DAY 1 SATURDAY – Catania

Transfer to hotel in Catania. Welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight in Catania.

DAY 2 SUNDAY – Siracusa - Catania

After breakfast depart for Siracusa, visit the archaeological area including the Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisos "Ear". Continue to Ortigia, the baroque historical centre of the city to visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Lunch at leisure. In the afternoon return to Catania for a guided walking tour of the city. Dinner and overnight in Catania.

DAY 3 MONDAY – Modica - Ragusa

After breakfast depart for Modica whose architecture is an outstanding example of baroque art. Also famed for production of chocolate using traditional methods you will visit an artisan chocolate workshop and discover the techniques leading to the production of "the Modican's chocolate". Lunch in a local restaurant followed by free time to explore the town. Depart for Ragusa where after dinner there will be an optional visit by night of the ancient city Ragusa Ibla (supplement to be paid locally and the tour is subject to minimum numbers of participants). Dinner and overnight in Agrigento.

DAY 4 TUESDAY – Piazza Armerina - Agrigento

Depart for Piazza Armerina for a guided visit of the famous mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale which depict mythological themes and hunting scenes. Lunch in a local restaurant. Afternoon departure to Agrigento for a guided tour of the magnificent Valley of the Temples including the Temple of Concordia which is in an almost perfectly preserved condition as well as the temples of Juno and Heracles. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento. nreale with its splendid Cathedral and Benedictine Cloister built in the 12th Century and covered with magnificent mosaics. Visit the historical centre of Palermo including the Cathedral, Palatine Chapel and Royal Palace. Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 5 WEDNESDAY - Selinunte - Monreale - Palermo

After breakfast depart for Selinunte home of the largest achaeological park in Europe of over 270 hectares with its impressive Temples and Acropolis. Following the visit the tour will proceed to a typical farmhouse which produces its own olive oil for a tasting and a delicious lunch. Afternoon departure to Monreale a small town situated in a panoramic position on a hill just s few kilometres from Palermo. Explore Monreale's splendid Cathedral. Admire its Moorish architecture and Benedictine cloister built in the 12th Century and encrusted with magnificent mosaics. Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 6 WEDNESDAY – Palermo

After breakfast end of the tour.

For organizational reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified.

Highlights of the tour

• Exclusively in English
• Very charming hotels located in the historical centres of the main Sicilian towns
• Visit of the main Sicilian monuments including 4 Unesco sites (Ragusa, Siracusa, Valley of Temples and Villa Romana del Casale)
• Menus in local restaurants especially selected to have a taste of the Sicilian cuisine
• Tasting of typical Sicilian products in Ragusa Ibla, in one of the most enchanting squares

Hotels - 4 Star

(For organizational reasons the hotels may be modified)

Catania - Una Palace Hotel ****
Address: Via Etnea, 218 (Tel: +39 095 2505111)

Ragusa - Poggio Del Sole Resort ****
Address: S.P. Ragusa/Marina di Ragusa Km 5,7 (Tel: +39 0932 666452/668521)

Palermo - Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa ****
Address: Via dei Cartari, 18 (Tel: +39 091 320075)

Agrigento - Dioscuri Bay Palace ****
Address: Lungomare Falcone e Borsellino (Tel: +39 0922 406111)

The prices are shown in £ sterling and are per person. The 5 nights price includes flights and transfers.
Click here for further pricing information

Tour price includes:

• Accommodation in 4 star Hotels
• Welcome cocktail
• 5 Dinners, 3 Lunches, 5 Breakfasts
• Transportation by deluxe coach (or minivan with driver / guide for groups with less than 15 passengers)
• English speaking tour escort
• Local guides where necessary
• Porterage at hotel

Not included in the price:

• Entrance fees at monuments (see below)
• City Tax: some City Councils have introduced a tourist tax that has to be paid directly at the Hotels
• Beverages
• Everything which is not clearly specified under 'Tour price includes' (above)

Entrance Fees payable locally:

• Total Entrance fees approx. €53,00 per person (discount for OAP's and European citizens under 18)
  * Price valid at December 2020. Small changes may be possible

Make an enquiry about this tour or send us an email

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If you prefer to speak to one of our experts, please call the following numbers:

• 020 7828 9171 - from the UK
• +44 (0) 20 7828 9171 - from outside the UK

Our London offices are open at the following times: Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm | Sat: 10:00 - 13:00 | Sun: Closed

DAY 1 TUESDAY – Palermo

Transfer to hotel in Palermo. Welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 2 WEDNESDAY – Palermo - Monreale

After breakfast morning at leisure in Palermo. Lunch at leisure. Afternoon departure to Monreale a small hilltop town situated just a few kilometres from Palermo. This panoramic location is home to Monreale's magnificent Cathedral with its Moorish architecture and Benedictine cloiser housing fine mosaics. Return to Palermo. Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 3 THURSDAY – Palermo - Cefalu - Taormina

After breakfast a morning tour of Palermo to admire its rich delights including the Norman Palace, Cathedral, Quattro Canti and Piazza Bellini. Visit a typical local market to sample Palermo's famous street food for a light lunch. Depart for Cefalu a former fishing village, now a charming coastal resort with its imposing Arab Norman Cathedral. Stroll through the ancient narrow streets and see the medieval wash-house built into the rock. Continue on to Taormina. Dinner and overnight in Taormina.

DAY 4 FRIDAY – Taormina - Optional excursion to Mt. Etna

After breakfast the morning either at leisure to explore this elegant hilltop resort with its splendid Roman-Greek Theatre or possible optional excursion to Mt. Etna (supplement to pay locally and numbers and weather permitting) climbing to a height of 1800 metres. Lunch at leisure. Return to Taormina with time free to stroll along the Corso Umberto enjoying the wonderful array of cafes, pastry shops and smart boutiques or visit the delightful hill-top village of Castelmola perched above Taormina. Farewell dinner and overnight in Taormina.

DAY 5 SATURDAY – Taormina

After breakfast the end of the tour.

For organizational reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified.

Highlights of the tour

• Exclusively in English
• Very charming hotels located in the historical centres of the main Sicilian towns
• Visit of the Sicilian monuments including the sites of Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu and Mount Etna
• Optional visit of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe

Hotels - 4 Star

(For organizational reasons the hotels may be modified)

Palermo - Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa ****
Address: Via dei Cartari, 18 (Tel: +39 091 320075)

Taormina - Villa Diodoro ****
Address: Via Bagnoli Croci, 75 (Tel: +39 0942 23312)

The prices are shown in £ sterling and are per person. The 4 nights price includes flights and transfers.
Click here for further pricing information

Tour price includes:

• Accommodation in 4 star Hotels
• Welcome cocktail
• 4 Dinners, 1 light lunch (street food), 4 Breakfasts
• Transportation by deluxe coach (or minivan with driver / guide for groups with less than 15 passengers)
• English speaking tour escort
• Local guides where necessary
• Porterage at hotel

Not included in the price:

• Entrance fees at monuments (see below)
• City Tax: some City Councils have introduced a tourist tax that has to be paid directly at the Hotels
• Optional Excursion(s) (see below)
• Beverages
• Everything which is not clearly specified under 'Tour price includes' (above)

Entrance Fees and optional excursion(s) payable locally:

• Total Entrance fees approx. €10,00 per person (discount for OAP's and European citizens under 18)
  * Price valid at December 2020. Small changes may be possible
• OPTIONAL EXCURSION 'Mount Etna': €45,00 per person
  * To be pre-booked during the Tour

Make an enquiry about this tour or send us an email

We're here to help:

If you prefer to speak to one of our experts, please call the following numbers:

• 020 7828 9171 - from the UK
• +44 (0) 20 7828 9171 - from outside the UK

Our London offices are open at the following times: Mon to Fri: 9:00am - 5:30pm | Sat: 10:00 - 13:00 | Sun: Closed