Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Catania
You'll arrive at your hotel in Catania and have the evening to settle in. Dinner is on your own, so you can grab something nearby or rest after travel.
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from airport to hotel (on request)
- Day 2
Syracuse and Noto
After breakfast, head to Syracuse to walk through the Archaeological Park of Neapolis and see the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysius. From there, check out Ortigia's historic center with the Cathedral and Arethusa's Fountain. You'll grab lunch at a local spot, then travel to Noto to wander around the 18th-century Baroque architecture at your own pace before heading back to Catania for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a typical restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Park of Neapolis including Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Latomie of Paradise, and Ear of Dionysius
- Visit Ortigia and Syracuse Cathedral
- View Arethusa's Fountain
- Lunch in a typical restaurant
- Explore Noto (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Park of Neapolis Greek Theatre of Syracuse Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse Ear of Dionysius Ortigia Syracuse Cathedral Arethusa's Fountain Noto - Day 3
Piazza Armerina, Caltagirone, and Agrigento
Travel to Piazza Armerina after breakfast and see Villa Romana del Casale with its polychrome mosaics showing mythological and hunting scenes. Lunch is at a local farmhouse, then you'll go to Caltagirone to walk around the historic center and see the handmade artistic cribs and Christmas markets. The largest crib here has over 300 animated pottery characters. Later, transfer to Agrigento for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in a local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale and view polychrome mosaics
- Lunch in a local farmhouse
- Explore Caltagirone and its Christmas markets
- View the largest crib in Italy in Caltagirone
Landmarks/POIs Villa Romana del Casale Caltagirone - Day 4
Agrigento, Marsala, and Salt Road
Start with the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 5th-century Doric temples including the Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, and Temple of Heracles. Travel to Marsala and explore the historic center with its noble palaces and baroque churches. You'll then tour the historic Florio Cellars with a light lunch and wine tasting, and visit the Salt Road archaeological site before transferring to Palermo for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Light lunch with wine tasting at Florio Cellars)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Temples
- View Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, and Temple of Heracles
- Walk through Marsala historic center
- Exclusive guided tour of Florio Cellars
- Light lunch and wine tasting at Florio Cellars
- Visit the Salt Road
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Concordia Temple of Heracles Marsala Florio Cellars Salt Road - Day 5
Monreale and Palermo
After breakfast, visit Monreale to see the Norman Cathedral and its Arab-Norman Cloister. Then explore Palermo, checking out the Cathedral, Martorana Church, and Cappella Palatina. You'll have lunch with local food and see Teatro Massimo and Pretoria Square fountain. Later, experience New Year's Eve celebrations with lights, music, and concerts in the city squares. Dinner is on your own, though traditional Italian New Year's Eve dining can be arranged.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Typical lunch with local food), Snack (Tasting of local street food in Palermo)
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral
- Visit Monreale Cloister in Arab-Norman style
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Martorana Church
- Visit Cappella Palatina
- Typical lunch with local food
- View Teatro Massimo
- View Pretoria Square fountain and sculptures
- Tasting of local street food in Palermo
Optional Activities
- Traditional Italian New Year's Eve dinner (booking required)
Landmarks/POIs Monreale Cathedral Monreale Cloister Palermo Cathedral Martorana Church Cappella Palatina Teatro Massimo Pretoria Square - Day 6
Departure
Breakfast at your hotel, and your Sicily tour comes to an end. You'll say goodbye to the island and head out.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel)
