Overview
Walk through the 24-centuries-old Valley of the Temples with your Local Guide in Agrigento, visit Piazza Armerina’s Villa Romana del Casale to admire the world’s largest collection of Roman mosaics. In Syracuse, the birthplace of mathematician Archimedes, you’ll take a guided visit to the archaeological site of the 5th-century-BC Greek Theatre, Garden of Paradise, Ear of Dionysus, Altar of Hieron II, Roman Amphitheatre, and the Cordmaker’s Cave. Travel to Catania, where you’ll sample Sicily’s famous Arancino, and spend two nights on the spectacular Taormina Riviera, your base for a fascinating excursion to Mount Etna—the largest active volcano in Europe. Explore Taormina, and complete your Sicilian Escape with a fabulous farewell dinner at a local restaurant. You’ll treasure the time spent exploring Sicily’s famous sights and stunning scenery—without the crowds of the busy travel season on this spectacular guided tour of Sicily!
Itinerary
Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
PALERMO: Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata, and a visit to the cathedral. Drive up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d'Oro and visit the Norman Cathedral. (B)
AGRIGENTO: Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples. (B/D) 87 mi / 140 km
PIAZZA ARMERINA: Guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale with the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. (B) 162 mi / 260 km
ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Syracuse with an excursion to Ortigia. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyAccount.
SYRACUSE: Guided visit to the Greek and Roman ruins of the Archaeological Park features the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre.
CATANIA: (local Favourite) Arancino tasting and free time on the way to Taormina Riviera. (B) 75 mi / 120 km
TAORMINA RIVIERA: Guided excursion to Mount Etna. Orientation walk through Taormina town and free time. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B/D)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Catania.) (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 6 Breakfasts
- 3 Dinners
- Palermo Mercure Palermo Centro (First-Class)
- Agrigento Kore (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Siracusa Mercure Siracusa Prometeo (First-Class)
- Giardini Naxos Hellenia Yachting Hotel (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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