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Best of Sicily
8 days, Catania to Catania
Itinerary
Day 1Catania
Arrive at any time.
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2Catania/Palermo
Depart for Palermo in the morning. Upon arrival, enjoy an orientation walk around town. Then, opt to visit the local fruit and fish market with your CEO.
In the afternoon, take a walking tour that includes Quattro Canti, Pretoria Square, the cathedral, and Marina Square. Opt to visit the unique and fascinating Catacomb of the Capuchins for a walk on the creepy side.
Make sure to include a nightly 'passeggiata', a lovely Italian tradition.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Palermo Orientation Walk
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO along the squares and the streets of Palermo, this city has been the crossroad of so many civilizations from Phoenicians to Byzantines, from Arabs to Normans and Spaniards. Walk around to see baroque and gothic façades, neoclassical theatres as Teatro Massimo, the biggest in Italy and one of the largest of Europe, very unusual squares as Quattro Canti, and the majestic Palermo Cathedral.
Optional Activities - Day 2 HideShow
Catacomb of the Capuchins Visit
3EUR per personVisit these creepy catacombs to see the skeletons, still dressed in their burial best, lining the walls of this deep cavern.
Fruit and Fish Market Visit
Visit the market and see vendors hawking their wares while buyers haggle for the best items at a great rate. The buzz in the morning market is electric!
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Palermo
Visit Monreale and check out the beautiful views of La Conca d'Oro Valley. Visit the Norman cathedral before enjoying a free afternoon back in Palermo.
Reach Monreale after a short bus ride. The town has beautiful views of La Conca d'Oro Valley and is famous for its Norman cathedral with Arabic and Byzantine architectural influences.
Head back to Palermo to enjoy a free afternoon wandering around this busy southern Italian city.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Cathedral of Monreale Visit
Visit the Cathedral of Monreale, built in the mid 12th century; it's an impressive example of Normal architecture. Check out the stunning glass mosaics covering its interior.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Free Time
Explore more of this city. Why not stop for a gelato or three?
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Palermo/Ragusa
Travel to Ragusa and take an orientation walk of the old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Baroque architecture. Enjoy an included wine tasting with local snacks.
Travel by public bus to Ragusa in the southeast. Enjoy an orientation walk of the old town.
Part of the eight Sicilian towns of the Val di Noto, this town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Baroque architecture and artistic creations.
Quench your thirst with an included wine tasting and local snacks.
Local Bus
Climb aboard, grab a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Orientation With CEO
Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
Your Foodie Moment: Wine Tasting
Sip some local vino and learn about the process of turning grapes into wine. Enjoy some local snacks alongside the tasting. Salute!
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BreakfastDay 5Ragusa/Siracusa
Head to Modica, famous for its Baroque architecture. Visit the historic centre and enjoy a cheese tasting and a light lunch. Travel to Scicli and opt to see the Church of San Matteo before continuing on to Siracusa (Syracuse).
Modica is known for the quality of its Aztec-inspired chocolates. Don't miss an opportunity to try them! Opt to join a chocolate tasting, which can be arranged through your CEO.
Continue on to Scicli, another charming ancient town set in a gorge near the coast.
Private Vehicle
Visit Modica and Scicli along the way.
Modica Historic Centre Visit
The delightful town of Modica is famous for its Aztec chocolate and Baroque architecture. Visit the historic centre and catch a glimpse of the stunning Church of San Giorgio.
Your Foodie Moment: Cheese Tasting
Enjoy a cheese tasting in Scicli followed by a light lunch.
Scicli Visit
Scicli is a lovely ancient town set in a gorge near the coast. Don't miss the fantastic Church of San Matteo and their traditional pizzas -- they're delicious.
Optional Activities - Day 5 HideShow
Chocolate Tasting
Enjoy a taste of the delicious Aztec chocolate Modica is famous for.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 6Siracusa/Randazzo
Enjoy a free morning in this UNESCO-listed Greco-Roman seaside city. Opt to visit the historic centre, marvel at the ruins, visit the Duomo, or laze on the beach. In the afternoon, drive to Randazzo. Stay in a farmhouse and enjoy a local dinner.
Enjoy a free morning in this UNESCO-listed Greco-Roman seaside city.
Opt to visit the historic centre on the island of Ortigia, marvel at the Greek ruins, walk the winding and charming streets, visit the Duomo, or laze on the beach.
In the late afternoon, drive to Randazzo, a town on the outskirts of Catania. Stay in a farmhouse and enjoy a local dinner and the lovely setting.
Free Time
Enjoy all Siracusa has to offer.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Optional Activities - Day 6 HideShow
Greek Ruins Visit
10EUR per personSiracusa was an important city during the time of ancient Greece. Once the size of current day Athens, it played an important role in trade and alliances. The city is scattered with dozens of magnificent Greek ruins; visit them and learn about the history of this charming place.
Ortigia Visit
Explore Ortigia, a small island that is the oldest part of Siracusa. This charming town houses many of the city's important sights, such as the Aretus a Fountain, where many poets and writers have found inspiration.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 7Randazzo/Catania
Visit famous Mt Etna. Hike the south side past lava flows for a dramatic view. Opt for a more strenuous trek with a local guide (weather permitting). Continue on to Catania.
Leave early to visit the famous volcano, Mt Etna. Hike the south side past lava flows for a dramatic view of the four craters and the coast of Sicily.
Opt for a more strenuous trek with a local guide (weather permitting). Continue to Catania for a free afternoon in the city.
Free Time
Head out and explore this charming Italian city.
Mount Etna Hike
Option to take part in a more strenuous trek (weather permitting). Check with your CEO for more information.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 8Catania
Depart at any time.