DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CATANIA
Arrival in Catania (airport or port) and check-in at the designated hotel (rooms available from 4:00 PM). Before dinner, meet our tour guide/tour leader for a welcome cocktail and tour presentation. Dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: SYRACUSE – NOTO
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Syracuse and visit of the historic center of Ortigia, including the Temple of Minerva, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomies, and the Ear of Dionysius. Light snack and free time. In the afternoon, continue to Noto and enjoy a walk through its historic center. Return to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 3: TAORMINA – CEFALÙ
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Taormina and free time for individual activities. Stop to taste the famous Messina-style granita with brioche or a cannolo (depending on the season). Continue to Cefalù and visit the town. Arrival at the designated hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
DAY 4: PALERMO – MONREALE
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Monreale and visit to the Cathedral and the Benedictine Cloister. Return to Palermo and enjoy a guided walk through the historic center, including a stop at the Cathedral, a visit to a noble palace, and continuation to Quattro Canti and Piazza Pretoria, where you can admire the famous Fountain of Shame. The tour continues to Piazza Verdi, with a delicious break dedicated to Palermo’s renowned street food. Free afternoon in the city center. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
DAY 5: DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel and end of services.
Important Information
The hotels and overnight locations will be communicated 7 days prior to departure. At the time of booking, guests must inform us of any food allergies or dietary intolerances. Please note that, although every effort is made to limit this possibility, tour groups may include participants of different nationalities; therefore, explanations may be provided in multiple languages. Excursions included in the itinerary may be modified or replaced due to adverse weather conditions or operational reasons. Finally, for groups with a limited number of participants, the role of driver and guide may be combined in a single person.