3/7/2020 Sicily - Jewel of the Mediterranean
Sicily - Jewel of the Mediterranean
Day 1 UK - Catania
Day 1 UK - Catania. Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your ight to Catania. On arrival we drive to our rst hotel, where we’ll stay for three nights.
Day 2 Syracuse - Ortigia
Today we travel south with our local guide to Syracuse, rich in Ancient Greek history. Later we visit Ortigia, a small island joined to Syracuse by a bridge since the 16th century. It’s a joy to explore the narrow medieval lanes and baroque piazzas here.
Day 3 Aci Castello - Catania
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This morning we travel to Aci Castello, whose 11th-century Norman castle is built out of lava. We’ll then move on to Catania, Sicily’s second-largest city, and its beautiful historic centre shaped by Mount Etna’s temper. You’re then free for the rest of the day.
Day 4 Cefalù - Santa Flavia
We spend some time in the pretty beach town of Cefalù on our way to the Palermo area. Wander its narrow lanes, or perhaps treat yourself to a gelato to enjoy by the sandy beach.
Day 5 Palermo - Monreale
We visit Palermo for a guided tour of this bustling city. We’ll then travel to Monreale to visit the magni cent cathedral, famed for its multi-coloured marble paintings and mosaics.
Day 6 Segesta - Trapani - Selinunte - Agrigento
Our rst stop today is Segesta for a guided tour including a visit to the fascinating Greek temple ruins. We then continue to the shing port of Trapani. Lastly, at Selinunte, we’ll be joined by a local guide to view the Greek archaeological site. We arrive early evening at our hotel.
Day 7 Valley of the Temples - Piazza Armerina - Giardini Naxos
We start our day with one of the highlights - a guided visit of the nearby Valle dei Templi, a collection of classic Greek temples scattered across a valley of almond trees. After time for lunch, we head east to Piazza Armerina. A guided tour of the Roman villa reveals an incredible oor mosaic. We then continue to Giardini Naxos, a lovely coastal resort.
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Day 8 Taormina
Our walking tour shows us the sights of the cliffside town of Taormina, including its Etna-view Greek theatre. We’ll then continue our journey to nearby Alcantara Gorge.
Day 9 Mount Etna
This morning we take a drive to the slopes of Etna. After a short walk, there will be free time to explore this fascinating area at your own pace. Be sure to bring a camera - on a clear day, the views from here are spectacular. Later, we visit Cantina Murgo winery for a tasting of delicious Sicilian wine and local produce.
Day 10 Giardini Naxos - Catania - UK
We transfer to the airport for your return ight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
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