5 days tour

New Year’S Eve With Sicilian Secrets - 5 Days In Sicily

New Year’S Eve With Sicilian Secrets - 5 Days In Sicily

This tour includes:

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 4th day), local guides or audio-guides where necessary.

Meals

3 dinners in hotels or local restaurants (dinner – 3 main courses fixed menu – beverages not included) to have a taste of Sicilian and Italian cuisine. Tasting of Sicilian typical products: Palermo (day 2) tasting of local street food; Catania (day 3) tasting of Sicilian “granita & brioche”; Etna (day 4) visit of a beekeeping honey company and honey tasting.

Transport

Deluxe bus from day 2 to day 4.

Accommodation

Accommodation in charming 4 stars hotels mostly located in the city centers of the main Sicilian towns: Palermo: ibis Styles Palermo Cristal 4* or similar Agrigento: Baia di Ulisse Wellness&SPA 4* or similar Catania: Il Principe Hotel 4* or similar

Not included:

Others

The rate does not include: Transfers in/out, all lunches, beverages, entrance fees for monuments/museums, city taxes (where compulsory), tips and extras in general, anything not specified under “The rates include”.

Flights

Flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip New Year’S Eve With Sicilian Secrets - 5 Days In Sicily

  • Day 1 Day 1: Palermo (Hotel In Palermo)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Palermo (Hotel In Palermo)

      New Year’s Eve Tour of Sicily 5 Days provides independent arrival at the hotel in the charming city of Palermo (optional private transfer on request). In the evening meet the tour leader and your travel companions and enjoy welcome dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Monreale – Palermo (Hotel In Palermo)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Monreale – Palermo (Hotel In 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: admirable masterpiece of art, sculpture, and semi-precious stones marquetry! Later you will discover the stunning Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art. Palermo stands on a bay dominated by Mount Pellegrino, a headland described by Goethe as the loveliest he had ever seen. While the Baroque predominates, there is a profusion of different architectural styles reflecting the city’s multicultural past: Punic walls, Art Nouveau villas, noble residences, 17th century squares, including an elegant opera house. Visit of the wonderful eclectic Cathedral, the astonishing Martorana Church and the amazing Cappella Palatina, admirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, and a prove of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist. Ruggero II employed Bizantyne, Muslim and Latin workers. During the day, you will have a stop for a food surprise in a local bakery. Free time for lunch. Along the path you will admire the famous Teatro Massimo and the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, situated in the ancient Kalsa area and adorned with 16th century sculptures. Dinner and overnight in hotel.*

      *Optional New Year’s Eve dinner is being organized, upon payment of a supplement.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cefalù – Catania (Hotel In Catania)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cefalù – Catania (Hotel In Catania)

      After breakfast transfer to Cefalù, charming Medieval town situated at the northern coast of Sicily. Visit of its stunning Norman Dome and free time to stroll through the town or to visit the famous and well-known Mandralisca Museum. Arrival in Catania and free time for lunch. Later on the tour will continue visiting Catania’s historical centre stated Unesco World Heritage Site, with its original Baroque style and its unique streets built with black lava stone. The colour scheme of the city-centre buildings is black and dark grey, relieved with white limestone details around doors and windows. The effect is extremely elegant! The walking tour will start from the scenic Duomo square with its magnificent Cathedral and the famous “Liotru” statue, antique lava-stone elephant, symbol of the city. Not far from here we will reach University Square and we will have a walk along the splendid baroque Via dei Crociferi, the most representative 18th century street in Catania, where we will admire the famous S. Benedict Monastery, Unesco World Heritage Site. Continuing the visit enjoy a break in a historical bar of the city centre to taste the typical “granita & brioche”. Dinner at the hotel or in a restaurant nearby and overnight.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Etna – Taormina (Hotel In Catania)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Etna – Taormina (Hotel In Catania)

      This morning after a short visit of the famous “pescheria” (the ancient fish market) in Catania, the tour will continue with an excursion to the Mount Etna, the highest (c. 3350m) volcano in Europe and one of the largest and most active in the world, nowadays Unesco World Heritage Site. Its regional park protects 59.000 hectares of unique geology, flora and fauna, villages and farms, and traditional methods of forestry, bee-keeping, wine manufacture, stonework and carpentry. Views of stunning landscapes will amaze you heading to Rifugio Sapienza. You will reach the “Crateri Silvestri”, small volcanic cones now inactive, surrounded by ancient lava flows. The view beyond the mountain’s hundreds of subsidiary cones and craters, can extend across the whole of Sicily, the Aeolian islands and Calabria. The spectacle is unique! You will have a stop to enjoy the local homemade honey and some typical products of the area. The tour continues towards Taormina, charming town renowned for its magnificent position above the sea commanding a celebrated view of Etna. Free time for lunch and in the afternoon visit of Taormina’s fascinating Greek theatre which will leave you breathless for its commading view on Giardini Naxos bay and the Etna mountain! Free time for a nice walk among the picturesque Medieval typical narrow streets, to go shopping and looking around the local handicrafts (coral jewels, precious laces, ceramics, pastries and much more). The day will end with an overview of the beautiful Riviera dei Ciclopi. Back to the hotel in Catania for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Catania

      Our short tour ends today. Breakfast in hotel and end of our services.


      For organizational reasons or due to force majeure, the itinerary may be modified.

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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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