Start of the tour

Welcome to Catania!

• The driver will welcome you to the airport arrivals area and take you to the hotel
• Accommodation in 4-star hotel in the city center
• Free time for lunch and afternoon at leisure for individual visits
• Welcome dinner in hotel and overnight stay

Etna tour 4x4

• Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and meeting with the driver for the transfer to Mt.Etna
  

The day will start with an exciting journey through Etna Park with our itinerary which combines 4×4 adventures with off-road routes and short walks.
We’ll also explore the remnants of lava flows that once threatened entire communities, visit dormant craters, and take in the breathtaking views from the Valle del Bove viewpoint.
We’ll descend into the heart of the volcano exploring a lava flow cave equipped with helmets and speleologist lights, which will give us a unique insight into the world of lava flows.

• Meeting with the driver and transfer to  Taormina 
• Free time for lunch

Ancient theatre of Taormina

In the afternoon we’ll discover the grandeur of the Ancient Theater of Taormina, the largest show venue in the Italian Peninsula.
This Greek masterpiece, perched prominently, traces its origins to the III-II century B.C. in terms of layout. However, the monument we’ll behold today showcases its magnificent Roman imperial design, likely constructed during the reign of Emperor Trajan or Hadrian.

• Transfer to the 4* hotel in the city center and accomodation
• Dinner and overnight stay

Walking tour of Ortigia island

• Transfer to Syracuse and walking tour of Ortigia Island

Located at the park’s eastern end, and separated by a narrow channel, Ortygia is filled with Greek temples, Christian churches, and Arabian streets. We’ll discover the Arethusa fountain and Piazza del Duomo, where the baroque palaces, such as Beneventano del Bosco Palace and Senate Palace are among the most beautiful in Sicily.

• Free time for lunch and afternoon at disposal for individual visits
• Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale

• Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to Piazza Armerina
• Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale 

We’ll discover the Roman Villa Romana del Casale in the town of Piazza Armerina in Sicily, one of the most precious jewels left by the Roman civilization in Sicily. Enjoy a guided tour of the villa, which probably belonged to Valerio Massimiano, a powerful patrician of the empire. Admire the spectacular mosaics as you relive the history of the greatest empire with scenes of daily life, depictions of heroes and deities, hunting scenes, and games.

• Lunch in a local restaurant

Guided tour of Archeological Park

• Meeting with the driver and transfer to The Archaeological Park
• English-guided tour

It is the best-preserved Archaeological Park in all of Magna Graecia. You will explore the site which extends over approximately 1,300 hectares. You will learn about a millenary history that began in the 6th-century BC with the foundation of the ancient Greek colony of Akragas, see the terraced levels of the site that used to be a center of the public life of the ancient Greco-Romans and marvel at the aqueducts and walk through the core of the archaeological site of Agrigento.

• Transfer to hotel 4* in Agrigento
• Accommodation, dinner in hotel and overnight stay

Marsala and wine tasting with lunch

• Breakfast at hotel, check-out, greeting with the driver and transfer to Marsala
• Meeting with the guide and walking tour of Marsala city center with wine tasting and lunch in local winery

With our guide we’ll discover the historic center of the town, where you’ll be enchanted by its captivating Baroque architecture, winding streets, and the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Saint Thomas of Canterbury. Then, we’ll indulge our senses at a local winery, where we’ll delve into the world of Marsala wine, famous for its rich flavors.  

The "Saline" and boat trip of the island of Mozia

• Transfer and guided tour of the “Saline” and boat trip to the island of Mozia

Prepare for an adventure as we explore the captivating ‘saline‘ or salt pans, where we’ll witness the age-old art of sea salt harvesting set against a backdrop of picturesque windmills and crystal-clear lagoons.

But the excitement doesn’t end there! Our journey continues with a delightful boat trip to the enchanting island of Mozia, nestled within the Stagnone Lagoon. Here, ancient Phoenician ruins await our discovery, including the extraordinary ‘Whitaker Museum‘ featuring the renowned ‘Youth of Mozia‘ statue.

Funicular to Erice

• Transfer to Erice
• Greeting with the guide and visit of the small viallage

To reach Erice the best way is to take the funicular from the parking and reach the top of this town. Here we’ll discover its narrow alleys, hidden courtyards, and a remarkable collection of approximately 60 churches, each with its own unique history and architecture.
One of the highlights of Erice is the spectacular vista that awaits you from its hilltop location.

• Transfer to the 4* hotel in the city center and accommodation
• Free time for dinner and overnight stay.

UNESCO Heritage site in Palermo: Cappella Palatina

• Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide
• Walking tour of Palermo Cathedral and entrance to Cappella Palatina

We’ll explore Palermo’s magnificent city center. We’ll visit the nearby Palazzo dei Normanni, housing the famous Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and the renowned Cappella Palatina(entrance included).
This 12th-century chapel showcases a fusion of Western and Middle Eastern cultures, featuring Islamic designs, Byzantine mosaics, and golden decorations in the Arab-Norman-Byzantine style.

• Free time for lunch and transfer to Monreale

Walking tour of Monreale and visit of the Duomo

Our guide will show us one of the symbol of Palermo, Monreale, which is just 5 kilometers from Palermo.

The cathedral is an architectural masterpiece of the 12th-century, in which different styles are linked together: the architecture of northern Europe, Romanesque art and Arabic art. Outside, it is richly decorated by two bronze doors and the interior is illuminated by magnificent gold mosaics that culminate in the Christ Pantocrator in the apsidal basin as the highest expression of figurative art.

• Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay

Palermo

• Breakfast at the hotel and free time at your disposal

Optional (not included): Tickets of Turandot to Teatro Massimo

The Teatro Massimo in Palermo is a grand neoclassical opera house renowned for its majestic architecture.
Designed by Giovan Battista Filippo Basile and inaugurated in 1897, it features a lavish interior with opulent decorations, excellent acoustics, and a seating capacity of over 1,300. It’s a cultural gem in Sicily, hosting opera, ballet, and classical music performances.

Price: Starting from 30 to 180 € per person (available for purchase from June 2024, tickets subject to availability at the time of booking)

End of the tour

• Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
• Transfer to Catania Airport, on the way stop in a local farmer for lunch and wine tasting

Price and conditions

Price from 1650 € pax/dbl (min. 26 participants)

Included:

• Accommodation in 4* hotel with breakfast: Taormina (3 nights); Agrigento (1 night); Palermo 4* or 5* (3 nights)
• Dinners on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th , 6th day, 3-courses menu with drink included (water, soft drink, wine and beer)
• Lunches on 4th , 5th , 8th day, 3-courses menu with drink included (water, soft drink, wine and beer)
• Transfers with 50 GT seater coach: from Catania airport to Taormina hotel; from Taormina hotel to Mt. Etna and return; from Taormina hotel to Siracusa and return, from Taormina to Piazza Armerina, Valle dei Templi; from Agrigento hotel to Marsala and Erice with stop in Parco dello Stagnone to hotel in Palermo; from hotel in Palermo to Monreale and return; from Palermo hotel to Catania airport
• Boat tour to Mozia Island
• Wine tasting and lunch at local farmer in Catania
• Headphones connected to the guide
• Entrance tickets: Ancient Theatre of Taormina; Valle dei Templi; Villa Romana del Casale; Duomo; Sicarusa; Palermo Cathedral; Palazzo Normanno in Palermo; Monreale Dome; Erice cable car.

Not included:

• Tips and personal extras
• Everything that is not in the included section
• Landing fee to be paid on the spot

This tour is on request for groups or small groups

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