The Sicilian
Overview
Highlights
- Palermo: Welcome dinner; guided sightseeing, visit the Norman cathedral in Monreale, and the cathedral; lunch at Focacceria San Francesco
- Erice: Visit the hilltop town and try the famous almond biscuits and Marsala wine
- Motya: Boat cruise; visit museumMARSALA AREA
- Sciacca: Take pictures from the panoramic viewpoint
- Agrigento: Guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples
- Piazza armerina: Guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale
- Caltagirone: See the famous Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte
- Ragusa: Guided walking tour of the Ibla district, visit St. George Cathedral
- Modica: Chocolate tasting at the famous Dolceria Bonajuto; dinner at a local restaurant
- Noto: Guided walking tour, visit San Nicolò Cathedral
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Itinerary

Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (Dinner)
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Sicilian Specialties PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata and a visit to the cathedral. Scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedral. Enjoy [LF] lunch with Sicilian specialties panelle (c...
Sweet & Salty Sicily ERICE Visit the hilltop town and sample almond biscuits and Marsala wine at the well-known Pasticceria Maria Grammatico. MARSALA Visit a salt mill en route to Mazara del Vallo. (Breakfast,Dinner) 99 mi / 160 km
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Timeless Temples MAZARA DEL VALLO Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral and a walk in the Old Town. SCIACCA Photo stop at the panoramic viewpoint. AGRIGENTO Take a guided walking tour at the Valley of Temples. (Breakfast,Dinner) 93 mi / 150 km
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Ancient Artistry in Sicily PIAZZA ARMERINA Take a guided visit to the Villa Romana del Casale with the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. CALTAGIRONE Orientation and free time to see the Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte en route to R...
Historic Streets & Sweets RAGUSA Guided walking tour includes the city’s oldest district, the Ibla, the 19th-century gardens of Giardini Iblei, and St. George Cathedral. Visit an authentic Carrettieri (Sicilian carts) workshop. Free time. MODICA Enjoy an orienta...
World Stages NOTO Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to admire San Nicolò Cathedral. SYRACUSE Guided visit to the Archaeological Park features the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre. (Breakfast) 56 mi / 90 km
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Coastal Treasures CATANIA Take an orientation walk with free time to browse in Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea. Take a scenic drive en route to Taormina Riviera with free time this afternoon and evening. (Breakfast) 75 mi / 120 km
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Frozen in Time SAVOCA Orientation walk followed by a [LF] Granita (semi-frozen drink), and brioche tasting at Bar Vitelli. TAORMINA RIVIERA Orientation walk and free time for lunch. Visit the Greek Theatre, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Breakf...
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. The nearest airport is Catania. (Breakfast)
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Mercure Palermo Centro
The Mercure Palermo Centro has a prime location with the Politeama theatre, the Harbor, the Cathedral and the lively Vucciria Market within walking distance. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and 93 modern rooms with design furniture. Rooms have a refined atmosphere and mostly come with white, beige and black color combinations. Each one has air conditioning, coffee and tea maker facilities, flat screen TV with international channels and in-room safe. In the evening enjoy a cocktail at the bar. Many restaurants, bars and local shops are available nearby.
Palermo
Italy
via Mariano Stabile, 112
Mahara Hotel & Wellness
Ideally located on Sicily's southwest coast overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Mahara Hotel & Wellness is just a short walk away from the center of Mazara del Vallo. This relaxed 81-room property offers free Wi-Fi, a wellness center complete with Turkish bath, chromotherapy shower, and hot tub, as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool with a terrace and sun loungers. The elegant guestrooms are spacious, air conditioned, and equipped with satellite TV and minibar with either a balcony or a terrace. The in-house restaurant is recommended by Italy's most prestigious food guides and serves traditional Sicilian dishes for lunch and dinner. Drinks and snacks are available in the lounge bar.
Mazara del Vallo, Sicily Island
Italy
Lungomare San Vito 3
Della Valle
Set amid a beautiful garden with olive and palm trees, Hotel Della Valle features a bar serving snacks and cocktails throughout the day, an outdoor swimming pool and two restaurants one located in the park and one overlooking the swimming pool - where to enjoy international cuisine, and traditional Sicilian dishes. All 112 guest rooms are modern and decorated in Sicilian style, offering air conditioning, minibar, in-room safe and flat screen TV with international channels. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. The famous Temples Valley is within easy reach.
Agrigento
Italy
Via Ugo La Malfa 3
Poggio Del Sole Resort
Poggio del Sole Resort is beautifully situated in the hyblean landscape. Those buldings which were once parts of an elegant "masseria" now frame a tastefully and uniquely designed hotel with restaurants, bars and Spa. The hotel, in spite of its rustic location and origins, comes with all modern comfort and is elegantly embellished by a sober mix of contemporary and traditional sicilian furniture. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all guestrooms and public areas of the hotel. An outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a lounge bar are also available.
Ragusa Area
Italy
S.P. 25 Ragusa - Marina Di Ragusa - Km 5,700
Mercure Siracusa Prometeo
The modern, comfortable Mercure Siracusa Prometeo offers 93 rooms with all the comforts. The hotel has a bar/bistro, a fitness room and a wellness center. In Summer a roof panoramic outdoor swimming-pool with a solarium area on the 6th floor will be available. Free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the property.
Siracusa
Italy
Viale Teracati 20
Hellenia Yachting Hotel
Hellenia Yachting Hotel is an elegant 4-star hotel in Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony of Sicily. The property is directly overlooking the waterfront and features a private beach, a spa and a pool. There is a piano bar located in the main terrace area and immediatly adjacent to the main in-house restaurants which boasts some of the finest Sicilian cuisine, presenting traditional local dishes with a fresh and original touch.
Giardini Naxos
Italy
Via Jannuzzo, 41
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