Italy Regional Siciliana Palermo > Taormina

Arrive in Palermo and make your way independently to the hotel. Take time to relax and settle in. In the evening, enjoy your welcome dinner at the hotel, preparing for the journey ahead. Overnight stay in Palermo.

Start the day with an excursion to Monreale, famous for its Nor- man architecture and beautiful Cathedral, now a UNESCO site. Enjoy some time shopping for local delicacies. Return to Paler- mo for a walking tour of the historic center. Discover the city’s diverse influences through its palaces, churches, and vibrant streets. Visit the Cathedral, with its blend of styles and rich histo- ry. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Palermo.

Travel to Erice, a well-preserved medieval village with ancient charm. Continue to Marsala for a light lunch and wine tasting in a traditional winery. After this flavorful experience, head to Agrigento. Visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site, and explore ruins like the Temple of Concord, Hercules, and Jupiter. Check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento.

Depart for Ragusa and explore its historic center, Ragusa Ibla. Stroll through Giardini Iblei and admire stunning Baroque ar- chitecture. Highlights include the Church of San Giuseppe, the Cathedral of San Giorgio, and Cosentini Palace. This area is part of the UNESCO-listed Val di Noto. After your walking tour, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Ragusa.

Begin with a visit to Noto, known for its elegant Baroque buildings and the restored Cathedral of San Nicolò. Continue to Syracuse and explore Ortygia Island, the city’s ancient core, rich in medieval and Baroque treasures. Later in the afternoon, arrive in Taormina. Check-in to your central hotel in Taormina and enjoy dinner. Overnight stay in Taormina.

Venture to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Learn about its geology and explore its lunar-like landscape of lava fields and craters. Weather permitting, reach up to 1,800 meters for breathtaking views. Return to Taormina in the afternoon and enjoy free time to explore or relax in this romantic hilltop town. Overnight stay.

After breakfast, your Sicilian adventure comes to an end. Depar- ture on your own and end of services.