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 in a local restaurant. 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. In the afternoon depart for the ancient city of Ragusa. A city divided in 2 by an earthquake in 1693 the lower medieval Ragusa Ibla is home to winding narrow streets and the superb baroque church of San Giorgio. The upper town of Ragusa Superiore is connected by a long flight of steps and is dominated by its impressive Cathedral. Free time to explore at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Ragusa.

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.

DAY 5 WEDNESDAY - Monreale - Palermo

After breakfast depart for Monreale a small town situated in a panoramic position on a hill just a few kilometres from palermo to explore Monreale's splendid Cathedral. Admire its Moorish architecture and Benedictine cloister built in the 12th Century and encrusted with magnificent mosaics. On to Palermo and lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch proceed for a panoramic tour of the city of Palermo taking in the Norman palace, Teatro Massimo and a guided visit of the Cathedra. Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 6 THURSDAY – 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 - Il Principe hotel ****
Address: Via Alessi, 20/26 (Tel: +39 095 2500345)

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, 4 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. €51,00 per person (discount for OAP's and European citizens under 18)
  * Price valid at November 2021. Small changes may be possible

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

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DAY 1 TUESDAY – Palermo

Arrical at hotel in Palermo. Welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 2 WEDNESDAY – Palermo - Monreale

After breakfast transfer from your hotel 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 for lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch there will be a panoramic tour of Palermo taking in the Norman Palace, Teatro Massimo and a guided visit of the Cathedral. Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 3 THURSDAY – Palermo - Cefalu - Taormina

After breakfast a morning walking tour of Palermo's historic centre to admire its rich delights including the Quattro Canti, Piazza Bellini and Martorana church. Continue with a visit to the Ballaro market. Depart for Cefalu a former fishing village, now a charming coastal resort. Lunch on arrival in a local restaurant followed by a walk in the historic centre to see 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 will be 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)
or
Caparena hotel **** (seaside location)
Address: Via Nazionale, 190 (Tel +39 0942 652033)

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, 2 lunches, 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 - within 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