Day 2 SUNDAY: CATANIA - SIRACUSA - RAGUSA with Sicilian typical products tasting
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Syracuse and visit the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa: visit of the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain. Lunch on your own. Depart to Ragusa and visit of the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its Baroque stunning palaces and churches. Enjoy a
tasting of typical products of the island in a nice bar in the main square by the Dome. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at Hotel Poggio del Sole.

Day 3 MONDAY: RAGUSA - CALTAGIRONE - PIAZZA ARMERINA - AGRIGENTO
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Caltagirone famous for the production of ceramics and pottery: visit of a ceramics laboratory and opportunity of shopping. Continue to Piazza Armerina and visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale thanks to its well preserved mosaics. Lunch in a local restaurant with a special menu chosen to give the opportunity to taste the local specialities. Depart to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus and Castor & Pollux. Accommodation and dinner at Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace. Overnight. 

Day 4 TUESDAY: AGRIGENTO - PALERMO - MONREALE
After a buffet breakfast depart to Palermo. Accomodation at Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa. Time at leisure and lunch on your own. In the afternoon visit of Monreale: the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments of the world with its Moorish architecture and the Benedictine Cloister in Arab-norman style. Continue to visit the historical centre of Palermo, one of the largest of Europe, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, the Royal Palace. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in your hotel.

Day 5 WEDNESDAY: PALERMO - SEGESTA - ERICE - TRAPANI - PALERMO
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Segesta to admire the Temple and the Theatre surrounded by a suggestive landscape. Continue to the medieval village of Erice placed on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands: walk through its tiny and characteristic streets. Lunch on your own. Down to Trapani for a panoramic tour of the salt windmills, still working. Return to Palermo. Dinner and overnight in your Hotel.

Day 6 THURSDAY: PALERMO - CEFALÙ - NEBRODI PARK - TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Cefalù a former fishing village, now a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city center and down main street to reach the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval wash-house built in the rock. Drive through the Park of “Nebrodi” and stop at the Miraglia Forest for lunch with a typical menu. Continue to Cesarò, Randazzo and visit the Etna park from an unusual point of view - the north facing side - surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Arrival
in Taormina. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at Hotel Villa Diodoro, located near historic centre of Taormina.

Day 7 FRIDAY: TAORMINA - ETNA (OPTIONAL) - TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, morning at leisure or for those who will be interested, possibility of an optional excursion to the Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscape we will reach a height of 1800 metres, where we will enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Ionic Sea. Lunch on your own. In the afternoon visit of Taormina, the small medieval village called “the pearl of the Ionic Sea”. Enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through the tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Roman - Greek theatre on
your own. In the late afternoon return to the Hotel. In the evening be ready for a farewell dinner in your Hotel.

Day 8 SATURDAY: TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, end of the Tour.

Included: 7 Nights at 4 star hotels (as listed or similar), breakfast and dinner daily, 2 lunches, all ground & sea transportation as stated in itinerary, services of a English speaking tour escort, local guides, porterage at hotels, and taxes.
   
Not Included: International airfare (excellent wholesale rates are available), entrance fees (currently about $77 - subject to change), 5 lunches, airport transfers, items of a personal nature, beverages not specified, travel insurance, optional excursions.

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