Sizzling Sicily - 7 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Palermo - Enjoy a guided tour of the 3,000-year-old city, including the cathedral and historic Old Town
- Erice - Stroll around this medieval village hewn into the side of a hill, which will transport you back in time
- Marsala - Experience wine tasting and a delicious lunch at a traditional Sicilian tavern and visit the historic wine cellar
- Agrigento - See the Temple of Concordia and other highlights of the Valley of the Temples, which rivals even the Athens Acropolis
- Ragusa - Tour this hilltop town known for its Baroque architecture, and enjoy a relaxing stroll in the Giardini Iblei public garden
- Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily
- Mount Etna - Visit Europe's most active volcano to enjoy sweeping views, learn about volcanic activity, and opt for a hike to the summit
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Trip includes
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 5 dinners
- 6 nights 4 star hotels
- Escorted by an English-speaking Italian tour guide with specialist guides for some sightseeing
- Transportation by deluxe coach with Wi-Fi, audio headsets and onboard toilet
- Guided sightseeing with local guides in Palermo, Agrigento, and Syracuse
- Visit of a historic wine cellar, lunch and wine tasting in Marsala
- Entrance tickets to archaeological sites mentioned in itinerary
- Porterage service
- Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 50 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English
Itinerary
Benvenuto! Welcome to Palermo, capital of the Italian Mediterranean island of Sicily. Make your own way to our start hotel and spend your first evening in the city at leisure.
This morning we visit Monreale, located in the fertile valley of La Conca d'Oro and renowned for its almonds, citrus fruits, and olive oil. We'll visit UNESCO-listed Monreale Cathedral and there will be time for some lunch and shopping if you choose. Returning to P...
Palermo - Erice - Saline della Laguna - Marsala - Agrigento. We enjoy a busy day of Sicilian sightseeing today! Departing Palermo, we head to the medieval village of Erice, where little has changed since the 6th century. Hewn into the side of Monte San Giuliano, Erice...
Agrigento - Ragusa. Today we drive to the hilltop town of Ragusa. Here we visit the enchanting historical centre, known for its Baroque palaces and churches. We see the old gate of San Giorgio, and the Giardini Iblei, a picturesque public garden with sweeping views of...
Ragusa - Noto - Syracuse - Taormina. Our first stop after departing Ragusa this morning is the picturesque town of Noto. We visit the Cathedral of San Nicolò, rebuilt in the years following an earthquake in 1990. Driving along the coast, we then reach Syracuse, at ...
Today we visit the largest active volcano in Europe - Mount Etna. This stratovolcano last erupted in 2022, and you may well see signs of volcanic activity including smoke billowing from the top of the volcano. On our visit, we learn about this volcanic activity and se...
Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before our Sicilian adventure comes to an end.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Additional meals and drinks unless specified
- Airport transfers
- Entrance fees not mentioned in Inclusions
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- City tax of €1 - 6 per person per night (tax varies by city), to be paid directly to the hotel at check-in/out. See Trip Notes for details. Please note we recommend paying your city tax when checking in or in the evening during your stay to save time on check out!
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