VIEW PACKAGE SICILIAN CAROUSEL (11754) Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily Immerse yourself in Sicily’s distinct culture, varied landscape and rich history during this fascinating 8-day Classic tour. Duration Italy 7 nights CULTURAL Destinations CLASSIC ESCORTED TOUR Italy Travel Departs Highlights Catania Stay and explore the charming city of Explore the archaeological sites of Siracusa, Travel Ends Taormina Agrigento & the Valley of the Temples Taormina Street Food experience in Palermo Artisan chocolate tasting in Modica Experiences Cultural This classic tour will take you from the opulent palaces and cathedrals of Palermo to the hilltop town of Taormina. From Catania, travel to Siracusa, a city on the Ionian Coast. Visit its ancient ruins including the Travel Style Neapolis Archaeological Park. Depart to the hilltop city of Ragusa to explore its stunning Baroque palaces Classic Escorted Tour and churches. Continue to Piazza Armerina and explore Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Leave for Agrigento, a hilltop city renowned for the magnificent Valley of the Temples, some of the best-preserved ancient Greek buildings outside Greece. After a short visit to Selinunte to admire its largest archaeological park, continue to the capital of Sicily: Palermo. Explore its historical centre including the sprawling Palermo Cathedral, the Palace of the Normans and Teatro Massimo. Depart to Cefalu, a charming coastal town known for its Arab-Norman cathedral and sandy beaches. Last stop is the charming city of Taormina, located on the east coast of Sicily where you wil have 2 days to explore its landmarks including the ancient Greek-Roman theatre, Duomo di San Nicola and Odeeon. Included Included 7-night accommodation in 4-star hotels Daily Breakfast 7 dinners and 3 lunches in local restaurants as per itinerary Street food experience/tour in Palermo Transportation by deluxe coach or minivan Visit to a chocolate factory in Modica and chocolate making class Visit of an olive oil farmhouse and oil tasting English-speaking tour escort Local guides where necessary Porterage at hotels "Whispers" (audio guide) throughout the itinerary Itinerary Day 1 Catania Independent arrival to hotel in Catania. Tonight enjoy dinner at your hotel. Overnight stay in Catania in a 4* hotel. Dinner CATANIA Day 2 Catania → Siracusa →Catania After a buffet breakfast, travel to Siracusa. Visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park, including the famous Greek Theatre, the Latomia del Paradiso (Paradise Quarry) and the Ear of Dionysus. Continue to the Island of Ortigia, the small baroque city centre of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral, which is built on the site of the Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethuse Fountain and the Temple of Apollo. In the afternoon, return to Catania for a nice walking tour. During the tour in Catania, stroll through the city centre with your professional guide who will charm you with the history of the city. Return to the hotel for dinner. Overnight stay in Catania in a 4* hotel. Breakfast, Dinner SYRACUSE Day 3 Catania → Modica →Ragusa After a buffet breakfast, visit Modica a town whose architecture has been recognised as providing outstanding testimony to the exuberant genius and final flowering of Baroque Art in Europe. Modica is a town with an ancient history, nicknamed "the City of 100 Churches" and some of its most representative monuments, such as the Cathedral of San Pietro and the Church of San Giorgio, have been proclaimed World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The tour will then continue with a visit inside the Artisan chocolate workshop. There you will discover the techniques leading to the production of an amazing quality of "the Modican's chocolate". Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by free time to explore the town and shopping. Check in your hotel in Ragusa to relax and have dinner. Overnight stay in Ragusa in a 4* hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MODICA Day 4 Ragusa →Piazza Armerina → Agrigento After a buffet breakfast, travel to Piazza Armerina to visit the world renowned Villa Romana del Casale, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its well preserved mosaics depicting mythological themes and hunting scenes. Lunch in a local restaurant with a special menu highlighting the local specialities. Proceed to Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of the Valley, including the Temple of Concordia, which is in almost perfectly preserved condition, the temples of Juno and Heracles. Check in and have dinner at hotel in Agrigento. Overnight stay in Agrigento in a 4* hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner VALLEY OF TEMPLES Day 5 Agrigento →Selinunte→ Palermo After a buffet breakfast, travel to Selinunte, home of the largest Archaeological Park in Europe with 270 hectares and over 2500 years of history. The Temples of the Oriental Hill walk explores the area immediately in front of the main entrance to the Park. This outstanding walk through history visits Temples E, F and G. Temple E is the best preserved among those present on Eastern Hill and Temple G is the largest in the Park and its construction remained unfinished. After the visit, we’ll proceed to a typical olive oil producing farmhouse for an oil tasting and a delicious lunch. After lunch, we proceed towards Palermo, the capital of Sicily. On the way, we stop at the town of Monreale, situated on a hill a few kilometres from Palermo. Its Cathedral is one of the most beautiful in the world with its Moorish architecture and houses very fine mosaics representing the Old and New Testaments. Travel on to Palermo with dinner in your hotel Overnight stay in Palermo in a 4* hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner PALERMO Day 6 Palermo→ Cefalu→ Taormina After a buffet breakfast, this morning is dedicated to visiting the historical centre of Palermo, one of the largest historical centres in Europe, with Martorana Church, Piazza Bellini, Piazza Pretoria, “I Quattro Canti di Citta” (the four corners), Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the ancient “Cassaro”, Piazza Bologni, the Cathedral (internal visit) and the outside of the Norman Palace. You’ll also have the chance to taste Palermo street food at a typical local market. Then departure to Cefalù a former fishing village, now a charming coastal town. Enjoy a walk to the city centre and down main street to reach the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval wash-house built into rock. Proceed to Taormina. Overnight stay in Taormina in a 4* hotel. Breakfast, Dinner CEFALU' Day 7 Taormina Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and spend your final day at leisure. Dinner at your hotel. Overnight stay in Taormina in a 4* hotel. Breakfast, Dinner TAORMINA Day 8 Taormina Your tour end after breakfast. Breakfast TAORMINA Additional information Official language Local currency Italian EURO.