Sicily, From Palermo to Catania Private Tour

Ab EUR 1.419,00 €
  • Dauer: 5 Tage (ca.)
  • Ort: Palermo
  • Produkt-Code: SCLPVT1W

Sicily, From Palermo to Catania Private Tour 


6 days Deluxe Private Mini tour of Sicily to Discover the beauties of this region in atour from Palermo  to Catania , through several Unesco Heritage Sites like the Valley of Temples , picturesque towns,delicious local food,  panoramic views and masterpieces of Art.  

All the accommodation are in centrally located 4* Hotels. 

Schedule Departures every Wednesday and Saturday   from Janurary to  December 2024. Daily departures on request .

Totally customizable according to specif requests. 

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Itinerary


Day 1 - Palermo

Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel 4**** in Palermo. Overnight.


Day 2 - Palermo,Monreale,Palermo

After a buffet breakfast, visit of the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art: the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral (during the Holy Mass, exterior visit only); the Norman palace (outside) with the amazing Cappella Palatina, mirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist; the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, adorned with XVI century sculptures; the most beautiful baroque church in Palermo, Santa Caterina and its cloister. Lunch on your own. Then proceed to Monreale to visit its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in your Hotel.


Day 3 - Palermo,Erice, Marsala , Agrigento 

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Erice, charming medieval town situated on a hill in panoramic position over Trapani and the Mediterranean sea . Proceed to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Lunch on your own.Visit of the historical centre and stop to a prestigious winery, where You can enjoy a wine tasting and learn about local production. Proceed to Agrigento . Accommodation at your hotel and. overnight


Day 4 - Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Catania

After a buffet breakfast,, visit the magnificent Valley Of Temples of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Temple of Concord, which is in almost perfectly preserved conditions, Juno and Heracles that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Proceed to Piazza Armerina in the inland of Sicily: lunch on your own. In the afternoon, visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale: it is the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Catania. Accommodation and overnight at your 4**** Hotel.


Day 5 - Catania, Mt. Etna, Taormina

After a buffet breakfast, weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea. Proceed to Taormina, charming city called "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Lunch on your own. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, home-made sweets and preserves down “Corso Umberto” or simply walk through its tiny streets. Individual visit of the fascinating Greek-Roman theatre. Back to your Hotel in Catania and overnight.

Buffet breakfast. Private transfer to Catania airport.. End of services


Day 6 - Catania

Buffet breakfast. Private transfer to Catania airport.. End of services


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What's Included : 


  • 5 nights accommodation in double room a selected 4* Hotel

  •  Daily Breakfast

  • Visit of a winery and wine tasting in Marsala

  • Departure transfer Catania / Catania airport

  • Arrival transfer Palermo airport / Hotel in Palermo

  • Local guide 4 h in Palermo * new in 2024 

  • Local guide 2 h in Agrigento * new in 2024

  • Valley of the Temples entrance ticket 

  • Car or minivan with English Speaking Driver at disposal from day 2 to day 5 (included) according to the itinerary



Not Included : 

International flights 

Travel insurance 

All what not mentioned under "what's included"

Beverages at dinners 

Entrance fees 

City tax where required

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Notes: 


Possibility to extend the tour with pre and post night

Guaranteed departures

The tour is suitable for couples, solo travellers,  seniors. 

 English only