9 Day Essential Sicily

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Stroll in the Old City of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Tour the old city of Siracusa, famous for its ancient ruins Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best-preserved outside of Greece †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What's this trip about?

    3 Catania, 2 Ragusa, 2 Palermo

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Catania
  • Sicily

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Catania, Catania-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 7 nights First Class accommodations
    • 3 nights Catania 2 nights Ragusa 2 nights Palermo Italian city hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner with wine Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Services of local guides and entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring

Itinerary

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Catania
Benvenuti! Arrive to the island of Sicily, rich in history, culture and tradition. Transfer to your hotel in Catania. The remainder of the day is at leisure to start exploring one of Sicily's most important cities. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with yo...
DAY 3, Monday - Catania City Tour
Begin the day with a stroll in Catania, a wonderful combination of ancient and modern, under the shadow of Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. After the city was destroyed in the 17th century, the entire old part of the city was rebuilt in Baroque style with ...
DAY 4, Tuesday - Syracuse
Today depart Catania for Syracuse. Explore the birthplace of Archimedes, walk through the "Old City," Città Vecchia, located on the island of Ortigia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its Temple of Apollo and its Fonte Aretusa, set of one of the most fascinating myths of the city. After free time on your own, continue to Ragusa, arriving in the afternoon Overnight: Ragusa Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day in Ragusa
Today you can spend the day at your leisure or, choose to participate in an optional walking tour of the city. Indulge in the baroque atmosphere of Ragusa-Ibla, with its breathtaking sights of houses, churches, and palaces that seem layered on top of one another. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure Optional: Ragusa Tour (AM) Overnight: Ragusa Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Thursday - Valley of Temples
This morning, drive to Agrigento to discover the impressive Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This splendid archaeological park is the largest in the world with the best-preserved temple ruins outside of mainland Greece. Savor lunch featuring some of t...
DAY 7, Friday - Full Day in Palermo
Explore the vibrant capital of Sicily on your own or choose to join the optional tour of Palermo & Monreale, where you will travel to the hilltop town of Monreale to visit the Norman Cathedral, with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics and contin...
DAY 8, Saturday - Cefalu on the way to Catania
This morning depart Palermo to the charming Fisherman Village of Cefalu, with its ancient houses facing the sea. Stroll through its medieval settings reaching its magnificent Piazza del Duomo, where you will experience the splendidly intact atmosphere of this pearl of th...
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart Italy
Arrivederci! Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $1,749
Price per day$194
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Optional Activities
OnDay : 7 Price : $59 Ragusa Walking Tour Join a walking tour of Ragusa with its baroque atmosphere and its many breathtaking sights. Houses, churches, and palaces all seem layered on top of one another, and will be revealed through the narration of your local guide. Pick up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2.5 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $49 Taormina Tour Enjoy an afternoon tour of Taormina, one of Sicily's most prominent attractions, also known as the Jewel of the Ionic. Start off with a walking tour including the city's most famous archaeological monuments, piazzas and medieval homes. Continue with a visit of the Greek Theater, one of the most celebrated in Sicily, from which you can enjoy magnificent views of the coastline, countryside and the imposing volcano of Mt. Etna. Pick up details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 5 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $79
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Additional Information: Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
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