Tour Discovery Of Sicily - 8 Days

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● 3 Nights in Palermo ● 1 Night In Siracusa ● 3 Nights In Taormina ● Daily breakfast ● Arrival Transfer in Palermo ● Shared Walking tour of Palermo art and foodie tour ● Shared Tour of Erice and Marsala: wine, oil, and salt ● Transfer from Palermo to Siracusa and en route stops in Agrigento for a guided visit ● Guided visit of Agrigento Temple Valley, entrance fee included ● Walking guide tour of Siracusa and Ortigia ● Transfer from Siracusa to Taormina ● Small Group - Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour

Meals

Daily breakfast Palermo art and foodie tour Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour

Accommodation

7 overnights at centrally located 4* Hotels: Hotels in Palermo: Palazzo Brunaccini, Politeama, Centrale**** Hotels in Siracusa Caiammari, GH Alfeo**** Hotels in Taormina Splendid Taormina, Taormina Palace**** Hotel may be substituted with similar category

Transport

Arrival Transfer in Palermo Departure Airport transfer to Catania Transfer from Siracusa to Taormina Transfer from Palermo to Siracusa and en route stops in Agrigento for a guided visit

Hygieneprotocol

In accordance to current legislation, which is constantly revised in accordance with the epidemiological situation, We have implemented thorough social distancing, hygiene and sanitation procedures to ensure your comfort, health, and safety during the tour with us.

Guide

Expert local Guides Included .

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Pre and Post Accommodation Other activities and services are not included

Others

City Tax Transfer from/to meeting point for excursions, when not explicitly indicated

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Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Palermo Airport And Transfer To Your Hotel In Palermo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Welcome To Palermo Airport And Transfer To Your Hotel In Palermo

Welcome to Charming Sicily!

Arrival transfer from Palermo Airport.

Overnight in Palermo.
Day 2 Day 2: Walking Tour Of Palermo Art And Foodie Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Walking Tour Of Palermo Art And Foodie Tour

Breakfast Meet your guide at a designated meeting point. Join this exciting tour of Palermo to discover the art and food the Sicilian capital has to offer, passing by the most evocative landmarks and tasting the most delicious specialties. The Sicilian capital is known for its art, food, and history. You’ll discover all the dishes that make Palermo tick. Sample the island’s original street food snack, arancini, cool down with an icy granita, and indulge in a ricotta-filled cannoli. A Palermo walking tour is one of the best ways to get to know the island capital of Sicily. Though you won’t be entering them, you’ll pass by the Royal Palace, Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni and the Teatro Massimo, with your guide explaining the significance of each one over the three-hour duration. Though sight is well and truly taken care of as you discover the historic center, this walking tour of Palermo is all about smell and taste. As you wander, you can’t fail to notice the delightful scents and aromas which will waft your way throughout. The good news? You’ll be stopping off to investigate some of them in more detail. With five tasting stops throughout, there’s room for a full lunch on tour. You could enjoy one of the “courses” in one of the city’s picturesque squares, such as Piazza Quattro Canti or Piazza Pretoria. A little more on those delicious dishes that you will taste. No visit to Sicily is complete without gorging yourself on the island’s best-known street food - arancini. These “little oranges” are deep-fried rice balls with fillings such as ragu, spinach, and ricotta. There are also cannoli, fried pastries packed with a sweet, creamy cheese filling, while an icy granita will cleanse your palate and cool you down too! Join this awesome food tour of Palermo to try all of them and much more. Overnight in Palermo.
Day 3 Day 3: Western Coast: Erice - Trapani - Egadi Islands - Marsala
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Western Coast: Erice - Trapani - Egadi Islands - Marsala

Meet your guide at a designated meeting point. Take a day of your Sicilian adventure to escape the island capital on this full-day small group tour from Palermo with an expert tour escort. On the itinerary is the medieval hilltop town of Erice lunch, a wine and olive oil tasting at a winery or typical farm, and a panoramic tour along Marsala’s Salt Route! The first stop is the medieval hilltop village of Erice. Stroll through the narrow streets and find delightful little courtyards. Lookout for the viewpoints where you can see out to the Egadi Islands and over Trapani. You will feel like you are traveling through times, surrounded by ancient beauty. Of course, when in Sicily, it’s always a good time for a snack, and in Erice, we will have a tasty break by tasting a local Sicilian granita. After leaving Erice, you’ll carry on along the west coast of Sicily to Marsala, a town famous for producing sweet wine and, like the entire Sicily. In this area, olive oil is another special local product. You will have the chance to taste both of them, as we will stop for a full Sicilian lunch with a sample tasting of the best local wines and olive oil in a local winery or farm. The final stop on this full-day group tour from Palermo is the natural and cultural site landscape that connects land and sea. Marvel at salt windmills and basins, which are still in use today. The 30km road is one of the most evocative routes in Italy, and if you get out of your vehicle, you’ll be able to feel the salt in the air! At the end of this unique and fantastic experience, you will return to Palermo. Overnight in Palermo. (B, L)
Day 4 Day 4: Palermo To Siracusa With En Route Stop Agrigento Valley Of The Temples
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Palermo To Siracusa With En Route Stop Agrigento Valley Of The Temples

Our historical morning star with the delicious Breakfast, after breakfast, we’ll leave Palermo for Siracusa with a stop in Agrigento for a guided visit of the Valley of the Temples. Agrigento was, in ancient times, the Greek city of Akragas, settled by colonists from the Greek islands of Rhodes and Crete. The town prospered, and as in Selinunte, in 406B.C., Hannibal and the Carthaginians laid siege to the city. Today the Valley of the Temples is viewed as the best example of the ancient world because of how well the original settlement site has been preserved. In the end, continue to Siracusa, where you will arrive in the afternoon. Overnight in Siracusa. (B)
Day 5 Day 5: Highlights Of Siracusa & Island Of Ortigia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Highlights Of Siracusa & Island Of Ortigia

Breakfast at the hotel and we’ll take a guided walking tour of Siracusa. Cicero defined Syracuse as "the most beautiful city in Magna Graecia." He was right, of course. Still today, the echoes of its ancient grandeur reverberate from the streets, churches, and monuments. Syracuse is a destination no traveler should pass up and, with Sicily’s Mediterranean climate, can be visited in any season of the year. Made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the city shows its ancient vestiges in every nook and cranny, from Classical to Baroque splendors, all within a landscape of enchanting beauty. This city was once the largest in the Western world, with a population of almost 300,000. Ortigia, the small island off the mainland, is the soul of Syracuse, filled with 2,500 years of history. After the walking tour, get ready to transfer to Taormina with your private driver. Overnight in Taormina.
Day 6 Day 6: Taormina Day At Leisure Or Optional Private Taormina Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Taormina Day At Leisure Or Optional Private Taormina Walking Tour

Breakfast at the hotel and Day at leisure or optional Peivate Taormina walking tour (Not included)

Taormina ’the Mediterranean Pearl’, is situated on a natural terrace above the sea. One cannot but remain charmed by the immense beauty of this place, the same sensation experienced by Johann Wolfgang Goethe during a visit to the 3rd-Century A.D. Greek Theatre, the city’s symbol. Standing among cypresses and prickly pears, its caves dug into the rock, Taormina’s Hellenistic Theatre was transformed into an arena by the Romans. It offers a spectacular view of the turquoise sea that runs to the Calabrian coast in the northeast, to Syracuse in the south, and the smoking peak of Mt. Etna in the west. Overnight in Taormina. (B)
Day 7 Day 7: Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour

Start your trip driving through typical Sicilian villages admiring local and authentic lava stone houses, orange and lemon plantations, olives, and almond trees while listening to charming stories about Sicilian culture, tradition, and food. Proceeding up until 1000 meters above sea level, you will discover the breathtaking Etna territory. Here, enjoy views of the best Etna vineyards surrounded by frames of lava stones. After 45 minutes of driving, you will stop at the first venue, a family-run panoramic winery, where you will be welcomed with a glass of cool prosecco. After a guided visit to cellars, you will start your wine tasting with typical and organic cold appetizers. The tasting will include 5 glasses of Etna wine, locally produced cheeses, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and olive oil bruschetta. Your second stop will be in an antique and unique farmhouse/restaurant just 20 minutes’ drive from the winery. You will continue your food and wine tour on a shadowy open-air terrace overlooking beautiful vineyards, farms, and flowers. The tasting will include local Etna wines, ricotta cheese with marmalade, grilled mushrooms, grilled sweet pepper, vegetable omelet, fried cheese, and 2 different tasting of pasta with seasonal local ingredients (black pork sauce, mushrooms, pistachio, aubergines, asparagus, etc). Continue your food and wine tour, tasting Authentic Etna Liquors to conclude your gastronomic experience. Your local guide/driver will bring you back to your accommodation. Overnight in Taormina. (B)
Day 8 Day 8: Departure Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Departure Day

Check out of the hotel following breakfast and departure transfer.

Goodbye and we Hope to see you again on your next visit.

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Discovery Of Sicily - 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Discovery Of Sicily - 8 Days

Day 1: Welcome To Palermo Airport And Transfer To Your Hotel In Palermo

Day 2: Walking Tour Of Palermo Art And Foodie Tour

Day 3: Western Coast: Erice - Trapani - Egadi Islands - Marsala

Day 4: Palermo To Siracusa With En Route Stop Agrigento Valley Of The Temples

Day 5: Highlights Of Siracusa & Island Of Ortigia

Day 6: Taormina Day At Leisure Or Optional Private Taormina Walking Tour

Day 7: Etna Countryside Food & Wine Lovers Tour

Day 8: Departure Day

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