Sicily is more than an island. It's a unique place full of art, archaeology, history, folklore and breathtaking scenery and of course great food.

Sicily is also the island of the sun and of the volcanoes.

This trip along the shores of Sicily begins in Catania and ends in Palermo.  It includes the wonderfully and well preserved greek temples in Segesta; the medieval Erice; Agrigento 's beautiful Valley of the temples; the well preserved Greek and Roman amphitheatres in Syracusa and beautiful Taormina with Mount Etna as a backdrop.

Highlights

* Explore archaeological sites, churches and museums to trace Sicily ' s rich history

* Enjoy 3 lunches at agriturismi to meet local farmers and savor their farm - fresh food

* Visit an olive oil Frantoio followed by a lunch

Day 1 Arriving in Catania Airport and Transfer in Taormina / Giardini naxos . Welcome Dinner

Day 2 Excursion on Etna . Lunch in a farm house . Visit Taormina

Day 3 Visit Syracusa and Noto . Move to Caltagirone to wonder the town and it's ceramic shops.

Day 4 Visit Villa Romana and Agrigento

Day 5 Departure to Selinunte . Transfer in Marsala . Oil Tasting and lunch . Excursion in Erice

Day 6 Visit Segesta . A full day visit of Palermo .

Day 7 A day in the Madonie Park to have a special lunch and visit . Excursion in Cefalù

Day 8 Departure from Palermo airport and end of the tour

Tour Dates:  March, 10 - 17 / April , 21 - 28 / May , 12 - 19 / Jun, 09 -16 / jun , 30 - jul 07/ Aug , 25- Sep , 01 / Sep, 15- 22 / Oct , 06- 13 / Nov, 03 - 10 / Christmas dec , 22 - 29 / New Year dec, 29 - jan 05 '07

Lenght : 8 days / 7 nights

Meals :  All breakfast / 6 dinners + 3 special lunches

Hotels :  hotels 4 *

Cost :  detailed itinerary and price available upon request

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