Classic Sicily
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Catania and check in to your hotel in Syracuse. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with the rest of your party.
Tour Syracuse, including the Greek theatre, considered one of the most important examples of its kind; the Ear of Dionysius limestone cave; and Ortygia island. Continue to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto, renowned for its magnificent baroque architecture.
In the morning, drive to Catania to view the cathedral – damaged by an earthquake in the late 17th century and rebuilt in the Baroque style – and Piazza Stesicoro. Continue to Cefalù to visit the Norman cathedral with its mosaics.
Drive to Monreale to visit the Norman cathedral, a leading example of NormanArab architecture. Return to Palermo for a tour including the magnificent ArabNorman cathedral; the Palatine Chapel, located within the Norman palace and covered in Byzantine influenced mosaics; and the historic old town. Later, enjoy an afternoon street-food experience for lunch.
Morning visit to the Archaeological Park of Segesta where you see one of Sicily's best preserved Doric temples. Proceed to the town of Erice with its imposing fortified walls overlooking the city of Trapani. Stop at Grammatico, the world-famous pastry shop, for some marzipan and biscuit tasting. Drive to Agrigento and stay overnight at the Hotel Colleverde Park (or similar).
Morning visit to the Valley of the Temples, one of the world's most impressive ancient Greek sites, and the largest archaeological parks in Europe. Afternoon drive to the elegant resort town of Taormina via Piazza Armerina to view the Roman mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.
Visit the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, for panoramic views. Stop for wine tasting at a local vineyard. Afternoon guided tour of the Taormina Amphitheatre. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
Visit the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, for panoramic views. Stop at a local vineyard for a wine tasting and lunch.
Take a guided tour of Taormina's ancient theatre – the second largest on the island. Enjoy a farewell lunch and afternoon at leisure
Transfer to Catania airport, or begin your extension.
Trip Inclusions
- Stay in beautifully appointed, centrally located hotels in the heart of Palermo and Taormina
- Taste a local cuisine shaped by centuries of Mediterranean influences on a street-food experience in Palermo
- Explore the ancient legacy of Magna Graecia in Syracuse and Ortigia
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale to to see one of the world's finest collections of Roman mosaics
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
- 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & room upgrades available
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 1 dinner
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Welcome drink
- Farewell dinner
- Hotel porterage
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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