This 8-day eastern Sicily tour blends iconic ancient history, dramatic natural landscapes, and Mediterranean coastal beauty from a central base in the Taormina region. Highlights include ascending the slopes of Mt. Etna, exploring classical Greek and Roman ruins in Syracuse and Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, and cruising the azure waters of the Ionian Coast. Optional excursions offer the chance to island-hop the volcanic Aeolian archipelago or step into cinematic history visiting The Godfather filming locations in picturesque hilltop villages.
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Day 1: Sunday: Taormina Arrival at Catania Airport, where you will collect your luggage and private transfer to your in the Taormina area. There are no planned group activities for the day, so once you check in after 14:00, you are free to settle in, explore the surrounding city at your own pace, and pick up your detailed week’s program at the hotel before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.
Day2: Monday: Etna After breakfast, you will set off with your tour escort to Mt. Etna, traveling through the rich landscapes of the Park of Etna up to the Silvestri Craters at nearly 1,900 meters. Here, you can opt for an extra jeep and cableway ascent to higher elevations, taste local Sicilian specialties, and then return to the hotel. The afternoon offers two ways to explore: take a walking tour through Taormina’s medieval streets, past the 15th-century Palazzo Corvaja and the ancient Greek-Roman Theatre, or hop aboard an open-top bus tour covering Taormina, Giardini Naxos, Isola Bella, and Letojanni, all capped off with dinner back at the hotel.
Day 3: Tuesday: Syracuse (Included) Today takes you to Syracuse for an excursion through its celebrated Archaeological Park—featuring the Roman Amphitheatre, the Greek Theatre, the Ear of Dionysus, and the Cave of the Cordari—followed by a stroll through the ancient island heart of Ortigia to see its magnificent cathedral before returning for dinner.
Day 4: Wednesday: Agrigento (Optional Tour -minimum 12 pax) You will journey to Agrigento to marvel at the iconic Valley of the Temples, where a guided tour brings you up close to the remarkably preserved Doric Temple of Concord alongside the Temples of Juno, Hercules, and Castor and Pollux, before returning to your hotel in Letojanni for the night.
Day 5: Thursday: Taormina Coast to Coast by boat (Included) Snorkeling(Optional) Today brings you to the waters of the Ionian Coast, beginning at the Port of Giardini Naxos for an intimate boat tour along the coastline. You will take in views of Mt. Etna from the sea, navigate past the Isola Bella Nature Reserve, and explore coastal sea caves like the famed Grotta Azzurra, with an optional upgrade available for a guided snorkeling excursion along the marine park’s vertical reefs.
Day 6: Aeolian Islands Lipari & Vulcano (Optional) Offers an optional excursion to the UNESCO-listed Aeolian Islands, traveling by coach to Milazzo and private motorboat to Lipari to wander its historic old town, archaeological site, and local shops, before continuing past the Faraglioni rock formations to Vulcano, where you can sample the island’s famous sulfurous mud baths before returning for the evening.
Day 7: Saturday: Sicily Godfather Tour (Optional) Film enthusiasts can join an optional tour into the Sicilian hills to visit Forza d’Agrò and Savoca, the charming villages featured in The Godfather, complete with stops at the historic Cathedral, Bar Vitelli, and sweeping coastal vistas. Finally,
Day 8: Sunday: Departure “ARRIVEDERCI” Breakfast in the hotel. Check out at 10:00; transfer to Catania airport.Grazie e arrivederci!
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| Rates Valid 01 Apr - 30 Oct |
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| $1840 pp based on double |