Eastern Sicily Tour

Eastern Sicily Tour

Day 1

Catania

Day 2

Catania

Day 3

Taormina.

Day 4

Syracuse

Day 5

Noto and Marzamemi

Day 6

Ragusa

Day 7

Departure for the airport.

Itinerary

Day 1: Catania

Stop At: Giardino Bellini, Via Etnea, 95124 Catania, Sicily Italy
Arrival at the airport in Catania and meeting in the historic center of the city at Villa Bellini. Accommodation in hotel with welcome cocktail and meeting with the guide who will illustrate the program of the following days. Gem of eastern Sicily, Catania overlooks the Ionian Sea and is situated at the foot of the picturesque Mount Etna which, with its eruptions, offers unique spectacles in the world. It is a splendid city of art, an illustrious example of Sicilian baroque and for this Unesco heritage.
Duration: 40 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: catania

Stop At: Via Etnea, Catania, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at hotel. We will visit the main attractions of the historic center: along Via Etnea, the beating heart of the city, we will arrive at the splendid Baroque Church of the Collegiate and Piazza Università. Later you can visit the Cathedral which houses the relics of Saint Agatha, the patron saint of the city; the characteristic fountain of the Elephant, the renowned fish market "la Pescheria" and the Bellini Theater. Lunch with "l'arancino", a specialty of the Catania street food and free afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: taormina

Stop At: Isola Bella, Taormina, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Taormina and visit of the historic center. Short explanation of the guide and then you will be free to walk and discover the streets of Taormina: corso Umberto I, the main street of the city flanked by prestigious boutiques, typical restaurants and cafes; the delightful piazzetta IX Aprile a splendid terrace overlooking the gulf and Mount Etna. For lunch we recommend one of the many typical restaurants. In the afternoon we pass by

wonderful Isola Bella and then dinner in a small village in Forza D’Aro. Return to the hotel in Catania.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: syracuse

Stop At: Teatro Greco, Viale Paradiso 14 Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Syracuse and visit of the historical center (Ortigia) with the temple of Minerva and the Fountain of Arethusa. The Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Latomie and the Ear of Dionysius. Lunch during the excursion. Accommodation in hotel and visit of the famous market with lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, view of the beautiful old town and the wonderful baroque palaces: piazza Duomo, la Maria, the temple of Minerva and the Fountain of Arethusa; The Greek Theater, the Latomie and the Orecchio di Dionisio. I'm going back to the hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: known

Stop At: Marzameni, frazione di Pachino It's spelled Marzamemi, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Noto, considered the capital of Sicilian baroque, UNESCO heritage, called the open-air museum ”. Here you will visit its main course entering from the Royal Gate. Continuing you will arrive at the Church of San Francesco from the majestic steps and the Palazzo Ducezio, located in the Piazza del Municipio. Do not miss a visit to the Nicolaci Palace with its ornamental balconies. Transfer to Marzamemi, a quiet fishing village and lunch in one of the many typical fish restaurants. In the afternoon, the visit includes free time to swim in the sea, explore the village or go shopping in local craft shops. I'm going back to the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: DUBROVNIK

Stop At: Ragusa Ibla, 97100, Ragusa, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Ragusa, located in the heart of Val di Noto, in the south east of Sicily, immersed in a territory rich in natural and architectural beauty, Ragusa is also a UNESCO heritage site. Visiting it also means trying the local cuisine, full of typical products

like the scacce, the Ragusa provola and the chocolate, the latter will be tasted during the visit. We will then pass through the historic center of Ragusa Ibla, which contains a heritage of extraordinary richness, which embodies its maximum expression of beauty in the Cathedral of San Giorgio. A few km from Ragusa stands the Castle of Donnafugata, a marvelous nineteenth-century residence unique in its kind, with a rich garden of Mediterranean and exotic plants. Scenario chosen for some films, including the Viceroy and the beloved series of Inspector Montalbano. I'm going back to the hotel.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.