Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Catania
You'll arrive at your hotel in Catania and have the rest of the day to settle in. Take time to relax, get oriented, and grab dinner wherever you'd like. This gives you a chance to recover from travel and get ready for the days ahead.
Landmarks/POIs Catania - Day 2
Syracuse to Noto to Ragusa
After breakfast, head to Syracuse where you'll walk through the Archaeological Park of Neapolis to see the Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysius. From there, you'll explore Ortigia island with its Cathedral and Arethusa's Fountain. You'll have free time to grab lunch, then continue on to Noto to check out Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata and see why it's considered the capital of Sicilian Baroque architecture. Later you'll transfer to Ragusa for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Dinner (Dinner in hotel to have a taste of Sicilian traditional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Park of Neapolis in Syracuse
- Visit Greek Theatre in Syracuse
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre in Syracuse
- Visit Latomie of Paradise in Syracuse
- Visit Ear of Dionysius in Syracuse
- Visit Ortigia historical centre in Syracuse
- Visit Cathedral in Ortigia
- Visit Arethusa's Fountain in Syracuse
- Visit Noto, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata in Noto
- Breakfast in hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Syracuse (free time)
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Park of Neapolis Greek Theatre (Syracuse) Roman Amphitheatre (Syracuse) Latomie of Paradise Ear of Dionysius Ortigia Cathedral of Syracuse Piazza Duomo (Syracuse) Arethusa's Fountain Noto Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata - Day 3
Ragusa to Modica to Piazza Armerina to Agrigento
Start in Ragusa Ibla, walking through the historical centre to see the Cathedral and Giardino Ibleo gardens. Next you're heading to Modica to visit Sabadì chocolate manufacturer where you'll do a multisensorial chocolate tasting. You'll have lunch featuring local food, then travel to Piazza Armerina to see the Villa Romana del Casale with its colorful polychrome mosaics. By evening you'll transfer to Agrigento for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in exclusive restaurant with local delicacies and Sicilian chocolate tasting at Sabadì), Dinner (Dinner in hotel to have a taste of Sicilian traditional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Ragusa Ibla historical centre
- Visit Cathedral in Ragusa Ibla
- Visit Dome Square in Ragusa Ibla
- Visit Giardino Ibleo gardens in Ragusa
- Visit Sabadì chocolate manufacturer in Modica
- Chocolate tasting in Modica
- Lunch in Modica with local delicacies
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina
- View polychrome mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale
Optional Activities
- Free time for walk along Noto town (Day 2)
Landmarks/POIs Ragusa Ibla Cathedral of Ragusa Ibla Dome Square (Ragusa Ibla) Giardino Ibleo Modica Villa Romana del Casale - Day 4
Agrigento to Marsala to Palermo
This morning you'll visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you'll see the Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, and Temple of Heracles set among ancient almond trees. Later you'll travel to Marsala to walk around the city centre, then take a guided tour of Florio Cellars with a light lunch and wine tasting included. You'll also see the Salt Road to view the historic salt marshes. By evening you're in Palermo with dinner on your own and overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delicious light lunch and memorable wine tasting experience at Florio Cellars in Marsala)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
- View Temple of Hera in Agrigento
- View Temple of Concordia in Agrigento
- View Temple of Heracles in Agrigento
- Walk through Marsala city centre
- Guided tour of Florio Cellars in Marsala
- Wine tasting at Florio Cellars
- Light lunch at Florio Cellars in Marsala
- Visit Salt Road (Trapani and Marsala)
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Concordia Temple of Heracles Marsala Florio Cellars Salt Road (Trapani-Marsala) - Day 5
Monreale and Palermo
After breakfast, you'll go to Monreale to visit the Norman Cathedral and walk through its Arab-Norman Cloister. Then you're exploring Palermo, checking out the Cathedral, Martorana Church, and Cappella Palatina. Around lunch you'll have a typical meal with local food. In the afternoon you'll see Teatro Massimo and Pretoria Square fountain in the Kalsa area. Dinner is yours to plan on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Typical lunch with local food in Palermo)
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral
- Visit Monreale Cloister in Arab-Norman style
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Martorana Church in Palermo
- Visit Cappella Palatina in Palermo
- View Teatro Massimo in Palermo
- View Pretoria Square fountain in Palermo
- Breakfast in hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Palermo (typical lunch with local food included)
Landmarks/POIs Monreale Cathedral Monreale Cloister Palermo Cathedral Martorana Church Cappella Palatina Teatro Massimo Pretoria Square Mount Pellegrino Kalsa area (Palermo) - Day 6
Departure from Palermo
Your Sicilian Secrets tour wraps up today. You'll have breakfast at the hotel, and then services end. This is when you'll head out or make any final arrangements for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
