Sicilian Experience | Guided Group Tour | 5 Days

DAY 1:                                   PALERMO 

Upon arrival at Palermo Airport, transfer to your hotel in charming Palermo and enjoy a day at leisure. Overnight in Palermo. 

DAY 2:                                   PALERMO – MONREALE – PALERMO  

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to visit Monreale, with its impressive Arab-Norman Cathedral and stunning Cloister. Return to Palermo. This city preserves monuments of the Arab-Norman period, including the beautiful Cathedral, the fascinating Byzantine Church of the Martorana and the Palatine Chapel, a higher example from the historical-artistic point of view of the coexistence between cultures and religions. Along the visit stop for a food surprise in a local bakery. Overnight in Palermo. (B, L) 

DAY 3:                                   PALERMO – CELAFU – CATANIA 

Breakfast in the hotel and departure to Cefalù, a beautiful medieval maritime village with its Norman Cathedral. Time at leisure to visit the famous Mandralisca Museum. Proceed to Catania and visit the old town centre with its baroque architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a walk in the centre, passing through the old ‘pescheria’ (old fish market) to reach the scenic Piazza del Duomo with its stunning Cathedral and the lava stone Elephant (symbol of the city). Stop in a delicious coffee bar to taste the local granita with brioche. Overnight in Catania. (B, L) 

DAY 4:                                   CATANIA – ETNA – TAORMINA – CATANIA 

After breakfast, visit Catania’s historic fish market before heading to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Etna Park, including Rifugio Sapienza and the Crateri Silvestri, enjoying panoramic views of volcanic cones, the Aeolian Islands, and Calabria. Stop at a beekeeping farm to see honey production and taste local specialties. Continue to Taormina to visit the Greco-Roman theatre and admire breathtaking views of Naxos Bay and the Riviera dei Ciclopi. Return to Catania for overnight. (B, L) 

DAY 5:                                   CATANIA 

Breakfast in the hotel and check-out. End of our services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):  

PALERMO: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro, or Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal 

CATANIA: Il Principe Hotel, or Romano House Hotel 

INCLUDES: 

• 4 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Multilingual tour leader
• Local guides or audio-guides when necessary
• Private arrival transfer from Palermo Airport to hotel
• Transportation by air-conditioned bus from day 2 to day 4
• Sightseeing tours in Monreale, Palermo, Cefalu, Etna, Taormina, and Catania
• Typical product tastings:
  • Palermo (day 2): gastronomic surprise with street food tasting
  • Catania (day 3): “granita and brioche” tasting
  • Etna (day 4): visit to a honey factory tasting typical Etna products

EXCLUDES: 

• Departure transfer*
• Meals not specified above
• Beverages
• Entrance fees to monuments/museums*
• City taxes*
• Tips and extras in general
• Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
• Anything not specified under “Includes”

*Not included unless you have pre-purchased the privilege package at the time of booking. 

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: PRIVILEGE PACKAGE 

Silver 

• City taxes
• All entrance fees as per program

Gold 

• Private departure transfer (Pick-up between 07:00-20:59 only. Transfers outside of these times will incur a surcharge. This will be advised upon confirmation.)
• City taxes
• All entrance fees as per program

Platinum 

• Upgrade to Superior/Deluxe rooms
• Private departure transfer (Pick-up between 07:00-20:59 only. Transfers outside of these times will incur a surcharge. This will be advised upon confirmation.)
• City taxes
• All entrance fees as per program

Privilege packages are available on request for an additional cost and will be indicated in the booking if selected. 

THINGS TO NOTE: 

• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• 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 and are to be paid locally, unless you have pre-booked the Privilege Package before departure.
• A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.
• Itinerary may be modified at any time.
• Only 1 suitcase (any size) and 1 handbag per person is allowed.