9 Day Tour Small Group Tour From Palermo to Taormina

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Welcome to Palermo⌄

   Welcome to Sicily! your driver will be waiting at Palermo’s international airport (PMO) to escort you to your hotel at either 11:30 am, or 14:30 pm. In the late afternoon, meet with your tour leader for a sightseeing tour followed by a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

   Meals: Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

   Overnight: Artemisia, Bel3 or similar (3 nights)

2. 2Palermo - Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia - Monreale⌄

   Rendez–vous with your local guide for a walking tour of the city center including the honey-colored cathedral and Piazza Bellini.

   Visit the Sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, a figure of major social and religious importance to the locals.

   From there, travel to the town of Monreale to visit the magnificent 12th-century Norman Cathedral. Take in picturesque views of the Conca d’Oro, famous for its 50,000 square feet of precious Byzantine mosaics. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Sicilian meal

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant.

   Overnight: Artemisia, Bel3 or similar (3 nights)

3. 3Cefalù⌄

   Cefalù is one of Sicily’s finest gems. This alluring fishing village is renowned for its spectacular Norman Cathedral with dazzling mosaics and for the medieval washhouses built into the rocks. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Spend the evening exploring Palermo at your leisure.

   Meals: Lunch: Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. · Breakfast

   Overnight: Artemisia, Bel3 or similar (3 nights)

4. 4Erice – Agrigento⌄

   After breakfast, leave the city of Palermo and move to the medieval hill town of Erice, situated 880 meters above sea level and surrounded by ancient Elimi and Phoenician walls. It offers breathtaking sights with truly unique landscapes. Here, there will be free time to stroll through the bustling cobbled streets to visit the traditional shops.

   After a scenic southward drive, arrive at the Valley of the Temples and enjoy a walking tour with your local guide. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to the world’s most striking and well-preserved Grecian ruins outside of Athens. Conclude the day with a dinner at a local restaurant.

   Meals: Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant. · Breakfast

   Overnight: Exclusive, Dioscuri, Blu Kaos or similar (1 night)

5. 5Ragusa – Modica⌄

   Depart to Ragusa, a city divided into two parts: the upper part, built after the earthquake in 1693, and the lower part, called Ragusa Ibla, where the baroque style is woven throughout the splendid churches and ancient squares.

   In the afternoon drive to Modica. Overlooking the Cathedral and its scenic view with some free time to taste the famous authentic chocolate of Modica. Tonight dinner included at local restaurant.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: Local Restaurant

   Overnight: GH Sofia, Eureka Palace Hotel or similar (2 nights)

6. 6Noto - Marzamemi⌄

   Today, visit Noto, perched on a plateau overlooking the Asinaro valley, covered with citrus, olive and almond trees, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its elegant Baroque style. Enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant for lunch.

   In the afternoon drive to the beautiful village of Marzamemi where you can discover remnants of ancient tuna fishing traditions and relax on the beaches.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch: Local Restaurant

7. 7Syracuse – Taormina⌄

   Enjoy the scenic beauty and treasures of the island’s east coast on our way to Syracuse. Following your local guide visit the island of Ortigia, famous for it’s freshwater spring “Fonte Arethusa” which has inspired poets and writers for centuries.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner: In Hotel

   Overnight: Ceasar Palace, Villa Diodoro or similar (2 nights)

8. 8Taormina - Winery - Mount Etna⌄

   In the morning, take a walking tour of Taormina. Founded in 400 BC, this beautiful city overlooks the peak of Mount Etna and the sea. Visit the Corso Umberto and the 3rd-century Greek Amphitheater, the second largest of its kind in Sicily.

   Lunch will be served on the slopes of Mount Etna with a wine tasting from local farms. Enjoy the evening at leisure.

   Meals: Lunch: At the winery · Breakfast

   Overnight: Ceasar Palace, Villa Diodoro or similar (2 nights)

9. 9Airport transfer⌄

   Arrivederci Sicilia! Your airport transfers arrive at Catania Int Airport (CTA) at 7:00 am.

   Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast box