8 days tour

New Year’S Eve In Sicily - 8 Days Itinerary

New Year’S Eve In Sicily - 8 Days Itinerary

This tour includes:

Transport

Deluxe bus for the whole tour

Meals

Half board basis (dinner – 3 main courses menu, beverages not included) to have a taste of Sicilian cuisine except dinner of December 31st 2 Lunches: Day 2 in local Etna winery- Day 6 in Agrigento

Accommodation

Accommodation in charming 4 stars hotels, mostly located in the city centre Catania: Il Principe Hotel 4* or similar Palermo: Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal 4* or similar Agrigento: Baia di Ulisse Wellness&SPA 4*or similar

Others

Tasting of Sicilian typical products: Catania (day 2): tasting of the typical Sicilian cannolo. Palermo (day 5): tasting of local street food; Ragusa (day 7) tasting of local cheese. Visit of the main suggestive Unesco World Heritage Sites: Catania city centre, Siracusa, Noto, Palermo, Monreale, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone

Guide

Multilingual Tour leader and professional travel guide (English, Italian, Spanish) for the whole tour (from the evening of the 1st day to the evening of the 7th day), local guides or audio-guides where necessary. Whisper kit

Not included:

Others

Transfers in/out All lunches except for the one on day 2 in Etna area and in Agrigento on day 6 Dinner on December 31st Beverages Entrance fees for monuments/museums City taxes (where compulsory) Tips and extras in general Anything not specified under “Rate includes”

Insurance

Assistance – Medical Expense Reimbursement – Luggage insurance – Travel Cancellation Expenses Insurance: on request.

Optional

EXTRA ENTRANCE FEES * •Syracuse Archeological Park € 10,00 p.p. •Syracuse Cathedral € 2,00 p.p. •Noto Palazzo Nicolaci € 4,00 p.p. •Taormina Greek theatre € 10,00 p.p. •Monreale Cathedral € 4,00 p.p. •Monreale Cloister € 6,00 p.p. •Palermo Cappella Palatina € 10,00 p.p. •Palermo Martorana Church € 2,00 p.p. •Palermo Cathedral € 3,00 p.p. •Agrigento Valley of Temples € 10,00 p.p. •Piazza Armerina Villa Romana € 10,00 p.p. *to be confirmed

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Itinerary of your trip New Year’S Eve In Sicily - 8 Days Itinerary

  • Day 1 Day 1: Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Catania

      New Year’s Eve Tour of Sicily starts with the independent arrive to the hotel in the charming city of Catania (optional private transfer on request). In the evening you will meet our tour-leader and your travel companions and enjoy a welcome dinner. Overnight in hotel. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Etna - Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Etna - Catania

      After breakfast, short walk at the “Pescheria” in Catania (the ancient fish market); then we will proceed to Etna, the highest volcano in Europe and one of the largest and most active in the world, nowadays Unesco World Heritage Site. We will reach the “Crateri Silvestri”, small volcanic cones now inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows. Lunch in a local winery and heading to Catania city centre. Stated Unesco World Heritage Site, it has original Baroque style and unique streets built with black lava stone. We reach the scenic Duomo square, University Square, Via dei Crociferi, S. Benedict Monastery, Unesco World Heritage Site. We will stop in a bar for a delicious tasting of Sicilian cannolo. Back to hotel, dinner and overnight.   

  • Day 3 Day 3: Syracuse - Noto
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Syracuse - Noto

      After breakfast in hotel we will visit Syracuse, the most beautiful and greatest Greek colony in Sicily and World Heritage Site! The visit will start with the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, with its Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the Ear of Dionysius. We will continue visiting the splendid Ortigia, a small island which is the historical centre of Syracuse. Free time for lunch. Departure to Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque, famous for its fine buildings of the early eighteenth century and declared Unesco World Heritage Site. We will visit Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata, beautiful noble residence in Baroque style and once the residence of Don Giacomo Nicolaci, a patron of the arts. Back to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Taormina – Cefalu’
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Taormina – Cefalu’

      This morning we will leave to visit Taormina, charming town renowned for its magnificent position above the sea commanding a celebrated view of Etna! In the afternoon we will visit Taormina’s fascinating Greek theatre, and then you will have free time for a nice walk among the picturesque Medieval typical narrow streets, go shopping and looking around the local handycraft. After free time for lunch, transfer to Cefalù, charming Medieval town situated at the northern coast of Sicily. We will visit its stunning Norman Dome and you will have free time to stroll through the town or to visit the famous and well-known Mandralisca Museum. We will proceed to Palermo; dinner and overnight in hotel.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Monreale - Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Monreale - Palermo

      After breakfast in hotel, the morning will be spent visiting Monreale, its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World, and its splendid Cloister in Arab-Norman style. Later we will discover the stunning Palermo, one of the richest towns in the Island for its history and art. We will visit the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral, the astonishing Martorana Church and the amazing Cappella Palatina. Continuing our walk we will admire the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, situated in the ancient Kalsa area and adorned with XVI century sculptures. Along the visiting day, we will have a stop for a food surprise in a local bakery. Free time available. Back to the hotel, free time for dinner and overnight. Let’s celebrate New Year’s Eve in Palermo, with its stunning lights and colors!

  • Day 6 Day 6: Agrigento
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Agrigento

      Let’s celebrate the new year in the Pirandello’s city. After breakfast we proceed to Agrigento to visit of the Valley of the Temples stated World Heritage Site; among hundreds of almond trees, the rests of the ancient Akragas rise. Lunch at local restaurant. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Piazza Armerina -Caltagirone
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Piazza Armerina -Caltagirone

      Today we will reach Piazza Armerina where we will admire the splendid polychrome mosaics of the famous Villa Romana del Casale, World Heritage Site. After free time for lunch, we will proceed to Caltagirone; this Unesco site has an ancient pottery tradition made with simple terra-cotta wares or maiolica and beautiful nativity scenes.  Proceed to Catania for dinner and overnight in hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Catania

      New Year’s Eve Tour of Sicily ends today. Breakfast in hotel and end of services.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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