SICILY
Taormina
Valley of the Temples • Palermo • Monreale • Piazza Armerina • Siracusa • Taormina • Mount Etna
Sicily Discover the Mediterranean’s largest island, with its own distinct history, culture and cuisine. Citrus and olive groves stretch into the distance and abundant pine forests lend the air that unmistakable aroma, contrasting with sweeping bays, red volcanic rocks and the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped Mount Etna.
Valley of the Temples
Your itinerary DAY 1 – Arrival in Sicily Arrive at Catania airport for your transfer to your hotel in Agrigento. (D)
Palermo
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DAY 2 – Valley of the Temples We visit the stunning Greek remains in the Valley of the Temples – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The best of them, Concordia, is similar to the Parthenon in Athens. We enjoy a guided tour and you can also enter the excellent museum. Later we visit Agrigento, where the
medieval atmosphere seeps into the tiny streets and shady piazzas. (B,D) + Included Experience – Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples DAY 3 – Palermo & Monreale This morning we drive to Palermo, the capital city of Sicily, with its magnificent domed cathedral dating from the 10th century. After some free time to explore Palermo, we travel to the hilltop town of Monreale for a guided tour of another cathedral, one of the finest examples of Norman architecture. (B,D) + Included Experience – Visit to Palermo and guided tour of Monreale Cathedral V Signature Experience – Experience Palermo in the company of a knowledgeable local, taste the delicious street food and discover the heritage of some of the finest flavours of Sicily DAY 4 – Piazza Armerina & rural restaurant lunch A drive to the small town of Piazza Armerina brings us to an extraordinary archaeological site only discovered in the last century: the Villa Romana del Casale. On our guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site you’ll see the remains of pastel-coloured frescoes on the walls and stunning mosaics. For lunch we’ll call at a traditional ‘agriturismo’ restaurant in the hilly countryside. We’ll enjoy authentic Sicilian food from the farm on-site,
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