Sicily Sun Tour

DAY 1 : TAORMINA AREA

Arrive at Catania Airport. After having collected your luggage, optional group transfer to the hotel. On this day there are no planned activities, the rooms will be ready after 14:00 and enjoy the city. At the hotel you will find the program.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 : ETNA - TAORMINA (OPTIONAL)

Breakfast in the hotel and departure with the tour escort to the Mt. Etna, the highest peak of Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. The territory surrounding the volcano constitutes the “Park of Etna”, one of the largest protected areas in Italy: You will be astonished about the great variety of vegetation and landscapes that we will meet along the way before arriving at the “Silvestri Craters” (about 1.900 mt). From here on you will have the optional excursion by jeep and cableway (extra cost). After having tasted some local Sicilian speciality come back in hotel.

TAORMINA (OPTIONAL) excursion Walking you will discover the amazing town of Taormina, hear tales about the history and the evolution of Sicilian culture . Pass by beautiful old buildings, including the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and an ancient Greek Roman theatre the 2nd largest classical theatre in Sicily (Admission fee €10 not included). Discover the medieval area of the town with its narrow strest and old shops.

Dinner and overnight in hotel hotel .

DAY 3 : SYRACUSE

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to Syracuse, one of the most interesting archaeological sites of the island with its Archeological Park (extra cost) the Roman Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysus, the Cave of the Cordari, Island of Ortigia, the most ancient nucleus of the city with its stunning cathedral. Re-entry in hotel.

Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 : AGRIGENTO-PALERMO

Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with tour escort and departure to Agrigento where you will visit the Temples’ Valley, including the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde (one of the best preserved Doric temples in the whole Greek world), the Temple of Hercules, the Temple of Castor and Pollux.

Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 5 : ERICE, RISERVA DELLO STAGNONE & MARSALA WITH WINE TASTING

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Erice, the medieval town on the summit of Monte San Giuliano. Here you can admire the Norman Castle (exterior) and the Cathedral. In the meantime you will have a stop at a confectionery to taste the typical almond pastry of Erice. On to Marsala and Stop in The Riserva dello Stagnone, a magical place, with a striking natural landscape of rare beauty for its white salt pans with windmills.

On to Marsala famous for the production of wine and visit a winery with wine tasting. Re-entry in hotel in late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

DAY 6 : HIGHLIGHTS OF PALERMO & MONREALE

Breakfast in the hotel. In the morning visit of Palermo starting from Teatro Massimo (from outside) continue the walk through the famous 'u Capo' local market and taste some Sicilian specialities as Arancina or drink the famous 'AUTISTA" ‘explosive' lemonade. Arrive at the Cathedral. Inside the Cathedral are several precious works of art, such as the altar of the crucifix where the suffering of Christ is celebrated. Also among the treasures is the 17th century ciborium decorated with lapis lazuli. In the Treasury rooms there are paraments, sacred silverware, and other furnishings. Walk to “I Quattro canti”.

Continue to Monreale, a lovely town on the slopes of Monte Caputo overlooking Palermo. Monreale was named for the once numerous citrus orchards that dotted the fertile La Conca d’Oro valley below. Walk with your guide to Monreale Cathedral, considered one of the finest Norman constructions in the world. During the tour we will have a tasting of “arancina”.

Drive to Taormina area , dinner and overnight.

DAY 7 : “TAORMINA COAST TO COAST BY BOAT”

Breakfast in the hotel. This day you are free to relax and explore the city or go for a swim on the beach or have an optional excursion by boat “TAORMINA COAST TO COAST BY BOAT” (*). On this tour you will discover the natural beauty of the coastline Giardini/Naxos – Taormina. The meeting will be at the port of Giardini Naxos. You will start the tour in a comfortable characteristic boat (max. 12 persons), to explore the Ionian Coast. From here you’ll have a fantastic view of mount. Etna and its area’s most breathtaking sights. On the way you can discover caves, including the visit of the well known “Grotta Azzurra” (due to weather conditions and currents), rock formations and the beautiful Nature Reserve of Isola Bella. Or you can have a daily Hop on Hop off ticket!

Dinner and overnight.

(*) Pickup/end of the excursion in Giardini Naxos Port – The excursion is subjected to reconfirm according to weather conditions

DAY 8 : SICILY GODFATHER TOUR (OPTIONAL)

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Forza D'Agrò a charming village located on a hill overlooking Taormina and you will have a tour with an eye to the cinema visiting the villages made famous by the film The Godfather Walking along the narrow streets of this small town, in addition to the breathtaking views, it will be possible to admire the Durazzesco arch and the Cathedral, a place chosen to set one of the most romantic scenes of the Godfather's film, the wedding of Micheal Corleone.

From the Panoramic Square you can enjoy an extraordinary view of the coast. After visiting this little gem, continue for Savoca. This village is famous because here have been shouted some of the famous parts of the movie “The Godfather”, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The buildings and the monuments of the movie are still here, like the famous Bar Vitelli, the same bar used to shoot The Godfather.

Back to hotel and overnight.

DAY 9 : DEPARTURE 

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out at 10:00; Optional group transfer to Catania airport.