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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 Theater, Garden of Paradise, Ear of Dionysus, Altar of Hieron II, Roman Amphitheater, 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!
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral and the Norman cathedral in Monreale
AGRIGENTO Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples
PIAZZA ARMERINA Guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale
SYRACUSE Guided visit of the archaeological site
CATANIALF Arancino tasting
TAORMINA Mount Etna excursion; orientation of the hill-top town; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
2020 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN PALERMO, ITALY.
Day1
Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
PALERMO.
Day2
Guided sightseeing features the ornate Piazza Bellini, Capo Market, the baroque Church of the Immacolata, and a visit to the CATHEDRAL. In Monreale, enjoy a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the 12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious byzantine mosaics.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
PALERMO–AGRIGENTO.
Day3
Arrive in Agrigento, where your Local Guide will take you for a spectacular walk through the magnificent VALLEY OF TEMPLES. Even travelers who have visited Athens and Delphi are awed by the gigantic yet graceful Greek structures that miraculously survived 24 centuries of tormented history.
Today’s Distance: 124 mi / 200 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–SYRACUSE
Day4
Drive to Piazza Armerina and visit the impressive VILLA ROMANA DEL CASALE, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Admire the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world, including the famous “bikini girls.” Stay overnight in Syracuse, birthplace of the mathematician Archimedes.
Today’s Distance: 143 mi / 230 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA.
Day5
Enter the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE for a guided visit of the 5th-century-BC Greek Theater, the Garden of Paradise, the Ear of Dionysus, the Altar of Hieron II, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Cordmaker’s Cave. Continue to Catania and enjoy some free time in its historic center. You will be treated to LF an ARANCINO TASTING, one of Sicily’s most famous street foods. Spend the next two nights on the Taormina Riviera.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi / 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TAORMINA RIVIERA
Day6
In the morning enjoy an included excursion to MOUNT ETNA, the largest active volcano in Europe, followed by an orientation of hill-top Taormina. In the evening, a farewell dinner awaits at a local restaurant, the proper way to say, “Arrivederci, Sicilia!”
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TAORMINA RIVIERA
Day7
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Catania.)
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Central Palace Hotel Federico II
First-Class
A fusion of classic and innovative design, Hotel Federico II is a family- run 65 room establishment located near the city's most important streets of culture, tourism and shopping, halfway between the Teatro Massimo and the Teatro Politeama. Breakfast is served with a rich buffet while the in-house restaurant offers traditional Mediterranean dishes revisited along with a great wine selection. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.
Location
Via Principe Granatelli, 60, Palermo, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Concierge desk
- ATM
- Parking/Valet
- Spa Services
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Phone
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
Grand Hotel Mose
First-Class
Grand Hotel Mosè is an elegant 2-floor building entirely made of tuff stone, surrounded by a Mediterranean garden with swimming pool and located not far from the Valley of the Temples. . Its rooms are spacious and most of them come with a terrace. La Mimosa restaurant offers menus of local and international cuisine and during Summer meals are served by the pool. A bar for a quick snack or just an espresso is also available. Free Wi-Fi internet access available thoughtout the hotel.
Location
Viale Leonardo Sciascia, Agrigento, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Free WiFi
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Ice Machine
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Mini-bar
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Room Service
- In-Room Safe
- Phone
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
Mercure Siracusa Prometeo
First-Class
The modern, comfortable Mercure Siracusa Prometeo offers 93 rooms with all the comforts. The hotel has a bar/bistro, a fitness room and a wellness center. In Summer a roof panoramic outdoor swimming-pool with a solarium area on the 6th floor will be available. Free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.
Location
Viale Teracati 20, Siracusa, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Spa Services
- Hot Tub
- Free WiFi
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Fitness Room
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Climate Control
- Phone
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Window Opens
- Internet Access
Hellenia Yachting Hotel
First-Class
Hellenia Yachting Hotel is an elegant 4-star hotel in Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony of Sicily. The property is directly overlooking the waterfront and features a private beach, a spa and a pool. There is a piano bar located in the main terrace area and immediatly adjacent to the main in-house restaurants which boasts some of the finest Sicilian cuisine, presenting traditional local dishes with a fresh and original touch.
Location
Via Jannuzzo, 41, Giardini Naxos, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
- Parking/Valet
- ATM
- Business Center
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- Hot Tub
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Desk
- Climate Control
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Hair Dryer
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access
- Television
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
Villa Esperia
First-Class
Overlooking the Mazzaro Bay with magnificent views of Mount Etna. Spacious and nicely decorated rooms have Wi-Fi and minibar. There's a restaurant and a warmly decorated lobby bar, plus a lounge where guests can read newspapers, a fitness room, and an outdoor pool with a terrace. Enjoy panoramic sea views from the hotel terrace restaurant where Sicilian specialities are served.
Location
Via Nazionale, 224, Taormina-Mazzaro', Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Television
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Pay Movies
- Cable/Satellite
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Wake-Up Calls
- Phone
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
