Grand Tour of Sicily
10 days from Palermo to Catania
Agrigento-Monreale-Erice-Segesta-Ragusa-Noto-Syracuse
+ Taormina and "Godfather Tour"
10 days from Palermo to Catania
Agrigento-Monreale-Erice-Segesta-Ragusa-Noto-Syracuse
+ Taormina and "Godfather Tour"
OVERVIEW
ITINERARY
HOTELS
PRICE
GALLERY
OVERVIEW
* 9 NIGHTS IN FIRST CLASS HOTELS + BUFFET BREAKFASTS
* PRIVATE DRIVER THROUGHOUT THE TOUR
* LOCAL GUIDES IN THE MAIN CITIES
* OFF-THE-BEATEN PATH VILLAGES
* WORLD HERITAGE SITES
* "GODFATHER" MOVIE SPOTS
* PRIVATE DRIVER THROUGHOUT THE TOUR
* LOCAL GUIDES IN THE MAIN CITIES
* OFF-THE-BEATEN PATH VILLAGES
* WORLD HERITAGE SITES
* "GODFATHER" MOVIE SPOTS
ITINERARY
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
PALERMO: 3 NIGHTS
AGRIGENTO: 1 NIGHT
SYRACUSE: 2 NIGHTS
TAORMINA: 3 NIGHTS
PALERMO: 3 NIGHTS
AGRIGENTO: 1 NIGHT
SYRACUSE: 2 NIGHTS
TAORMINA: 3 NIGHTS
Day 1 Arrival in Palermo
Pick up at Palermo airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center, where you will be staying three nights. Time at leisure
Day 2 Palermo - Monreale
Guided tour of the historic center of Palermo with the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo and the main attractions like the Palace of the Normans, which dates back to 9th century; today it is the seat of Sicilian Parliament. The palace also holds the Palatine Chapel, a gorgeous, gleaming example of some of the world's most beautiful Byzantine mosaics. In the afternoon departure for Monreale and visit the famous Cathedral, a monumental complex, consisting of the Basilica, the monastery and the Royal Palace, which was built in the twelfth century. Return to Palermo in the evening
Pick up at Palermo airport and transfer to your hotel in the city center, where you will be staying three nights. Time at leisure
Day 2 Palermo - Monreale
Guided tour of the historic center of Palermo with the Cathedral, Teatro Massimo and the main attractions like the Palace of the Normans, which dates back to 9th century; today it is the seat of Sicilian Parliament. The palace also holds the Palatine Chapel, a gorgeous, gleaming example of some of the world's most beautiful Byzantine mosaics. In the afternoon departure for Monreale and visit the famous Cathedral, a monumental complex, consisting of the Basilica, the monastery and the Royal Palace, which was built in the twelfth century. Return to Palermo in the evening
Day 3 Segesta - Erice
Departure for Segesta and visit the extraordinary excavations and the Greek temples. Continue to the town of Erice, a wonderfully preserved Medieval town, which is located at 2000 ft above a steep hill, offering superb views of the town of Trapani below. Return to Palermo in the late afternoon
Departure for Segesta and visit the extraordinary excavations and the Greek temples. Continue to the town of Erice, a wonderfully preserved Medieval town, which is located at 2000 ft above a steep hill, offering superb views of the town of Trapani below. Return to Palermo in the late afternoon
Day 4 Agrigento
Drive south and arrive in Agrigento, where you visit the Valley of the Temples and the Museum of Archaeology, one of Sicily's must-see sites. The area was a large Greek settlement 2500 years ago and the archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds some of the largest and best preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. Settle at your hotel in Agrigento, where you will spend one night
Drive south and arrive in Agrigento, where you visit the Valley of the Temples and the Museum of Archaeology, one of Sicily's must-see sites. The area was a large Greek settlement 2500 years ago and the archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, holds some of the largest and best preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. Settle at your hotel in Agrigento, where you will spend one night
Day 5 Caltagirone - Ragusa
Departure with your private driver to Ragusa with a stop in the town of Caltagirone. All buildings in the old town are decorated with ceramic tiles, shops spill their delightfully crafted wares onto the pavements and the effect is one of multi chromatic vivacity. The highlight is the 142 steps of the Santa Maria del Monte staircase, where the upright of each step is decorated with ceramic tiles, offering an amazing effect of colors. Continue to Ragusa, and settle at you hotel.
Departure with your private driver to Ragusa with a stop in the town of Caltagirone. All buildings in the old town are decorated with ceramic tiles, shops spill their delightfully crafted wares onto the pavements and the effect is one of multi chromatic vivacity. The highlight is the 142 steps of the Santa Maria del Monte staircase, where the upright of each step is decorated with ceramic tiles, offering an amazing effect of colors. Continue to Ragusa, and settle at you hotel.
Day 6 Ragusa-Modica-Scicli
Visit of the baroque style historical center of Ragusa, which can be considered a real open-air museum. Continue to the town of Modica, which is known for its Baroque buildings, like the Cathedral of St. George. Featuring a working lab, the Chocolate Museum explores the city's history of chocolate-making. Visit the fascinating village of Scicli, and its landscape rich in steep limestone walls, carob trees, low walls, small churches and quarries. This off the beaten path village is a gem in the heart of Sicily, and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Visit of the baroque style historical center of Ragusa, which can be considered a real open-air museum. Continue to the town of Modica, which is known for its Baroque buildings, like the Cathedral of St. George. Featuring a working lab, the Chocolate Museum explores the city's history of chocolate-making. Visit the fascinating village of Scicli, and its landscape rich in steep limestone walls, carob trees, low walls, small churches and quarries. This off the beaten path village is a gem in the heart of Sicily, and a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Day 7 Noto-Syracuse-Taormina
Departure to Noto, a stunning town filled with exquisite, photo-worthy Baroque architecture and considered a true "open air museum", which is declared to be a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Continue to Syracuse, a stunning Roman town, rich in history and monuments. Delve into ancient Roman and Greek history with a visit to some of Syracuse's most notable ruins, including a massive Greek amphitheater that is still used for performances during summer months.
See Greek temples, Christian churches, Arabian streets and other important old palaces.
Continue to Taormina, where you will settle at your hotel for three nights.
Departure to Noto, a stunning town filled with exquisite, photo-worthy Baroque architecture and considered a true "open air museum", which is declared to be a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. Continue to Syracuse, a stunning Roman town, rich in history and monuments. Delve into ancient Roman and Greek history with a visit to some of Syracuse's most notable ruins, including a massive Greek amphitheater that is still used for performances during summer months.
See Greek temples, Christian churches, Arabian streets and other important old palaces.
Continue to Taormina, where you will settle at your hotel for three nights.
Day 8 Taormina - Castelmola
Taormina has been one of Sicily's top travel destinations since it became part of the European Grand Tour in the 19th century and Sicily's first resort. Guided tour of the town with the Greek theater, that was built in the third century BC. The theater, built into the hillside, has excellent acoustics and spectacular views of the sea and Mt. Etna. Stroll on the main street, "Corso Umberto", lined with shops and bars. Reach the village of Castelmola, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. See the ancient town hidden in the mountains, where you can walk along its picturesque medieval streets, visit the remains of an ancient castle, and enjoy amazing view from the main square.
Taormina has been one of Sicily's top travel destinations since it became part of the European Grand Tour in the 19th century and Sicily's first resort. Guided tour of the town with the Greek theater, that was built in the third century BC. The theater, built into the hillside, has excellent acoustics and spectacular views of the sea and Mt. Etna. Stroll on the main street, "Corso Umberto", lined with shops and bars. Reach the village of Castelmola, named one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. See the ancient town hidden in the mountains, where you can walk along its picturesque medieval streets, visit the remains of an ancient castle, and enjoy amazing view from the main square.
Day 9 Savoca - Forza d'Agrò & Godfather movie spots
Your private driver will take you to the villages of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, where Francis Ford Coppola filmed many parts of the ‘The Godfather’ movies. This private tour offers real insight into the island’s local culture and everyday life, and you will travel way off the beaten track to visit some of the most beautiful nooks of Sicily.
While the town of Savoca is lovely and historical, it owes its real fame to Al Pacino and the rest of the cast of “The Godfather.”
You will follow their footsteps, stopping for a lemon Granita at the famous corner bar Vitelli, one of Coppola’s favorite spots, appearing many times throughout the film. You’ll then make our way to the church of St. Lucy, where Apollonia and Michael’s wedding was shot. From Savoca, you will head to Forza d’Agrò, one of the best examples of village life in Sicily. Its position provides incredible views, and its medieval streets are just charming.
Your private driver will take you to the villages of Savoca and Forza d'Agrò, where Francis Ford Coppola filmed many parts of the ‘The Godfather’ movies. This private tour offers real insight into the island’s local culture and everyday life, and you will travel way off the beaten track to visit some of the most beautiful nooks of Sicily.
While the town of Savoca is lovely and historical, it owes its real fame to Al Pacino and the rest of the cast of “The Godfather.”
You will follow their footsteps, stopping for a lemon Granita at the famous corner bar Vitelli, one of Coppola’s favorite spots, appearing many times throughout the film. You’ll then make our way to the church of St. Lucy, where Apollonia and Michael’s wedding was shot. From Savoca, you will head to Forza d’Agrò, one of the best examples of village life in Sicily. Its position provides incredible views, and its medieval streets are just charming.
Day 10 Transfer to Catania airport
Private transfer to Catania airport, and departure to your destination. Arrivederci!
Private transfer to Catania airport, and departure to your destination. Arrivederci!
HOTELS
HOTELS
- Hotel Federico II Central Palace or similar (Palermo)
- Hotel Federico II Central Palace or similar (Palermo)
- Colleverde Park Hotel or similar (Agrigento)
San Giorgio Palace Hotel or similar (Ragusa)
- Hotel Excelsior Palace or similar (Taormina)
PRICE
PRICES
All prices are in Euro currency
and do not include airfare
All prices are in Euro currency
and do not include airfare
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Number of travelers: 2
Tour price (per person): € 6,950 Number of travelers: 3 Tour price (per person): € 6,750 Number of travelers: 4 Tour price (per person): € 6,500 Number of travelers: 5 Tour price (per person): € 6,300 |
Number of travelers: 6
Tour price (per person): € 6,200 Number of travelers: 7 Tour price (per person): € 6,000 Number of travelers: > 7 Tour price (per person): contact us |
INCLUSIONS
- 9 nights' accommodation in first class hotels with buffet breakfast
- Professional English speaking Driver as per itinerary
- All ground transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Local guide in Palermo, Segesta, Agrigento, Ragusa, Syracuse, Taormina
- 24 h phone/email assistance of our Customer Support Team during the tour
- Handling and reservation fees
Not included
- Entrance fees to monuments/attractions
- Flights
* Hotels city tax (about € 25 per person for the whole tour)
- 9 nights' accommodation in first class hotels with buffet breakfast
- Professional English speaking Driver as per itinerary
- All ground transportation by air-conditioned car/minivan
- Local guide in Palermo, Segesta, Agrigento, Ragusa, Syracuse, Taormina
- 24 h phone/email assistance of our Customer Support Team during the tour
- Handling and reservation fees
Not included
- Entrance fees to monuments/attractions
- Flights
* Hotels city tax (about € 25 per person for the whole tour)
GALLERY
This tour is operated exclusively for you and your party
This itinerary can be customized as you wish, please contact us for details
This itinerary can be customized as you wish, please contact us for details
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