Discover Sicily
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Discover Sicily
As you explore Italy's largest island you'll discover a host of highlights. Its most famous landmark is Mount Etna, and you will ascend Europe's tallest active volcano by cable car. Perched high on a cliff is Taormina, and here you'll see its incredible Greco-Roman theatre. A visit to the Villa del Casale reveals a rich collection of Roman mosaics, while Sicily's capital, Palermo, is a feast for the eyes with its diverse mix of architectural styles and the exquisite mosaics housed inside the Capella Palatine chapel. Explore Monreale Cathedral, which boasts many sparkling treasures and enjoy a stroll around Cefalú, a lovely seaside town which is also blessed with many sightseeing highlights.
Why Book?
✓Saving up to £175
✓Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage
✓15 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell get-together
Included Holiday Highlights
✓Discover Mount Etna by cable car
✓Taormina and its magnificent Greco-Roman theatre
✓See the Roman mosaics of Villa del Casale
✓Explore vibrant Palermo and the exquisite Monreale Cathedral
✓Try authentic street food in Palermo
✓Visit the charming seaside town of Cefalu
Day 1 UK - Catania
Today you will fly to Catania. Meet your fellow travellers over a drink and dinner this evening.
Day 2 Taormina
Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest active volcano, standing at approximately 3,329m high. Globally significant, this immense peak is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This morning you’ll enjoy a truly memorable experience as you journey up in a cable car. Taormina is perched on a cliff top, overlooking two beautiful sweeping bays. During our included afternoon excursion we will also visit the magnificent Greco-Roman theatre.
Day 3 Letojanni - at Leisure
Spend the day as you please, enjoying the facilities of the hotel or at the nearby beach. Alternatively join an optional excursion to the historical city of Syracuse where we’ll explore the old town of Ortigia with a guide followed by time to explore at your leisure.
Day 4 Piazza Armerina
The fascinating Villa del Casale, a Roman villa built in the 4th century, is another of the island’s many UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This fascinating structure, located just outside the town of Piazza Armerina, boasts the richest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world.
Day 5 Cefalu
The popular seaside town of Cefalù is set on a rocky headland and boasts lovely sandy beaches. We will visit this pretty fishing port today. It is dominated by one of Sicily’s finest Norman cathedrals, which houses some of the island’s earliest and best preserved Byzantine mosaics.
Day 6 Campofelice Di Roccella - at Leisure
The ancient town of Agrigento showcases Sicily’s Greek past. On an optional excursion today your Local Guide will introduce you to the Valley of the Temples, one of the greatest examples of Greater Greece’s art and architecture, and one of Sicily’s major attractions.
Day 7 Palermo & Monreale
Today we’ll visit Palermo, Sicily’s vibrant capital, which boasts a wealth of architecture ranging in style from Arabic to Art Nouveau. We’ll stop in a local cafe where we’ll be treated to a street food experience. Snacking on the street is a proud, centuries-old tradition in Palermo and we’re going to taste an array of authentic Sicilian delicacies. Watching over Palermo is the beautiful Monreale Cathedral, one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture in the world. The pleasant yet unremarkable exterior of the cathedral offers no clue as to the exquisite golden paintings and spectacular mosaics you’ll discover when you venture inside. This evening gather with your travelling companions for a farewell get-together.
Day 8 Catania - UK
Today we'll transfer to Catania airport for your return flight to the UK.
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