Historical and Scenic Tour of Sicily
Spend a fortnight in Sicily, on this small group cultural and historical tour and discover ancient Roman and Greek mosaics, temples and theatres, and have the opportunity to enjoy great Sicilian food and wine. Sicily is an ideal destination for anyone interested in ancient history, as there are so many sites to see within such close proximity. Our experiences will be brought to life by a guide.
- Agrigento – Visit Sicily’s most famous Classical remains in the Valley of the Temples with its remarkable Doric architecture
- Syracusa – Discover the ancient ruins in the Neapolis Archaeological Park and the attractive lanes and piazza’s of Ortygia Island
- Villa Romana del Casale – See some of the best preserved and most extensive mosaics left in Europe at this Roman villa.
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
14 Nights comfortable hotel
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Guest Lecturer
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 14
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join Trip in Syracusa
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 See Syracusa's historic Neapolis and Ortygia Island
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Drive via the Baroque city of Noto to Piazza Armerina
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 4 Visit Villa Romana del Casale and the Excavations at Morgantina
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 5 Drive via Enna to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Visit Historic Heraclea Minoa and drive via Selinute to Marsala
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 7 Ferry to Mozia Island; free afternoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Beautiful Erice and Segesta en route to Palermo
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 Excursion to the ruins at Solunto; afternoon free in Palermo
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Walking tour of Palermo and visit to Monreale Cathedral
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Free day in Palermo with the chance to visit Zisa Palace
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 Drive via the pretty fishing town of Cefalu to Giardini Naxos
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 13 Option to go up Mount Etna; Taormina and its Greek Theatre
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 14 Free day in Giardini Naxos to relax on the Coast
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 15 Trip ends in Giardini Naxos
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Giardini Naxos.
