1st Day – Saturday: CATANIA (hotel in Catania)
Arrival at Catania airport, transfer on your own to the hotel located in the beautiful city of Catania (with the possibility of private transfer on request). Free dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
2nd Day – Sunday: SYRACUSE – NOTO (hotel in Ragusa)
After breakfast at the hotel, the first stop will be Syracuse, an ancient city full of history and art. We will visit the famous Archaeological Park of Neapolis, a site that offers a glimpse into the glorious past of Sicily. Inside the park, we will admire the Greek Theatre, one of the largest and best-preserved in the ancient world, the Roman Amphitheatre, a massive structure that highlights the importance of Syracuse during the imperial era, and the Latomies of Paradise, ancient stone quarries used as prisons. Walking through these fascinating rock formations, we will arrive at the Ear of Dionysius. The tour continues to Ortigia, the ancient heart of Syracuse, where we will admire Piazza Duomo, a place where history and architecture merge perfectly, and the Cathedral, a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque, built on the remains of a Greek temple. We will then stroll to the port and the Aretusa Fountain. Free lunch. In the afternoon, we will head to Noto, the capital of Sicilian Baroque. Here we will admire the architectural gems of the 18th century that make this city a real treasure. Free time to explore Noto before heading to Ragusa for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
3rd Day – Monday: RAGUSA IBLA – MODICA – PIAZZA ARMERINA (hotel in Agrigento)
After breakfast, we will head to Ragusa Ibla, one of the pearls of Sicilian Baroque. This charming city is famous for its many churches, more than fifty, the splendid Ibleo Garden, and its stunning Baroque palaces. Walking through its cobblestone streets, we will immerse ourselves in an atmosphere of another era. Next, we will visit Modica, another Baroque gem of Sicily. Here, we will stop at the renowned Sabadì chocolate shop, internationally recognized for its unique chocolate, certified I.G.P. and a Slow Food presidium, where we will have the opportunity to taste this special chocolate. Then, we will proceed to Piazza Armerina to visit the magnificent Villa Romana del Casale, famous for its extraordinary mosaics. After the visit, we will transfer to Agrigento for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
4th Day – Tuesday: AGRIGENTO – MARSALA – SALT PANS (hotel in Palermo)
The day begins with a visit to the majestic Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of the most important archaeological sites in the ancient world. Afterward, we will head to Marsala, famous for Garibaldi's landing and its noble palaces. We will walk through the city center and visit the Florio Cellars, an icon of Sicilian winemaking, where we will enjoy a light lunch paired with local wines. In the afternoon, we will drive along the picturesque Via del Sale, visiting the Marsala salt pans. The day will end in Palermo, with accommodation at a hotel.
5th Day – Wednesday: MONREALE - PALERMO (hotel in Palermo)
Breakfast and visit to Monreale, famous for its magnificent Arab-Norman Cathedral with stunning Byzantine mosaics. We will then continue to Palermo, where we will visit the Cathedral, the Church of the Martorana, and the Palatine Chapel. After a typical Sicilian lunch, we will admire the Massimo Theatre and the Pretoria Fountain. Free dinner and overnight stay in Palermo.
6th Day – Thursday: PALERMO
After breakfast, our services will end. Goodbye Sicily!
The program may be subject to changes.