Sicily Tour Why travel with us
Monreale
How we create memorable experiences
Italy With Pleasure is a specialist provider of small A careful selection of a range of activities and visits group tours to Italy. allow you to have genuine contact with local people....this is what memories are made of. Our tours are a balance between being informative (historical details, examples of the culture and We cover destinations that would be difficult to reach lifestyle) as well as having everything that makes for on your own, and you get an insider's perspective in an enjoyable trip (long lunches in good restaurants, a each location. relaxed pace, free time in places we visit). As well as the organised excursions, we leave some free Tours are always fully guided and in a small group time each day for you to explore at your own pace so context, giving a more personal touch and flexibility you can get a sense of how it is to live like a local. where needed. We are a hands-on company. Family run. A small team. We have a maximum of 14 people in our groups. This means that we are genuinely interested in the success and enjoyment of your tour, and your time here in Italy.
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Agrigento 'Valley of the Temples'
Why you'll love this tour
Sicily is an absolutely fascinating place to visit, being The tour includes 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites: the a crossroads of civilizations with a range of diverse Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, the late baroque influences. Our Sicily tours provide a well rounded towns of Ragusa and Modica, the Arab-Norman experience covering the diverse aspects that the architecture in Palermo, and Mount Etna. island offers. This includes the wonderful food and wine, including As well as the Arab-Norman architecture and Sicilian a cooking lesson and winetasting; the lifestyle and baroque, you’ll see everything from Greek temples, culture of the people, with visits to markets and a Roman theatres through to Byzantine mosaics. farm; the art and architecture, seeing several Sicilian baroque towns. And of course the history, with visits We mix and mingle with the locals going about their to ancient Greek and Roman sites including Segesta normal daily lives, in particular in the markets of Ballarò and Agrigento. in Palermo, and in Siracusa. In these places all of your senses are stimulated; curious foods on sale, the aromas We enjoy long lunches, taking time over the multiple of ‘panelle’ frying, the vendors calling and chatting. courses to enjoy the atmosphere and to relax. Through the week we progressively uncover how the See key locations such as Palermo, Agrigento, culinary traditions are intrinsically linked with the Siracusa, Taormina, Monreale, Erice, Segesta, Ragusa history of Sicily; Arab couscous, Spanish chocolate, and Modica. pastries from the island’s convents. We taste it all.
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Taormina
Distinctive character, unique locations
The hotels we use for this tour are good quality hotels In Taormina we stay in either the Grand Hotel and all are centrally located in Palermo, Ragusa and Miramare or the Excelsior Palace Hotel, both of which Taormina. This makes it easy for you to spend time boast wonderful views. These hotels are a short stroll independently discovering these wonderful places. from the centre of Taormina.
All of the hotels we use are 4 star rated.
In Palermo we stay in either the Hotel Quintocanto or the Eurostars Central Palace. These hotels are both conveniently located right in the centre of Palermo, many of the key areas to see are in your neightbourhood.
In Ragusa we stay in the heart of the baroque historic centre of Ragusa Ibla, amongst the unique Sicilian baroque palazzi. Here we stay in either the San Giorgio Palace Hotel or the Hotel Antico Convento. The centre of Ragusa Ibla
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How it all began
Italy With Pleasure emerged from a marriage of be the particular way they make their pasta shapes in ideas (the traditional marriage came later). To their village. explain, we need to wind the clock back to the time And what were our own travels in Italy are now the when the founders of the company, Antonella and tours that we offer to you - Italy With Pleasure was Malcolm, were embarking on what became Italy With founded specifically for this purpose. Pleasure. We collaborate with a group of like-minded individuals Malcolm was working as a winemaker in Puglia, who are our Tour Leaders - Andy and Anita, Richie and southern Italy. Discovering new flavours, but more Roberta, Mark and Wolfgang - who will lead your significantly the depth of history and culture all group for the week and provide insights into this land. around. Nearby was Antonella, studying for a masters Our guiding philosophy in designing the tour itineraries in literature. Together we embarked on an is to do so with the care we would in planning a exploration of firstly Puglia, where we were living, personal trip with a close friend. We've maintained the and later further afield around the many and varied spirit of those early days, almost 20 years ago now, regions of Italy. Everywhere we went we would seek back when we were driving around Italy with hands out the local cuisine, traditions tied to the land, places stained from the intense primitivo wine being made off the beaten track. back in the winery. We’d always try to find the essence of what made each place unique: maybe it was a local artisan, We invite you to come and uncover some of these maybe it was part of an ancient Roman road, it could special places for yourselves. With pleasure, of course.
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The markets in Siracusa
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“I am widely travelled and have never been on a tour “The tour group was quite small, 8 people all delightful. before so went with some trepidation. It was the We were driven to some very interesting towns and absolute highlight of my travels in Italy and definitely other sites, where guides introduced us to the art and the best food I had the whole time. I cannot history... The tour was full but not too intense so we felt recommend Italy with Pleasure more highly don't we had enough time to enjoyed the excellent food and even think about it just book with them you will not wine which were highlights of the tour for us. I be disappointed I am sure.” wholeheartedly recommend this tour.”
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Ragusa
Sicily Tour 2021
TOUR DATES: TOUR INCLUDES:
23 - 29 May 2022 All accommodation is included in 4 star hotels with 5 - 11 September 2022 central locations in Palermo, Ragusa and Taormina 19 - 25 September 2022 Meals as listed in the itinerary: breakfast every 3 - 9 October 2022 morning, plus a main meal each day of 3-4 courses 10- 16 October 2022 including wine All costs/entry fees for activities listed in the itinerary TOUR PRICE: €2400 are included All transport during the tour is included. Travel is in * Price is denominated in Euros. our van/minibus with a professional driver * Prices listed are based on twin share 'Italy With Pleasure' provides a tour manager for the * Single supplement of €200 for solo travellers duration of the trip
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Day 1 – Palermo and Monreale
Welcome to Palermo, with its many layers of civilizations and history. The city today is a vibrant, living testimony to this cultural heritage. Our hotel is located right in the historic centre of town, so the vibrancy of this diverse city is all around you.
Starting the tour, we first look at a series of sights that provide an insight into both Palermo and Sicily – the Quattro Canti, the Arab-Norman architecture, Palermo fountain Fontana Pretoria, and the exteriors of the Arab- Norman churches of San Cataldo and Martorana.
At this point we team up for the afternoon with a specialist expert who has a depth of knowledge about all things Sicily and Palermo. Together we travel a short distance to Monreale, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Monreale is on the outskirts of Palermo, a 30 minute drive.
We start by visiting the cathedral at Monreale, with incredible golden mosaics. It is said to be one of the finest Norman buildings in the world. The cloisters at Monreale We go on to visit the cloisters at Monreale, a particularly evocative setting lined with marble columns. You’ll be am azed at the detailed carved marble and inlaid stone.
On returning to central Palermo we visit the Oratorio of Santa Cita. In this 'oratorio', a private chapel constructed in the 16th century, you will find sumptuous rococo stucco sculptures decorating the interior. The quality and detail of the sculptural elements are a wonderful surprise to many who visit here. This chapel really is a masterpiece of craftmanship.
After wandering through the Vucciria market area, we view Monreale cathedral the largest opera house in Italy, the Teatro Massimo (external only).
In the evening we dine together, sharing a meal of Sicilian dishes where we start to discover the unique flavours on offer here: Mediterranean vegetables that combine with Arabic influences to create this unique cuisine, seafood fresh from the Tyrrhenian Sea, and distinctive local wines from grape varieties grown only in Sicily.
Meals included: Dinner (3 courses including wine) Accommodation: either the Quintocanto Hotel or the Eurostars Central Palace (both 4 star), Palermo The decorated interior of Santa Cita
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Day 2 – Erice and Segesta
In the morning we go together to walk through the Ballaro markets. These historic markets have formed a part of the fabric of this city for over a thousand years, and still do. Here we experience a fascinating array of sights and sounds – fresh produce from the fertile fields of Sicily, such as the ubiquitous vibrantly coloured aubergines, as well as some cuts of meat that could be described as ‘challenging’. Ballaro Market, Palermo We depart for Erice, a charming town on a hilltop overlooking the western coast of Sicily. Erice is a medieval town, with beautiful cobbled lanes. There is a long history here, starting with a population that pre-dated the Greeks. We visit the site of the Temple of Venus, now a Norman castle. The views from this point are stunning, looking out over the Egadi Islands where the traditional tuna fishing grounds are.
For lunch we enjoy the traditional dish for this part of Sicily, which some people are surprised to find out is couscous. This western end of Sicily was most influenced by the Arab rule and for many centuries their own take on couscous has been made here.
We have lunch in Erice, after which we continue on Segesta, where we have our first glimpse of the monuments that Erice remain from when Sicily was part of Magna Grecia (the greater Greek empire).
Segesta boasts one of the most intact Greek-era Doric temples anywhere, and an excellent theatre, both from the 5th century B.C. In fact some performances continue to be held in this theatre during the summer.
We return to Palermo in the early evening. The temple at Segesta
Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch (3 courses including wine) Accommodation: either the Quintocanto Hotel or the Eurostars Central Palace (both 4 star), Palermo
Day 3: Agrigento
Today we depart from Palermo and travel first to Agrigento, with its famous ‘Valley of the Temples’.
The theatre at Segesta
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This UNESCO World Heritage site features the beautiful Temple of Concordia is one of the most photogenic spots in Sicily.
We are shown around by an expert guide, who explains to us the phases of civilisation here, as well as the current discoveries that are being made. Strolling through the archaeological area gives a sense of the gravitas of history, as well as a pleasant experience of continued traditions, surrounded by almond groves and olive trees. The 'Valley of the Temples', Agrigento
For lunch we stop in at a farm in the countryside, where we get an opportunity to taste of good, wholesome rural Sicilian produce. Much of our lunch is grown right here on the farm. We enjoy a leisurely lunch in the courtyard of the farmhouse.
After lunch we continue on to our hotel in the town of Ragusa, arriving in the early evening.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch (2-3 courses including wine) Accommodation: Ragusa – either the San Giorgio Palace Hotel A shady spot for lunch or the Hotel Antico Convento (both 4 star hotels)
Day 4: Ragusa and Modica
On waking in Ragusa, you can’t help but be charmed by the elegant palazzos and the picturesque winding streets.
We drive to the nearby town of Modica. While Modica is another of Sicily’s famed baroque towns, here we also have an ulterior motive, and that is chocolate. Modica is an important centre for chocolate making, and has its own distinctive style known as ‘cioccolato modicano’. This is made using a different Ragusa production method to regular chocolate, based on Aztec techniques brought in during the period of Spanish rule. We have a tasting where you can appreciate the unique qualities of this chocolate.
Later in the morning, we visit the Cava d’Ispica, a site where early civilisations of the area used to inhabit, and we can see many examples of these ancient populations.
We continue on to have lunch, just outside Modica, we work our way through a range of specialities from the Ragusa and Modica area. Frescoes in Modica
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On our return to Ragusa we spend some time together to look at specific elements of the baroque architecture that are a feature of Ragusa.
Ragusa is one of the best examples of the Sicilian baroque style, with ornate edifices and intricate detailing. Some of Sicily’s architectural gems are scattered through Ragusa. The buildings we see in this style were built from 1693 onwards, and feature elegant balconies and balustrades. Baroque details in Ragusa We return to our hotel in the afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch (3 courses including wine) Accommodation: Ragusa – either the San Giorgio Palace Hotel or the Hotel Antico Convento (both 4 star hotels)
Day 5: Siracusa
Today we visit Siracusa, a treasure trove of ancient palazzi, a fascinating old centre, and many harbourside restaurants where good living comes first. The fish market in Siracusa
The old town of Siracusa is the island of Ortigia, the he art of Siracusa, with the remains of the ancient Greek city.
We first walk through the Ortigia markets. Here the particular speciality is seafood, with the fishing fleet heading out from the adjacent port and bringing the fresh catch here each morning – the huge swordfish are an impressive sight. It is in places like markets that you really get a good feel for the people and the lifestyle of Sicily.
We visit the Duomo (the main church), elegant and The cathedral in Siracusa domineering in the beautiful central piazza. This church has an intriguing history, going right back to its origin as the Greek Temple of Athena. We still see the ancient Greek columns forming part of the structure of the current church.
We also see a fine Caravaggio painting, the ‘Burial of Santa Lucia’. This was painted in 1609 by Caravaggio when he spent time here in Siracusa, and it depicts the patron saint of the town.
Taking advantage of our coastal location, lunch is in a restaurant that specialises in the seafood of the area. Ortigia, Siracusa
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We leave Siracusa in the late afternoon to continue on to Taormina.
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch (3 courses including wine) Accommodation: either the Grand Hotel Miramare or the Hotel Excelsior Palace (both 4 star), Taormina
Day 6: Taormina and Etna
We first visit the ancient theatre in Taormina, built first by the Greeks, and enlarged by the Romans. This theatre continues to Isola Bella beach, Taormina be a premier location for music and drama performances to this day.
The rest of the morning and lunchtime is free time in Taormina. Visiting Taormina is like visiting an elegant film set, such is the combination of spectacular views (over the sea and Mt Etna), beautiful old buildings, plus a touch of the ancient (both Greek and Roman).
We take full advantage of all three aspects (the view, the The ancient theatre of Taormina town, the ancient ruins) as we enjoy our time here. Located high on a hill, there is time available to take the cable ca r from Taormina down to the beach below the town, and the island Isola Bella.
Around town, as well as the archaeological sites, there are numerous ceramics shops and cafes on the piazza.
In the afternoon we travel to the slopes of Mt Etna, up to a height of around 1900m / 6200 ft. Here you get up close to view some of the craters from relatively recent eruptions (1892 - not too recent to be a worry!). These craters are very accessible so this visit is suitable for all ages. The piazza in Taormina
We go on to taste wines made from Etna’s unique microclimate and lava soils. Wine has been made in Sicily for over 2000 years, and the Etna DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) region is one of the key quality wine areas. The predominant red grape is called Nerello – these wines are reminiscent of pinot noir – and the whites made from Carricante can be excellent.
We continue on to our cooking class, where you take an active part in preparing a complete three course meal. Vineyards of Mt Etna
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The dishes are typically Sicilian, a cuisine which has developed through the absorption of a myriad of influences through the ages. With today’s focus on Sicilian cooking, we have a local chef unlock some of the secrets and teach us the techniques used here. As well as this, we discuss the importance and provenance of the ingredients and produce used. Then we relax and eat!
We return to Taormina at the end of our evening. Cannoli, the taste of Sicily Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner (3 courses including wine) Accommodation: either the Grand Hotel Miramare or the Hotel Excelsior Palace (both 4 star), Taormina
Day 7: Arrivederci
By now you know the local barista by name - and he knows which coffee you order - but we must say 'arrivederci'.
We organise transport for you to your departure point in Catania and bid you “buon viaggio”.
Santa Caterina Church, Taormina The tour finishes in Catania at 11 a.m.
Meals included: Breakfast
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