Private Sicily Countryside Week Tour
9 days
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Vacation / Holiday Package
This trip combines sightseeing with retreat in countryside boutique hotels
** Sicily Activities is currently only asking for a 5% deposit in order to confirm your bookings. This soft booking and cancellation policy reflects Sicily Activities' commitment to their customers and proves why they're a great tour operator to book with.
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Overview
Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Stay in authentic luxury resorts located in wonderful Sicilian countryside
- Discover best Sicilian towns such as Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa and Modica
- Learn cooking tricks being surrounded by lemon trees and taste the best Sicilian wines
- See volcano craters and try organic Etna products: olives, cheeses, tomatoes, mushrooms
- Explore Sicily off beaten pathes and meet locals who keeps its secrets
What's this trip about?
This trip combines sightseeing with retreat in countryside boutique hotels
** Sicily Activities is currently only asking for a 5% deposit in order to confirm your bookings. This soft booking and cancellation policy reflects Sicily Activities' commitment to their customers and proves why they're a great tour operator to book with.
Details
Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCatania
End CityCatania
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Hotels: 4 nights on Etna slope: Monaci delle Terre Nere or Zash Boutique Hotel
- 4 nights in Syracuse’s countryside: Country House Villadorata or Dimora delle Balze Transport: Private driver for all transportation incl. airport transfers Activities: Cooking class and Wine tasting in Etna winery
- Trip to Taormina and Gourmet Walking Tour & Greek Theatre
- Etna ascent until 1900/3000 mt and Etna Winery visit
- Trip to Modica and Ragusa with Lunch
- Trip to Syracuse and Ortigia Food&Wine Walking Tour
- Trip to Noto and farewell dinner in Marzamemi
- Local Licensed Guide For All Activities
- Ceramic Souvenir
- 24 Hours Of Support Before And During Your Travel
- Restaurant Suggestions And Reservation
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Itinerary
DAY 1 ARRIVAL, TRANSFER AND FREE DAY
Upon arrival at Catania airport be greeted by your private driver, who will bring you to your charming boutique hotel located on Etna Slope. Have a relaxing day enjoying great local food, panoramic swimming pool and fragrance of Etna countryside. Overnight on Etna slope: Monaci delle Terre Nere or Zash countryside boutique hotel
DAY 2 COOKING CLASS AND WINE TASTING IN ETNA WINERY
On this day cook together with a chef of one of the most famous family estate/winery located not far from your hotel. First of all enjoy a visit of estate, cellars and vineyards while sipping a glass of welcome prosecco. Delight a self-made lunch prepared by organic etna...
DAY 3 TRIP TO TAORMINA, GOURMET WALKING TOUR & GREEK THEATRE VISIT
After breakfast enjoy a private trip to Taormina driving around 40 minutes from your hotel with your private driver. Upon arrival meet your friendly local guide and take an easy walk in Taormina city center to discover the main attractions of the town, it’s soul and life...
DAY 4 ETNA ASCENT UNTIL 1900/3000 MT AND LUNCH IN ETNA WINERY
On this day start your adventure with visit of Mt. Etna. Firstly you will reach the base camp Refuge Sapienza, located at 1,900 meters. See the marvelous extinct Silvestri craters and take souvenir pictures of the area. There is free time to walk on the old lava flows. T...
DAY 5 TRANSFER TO SYRACUSE’S COUNTRYSIDE HOTEL AND RELAX
It’s time to say goodgye to Etna and move to another picturesque Sicilian region. Romantic Syracuse, baroque Noto, mysterious Modica and Ragusa are waiting for you. But on this day just relax and enjoy your boutique accommodation in Syracuse’s countryside. Your lunch and...
DAY 6 TRIP TO MODICA AND RAGUSA WITH LUNCH
After breakfast start yout trip firstly to Ragusa driving around 1-1,5 hours with your private driver. Upon arrival meet your local guide and walk through the historical town of Ragusa Ibla that highlights the wide array of Baroque architecture in Sicily, including sever...
DAY 7 EVENING TRIP TO SYRACUSE AND ORTIGIA FOOD&WINE WALKING TOUR
Be picked up in your hotel and drive to Syracuse old town, Ortigia, to start your 3-hours Food & Wine Walking tour, just as the day is cooling down. Admire the majesty of the Apollo Temple before heading down Via Cavour, one of the most colorful streets in Ortigia, w...
DAY 8 EVENING TRIP TO NOTO AND FAREWELL DINNER IN MARZAMEMI
When it starts to cool down Your driver will pick You up in Your hotel and bring You to magnificent Noto. After short driving You will reach the most beautiful Baroque town of Sicily. Meet Your local guide and enjoy the beauty of this UNESCO heritage walking around 1,5 h...
DAY 9 DEPARTURE
Breakfast and transfer to Catania airport
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Dates & Availability
Price From $3,362
Price per day$374
Last Updated: 7/24/2023
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Entrance fees to monuments
- City tax to be paid in hotel
- Lunches/dinners in hotel
- Spa & Welness package (on request)
Accommodation
Boutique Countryside resorts, 4 or 5 stars
4 nights on Etna slope: Monaci delle Terre Nere or Zash Boutique Hotel 4 nights in Syracuse’s countryside: Country House Villadorata or Dimora delle Balze
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Meals Included
- 9 breakfasts in hotel, 3 lunches and 2 dinner during activities
- All other food and wine tastings mentioned in itinerary
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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