town and see the Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante statue and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
Dive Into Culture
- Marsala: Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
- Modica: Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.
The details
What's included
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Start:Palermo, Italy
Finish:Catania, Italy
Finish:Catania, Italy
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Tripcode:
ISICZM120
Where you'll go
Your itinerary
Welcome to Palermo
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Explore the Capital of Sicily
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Journey to Ancient Marsala Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter
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Onwards to Agrigento and Ragusa
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Explore Beautiful Baroque Modica Dive Into Culture
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Off to Historic Syracuse
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Venture Past Mount Etna to Taormina
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Taormina Free Day Connect with Locals
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Farewell Sicily
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Tripcode: 120503
Start:Palermo, Italy
Finish:Catania, Italy
Finish:Catania, Italy
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Tripcode:
120503
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