SICILAN ODYSSEY

Possibly the richest among Italian regions, Sicily definitively has an incredibly vary cultural and historical heritage: hike the Etna Volcano, swim in Lipari crystal sea waters, get inspired in Greek Temples Valley in Agrigento and indulge yourself with local food specialties such as cannoli and Norma style pasta!

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Guided Tour of Palermo
  • Cooking class at Tasca D’ Almerita
  • Wine tasting in Marsala and visit of the Salt Mills
  • Guided tour of Temple Valley
  • Guided tour of Siracusa and Ortigia
  • Wine tasting in Menfi
  • Hiking on the Etna Volcano
  • Guided tour of Taormina

Sicily is waiting for you! You will explore this amazing region with its markets, shops, breathtaking sea coastlines and countryside . Your will enjoy a cooking class in one of the most prestigious wine estate, wine tastings in ancient wineries, a guided tour to Ancient Greek Temples and discover the best food of the Region!

TRIP AT A GLANCE

Day 1 Palermo: Tour Begins in Palermo, Italy

Day 2 Palermo: Guided Tour of Palermo with market food tour
Day 3 Palermo: Cooking class at Tasca D’ Almerita
Day 4 Agrigento: Depart Palermo to Agrigento with visit and wine tasting in Marsala driving through the Salt Mills
Day 5 Siracusa: Depart Agrigento, visit of the Temple Valley and Piazza Armerina.
Day 6 Siracusa: Visit of Syracuse & Ortigia and of Noto
Day 7 Taormina: Depart Syracuse to Taormina
Day 8 Taormina:  Hiking tour on the Etna Volcano and wine tasting with visit to local winery
Day 9 Tormina:  Enjoy the city at leisure
Day 10 Taormina: Depart Italy and return back home

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Discover the best of Italy on this unforgettable 10-day grand tour. You will a unique Region: Sicily. An island where Greeks, Normans as well as Arabians left their clear traces in architecture and food.

The tour includes the visit to the most famous areas of Sicily: Palermo and its Norman Cathedrals and the food markets where you will taste the local street food, Marsala home of Marsala sweet wine produced by the prestigious Florio Estate, the Salt Mills close to Trapani and finally Agrigento with its Greek Temples Valle, Syracuse & Ortigia and its Open Air Theatre.

The tour ends in Taormina, the jewel of Sicily, perfect location to enjoy wonderful views on the Mediterranean sea and to hike the nearby Etna Volcano.

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