8 days tour

Charming Sicily - Journey By Car - 8 Days

Charming Sicily - Journey By Car - 8 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

8 Days Car Rental - FIAT 500 L or similar (Manual)* *(Please note, for Automatic car there could be a supplement and we cannot guarantee the same car as per the Manual one)

Accommodation

7 overnights at centrally located 4 star hotels. 2 nights in Palermo / Hotel Type: Principe di Villafranca or similar 1 nights in Menfi / Hotel Type: Il Vigneto or similar 2 nights in Ragusa/Modica / Hotel Type: Borgo Monachella, Villa Cappuccina or similar 2 nights in Taormina / Hotel Type: Il Piccolo Giardino, Porta del Tocco or simila

Meals

Daily Breakfast

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance not included

Others

City tax to be paid at hotel

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Charming Sicily - Journey By Car - 8 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Welcome To Italy Arrival To Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Welcome To Italy Arrival To Palermo

      Welcome to Italy! Arrive in Palermo and start your journey.

      Cars can be picked up in Airports, Ports and Stations.

      Overnight in Palermo

  • Day 2 Day 2: Explore The Historical Cities Palermo And Monreale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Explore The Historical Cities Palermo And Monreale

      After the breakfast at the hotel we suggest to visit the city of Palermo and Monreale. This your full-day exploration will start in Palermo, where you will learn about the cityโ€™s fascinating history and the many cultures that called it their home throughout the centuries. Youโ€™ll pass through streets filled with bustling outdoor markets and see artistic delights and historic gems at every corner, including Norman palaces, Baroque churches and exquisite buildings, like the 12th-century Palatine Chapel featuring stunning mosaics and ceilings covered in spectacular wooden panels carved and painted by Arab craftsmen. Then drive to the hilltop village of Monreale to visit the stunning cathedral built by the Normans in the 12th century. Inside, walls and columns shimmer with stunning mosaics, covering a surface of over 6,000 square meters.

      Overnight in Palermo

  • Day 3 Day 3: Marsala - Trapani - Erice - The Western Coast
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Marsala - Trapani - Erice - The Western Coast

      Breakfast at the hotel and move to Menfi, the capital of wine region of Southwest. On the way, we suggest to visit the city of Marsala, Trapani, Erice. You will travel through Sicilyโ€™s west coast to visit some of the most beautiful spots dotting this side of the island. The first stop will be the gorgeous medieval village of Erice to explore its picturesque cobbled streets lined with the famous local pastry shops, and the Norman Castle boasting sweeping views over the coast. Then you will proceed south towards Marsala, a delightful coastal town with a pleasant historic center pervaded by the sweet scent of the world-famous Marsala wine produced here. You can also visit Trapani. Trapani's old town once sat at the heart of a powerful trading network that stretched from Carthage to Venice. Traditionally the town thrived on coral and tuna fishing, with some salt and wine production. Upon your arrival, you will enjoy a delightful farmer dinner tasting the best wines offered by local winemakers.

      Overnight in Menfi

  • Day 4 Day 4: Menfi The Capital Of Wine - Agrigento Archeological Park - Shire
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Menfi The Capital Of Wine - Agrigento Archeological Park - Shire

      Today we suggest to dedicate the morning roaming this lovely countryside, among vineyards and unspoiled beaches. In the afternoon, move to Agrigento to visit the Archeological Park, then continue to Modica. Founded by Greek colonists in 581 AD, Agrigento is a history-packed town on the southern coast of Sicily, and is home to one of the islandโ€™s major attractions: the Valley of the Temples. This vast archeological site includes some of the the finest and best-preserved Greek remnants in the world. You will be fascinated by the eight pillars of the Temple of Hercules, the oldest complex dating from the 6th century BC, and the beautiful Temple of Concord, which is the best-preserved Greek temple currently in existence. Other notable shrines are the Temple of Juno, which offers stunning views over the valley, and the colossal Temple of Jupiter.

      Overnight in Modica

  • Day 5 Day 5: Explore Modica, Noto And Ragusa - The Baroque Sicily
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Explore Modica, Noto And Ragusa - The Baroque Sicily

      After the breakfast you can explore Modica, Noto and Ragusa. Sicily is a treasure trove of Baroque jewels like Noto, a city of extraordinary beauty. After being devastated by an earthquake in 1693, it was rebuilt in the style that earned it Unesco World Heritage status. A walk in the town centre will take you to beautiful honey-gold palaces glowing in the sun, and stunning buildings like the Church of Santa Chiara, the majestic Cathedral and Palazzo Ducezio, home to the local town hall. You can also visit Modica, a Baroque jewel that attracts sweet-toothed visitors with its famous chocolate shops and patisseries. The town is renowned for producing excellent chocolate and explore Modicaโ€™s landmarks, including the theatrical Cathedral of San Giorgio. Ragusa is a town of two faces. Sitting on the top of the hill is Ragusa Superiore, a busy workaday town with sensible grid-pattern streets and all the trappings of a modern provincial capital, while etched into the hillside further down is Ragusa Ibla. This sloping area of tangled alleyways, grey stone houses and baroque palazzi on handsome squares is effectively Ragusa's historic centre and itโ€™s quite magnificent.

      Overnight in Modica

  • Day 6 Day 6: Siracusa - Mount Etna - Aetna - Island Of Ortigia - Taormina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Siracusa - Mount Etna - Aetna - Island Of Ortigia - Taormina

      After the breakfast we move to Taormina. We suggest you to stop in Siracusa and reach the top of Mount Etna. Defined by Cicero as โ€œthe most beautiful city in Magna Graeciaโ€, Siracusa is an elegant town where the ancient Greek grandeur is still very much alive and historic jewels abound at every corner. You can stroll through the island of Ortigia, the soul of the city, connected to the mainland via two bridges. Streets are lined with honey-colored palaces and lead to the magnificent Cathedral Square, where light reflects off the bright stone facades of churches and palaces creating a dazzling effect. Drive to Aetna. Climbing to the top, we can roam its changing topographies: from a fruitful countryside of sweet citrus groves to thick forests to bare terrain where the perfume of the broom shrub reigns, and, finally, the lunar atmosphere lying closer to the crater. From higher altitudes, it is even possible to see Malta on a clear day.

      Overnight in Taormina

  • Day 7 Day 7: Explore Taormina & Mediterranean Pearl - The Nearby Villages
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Explore Taormina & Mediterranean Pearl - The Nearby Villages

      Spend the day visiting Taormina and the nearby villages. Taormina & the Mediterranean Pearl, is sited on a natural terrace sheer above the sea. One cannot but remain absolutely 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 symbol of the city. Standing among cypresses and prickly pears, its caves dug into the rock, Taorminaโ€™s Hellenistic Theatre was transformed into an arena by the Romans. It offers a spectacular view onto the turquoise sea that runs all the way to the Calabrian coast in the northeast, to Syracuse in the south, and to the smoking peak of Mt. Etna in the west.

      Overnight in Taormina

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

      Day 8: Departure Day Catania

      After the breakfast Transfer to Catania airport and departure

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™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

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

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: 8 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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