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Overview

Regular departures every Saturday.

Detailed Itinerary

Individual arrival to your hotel in Catania (optional private transfer on request). Dinner on your own and overnight in hotel.

After breakfast in hotel, departure for Syracuse, an old city full of history and art. You will admire the famous Archaeological Park of Neapolis, a site that offers a glorious past of Sicily. Inside the park, you will visit the Greek Theatre, one of the largest and best preserved in the ancient world, the Roman Amphitheatre, an imposing structure that testifies to the importance of Syracuse during the imperial era, the Latomie of Paradise, ancient stone quarries used as prisons. Walking among these fascinating rocks formations, you will arrive at the Ear of Dionysius. The tour continues to Ortigia, the ancient heart of Syracuse, where you will admire Piazza Duomo, full of history and beautiful architecture and the Cathedral, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque, built on the remains of a Greek temple. From Piazza Duomo, you will reach the port and the Arethusa’s Fountain. Free lunch. In the afternoon, departure for Noto, the capital of Sicilian baroque. Here you will admire the architectural masterpieces of the eighteenth century, which make this city a real jewel. Walking through its streets, you will be enchanted by the decorated facades, imposing churches and elegant palaces. Free time to explore Noto, transfer to Ragusa for dinner and overnight in hotel.

This morning the tour continues to Ragusa Ibla, one of the pearls of the Sicilian Baroque. This charming city is famous for its many churches, more than fifty, for the splendid “Giardino Ibleo” and for its beautiful baroque palaces. Walking through the cobbled streets, you will lose yourself in an atmosphere of yesteryear. Ragusa Ibla is also famous for being the set of the famous fiction "Il Commissario Montalbano". Proceeding on and visit of Modica, another baroque gem of Sicily. Here, you will stop at the renowned chocolate shop Sabadì, known internationally for its unique chocolate, I.G.P. certified and Slow Food praesidium. For lunch, stop at the Orti di San Giorgio, in a quiet and relaxing location. In the afternoon, depart towards Piazza Armerina to visit the magnificent Villa Romana del Casale. This archaeological site is famous for its extraordinary mosaics, considered among the most beautiful and best preserved in the Roman world. You will walk through the rooms of the villa, admiring vivid representations of hunting scenes, mythology and daily life, which will offer a fascinating look at the life of yesteryear. Transfer to Agrigento, dinner and overnight in hotel.

The day begins with a visit of the majestic Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of the most important and fascinating archaeological sites of the ancient world. You will explore the remains of the old city of Akragas. You will walk among the iconic monuments, such as the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concord and the Temple of Hercules. Then, departure towards Marsala, famous for the landing of Garibaldi and its noble palaces. Walking through the streets of the centre, you will admire the baroque monuments that adorn this city rich in history and culture. The tour continues with an exclusive visit of the Florio Cellars, an icon of Sicilian oenology. Here, the visit starts in front of the majestic giant vats of the 19th, which are still used for the refinement of Marsala wine, and the three suggestive wineries. Light lunch accompanied by the wines produced by the company. In the afternoon, the walking tour along the suggestive Salt Road, to discover the salt pans of Marsala, among the oldest in the world. You will admire the islands of Stagnone and the white expanses of salt flats, which still represent an important industry for salt extraction. Transfer to Palermo, accommodation in hotel, free dinner and overnight.

Breakfast in hotel and visit of Monreale, famous for its magnificent Arab-Norman Cathedral. You will be enchanted by the beauty of the Byzantine mosaics that decorate the interior of the cathedral. Then, visit of the Cloister, with its finely carved columns. The tour continues to Palermo, located at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. This charming city is full of diverse architectural styles, due to the overlapping of different historical eras. The first stop will be the Cathedral, an imposing building that reflects Norman, Arab and Baroque influences. You will continue with the visit of the Martorana Church, famous for its splendid mosaics and the Cappella Palatina, known for its extraordinary golden mosaics, an exceptional example of Norman art. Lunch break in a local restaurant. Proceeding on, you will admire the Teatro Massimo and the fountain in Pretoria Square, with its elaborate statues and its Renaissance architecture. Dinner on your own and overnight in hotel.

Sicilian Secrets short tour ends today. Breakfast in hotel and end of services. Goodbye Sicily!

Inclusions

• Multilingual Tour leader and professional travel guide (English, Italian or Spanish) for the whole tour from the 2nd day to the evening of the 5th day), local guides or audio-guides where necessary.
• Deluxe bus from day 2 to day 5.
• Whisper kit Crystal Sound for the whole trip: the latest generation, fast and light. It transmits the driving voice up to 150 meters away.
• Accommodation in charming 4 stars hotels mostly located in the city centre, international breakfast included:
Catania city centre: Il Principe Hotel 4* / Romano House Hotel 4* or similar
Ragusa city centre: Mediterraneo Palace Hotel 4* or similar
Agrigento: Baia di Ulisse Wellness & SPA 4* or similar
Palermo city centre: Mercure Palermo Centro 4* / Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal 4* or similar
• 5 international breakfast, 3 lunches in famous restaurants and 2 dinners in hotels to have a taste of Sicilian traditional
cuisine.
• Visit of the main suggestive Unesco World Heritage Sites: Siracusa, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Monreale, Palermo.
• Tasting of Sicilian typical products: Modica (day 3): visit of the well-known chocolate manufacturers Sabadì with tasting; Marsala (day 4): visit of the famous Florio wine cellar and wine tasting.
*Monolingual departures during high season.

Exclusions

• Transfers in/out
• Meals not included by the program
• Beverages with meals
• Entrance fees at monuments/museums
• City taxes (where compulsory)
• Anything not specified under “The rate includes”

Notes

Accommodation in charming 4 stars hotels mostly located in the city centre, international breakfast included:
Catania city centre: Il Principe Hotel 4* / Romano House Hotel 4* or similar
Ragusa city centre: Mediterraneo Palace Hotel 4* or similar
Agrigento: Baia di Ulisse Wellness & SPA 4* or similar
Palermo city centre: Mercure Palermo Centro 4* / Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal 4* or similar

Supplement for Pre-night in hotel in Catania on Bed and Breakfast Basis available on request.
Supplement for Post-night in hotel in Palermo on Bed and Breakfast Basis available on request.
Transfers Catania airport/hotel in Catania available on request.
Transfer Palermo airport/ Hotel in Palermo available on request.
Assistance – Medical Expense Reimbursement – Luggage insurance – Travel Cancellation Expenses Insurance: on request.

Arrival Day: on request, it is possible to arrange optional HD private excursions to Acireale or Caltagirone
Departure Day: on request, it is possible to arrange optional HD private excursions to Palermo – Bagheria - Cefalù – S.Vito Lo Capo – Erice Segesta – Trapani - Selinunte.

For organizational reasons or due to force majeure the itinerary may be modified.

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Catania-Ragusa-Agrigento-Palermo

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