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5-Day Tour Of Sicily's Highlights From Catania
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Shopping, Architecture

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Italian, Mandarin

Description

Head to Catania and make your first stop at one of the most popular destinations of Taormina. Revel in the natural beauty of Mount Etna, visit the splendid Piazza Duomo in Ortygia and the Greek Theater of Syracuse before exploring the capital of the Sicilian Baroque: Noto. Take a guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale and shop to your heart's content at the Sicilia Outlet Village.

Highlights
  • Explore the craters, lava flows, breathtaking views and nature of Mount Etna
  • Marvel at the gorgeous square of Piazza Duomo
  • Be privy to the secrets of wine preparation at Noto
  • Savour the taste of Sicilian delicacies paired with different DOC wines
  • Purchase exclusive items from popular brands at the Sicilia Outlet Village
  • Admire the remaining mosaics and imperial-age floors of Villa Romana del Casale 
  • Day 1: Catania and Taormina expand_more
    • Arrive at the airport in Catania.

    • After the check-in at the hotel, depart for Taormina and visit the city. In the 19th century, after Goethe celebrated its beauty by quoting it in his book "Viaggio in Italia", this city became an obligatory stop of the Grand Tour - the long journey in continental Europe undertaken by the young European aristocracy of the time to increase its culture. Today, it is one of the most popular destinations of international tourism, as evidenced by numerous travellers from all over the world.

    • Enjoy some free time for lunch.

    • Later, return to Catania, and there will be some free time for dinner.

    Overnight at the hotel in Catania (4*)

  • Day 2: Etna and Syracuse expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Etna.

    • Go on a walking tour of Mount Etna with a local Italian guide to discover ancient craters, recent and ancient lava flows, breathtaking views and unspoiled nature.

    • Taste typical local products. 

    • Have some free time to eat lunch.

    • Transfer to Syracuse and check-in at the hotel.

    • Set off on a guided tour to discover Ortygia with its Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, surrounded by magnificent baroque palaces. It is the heart of the civil and religious life of the ancient city of Syracuse and UNESCO heritage.

    • Enjoy some free time to have dinner.

    Overnight at the hotel in Syracuse (4*)

  • Day 3: Syracuse and Noto expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, indulge in a guided tour of the Greek Theater of Syracuse, which is great, solemn, intriguing, and scenographic. Entirely dug into the rock, it is one of the largest in the world.

    • Depart for Noto and visit the vineyards immersed in the area's scenic beauty. The owners of the winery chosen for you will guide you to discover the secrets of the preparation of a wine which is now appreciated by every market. There will also be a tasting of typical Sicilian delicacies and the tasting of different DOC wines of Nero d’Avola.

    • Embark on a guided tour of the capital of the Sicilian Baroque, Noto. With its majestic cathedral, characteristic streets and colours, Noto will leave an everlasting imprint on you.

    • Return to Syracuse and enjoy some free time for dinner.

    Overnight at the hotel in Syracuse (4*)

  • Day 4: Villa Romana del Casale and shopping at Sicilia Outlet Village expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Piazza Armerina.

    • Embark on a guided tour of the Villa Romana del Casale, where the superb remains of unique mosaics, the polychrome, and the floors of the late imperial age have determined the inclusion of the Villa Romana del Casale in the list of UNESCO sites.

    • Depart for Sicilia Outlet Village and have free time for lunch and shopping.

    • Transfer to Catania and eat Chinese or Thai dinner in an ethnic restaurant.

    Overnight stay at the hotel in Catania (4*)

  • Day 5: Departure expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport of Catania and depart.

What's Included
  • 2 nights accommodation in 4* hotel in Catania

  • 2 nights accommodation in 4* hotel in Syracuse

  • Multilingual escorted tour of Taormina, Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina

  • Multilingual local guides in Syracuse and Villa Romana del Casale

  • Tasting of typical Sicilian products (day 2)

  • Wine Tasting in Noto (day 3)

  • Chinese or Thai dinner (day 4)

  • Transportation by deluxe Minivan with air conditioning

  • Basic insurance 

What's Excluded
  • Multilingual local guides in Taormina and Noto

  • Syracuse Cooking Class 

  • Food and beverages not included in “What’s included”

  • Flights

  • Full insurance

  • Anything not included in “What's included" 

Know before you go
  • The tour's departure time depends on your arrival time in Catania, so please let the guide know by e-mail.

  • Based on your arrival place, the meeting point can be the Catania Airport or the Catania Port. Please let the guide know by e-mail.

Meeting Point

Catania Airport or the Catania Port

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
2 To 16 EUR 1499 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 1654 / person