Arrive at the airport. A private transfer will take you by GT bus to your first accommodation in Syracuse. Free time to get a first glimpse of the town.
After breakfast, visit Syracuse: the Archaeological Park, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysius, and the Island of Ortigia, rich in historical landmarks. In the afternoon, free time to taste the delicacies of the region, explore its flavours, or simply enjoy a granita with brioche.
Depart for Noto, a stunning town and UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned as the jewel of Sicilian Baroque architecture. Continue your journey to Taormina, a world-famous town known for its narrow streets and the Greek-Roman Theatre that overlooks the Mediterranean.
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Explore its craters, both old and new, and visit the surrounding natural reserve. In the afternoon, take a tour of the city of Catania, visiting Piazza del Duomo, the Elephant Fountain, the Cathedral, and Ursino Castle, an ancient 12th-century palace now serving as a museum.
In the morning, depart for a visit to the Roman Villa of Casale in Piazza Armerina to admire its magnificent mosaic pavements. Afterwards, continue to Agrigento to explore the stunning Valley of the Temples, where you’ll see the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concordia—one of the best-preserved Doric temples in the Greek world—the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Castor and Pollux.
In the morning, you will visit Segesta, exploring the archaeological site where the Doric Temple and the amphitheater dominate the landscape. Afterwards, continue on to Erice, a medieval hilltop town known for its narrow streets and delicious almond pastries.
In the morning, there will be a guided tour of the city, including the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Cathedral, Piazza Marina, and all the palaces and churches the town is famous for. The tour also includes a visit to the Cathedral of Monreale, one of the greatest remaining examples of Norman architecture in the world. In the afternoon, you will have free time to explore the town or do some shopping along its many elegant streets.
After breakfast transfer to Palermo airport, leave the car and enjoy a pleasant homeward journey!
