Overnight International Flight to Palermo

Upon arrival to Palermo, you will be met at the airport and privately transferred to your hotel (25 miles / 40 km, approx. 1 hour).

In the afternoon, Enjoy a walking tour of Palermo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015. Discover its striking Cathedral, where elements of Gothic, Baroque and Norman architecture show the influence of the region's changing cultures; see the Piazza Pretoria with its fountain, a marble masterpiece of the Renaissance; finally take the chance to taste an authentic cannolo siciliano.

After breakfast and some time at leisure, enjoy a tour of the Mercato del Capo, the market situated in the heart of the historical city center. Its multicultural, dynamic and colorful aspect is expressed in the stands of both Palermitan people and foreign communities. At the end of the visit, enjoy lunch at leisure in one of the many local street food stands.

In the afternoon, travel to nearby Monreale (10 miles / 16 km, approx. 1 hour) and visit its famous cathedral, one of the world's greatest examples of Norman architecture. Wander through Moorish-style arcades and examine its exquisite gold mosaics illustrating biblical tales. Return to Palermo and have dinner at leisure.
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This morning, head to coastal Cefalu (80 miles / 129 km, approx. 2 hours). Edged by sandy beaches and turquoise waters and backed by a soaring mountain, Cefalu is widely regarded as one of Sicily's most beautiful towns. Explore the 12th-century Norman cathedral that towers over the cityscape, then continue inland to Polizzi Generosa to settle into your charming and stylish farmhouse, surrounded by rolling wheat fields and stately Roman ruins. This converted 19th-century farmhouse has been in the same family for five generations and has now opened its doors to share the scenic and culinary splendors of Sicily with guests. Dine tonight at the hotel's restaurant.
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Travel to the village of Sutera (70 miles / 113 km, approx. 2 hours), nestled at the base of Mount San Paolino. Climb to the 14th century sanctuary that crowns the mountaintop, and take in spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. Enjoy lunch on your own in town before continuing to Agrigento, a prominent city in Magna Graecia before it was sacked and fought over by the Carthaginians and Romans in the fourth and third centuries B.C.

In the morning, in the company of a local guide, set out on a private guided tour of the Valley of the Temples. Founded in 582 B.C. by Greek settlers, the town was described by the Greek poet Pindar as "the most beautiful of those inhabited by mortals". The rest of the day is at leisure.

Check-out and transfer to Piazza Armerina (155 miles / 250 km, approx. 3.5 hours) to visit another one of Sicily's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Villa Romana del Casale. Unearthed in the late 1800's after being buried by a landslide in the 12th Century, it contains the richest and largest collection of Roman mosaics in the world. On the way to Siracusa, stop at a local farm that produces Enna Piacentinu, a sheep's milk cheese, for a tasting of one of the most traditional cheeses of the area. Proceed to Siracusa for the check-in at your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. ...read less

In the morning visit the island of Ortigia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Venture down the winding streets where splendid Renaissance and Baroque buildings enrich the archaeological wealth of this town. Call at the massive Cathedral and see the 6th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo. During the tour, meet a local artisan that makes hand-made 'pupi' or pupetts, for generations. Learn about opera dei pupi: a marionette theatrical representation of Frankish romantic poems. Opera dei pupi is one of the characteristic cultural traditions of Sicily and an intangible world cultural heritage.

Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
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Travel to Ragusa (110 miles / 177 km, approx. 3 hours) and take a stroll through the ancient town Ragusa Ibla. Then, enjoy a Sicilian cooking class and learn how to make typical Sicilian dishes that you will have for lunch. In the afternoon, head to Modica, the capital of the greatest chocolate in Italy, for a visit of a local laboratory and a tasting of artisan chocolates. In the evening we will return to Siracusa.

Today. enjoy the morning at leisure before continuing to Taormina (70 miles / 113 km, approx. 1.5 hours) In the afternoon, after check in at your hotel, take a walking tour through the upper town, perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea. Labeled by Goethe as "a corner of paradise", Taormina has drawn visitors since its days as a key stop on the Grand Tour. See the celebrated Teatro Greco, with its spectacular views of Mt. Etna and the turquoise sea far below.

Today you will visit Europe's largest active volcano, Mount Etna (40 miles / 64 km, approx. 1 hour), which dominates Eastern Sicily. From Rifugio Sapienza (6,000 feet) take a cableway and enjoy a walk around the crater escorted by an alpine guide, surrounded by a wonderful panorama. Afterwards, visit an extraordinary winery on the slopes of this legendary volcano to taste fabulous local wines before driving back to Taormina.

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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and privately transferred to Catania airport (40 miles / 64 km, approx. 1 hour) for your flight.