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From Catania to Palermo

From $2,677 AUD
  • 6 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Palermo

    Group Size:
    2 to 20
    Age Range:
    1 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Group Tours, Guided Small Group Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Feel like a true Sicilian as you tantalise your senses with food and culture on this 6 day tour

  • Discover Marsala, known for its aromatic wine
  • Visit the Greek colony of Siracusa
  • Explore the medieval hilltop town of Erice
  • Experience the Capital of Sicily, Palermo
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  • End Point:
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  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday:                          CATANIA

Upon arrival at Catania Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Welcome drink and dinner at your hotel. Overnight Catania. (D)

Day 2 – Sunday:                            CATANIA – SIRACUSA – CATANIA

2024: After breakfast, departure to Siracusa: visit the World Heritage Site “Neapolis”. The visit of this archaeological area includes the famous Greek theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise, and the “Dionysius Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa. Visit the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. Free time for lunch and afternoon at your own leisure to stroll through the streets of the centre and for shopping. Return to your hotel in Catania for overnight. (B)

2025: After breakfast, departure to Syracuse: visit the World Heritage Site “Neapolis”. The visit of this archaeological area includes the famous Greek theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the “Dyionisios Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa; Visit of the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. We will enjoy a “street food” light lunch in the centre of Ortigia. Afternoon at disposal to stroll through the streets of the centre and for shopping. Return to your hotel in Catania. Free evening at your disposal to experience the city and its nightlife and to dine in one of the typical restaurant in the city centre. Overnight in Catania. (B)

Day 3 – Monday:                           CATANIA – RAGUSA

After breakfast, depart for a walking tour of Catania. Stroll through the city centre with your professional guide who will charm you with the history of the city and take you to visit the famous fish market “A PISCARIA”, one of the largest fish markets in Sicily. As old as the city itself, it’s a great way to experience the abundant fishing and seafood culture of Sicily, with a very special and authentic atmosphere. Depart to Ragusa, renowned for its cheese production, therefore, we will not miss a tasting of artisan cheeses and Sicilian specialties (light lunch). We will visit the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches. Together with seven other cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Overnight Ragusa. (B, D)

Day 4 – Tuesday:                           RAGUSA – AGRIGENTO – MARSALA

After breakfast, departure to Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the Valley, including the Temple of Concordia, which is in almost perfectly preserved condition, and the temples of Juno and Heracles. In the afternoon we’ll proceed to Marsala a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Arrival at Baglio Donnafranca, a perfectly restored 19th century baglio, which rises in the Marsala countryside, on the hills in front of the Stagnone Reserve and the Egadi Islands. The baglio was a property of Florio. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the cellar and learn all about winemaking. At the end of the tour, we will enjoy a wine tasting/light dinner at sunset. Overnight Marsala. (B)

Day 5 – Wednesday:                    MARSALA – ERICE – PALERMO 

2024: After breakfast, departure to Erice via the spectacular “Salt Route”, a road flanked by the salt pans, windmills, and the “salt houses” where they still extract the sea salt as did the Phoenicians. Arrival in Erice, located on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. Walk through its tiny and characteristic streets, the winding lanes, and inner courtyards. Stop for marzipan and biscuit tasting. Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. We will enjoy a “street food” lunch in the centre of the town and then we’ll visit the Cathedral, one of the most important architectural monuments. Continue our visit by walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to reach “I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini, and then visit the Church of Santa Caterina. Overnight in Palermo. (B, L)

2025: After breakfast, departure to Erice, via the spectacular “Salt Route”, a road flanked by the salt pans, windmills, and the “salt houses” where they still extract the sea salt as did the Phoenicians. Arrival in Erice, located on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands. Walk through its tiny and characteristic streets, the winding lanes and, inner courtyards. Stop for marzipan and biscuit tasting Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily. Free time for lunch and then we’ll visit the Cathedral, one of the most important architectural monuments. We will continue our visit by walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to reach “I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini and the Church of Santa Caterina. Overnight in Palermo. (B)

Day 6 – Thursday:                         PALERMO

After breakfast, the tour concludes. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

CATANIA: Katane Palace Hotel

RAGUSA: Poggio Del Sole Resort

MARSALA: Baglio Donnafranca Wineresort

PALERMO: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa, or Hotel Politeama Palace

Includes:

  • 4 nights accommodation in 4* hotels.
  • 1 night in a Wine Resort
  • Welcome drink on day 1.
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Mineral water (1/2 bottle per person) at meals in hotel
  • 1 Street food lunch experience in Syracuse including a glass of wine. (2025 bookings)
  • 1 Street food lunch experience in Palermo including water and a glass of wine. (2024 bookings)
  • Cheese & Sicilian products tasting/light lunch in Ragusa including water and a glass of wine.
  • Almond pastries tasting in Erice.
  • Visit of a cellar in Marsala
  • Wine tasting and light dinner at Sunset in Marsala
  • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach* with free wi-fi (*a minivan with English Speaking driver, normally not equipped with Wi-Fi, will be provided if there are 9 or less participants)
  • English speaking Tour Escort* and local guides where necessary
  • Whispers Kit (for groups with more than 10 passengers)
  • Porterage at hotels

Excludes:

  • Entrance tickets to sites and museums (unless pre-purchased)
  • City Tax: to be paid directly at the Hotel.
  • Beverages (excluding water with meals at hotel)
  • Everything which is not mentioned in “inclusions”

Things to Note:

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          For organisational reasons or health security, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice; in this case the operator ensures similar visits and excursions in accordance with the spirit of the tour program. If the tour is operated with fewer than 9 passengers, it will be with a minivan, English Speaking driver and Local Guide services where necessary, reserving the right to make changes to the travel program by giving notice within 15 days before the departure date

–          Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          Entrance fees to sights are not included but can be purchased as a supplement

–          A government tourist tax will need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.

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TRIP IN BRIEF

From Catania to Palermo

From $2,677 AUD
  • 6 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice, Palermo

    Group Size:
    2 to 20
    Age Range:
    1 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Group Tours, Guided Small Group Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Italy
Speak to our Italy Expert - Natalie

Natalia is in love with Italy. Contact her for advice on Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, Como, Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Puglia and Sicily.

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