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SICILY - Culture & Flavours 8 Days/7 Nights Tour

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Duration

8 days

Group Size

1 to 4 people

Ages

0 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Our tour of Sicily is different from the usual ones, because it perfectly combines cultural visits and gastronomic tastings of typical dishes. Central Hotels, typical restaurants, food tastings, everyday guided tours, lots of Unesco Heritage sites, an active volcano, ancient civilazations, archeology, beautiful landscapes, unforgettable memories...

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

What's included

Lunch: 6

Air-conditioned vehicle

Accommodation in selected 4* hotels in Catania, Ragusa and Palermo in BB treatment

Support of a tour guide for the whole duration of the tour (driver guide when fewer than 15 pax)

Accommodation in 4 star hotel in Selinunte or surroundings in HBB treatment (1/2 water, 1/4 wine pp)

Tasting of typical products in Noto, Erice and Zafferana Etnea

Other

Itinerary

Day 1: CATANIA

Arrival in Catania and independent transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon meet our assistant for a briefing about the tour. Dinner at leisure and overnight at hotel.

Accomodation at Il Principe Hotel 4* or Malavoglia Hotel 4* - or similar

Day 2: CATANIA - ETNA - TAORMINA - CATANIA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to reach Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Along the way olive groves and citrus trees typical of the area. Up to a height of 2000 meters, where you can enjoy a splendid view all over Sicily. Walk on the spectacular Crateri Silvestri, small volcanic cones inactive for a century, surrounded by lava from the previous eruptions. Typical lunch at the restaurant .

Accomodation at Il Principe Hotel 4* or Malavoglia Hotel 4* - or similar

Lunch:

Day 3: CATANIA - SIRACUSA - NOTO - RAGUSA (OVERNIGHT)

Breakfast at hotel and guided visit of Syracuse (Unesco World Heritage Site), the largest and most beautiful Greek colony in Sicily: the Neapolis, the Archaeologica site with the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Dionysius’s Ear and the Latomie. The tour will continue in Ortigia, with the famous Fountain of Arethusa, the beautiful Cathedral, Apollo’s Temple. (Entrance fees not included in the package) Lunch at the restaurant.

Accomodation at San Giorgio Palace Hotel 4* - Ragusa - or similar

Lunch:

Day 4: RAGUSA - PUNTA SECCA - AGRIGENTO - SELINUNTE (OVERNIGHT)

Breakfast at hotel and morning visit of the baroque city of Ragusa (Unesco World Heritage Site), rich in Baroque buildings and churches, famous also for being set of for the famous Italian crime fiction "Il Commissario Montalbano". After a nice walking tour in Ibla, departure to Punta Secca for a short stop to see Montalbano’s House ( from outside). Lunch at a farmhouse to taste the local dishes.

Accomodation at Hotel Admeto 4* - Selinunte - or similar

Lunch:

Day 5: SELINUNTE - VIA DEL SALE - ERICE - PALERMO (OVERNIGHT)

After breakfast we will reach Selinunte to visit the famous archaeological site.

Accomodation at Quintocanto Hotel & Spa 4* in Palermo - or CDS Terrasini Hotel in Terrasini or similar

Lunch:

Day 6: PALERMO - MONREALE - PALERMO

Breakfast at hotel and guided tour of Monreale, with its Dome, famous for its precious golden mosaics and the adjoining cloister.

Accomodation at Quintocanto Hotel & Spa 4* in Palermo - or CDS Terrasini Hotel in Terrasini or similar

Lunch:

Day 7: PALERMO - CEFALU' - PIAZZA ARMERINA - CATANIA

Breakfast at hotel and departure to Cefalù. Visit this picturesque town located at the foot of a tall and imposing cliff. Walking through its narrow streets you will reach the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful churches of the Norman period in Sicily. Lunch at restaurant.

Accomodation at Il Principe Hotel 4* or Malavoglia Hotel 4* - or similar

Lunch:

Day 8: CATANIA - END OF SERVICES

Breakfast at the hotel and end of the tour. Optional Excursion: Guided tour of Catania. Walk through the old town to discover the beauty of Catania, with its famous fish market and Piazza Duomo, the marvelous main square made by lava stone, as the Elephant (called "Liotru"). Take a walk on the main street: Via Etnea full of shops and typical bistro. Have a look of the famous Via Crociferi and its churches, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Opera House Vincenzo Bellini, the University. Then jump on the bus and continue the tour with the Cyclops Riviera, beautiful place full of legends who owe their mythical Odyssey origin. Optional Excursion: Street food guided tour of the city with gourmet stops during the walk in the historic center of the city to discover the beauties of Catania: Sicilian granita, traditional arancino, ricotta cannoli, lemon seltz and salt .

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (12 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 4

Children (2 - 11 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 4

Infant (0 - 1 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 4

SICILY - Culture & Flavours 8 Days/7 Nights Tour

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