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Arrival and departure transfers Taormina Food & Wine Tour Godfather Vs Mafia Tour With Light Lunch Taormina Walking Tour & Greek Theatre Visit Etna Trip Until 1900mt With Lunch In Etna Winery Noto Walking Tour & Marzamemi visit with Seafood Lunch Ortigia Walking Tour Trip To Agrigento, Guided Visit Of Temples Valley And Lunch Palermo Walking Tour & Wine

Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and Licensed guide throughout tour.

Meals

7 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 1 Dinner Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. Suggestion will be given with the final program.

Transport

Mercedes Minivan throughout the tour

Accommodation

3 nights in seaview rooms at the 4-star Hotel Ariston or similar 2 nights in classic rooms at the 4-star Hotel Livingston or similar 2 nights in classic rooms at the 4-star Hotel Politeama or similar Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Hygieneprotocol

We would like you to be confident that throughout every part of your travel journey, Sicily Activities team and our partners are committed to enhance health practices to help keep you safe. A common set of enhanced health practices and cleanliness measures has been widely implemented, not only to protect your safety, but also to ensure your trip is as enjoyable and worry-free as usually. In a result we have implemented health and hygiene protocol that aligned with WTTC’s Safe Travel Protocols and with Italian government’s guidance. Recognized as a company who provides safe and responsible travel experience, Sicily Activities guarantees: A VERY SMALL GROUPS Our group tours are limited up to 8 guests to ensure everyone is travelling with comfort of their own space, having priority access and personal attention. PRIVATE VEHICLES We mostly use our own park of minivans and Mercedes cars, which daily pass a proper hygiene and disinfection procedure. During transportation we guarantee appropriate indoor distancing, hand sanitizers and masks available on board, seating plan with no rotation if required. All transport partners have similar processes for disinfection and deep cleaning practices. LOCAL SUPPLIERS We worked with all our partners and suppliers, including accommodation, tasting venues/shops, restaurants, museums, shows, theatre, wineries & farms, to be confident that they follow likeminded health, sanitation, disinfection and hygiene protocols aligned with local regulation. All partners have also implemented proper customer processes including guest information, online check-in and limiting physical contact measures. Either you prefer resorts immersed in countrysides with large outdoor and indoor spaces, or small intimate hotels, where number of guests are minimized, be confident you will be free and naturally distanced. GUIDES AND STAFF Our collaborators are vaccinated, however they are daily subjected to temperature measurement and wear the required safety equipment. They monitor their health and self-isolate if showing symptomps of COVID-19, if awaiting test results or if diagnosed with COVID-19. Each of them attended training sessions dedicated to the new safety measures, in order to guarantee competence and availability towards guests and colleagues.

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Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed.

Optional

Optional or Extra experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information.

Others

Entrance Fees Optional Etna Ascent to 3000mt City Tax Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Please make sure you are adequately covered. TourRadar has partnered up with XCover so that you can travel with peace of mind. You can add TourRadar Travel Protection on the booking page for your tour.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival And Evening Taormina Food & Wine Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival And Evening Taormina Food & Wine Tour

Upon arrival at Catania airport be greeted by your driver, who will bring you to your charming hotel in Taormina.

Evening Taormina Food & Wine Tour - Meet your local guide in the city center when it starts to cool down and discover ideal places to get a real taste of Taormina. Savour its delicious food, soak in its vibrant culture, and meet the people who keep so many wonderful Food&Wine traditions alive. Just follow your expert guide through the town and eat and drink like the locals. Your tour will finish in the heart of Taormina so after you can still enjoy the town at night. Overnight in Taormina
Day 2 Day 2: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour With Pasta Lunch & Taormina Walking Tour With Greek Theatre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour With Pasta Lunch & Taormina Walking Tour With Greek Theatre

After breakfast meet your “mafia” guide and start a half-day trip to small antique villages Savoca and Forza d’Agro located on the mountains. See the places where the most famous scenes of Godfather movies were done and where started the love story of Michael and Apollonia. Find out the secrets of moviemaking as well as true facts about mafia. Take refreshing aperitif in the most famous sicilian bar “Vitelli” and enjoy the lunch with typical seasonal food on extraordinary terrace. After some relaxation take an easy walk with your native local guide. He will reveal Taormina’s culture, architecture, natural and political history and tell stories about the Sicilian people and their traditions. Conquered by the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Byzantines and Normans, Taormina boasts a rich and fascinating history and a robust mix of styles. Discover little streets and hidden corners that gives Taormina a special charm. Visit the Magnificent Greek Theatre and get immersed directly in the life of Your first destination. Overnight in Taormina
Day 3 Day 3: Etna Trip Until 1900/3000 Mt With Lunch In Etna Winery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Etna Trip Until 1900/3000 Mt With Lunch In Etna Winery

On this day start your adventure with visit of Mt. Etna. Firstly you will reach the base camp Refuge Sapienza, located at 1,900 meters. See the marvelous extinct Silvestri craters and take souvenir pictures of the area. There is free time to walk on the old lava flows. Then continue ascent until 3000mt by cable car and Jeep to the main authorized craters area (optional). You will be accompanied by an English-speaking Alpine Guide. A 45-minutes visit in this lunar landscape is memorable. After hiking continue your tour to famous Winery located on the slope of Etna famous for it’s unique vulcanic wines and organic food. Enjoy wine tasting with pairing cold appetizers and lunch. Drop-off to your hotel and free evening in sparkling Taormina. Overnight in Taormina
Day 4 Day 4: Noto Walking Tour With Seafood Lunch In Marzamemi & Transfer To Syracuse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Noto Walking Tour With Seafood Lunch In Marzamemi & Transfer To Syracuse

After breakfast meet your private driver/guide and move to magnificent Noto. Enjoy an easy walk with local guide in town of UNESCO heritage – a jewel of baroque. While walking taste a famous Modica chocolate. After the tour move to astonishing typical Sicilian fisherman’s village Marzamemi and enjoy a traditional fresh fish lunch in a family taverna overlooking the sea. After lunch be transferred to your charming hotel in Syracuse and enjoy this romantic town at night. Overnight in Syracuse

PS: According to some period of the year lunch in Marzamemi can be substitute with lunch in an alternative village
Day 5 Day 5: Ortigia Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Ortigia Walking Tour

Meet your local guide in Your hotel and start a 1,5 hours walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse’s old town. Admire the majesty of the Apollo Temple before heading down Via Cavour, one of the most colorful streets in Ortigia, where local artists and aristocrats like to spend their evenings. See the Archimede Fountain on the way to the city’s Jewish district that was founded in the 3rd century BC. When you reach Duomo Square, you’ll be at the heart of Ortigia. This is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, and home of the stunning Duomo and the Church of St. Lucy. Your guide will also share with you a lot about lifestyle, traditions and habbits of locals. Charm of this town is unforgettable. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Syracuse on your own. Overnight in Syracuse
Day 6 Day 6: Guided Visit Of Temple Valley In Agrigento, Lunch & Transfer To Palermo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Guided Visit Of Temple Valley In Agrigento, Lunch & Transfer To Palermo

It’s time to say goodbye to Syracuse and move towards Palermo passing ancient Temples Valley. In the morning Your driver will pick you up in Your hotel. After approx. 2 hours, You will reach the Temple Valley where Your local guide will wait for you for 2 hours of guided visit of this UNESCO heritage. After visit enjoy a fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna and continue driving to Palermo hotel. Time to relax and free evening in Sicilian capital. Overnight in Palermo
Day 7 Day 7: Palermo Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Palermo Walking Tour

On this day discover the beauty of Palermo on this 2 hours Walking tour of Palermo. Meet the local guide in Your Hotel. The Tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating mixture of Sicily’s capital. Be ready to discover Authentic Palermitan area. Pass through Palermo old town and the most important highlights such as: Martorana Church, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti & the Cathedral, listening the stories of your guide, and after the tour relax with a free evening in Palermo. Overnight in Palermo
Day 8 Day 8: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Departure

Breakfast in Hotel. Our driver will pick You up in hotel and transfer to Palermo airport according to your return flight details. Usually 3 hours before the flight.

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Small Group Tour Of Sicily: Highlights (Maximum 8 Guests)

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Itinerary of your trip Small Group Tour Of Sicily: Highlights (Maximum 8 Guests)

Day 1: Arrival And Evening Taormina Food & Wine Tour

Day 2: Godfather Vs Mafia Tour With Pasta Lunch & Taormina Walking Tour With Greek Theatre

Day 3: Etna Trip Until 1900/3000 Mt With Lunch In Etna Winery

Day 4: Noto Walking Tour With Seafood Lunch In Marzamemi & Transfer To Syracuse

Day 5: Ortigia Walking Tour

Day 6: Guided Visit Of Temple Valley In Agrigento, Lunch & Transfer To Palermo

Day 7: Palermo Walking Tour

Day 8: Departure

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