TOUR PROGRAM


1. day
Catania day
Catania has an unique setting, lying in the shadow of Mount Etna. Culture, origins, traditions, history of a city and his magic atmosphere where folklore is perfectly represented by S. Agata Feast and historic markets. Cannot miss a visit in Duomo Square belted by baroques palaces and with the Elephant Fountain in the centre. Close to Duomo we will discover beautiful Biscari Palace, and the enchanting benedectine monastery of S. Nicolo'. Strolling in the city we will visit other monuments of great importance: the Amenano Fountain, Asmundo di Gisira Palace, Ursino Castle, the Convent of St Maria dell’Indirizzo, the Porta Carlo V, the House and Museum of Giovanni Verga, the Massimo Theatre.


02. day
Morning - Taormina
Perched 200 meters above the sea, we will find Taormina. Here there are vistas looking out over the Ionio sea and the Volcano, Etna. The town is known world wide for its tourist facilities and its natural beauty. The Duomo Square with the St Nicolo' Cathedral , the Church of St Agostino, the Church of St
Giuseppe, Porta di Mezzo, Palazzo Ciampoli, Palazzo dei Duchi di St Stefano, the Convent of St Domenico, the Naumachia and the theatre, dating back to the time of the Empire, are all worth visiting. With its long tradition of hospitality, it is hardly surprising that Taormina has a fabulous cuisine with superb fish dishes and a host of delicacies using the local lemons.
Afternoon - Volcano – Mount Etna
Departure to the highest active Volcano in Europe, Mount Etna. Reach by private coach Piano Provenzana at 1.800 m./ 5906 ft., where the road ends. Travel up the mountain by coach to personally witness the spectacular landscapes sculpted by fire. On the way up you can admire grown fields and vineyards. Your exciting walk takes us across the lava fields from the 1983 eruption above the town of Randazzo, which the lava flow narrowly missed.


03. day
Siracuse day-trip - Marzamemi - Modica (accommodation for 1 night)
Walk in the footsteps of history and reflect on the grandeur of ancient Greece during an excursion to Siracusa. The city boasts as fine a collection of archaeological treasures as any island in Greece. A local expert guides you through the Archaeological Park, featuring an impressive collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. After lunch, you’ll visit the “tonnara” of Marzamemi, one of the most famous of the whole Sicily. Then you’ll move to Modica for the hotel accomodation.


04. day
Modica half day – Agrigento ( accommodation for 1 night)

Modica is one of the most picturesque city of Sicily. Placed in southern site of Mount Iblei is formed by two original areas: Upper Modica with constructions that seems climb the hill and Bottom Modica in the valley where in the ancient flowed Ianni Mauro and Pozzo dei Pruni rivers, now covered by numerous floods. The Modica’s style and the urban design is late Baroque built after big earthquake of 1693. This makes the city unique and charming. In the afternoon you’ll move to Agrigento: you will learn about ancient Greek cultures when you visit the Archeological Museum, known for its extensive collection of Greek vases and mosaics. We will visit the St. Spirito Monastery and the house of great writer Pirandello. Then, proceed to the stunning Valley of the Temples, for a night visit of one of the most important archeological sites in the world and a Unesco world-heritage site.


05. day
Sciacca, Selinunte, Marsala ( accommodation for 1 night)

In the morning you’ll reach Sciacca, rich in monuments and famous for its carnival. This town is in front of the Island of Pantelleria, and it’s placed on the cost like an amphitheatre. The you’ll transfer to Selinunte to discover the archaeological site, which holds the huge ruins of temples with their enormous platforms, wrecked by earthquakes. In the afternoon, you’ll reach Marsala for the hotel accomodation and you’ll have a trip by boat to Isolalunga for having dinner.


06. day
Mozia, Erice ( accommodation for 1 night)

In the morning, you’ll visit the salines of Mozia then you’ll reach Marsala for visiting the city and have a tasting of local wine and product ay yhe historical and famuos “Donnafugata” cellars. In the afternoon visit Erice and its monuments: Venus Castle, Balio’s garden and tower, Matrice Church, Punic Walls, S. Orsola’s Church and the Spanish Quarter. The you can enjoy a free tasting at the pastry “Antica pasticceria del convento”. Accomodation at the hotel.


07. day
Alcamo, Palermo ( accommodation for 2 nights )

In the morning you’ll reach Alcamo, well known not only for the historical presences but also for the wines. For that reason, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting.
In the afternoon, transfer to Palermo and free time to strolling around. Hotel accomodation.


08.day
Palermo – Monreale

Half day guided tour of Palermo, visiting: the main Cathedral, the Church of St. John of the Hermits, the Palace of the Normans with dazzling mosaics considered the finest in Europe along with those of Constantinople and Ravenna. By night possibility to assist a typical show of Pupi Siciliani (Sicilian Puppet Theatre), proclaimed by Unesco as one of the masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity.
In the afternoon, excursion to Monreale to visit the main Cathedral from the 12th C. famous for its beautiful mosaics and cloister. Transfer back to Palermo

09.day
Individual departures or extensions.