Name: Premium Sicily
Brand: Intrepid Travel
SKU: ZMPL
Price: 4912 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.5 (4518 reviews)

Overview

Highlights

Discover Palermo’s most symbolic places of rebellion and meet the local people who are taking a stance against the Mafia on an Anti-Mafia Movement tour.
Get a taste for Sicily’s finest cuisines with a traditional cooking class in Palermo, a Genovesi tasting in Erice and mouth-watering cheese and chocolate tastings (yes, please) on your way to Siracusa.
Uncover some of Sicily’s most magnificent monuments and ruins on a guided tour through the Valley of the Temples as well as the incredible Siracusa Archaeological Park.
Come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, as you walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave.
Spend two unforgettable nights in the Sicilian countryside at your Feature Stay accommodation – Baglio della Luna Foresteria, a countryside estate built within a medieval watch tower.

What's this trip about?

Explore Sicily and unearth the natural and historical wonders of an island in the heart of the Mediterranean. Join an expert local leader on a fully immersive 10-day Premium journey – with a sprinkling of Arab, Norman, Greek and Roman influence, this region is a hive of history and culture. See intricate mosaics, towering palaces, crumbling ruins and marble-lined laneways. Head out of the main hubs to discover Mount Etna – Europe’s largest active volcano. Taste Genovesi, cheese, local chocolate and take a traditional cooking class to get the most out of Sicily’s celebrated cuisine. With Exclusive Experiences and a gorgeous Feature Stay in the countryside, what are you waiting for?

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide

Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max

Age rangeOperator does not provide

Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included

Start CityPalermo

End CityCatania

Travel Themes

High Adventure

Trip includes

Palermo -Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Palermo - Welcome Meeting
Palermo - Welcome Dinner
Palermo - Anti-Mafia Tour
Palermo - Sicilian Cooking Class
Erice - Town Visit
Erice - Genovesi Tasting
Mazara del Vallo - Kasbah Visit
Scala dei Turchi - Visit
Agrigento - Guided visit Valley of the Temples
Modica - Visit and Chocolate Tasting
Noto - Guided Walk
Siracusa - Ortigia Orientation Walk
Siracusa - Archaeological Park Guided Visit
Catania - Mount Etna Visit
Taormina - Guided Walk
Taormina - Greek Theatre Admission

Itinerary

Day 1 Palermo

Bongiorno! Welcome to Sicily. When you arrive in Palermo, you’ll be met by a local representative for a complimentary airport transfer into the city. Your adventure officially begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight to meet your fellow travellers and local leade...

Day 2 Palermo

Sicily's unique cuisine sees Spanish, Greek and Arab influences and is known all over the world. Delve deeper into the culture during a hands-on cooking class today. Learn how to create delicious Sicilian dishes with the help of a local chef. As locally sourced produc...

Day 3 Marsala

Today, it’s time to say goodbye to beautiful Palermo and head towards the small town of Erice. Located more than 750 m above sea level, this beautifully preserved medieval town showcases architectural styles from its varied history. When you arrive, you’ll head to a s...

Day 4 Agrigento

This morning, head east as you stop in the old port of Mazara del Vallo. It’s here that some of the Arab influences in Sicily are most clearly visible. As you stroll through the kasbah (Arab Quarter) you’ll witness the artistic and cultural enrichment brought on by th...

Day 5 Agrigento

This morning after breakfast, travel to the nearby Valley of the Temples. One of the largest archaeological sites in the world, this is where the ancient city of Akragas once stood. Your local guide will bring this classical Greek site to life as you visit the temples...

Day 6 Siracusa

Today, say goodbye to Agrigento and hit the road to Siracusa. Along the way, you’ll stop in Ragusa – one of the most scenic towns in all of Sicily. Explore the town and then continue to Modica, which is particularly famous for its chocolate. After tasting some of the ...

Day 7 Siracusa

This morning, head out on an orientation walk through Ortigia – a small island just adjacent to the main town of Siracusa. Wandering the narrow streets and laneways will reveal ancient ruins, fountains and trattorias. In the afternoon, head to the Neapolis Archaeologi...

Day 8 Catania

Today, come face-to-face with Europe’s largest active volcano on a daytrip up Mt Etna. At an altitude of approximately 2000 m, you’ll walk into the centre of an extinct crater and visit a lava cave that can be explored with helmets and torches. Walk among the cold la...

Day 9 Catania

After breakfast today, take a day trip to the city of Taormina. Start things off with a guided walk, where you’ll notice Greek influence in the architecture. Walk through the back streets, gardens and the world-famous Greek theatre and cathedral. The afternoon is free...

Day 10 Catania

With no further activities planned, your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you’d like to stay in Catania, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time to arrange additional accommodation.

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Accommodation:

Comfortable Hotel (7 nights),Feature Stay (2 nights)

Flights & transport:

Private vehicle

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

12

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