Active pace with longer touring days. Expect intermittent walking at a moderate pace for 2–3 hours over a variety of terrain, including cobblestones, hills and uneven pavements. Must be able to negotiate stairs of varying heights, sometimes without handrails. Can tolerate periods of standing during guided tours and be able to climb in/out of various modes of transportation. Some days may include 5–7 km of walking over the course of the day.
We depart for Sicily, with a change of planes in Rome.
We arrive in Palermo and transfer to our hotel for a 3-night stay.
We travel to the hilltop town of Monreale, renowned for its Arab-influenced Cathedral covered in mosaics dating back as far as 1194 AD. We then visit the city of Palermo, including the Duomo (Cathedral) and the old town to see the Capo market selling fresh food and artisan products.
We travel to the hilltop town of Monreale, renowned for its Arab-influenced Cathedral covered in mosaics dating back as far as 1194 AD. We then visit the city of Palermo, including the Duomo (Cathedral) and the old town to see the Capo market selling fresh food and artisan products.
Today begins with a visit to Segesta, one of the best preserved and most beautiful Greek archaeological sites in Sicily. We then spend time in the historic mountaintop town of Erice, perched 750 metres above sea level with sweeping views over Trapani. Our included lunch features typical Sicilian fare. We then continue to Marsala for a 6-night stay.
This morning we enjoy a guided visit of the historical centre of town, to see the many Moorish and Norman churches and the beautiful cathedral, and take a stroll in the Kasbah. The afternoon is at leisure. Dinner will be at a local pizzeria.
A day at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore the area at your own pace. We recommend enjoying a coffee at an outdoor café in one of the city squares—you will not find a better place for people-watching than here! We proceed for dinner at a local restaurant.
We enjoy a boat ride to the island of Mozia to visit what was once an ancient Phoenician city. We will see the original landscape of the salt marshes, windmills, and vineyards. We then visit the historic centre of Marsala and enjoy a light lunch (and tasting) at a winery.
We enjoy a boat ride to the island of Mozia to visit what was once an ancient Phoenician city. We will see the original landscape of the salt marshes, windmills, and vineyards. We then visit the historic centre of Marsala and enjoy a light lunch (and tasting) at a winery.
Today late morning we proceed for wine tasting in a local winery. Afternoon is at leisure.
We travel to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of the most important sights in Sicily, and one of the most impressive complexes of ancient Greek Buildings outside of Greece. Then we proceed to our hotel in the Taormina area for a 7-night stay.
We travel to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of the most important sights in Sicily, and one of the most impressive complexes of ancient Greek Buildings outside of Greece. Then we proceed to our hotel in the Taormina area for a 7-night stay.
Today we tour Catania, exploring its historic centre and famous fish market. Enjoy free time in the elegant Piazza Duomo and along the main shopping street before returning to our hotel via a scenic drive along the Riviera of the Cyclops, the legendary stretch of coastline north of Catania.
We visit the unspoiled and typical Sicilian hilltop towns of Savoca and Forza d’Agro as seen in Francis Ford Coppola’s famous Godfather trilogy! We will enjoy lunch at a local pizzeria before we return to our hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Set off to explore majestic Mount Etna—Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover its ancient craters and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a charming local restaurant.
Set off to explore majestic Mount Etna—Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover its ancient craters and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a charming local restaurant.
A final day at leisure. This evening is our Farewell Dinner.
We fly home, via Rome.
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