Sicily, Aeolian Islands, Lipari, Mount Etna, Palermo, Segesta
Itinerary
Day 1
Palermo
Arrival at Palermo airport, transfer to hotel, free afternoon.
Day 2
Palermo - Monreale
Breakfast, visit of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, a city rich in history and art. A walk in
the heart of Palermo will give you the possibility to discover some jewels of the city:
the Cathedral, St. John of the Hermits’ Church, the Norman Palace and its Palatine
Chapel. In the afternoon we will visit Monreale to see the Cathedral and the adjoining
Cloister. On the way back you can hike to Monte Pellegrino, where the Sanctuary of
Saint Rosalia stands and where you can enjoy the view of the city and the bay,
surrounded by wild and luxuriant vegetation.
Day 3
Segesta - Selinunte
Breakfast and departure for Segesta, where there are two famous monuments of the
III and the V century BC. Start from the Theatre which is reached after an uphill trek,
the sight is worth the effort! It rises in an evocative setting with an impressive view:
the panorama overlooks the plain below with the background of the sea in the
distance. Continue a short distance along a road to the solitary Temple which is one of
the most significant examples of Doric architecture and is among the best preserved in
Italy.
The tour continues with a visit to Selinunte, the biggest archaeological park in the
Mediterranean. The town is situated near the mouth of the river where the wild celery
(Selinon), which gives its name to both the town and the river, grows. Selinunte is full
of columns and ruins of colossal Greek temples.dug into stone. Free time for shopping.
Day 4
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina
Breakfast. In the morning the visit of Agrigento will give you the possibility to discover
“the heart” of the most important Greek colony in Sicily: the Valley of the Temples. The
Temple of Concorde, the Hercules' Temple, the Juno's Temple and the Castor and
Pollux's Temple are some of the treasures of an ancient civilization that has brought
honor to our land. The tour continues to Piazza Armerina, where you will visit the
wonderful Villa Romana del Casale, which is famous for its mosaics of inestimable
value.
Day 5
Enna - Cefalu
Breakfast. In the morning, visit Enna, located in the heart of Sicily. You will visit the
Castle of Lombardy, which was the most important point of defense of the city, the
Tower of Frederick II and the Cathedral.
Later in the morning transfer to Cefalù, a lovely seaside and tourist resort, famous for
its monumental artistic jewels: the Norman Duomo with its elegant Cloister of the XII
century, and the evocative Medieval Washtub entirely dug into stone. Free time for
shopping.
Day 6
Lipari - Volcano
Breakfast, early morning transfer to Milazzo to embark for Lipari and start the tour of
the two islands by boat. After visiting the Castle of Lipari, Monte Rosa and Canneto,
you will stop at the Cave of pumice for a swim. Continue to Acquacalda and you will go
towards Volcano sailing along Vulcanello, where the lava has created fantastic shapes:
the picturesque Valley of Monsters. Leaving on our right the Faraglioni and the Cave of
the Angels, you can admire the bay of the Black Sand, renowned for its long volcanic
sand beach and the impressive Gran Cratere della Fossa, the active volcano of the
island. Eventually you will arrive at the port of Levante, where you will be greeted by
the pungent odour of sulfur. Here a tour of the village, a swim in the mud pools, and
(for the more sporty) a climb to the crater are not to be missed. Return to Milazzo.
Day 7
Forza D'Agro - Taormina
Breakfast and transfer to Forza D'Agro, a medieval village very close to Taormina, rich
in art, history and culture. It is also famous as a location for many films, the most
famous "The Godfather" starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino. The jewel of the village
is the Norman castle, a fortress located on the highest and most inaccessible part of
the Valley, more than 420 meters above sea level, with a breathtaking view of the east
coast. After the visit of Forza D'Agro, the tour will continue to Taormina, with a walk
through the picturesque streets of its historic centre. This wonderful town was founded
in the IV century B.C. by the Siculi on Mount Tauro. It then became a prosperous
Greek town which eventually fell under the rule of Romans. The most famous
monument is the theatre, dating back to the III century B.C. It is the most important
archaeological site of inestimable value and place of incomparable scenic beauty.
Day 8
Catania
Breakfast, free time until transfer to airport.
Included:
- 7 nights in hotels;
- Excursion to the Aeolian Islands (Lipari and Volcano) UNESCO World Heritage Site;
- Discovery of small and picturesque towns of Sicily;
- Breathtaking views of the Sicilian coast;.
- Excursion to Mount Etna;
- Visit of the location of the movie "The Godfather";
- Tasting of typical Sicilian products.
- Transfers in/out
Not Included:
- Domestic and International Flights
- Meals extra, Entrance fees at monuments, Beverages, tourist tax
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