Spend eleven days immersed in the rich history and unique beauty of Sicily. You will explore extraordinary archeological sites and historic cities with exceptional guides. Sicily is also a place of great natural splendor—you’ll enjoy the island’s spectacular scenery culminating in a visit to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Sicily’s unique culinary and winemaking traditions will also be a focus, with a cooking demonstration, wine tasting, and delectable meals at local trattorias.
Late Morning: Arrival in Palermo and transfer to your hotel in the heart of Palermo center. Check-in to your four-star hotel, your home for the next three nights.
Late Afternoon: Enjoy an orientation walk of Palermo.
Evening: Welcome Aperitivo.
Morning: Walking tour of Palermo center with local, licensed guide. Tour will include Church of San Domenico, The “Quattro Canti”, La Martorana Church, Piazza Pretoria, Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini and the Palermo Cathedral.
Afternoon: Spend the rest of the day exploring Palermo on your own. We suggest a visit to the Palatine Chapel or the “Capo” Market, one of the oldest markets of Arab origins.
Evening: Welcome reception.
Morning: Depart Palermo following the northern coast of Sicily to the picturesque town of Cefalu. This tiny seaside town is filled with gorgeous photo-ops.
Afternoon: Depart from Cefalu to Monreale. Discover the Byzantine beauty, Norman splendor and Arab symmetry of Monreale’s medieval Cathedral and its beautiful Benedictine Cloister.
Evening: Dinner on your own.
Morning: Depart for Agrigento and check-in to your five-star hotel for two nights.
Afternoon: Walking tour with specialized guide of the incredible Valley of the Temples. Explore the most outstanding examples of Greek architecture: Temple of Zeus, Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia.
Evening: Dinner at hotel.
Morning: Depart to Favara to enjoy a Cooking class with our local Sicilian chef, followed by lunch.
Afternoon: At leisure at the hotel
Evening: Dinner at hotel.
Morning: Depart from Agrigento to Piazza Armerina. Walking tour of the Villa Romana del Casale with an expert local guide. The Villa Romana del Casale is a UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world.
Afternoon: After lunch depart for Syracuse and check-in to your four-star hotel for 2 nights. Informal introduction to the Island of Ortigia, the heart and historical center of Syracuse.
Evening: Dinner at a local trattoria.
Morning: Visit Syracuse’s archeological site with a local guide. Syracuse is famous for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheaters and architecture. Return to Syracuse center for lunch on your own.
Afternoon: Walking tour of the Island of Ortigia with local guide followed by free time to shop or relax.
Evening: Dinner on your own.
Morning: Depart for Taormina with enroute stop in the countryside near Catania for a private rustic Sicilian lunch.
Afternoon: Arrival in Taormina, described by Goethe as “a corner of paradise.” Check-in to your four-star hotel, your home for the next 3 nights.
Evening: Dinner on your own.
Morning: Excursion to Mount Etna. Experience the Etna crater, lava fields and the incredible landscape from Europe’s largest active volcano.
Afternoon: Lunch and wine tasting on the slopes of Mount Etna. Spend the rest of the day at leisure in Taormina.
Evening: Dinner on your own.
Morning: Walking tour of charming Taormina including the stunning ancient Greek Theater. Afternoon: Free time to explore Taormina on your own.
Afternoon: Free time to discover Taormina on your own.
Evening: Farewell dinner at a local trattoria.
Early morning transfer to the Catania airport.
Itinerary specifics subject to change.
Hotel accommodations for 9 nights at four-star and five-star hotels:
Tour cost based on double occupancy
Payable with credit card (Mastercard or Visa)
11 Days/10 Nights Ancient Sicily
Price per person:
$ TBD
Single Supplement:
+$ TBD
All aspects of the tour will be coordinated by Giovanna Chiti of Discover my Italy
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