Sicilian Fantasy
7 Days Starting in Palermo, PA, Italy and ending in 98039 Taormina, Metropolitan City of Messina, Italy
Visiting: Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Saline di Trapani e Paceco, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Taormina, Mount Etna
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Tour code:
1065
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 40
Age range:
7-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Journey across Sicily, you’ll sample local olive oils and citrus fruits from ancient royal towns, stand among the ruins of proud empires and venture across Mount Etna’s otherworldly lava fields. Experience a land where medieval villages cling to mountainsides and twisting lanes invite you to stroll down unexpected paths. There’s nothing like your first taste of Sicily—just pair a local dessert wine with a fresh coastal breeze, and you’ll understand how life is truly meant to be savored
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Palermo Arrival
Location: Palermo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar
Meals Included: Dinner
Benvenuti a Palermo! Upon arrival at the airport, make your own way to your hotel (optional private transfer is available upon request). Enjoy the day at your own leisure. In the evening, meet your tour leader and have dinner in the hotel. Then rest up for the adventure that lies ahead.
Day 2 : Tour Palermo & Monreale
Location: Palermo, Monreale
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll head out on a morning excursion to Monreale, recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil, and citrus fruits, as well as for its fine Norman architecture. Visit the stunning Cathedral of Monreale and then enjoy some shopping at local delicatessens and souvenir shops.
Back to Palermo, you’ll take a walking tour of the city. Wander the streets of the Old Town, hearing tales of Palermo’s 3,000-year history, and discovering attractions like the Palermo Cathedral. Walk inside the impressive-looking place of worship and marvel at its arches, cupolas, and mosaics. It has an incredible mix of influences coming from several dominations on the island. Enjoy free time in the late afternoon and return to your hotel for dinner.
Day 3 : Boat Trip To Erice, Saline, And Tour Of Agrigento
Location: Erice, Saline di Trapani e Paceco, Agrigento
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Hotel Della Valle, Agrigento, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, you’ll head to Erice, a medieval village stacked into the side of Monte San Giuliano. Continue on to visit the Saline, an extraordinary lagoon, where history, nature, and archeology find a perfect synthesis and allow the visitor to try different, unique, and charming experiences.
Afterward, enjoy a boat trip to the nearby islands. With a helpful audio guide, you will admire all the islands of the lagoon up close, comfortably seated in the boat. After this wonderful experience, enjoy your lunch in a restaurant by the lagoon. Return to your coach and travel to Agrigento, your final destination of the day. Visit Ancient Greek monuments and ruins at the Valley of Temples (entrance included) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in to your hotel for the evening.
Day 4 : Tour Piazza Armerina & Ragusa
Location: Piazza Armerina, Ragusa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Poggio del Sole Hotel, Ragusa, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Piazza Armerina, a pretty and historic town nestled into the heart of Sicily. Enter the Villa Romana del Casale to admire the largest, richest, and most complex Roman mosaics in the world. It is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. The mosaics spread over 3,500 sq metres and show mythological scenes and portrayals of daily life.
Next, head to Ragusa and visit the enchanting historical center “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches. Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Be enchanted by the elegant Cathedral of San Giorgio, the Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and the magnificent Cosentini Palace, one of the most interesting Late Baroque palaces in Sicily!
Day 5 : Tour Noto & Syracuse
Location: Noto, Syracuse
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Antares Hotel, Taormina Area, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, travel to Noto, a picturesque fishing town popular for its stately Baroque architecture. Continue along the south coast to Syracuse, on Sicily’s southeastern tip. Visit Syracuse’s famous archaeological area, home to a vast collection of Greek and Roman ruins from all over Sicily. Head inside to see impressive landmarks such as the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius — an artificial limestone cave.
Cross one of the city’s bridges for a visit to the island of Ortygia — the most ancient part of Syracuse and home to a wealth of Baroque churches and medieval palaces. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Taormina, check in to your hotel, and enjoy dinner.
Day 6 : Tour Taormina & Mount Etna
Location: Taormina, Mount Etna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: the Antares Hotel, Taormina Area, or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you will have a chance to climb to the summit (1800 m). Afterwards, you will return to Taormina, the beautiful and romantic town located on Mount Tauro. Spend the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 7 : Taormina Departure
Location: Taormina
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy one final breakfast before your 7-day trip to Sicily comes to an end. Optional private transfer to Catania airport is available upon request.
What's Included
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• Accommodation in 4 stars hotels
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• Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
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• Monolingual Tour-escort in English
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• Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites as per the itinerary
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• Saline Della Laguna with wine tasting and light lunch in a historical winery
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• Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
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• Visits with an expert local guide as per itinerary
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• Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends
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• Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
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• Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip
What's Not Included
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• International or domestic airfare
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• Gratuities to guides and drivers
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• Travel insurance
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• Porterage service
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• Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
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• Local city tax for overnight stays
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• Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
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• Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Entrance fees are included as per the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport transfers are optional
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
We recommend 1 checked luggage and 1 carry on per person
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour is a guaranteed departure
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers are required to book a Single (Private) room.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2005
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Electronic Vouchers. These will be provided and attached to your booking (within the Documents section) aprox. 2 weeks prior to travel.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, unfortunately that is not possible on our trips.
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