Tour Sicilia Divina

8 Days
  • Catania Airport
  • Catania Airport
  • 4 Star Hotel
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Pullman GT
  • Included
  • Tickets included
  • English, French, Dutch
  • Spring - Summer - Autumn
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Get ready to experience an unforgettable journey through a tour that will immerse you in history, culture, breathtaking landscapes and gastronomy. Every detail will be taken care not to propose the usual tourist trip: selected hotels, refined menus and tried by our team without any repetition to create a route or not only meals… The ideal tour for those who want to have a high standard, unique experiences without sacrificing the comfort of the “Thoughtless” and the conviviality of a trip with friends. Day by day each stage will be the discovery of a place rich not only in history but in the charm of the most typical traditions. From the ancient ruins of Syracuse to the Greek temples of Agrigento, from the evocative landscapes of the salt pans to the majestic cathedral of Palermo, from the traditions of the medieval village of Erice to the picturesque streets of Cefalù, our Journey will allow you to experience the unique combination of culture and gastronomy through a path that will lead you to discover the most traditional dishes of Sicilian cuisine from Street Food to the most refined cuisine, you will taste the specialties of the place in trattorias or restaurants not tourist but really frequented by locals.  You will fall in love with arancina, cannolo, pasta alla norma or handmade busiate from Trapani…

Arrival at the airport of travelers, welcome of our guide and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation in the rooms, welcome cocktail, dinner and overnight.

Distance from Catania Airport to Linguaglossa: 62 KM

5 hours
Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Catania, visit the old town and the fish market. Continuation to Syracuse, the homeland of Archimedes. Visit the famous archaeological site Neapolis, where you will visit the Greek theater, the Roman amphitheater, the latomie of Paris, and the Ear of Dionysius. Lunch in a typical seafood restaurant in Ortigia. In the afternoon visit of Ortigia: the physical and spiritual heart of the city with the predominance of medieval buildings and some baroque palace and church: visit of the Cathedral that contains a Greek temple, Visit the Palace, the Fountain of Aretusa. Free time and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Distance from Catania to Siracusa: 72 KM

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Piazza Armerina. Visit of the Villa Romana del Casale, fabulous villa for its thirty rooms decorated with 3500 m² of mosaics. Continuation towards Agrigento. Lunch in a restaurant surrounded by greenery for the tasting of Focaccia and local pizzas. Visit the Valley of the Temples with the fabulous ruins and almost intact temples. Continue to Agrigento or Marsala in the direction of the hotel, accommodation in the rooms, dinner and overnight.

Distance from Catania to Piazza Armerina: 96 KM
Distance from Piazza Armerina to Agrigento: 100 KM

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Crossing the coast road you will reach the Salt Road. You will discover one of the oldest arts: salt production. Visit the Museum and the Salt Pans. Continue to Erice, a small medieval village. Before visiting the village, you will have lunch in a typical local trattoria that will delight your palate, taste the Caponata, the Panelle, an excellent Caprese, the Busiate, a typical fresh pasta made by hand with Pesto alla Trapanese made with almonds and fresh tomato, and finally a superb cassatella with ricotta. Walk in the historic center of Erice to the Castle Pepoli and the Castle of Venus that contains some ruins dedicated to the goddess Venus Ericina. Departure for the hotel to Palermo, accommodation in the rooms, dinner and overnight.

Distance from Agrigento to Selinunte: 96 KM
Distance from Selinunte to Marsala: 55 KM
Distance from Marsala to Erice: 52 KM
Distance from Erice to Palermo: 110 KM

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A day dedicated to the discovery of the Arab-Norman route, since 2017 UNESCO heritage. After breakfast you will start the visit of the imposing cathedral of Monreale a jewel for its Byzantine mosaics that cover the whole interior and evoke wonder in visitors. Then you will move to Palermo where you will go to discover a typical market, where you will get in touch with the soul of this city, visit the imposing cathedral, majestic original building fusion of different architectural styles, and you will stray to the discovery of the architectural beauties of its historical center . After the visit you will have lunch in a typical trattoria to discover the tradition of Street Food from Palermo, a distinctive symbol of hospitality and Sicilian cuisine. In the afternoon free time. In the evening you will return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Distance from Palermo to Monreale: 12 KM

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Set course for the Madonie. Here in a hill dotted with olive trees, vineyards and orchards, faraglioni and small gulfs rises the charming medieval village of Cefalù, a true taste of art, landscape and Sicilian colors: you will visit the Cathedral, the Medieval Lavatoio…. You will lose yourself in the labyrinthine streets dotted with souvenir boutiques, antiques and local crafts. Continue to Castelbuono, a typical village of the Madonie Park. Stop in a farm where you will make a real journey of taste through a thousand different flavors… hot ricotta cheese, spicy cheeses, fried vegetables, olives, typical bruschetta… After lunch visit the town. Continue to Catania to reach the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Distance from Palermo to Castelbuono: 92 KM
Distance from Castelbuono to Cefalù: 24 KM
Distance from Cefalù to Catania: 180 KM

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Mount Etna, one of the biggest attractions in Sicily. The bus will reach 1900 meters, from there you can admire breathtaking landscapes, visit the craters of the Silvestri mountains or make the excursion to the top of 3000 meters (extra). And after the visit relax for lunch. You will be welcomed in a restaurant well known in the region for its rich and tasty buffets: from vegetables to local fried dishes, from the most delicious first courses to rice salads, Every palate will be delighted. In the afternoon, departure for a visit to Taormina, a paradise for its crics, its vegetation, its gardens, its ruins, whose colors contrast with the blue of the sky and the sea. Return to hotel, dinner and overnight.

Distance from Linguaglossa to Nicolosi Etna: 53 KM
Distance from Nicolosi to Taormina: 58 KM

EXTRA:
Etna 3000 meters hike: with the cable car you will reach 2600 meters, from there by 4X4 you will reach 3000 and with the help of a mountain guide you can admire the active craters.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport, boarding formalities. Departure and end of our services.

Breakfast

1) Teatro Greco di Siracusa

2) Siracusa – Ortigia

3) Piazza Armerina – Villa Romana del Casale

4) Agrigento – Valle dei Templi

5) Selinunte – Parco Archeologico

6) Marsala – Cantina Vinicola

7) Erice

8) Monreale

9) Palermo

What’s included

  • 7 nights in 4 star hotel
  • 7 breakfasts and dinners with typical 3-course menu or buffet
  • Air-conditioned coach travel programme, including VAT, tolls and parking;
  • Certified companion, for the duration of the journey;
  • Local guides for visits to: Palermo and Monreale (half day), Agrigento Valley of the temples (2 hours), Syracuse (half day);
  • VAT, fees and service percentages;
  • The entrances to monuments.

What is excluded

  • The tips to staff;
  • The drinks at meals;
  • Extra and personal expenses;
  • Anything not indicated under "What is included".
Where does the journey begin?

Our services start at the airport in Italy where you will land coming from your country. At the Arrivals Terminal you will meet our tour guide who will follow the group throughout the Tour and board a Gran Turismo coach with your fellow travellers.

Will I have free time during the trip?

Each of our tours is designed to offer a balanced combination between guided tours with our guides or local guides and moments of absolute freedom to spend time in autonomy, Whether you want to relax or go shopping, it’s up to you. For any advice on what to do you can always ask our guide.

Are there age limits for travelling?

Our trips are not age-based or age-restricted. The only caution is for the little ones, whose minimum age recommended to participate from 12 years old in relation to the fact that the tour includes walking, bus travel and museum entrances.

I have any food intolerance how can I do?

If you have allergies and/or intolerances to particular types of food, it is absolutely necessary to report this after booking, indicating your details and your reservation number.
Alternatively, you can contact your travel agency where you purchased the trip.

The report will be promptly forwarded to the group’s companion and of course to the restaurateurs and hoteliers whose services are part of the trip.

We stress that in any case and occasion it is the obligation of the traveler to personally verify the absence of any impediments or situations potentially harmful to his health or that may compromise the smooth running of the journey.

We therefore disclaim any liability in the event of harmful events related to a food allergy or intolerance.

Can I take an animal on my journey?

We are sorry but, for practical and logistical reasons, we cannot accept animals on board our tours, even if small.

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