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Relish the baroque style of the city’s historic sights, and savor authentic Sicilian culinary specialties that have been handed down for generations. From panelle, arancini, and cannoli – to almond biscuits and Marsala wines – your escorted tour of Sicily is an epicurean’s dream when it comes to cuisine. You’ll also be treated to a tasting at Sicily’s oldest chocolate factory.
As you tour the perimeter of the beautiful island of Sicily, enjoy escorted tours through Sicily’s centuries-old UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the elaborate Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina.
From palaces to churches, you’ll encounter ancient works of art, architecture, and archaeological treasures. Visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento with its Greek structures that have miraculously endured 24 centuries, the iconic baroque St. George Cathedral and Ibla district of Ragusa, and the famous mosaic-tiled Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte in Caltagirone.
Travel to Syracuse – birthplace of mathematician Archimedes – for a guided sightseeing tour that includes the 5th-century-BC Greek theater. See the Church of Santa Lucia – filming location of Michael Corleone’s wedding scene in The Godfather movie– then relax with a granita and brioche at a local bar.
Your Sicily tour package concludes with an opportunity to visit Mount Etna – Europe’s largest active volcano. A sumptuous meal will put the finishing touch to your beautiful tour of the ancient island of Sicily – with new memories to cherish for years to come.
Highlights
Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Norman cathedral in Monreale and the cathedral in Palermo; LF lunch of Sicilian specialties
ERICE Visit the hilltop town and try the famous almond biscuits and Marsala wine
MARSALA
Visit a salt mill
MAZARA DEL VALLOGuided sightseeing
SCIACCA Take pictures from the panoramic viewpoint
AGRIGENTO Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples
PIAZZA ARMERINA Guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale
CALTAGIRONE See the famous Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte
RAGUSA Guided walking tour of the Ibla district, visit St. George Cathedral
MODICA Orientation; LF chocolate tasting at the famous Dolceria Bonajuto; dinner at a local restaurant
NOTO Orientation
SYRACUSE Guided visit of the archaeological site
CATANIA See St. Agata Cathedral, Piazza Duomo, and Via Etnea
SAVOCA See the Church of Santa Lucia; LF taste granita and brioche at Bar Vitelli
TAORMINA Orientation, visit the Greek theater; farewell dinner at a local restaurant
2020 Tour itinerary
Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 6 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
Discover the capital of Sicily with a Local Guide and enjoy a panoramic view of the Conca d'Oro. Visit the 12th-century NORMAN CATHEDRAL in Monreale, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious Byzantine mosaics. Back in Palermo, see the major sites like the ornate Piazza Bellini, Capo Market, the baroque Church of Immacolata, and visit the magnificent CATHEDRAL. LF A lunch with Sicilian specialties like panelle (chickpea fritters), arancini (stuffed rice balls), and cannoli (fried pastry rolls with sweet ricotta cheese) awaits.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
PALERMO–ERICE–MARSALA–MAZARA DEL VALLO
Day3
Join your Tour Director for an orientation of the hilltop town of Erice, ending at the well-known Pasticceria Maria Grammatico to savor the traditional almond biscuits and Marsala wine. Next, visit a traditional SALT MILL near Marsala. Then, arrive at your hotel, where dinner with local specialties will be served.
Today’s Distance: 99 mi / 160 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
MAZARA DEL VALLO–SCIACCA–AGRIGENTO
Day4
Hear about the town's fascinating history from a Local Guide before continuing to Sciacca, to take pictures from the panoramic viewpoint. In Agrigento, your Local Guide will take you for a spectacular walk through the magnificent VALLEY OF THE 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: 93 mi / 150 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–CALTAGIRONE–RAGUSA
Day5
Drive to Piazza Armerina for your guided visit of the 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,” discovered in 1960. Before arriving in Ragusa, stop in Caltagirone and see the mosaic STAIRCASE OF SANTA MARIA DEL MONTE, covered with different tiles in a beautiful pattern.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi / 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RAGUSA. EXCURSION TO MODICA
Day6
Guided sightseeing features a walk through Ragusa's oldest district, the IBLA, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its beautiful palaces and churches. Walk through the Giardini Iblei, the pleasant public gardens laid out in the 19th century, then, visit the iconic baroque ST. GEORGE CATHEDRAL. Time on your own to further explore or maybe relax at an outdoor café! In the late afternoon, travel to nearby Modica with its steeply stacked medieval center and spectacular baroque churches. Wander along Corso Umberto I and stop at the famous LF Dolceria Bonajuto, Sicily's oldest chocolate factory, for a TASTING. End the day with a dinner at a local restaurant.
Today’s Distance: 68 mi / 110 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
RAGUSA–NOTO–SYRACUSE
Day7
The baroque town of Noto is renowned for its beautiful historic center that was almost entirely rebuilt in the early 18th century following the 1693 earthquake. Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to admire the magnificent architecture and San Nicolò Cathedral. Continue to Syracuse, birthplace of the mathematician Archimedes. Enter the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE for a guided visit of the 5th-century BC sparkling-white Greek Theater, the Garden of Paradise, the Ear of Dionysus, the Altar of Hieron II, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Cordmakers’ Cave. Tonight, you may wish to join an optional excursion.
Today’s Distance: 93 mi / 150 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
Day8
In Catania, see St. Agata Cathedral and spend some time on Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea. In the afternoon, an exciting optional excursion is available to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Later, arrive at your hotel on the Taormina Riviera.
Today’s Distance: 112 mi / 180 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
TAORMINA RIVIERA
Day9
This morning in the village of Savoca, see the Church of Santa Lucia, made famous as a location for Michael Corleone's wedding in the movie The Godfather. LF Enjoy a granita and brioche at Bar Vitelli. Later, in hilltop Taormina, visit the ancient GREEK THEATER, dating back to the 3rd century BC. This evening, a farewell dinner will be served at restaurant Villa Antonio, an excellent way to say arrivederci Sicilia!
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
TAORMINA RIVIERA
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. The nearest airport is Catania.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
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
Hotel Giardino di Costanza Resort
First-Class
A 91-room exclusive resort style hotel in Mazara del Vallo, not far from the beautiful beaches of the western coast of Sicily, its spetacular natural setting is dominated by olive gardens and vineyards creating an oasis of peace and serenity. Amenities include a large seasonal outdoor swimming pool equipped with lounge chairs and sun-umbrellas, an elegant Spa & wellness center with gym and indoor swimming pool, Free Wi-Fi access throughout and a restaurant which offers excellent rich Mediterranean fare highlighted with Sicilians accents.
Location
Via Salemi Km 7,100, Sicily, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Luggage Storage
- Hot Tub
- Bar/Lounge
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Pool
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Climate Control
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
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
Poggio Del Sole Resort
First-Class
Poggio del Sole Resort is beautifully situated in the hyblean landscape. Those buldings which were once parts of an elegant "masseria" now frame a tastefully and uniquely designed hotel with restaurants, bars and Spa. The hotel, in spite of its rustic location and origins, comes with all modern comfort and is elegantly embellished by a sober mix of contemporary and traditional sicilian furniture. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a lounge bar are also available.
Location
S.P. 25 Ragusa - Marina Di Ragusa - Km 5,700, Ragusa Area, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Fitness Room
- Concierge desk
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Pay Movies
- Television
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
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
RG Naxos Hotel
Superior First-Class
This luxurious 296 room hotel is set in a fantastic location with superb facilities. Free Wi-Fi access is available in the lobby and access in the guestrooms is subject to a fee (payable locally). The hotel has two beautiful private sandy beaches with a seasonal beach bar, an inviting seafront outdoor pool as well as a spa, wellness and 24 hour fitness center. Homemade Sicilian pastries and evening cocktails can be enjoyed in the lobby bar, dinner in the hotel's elegant speciality restaurant and classic Mediterranean style lunch in the main restasurant with outdoor terrace dining options at both venues.
Location
Via Jannuzzo 47, Taormina Riviera, Italy
Hotel Facilities
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Restaurant On-Site
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Gift Shop
- Laundry Available
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Cable/Satellite
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Hair Dryer
