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Treasures of Sicily

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
(limited dates/availability)
SOLO GROUP DEPARTURE AVAILABLE
05 November 2024
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A veritable feast of Greek and Roman monuments vie for attention amid the Norman, Phoenician and Saracen landmarks of Sicily’s cultural heritage. The island’s astonishing wealth of well-preserved sites bring the ancient past to life and make this our top tour in Italy

A circular tour of Sicily’s sumptuous treasures begins, rather aptly, at Syracuse, where Archimedes had his ‘Eureka’ moment, and Greek, Roman and Baroque buildings chart the ancient city’s history. A duo of UNESCO World Heritage sites come next as we travel inland to the exquisite Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina’s Villa del Casale, then continue to Agrigento’s Greek ‘Valley of Temples’. In a stunning setting overlooking the sea, Selinunte’s archaeological park is isolated, elevated and enormous, with the ruins of residential buildings, city walls and tall temples evoking its 2,500-year-old origins.

In Palermo’s 12th century Norman churches, the cathedral nave is a flamboyant fusion of eras and art, while the crypt holds the tombs of emperors; La Martorana (church of Santa Maria dell’Ammiraglio) gleams with gilded mosaics; and a litany of saints are celebrated in the mesmerising Palatine Chapel. Its Duomo revered as an architectural masterpiece, Monreale is not so much a town with a cathedral, more a cathedral with a town; while coastal Cefalú displays a dual personality of modern shoreline and medieval heart. Some say we saved the best for last on the final day, as we team enchanting Taormina with iconic Mount Etna.

Overview

  • Catania  - 2 nights
  • Agrigento  - 1 night
  • Palermo  - 2 nights
  • Castelmola  - 2 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Visit the ancient port of Catania
  • Roman Mosaics at Villa del Casale
  • See Agrigento’s Valley of Temples
  • Enjoy wine tasting at Marsala
  • Explore Palermo on a city tour
  • Visit the famous Mount Etna
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Pallazo Alliata Di Villafranca, Sicily, Italy
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Palazzo Visit

In Palermo visit a Palazzo. A unique insight into a historic building and beautifully decorated home.

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Treasures Of Sicily Map 2023

A veritable feast of Greek and Roman monuments vie for attention amid the Norman, Phoenician and Saracen landmarks of Sicily’s cultural heritage. The island’s astonishing wealth of well-preserved sites bring the ancient past to life and make this our top tour in Italy

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Catania and transfer to the 4-star Hotel Principe for a 2-night stay. The hotel is centrally located and surrounded by a good choice of restaurants. Welcome aperitif.

Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

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Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Day 1

Fly to Catania and transfer to the 4-star Hotel Principe for a 2-night stay. The hotel is centrally located and surrounded by a good choice of restaurants. Welcome aperitif.

Day 2

After a short walking tour of Catania, travel south to Syracuse on the Ortigia peninsula. Once ranked amongst Greek cities as second only to Athens, it is home to a Roman amphitheatre and Greek theatre, Arethusa’s Fountain and Dionysius’ Ear, and a Baroque cathedral on the site of the Temple of Minerva, with ancient temple columns re-utilised in its walls.
(B)

Day 3

Journey into Sicily’s central mountains to visit the 3rd/4th century AD Villa del Casale at Piazza Armerina, with its matchless mosaics of mundane and mythological life; revealing one of the richest and largest collections of Roman mosaics in the world. Continue to the southwestern shore for a guided tour of Agrigento’s (Greek) Valley of Temples. Overnight at the 4-star Hotel Colleverde Park.
(B)

Day 4

Roads, temples, fortified walls and the remains of an acropolis are in your seafront sights at Selinunte, the westernmost of ancient Greek cities. We follow this with a wine tasting visit to Marsala, before travelling to the charming coastal town of Mondello (Palermo) for two nights at the 4-star Splendid Hotel La Torre.
(B)

Day 5

A day of discovery in Palermo takes you to the awe-inspiring Norman Byzantine churches, from the crypt and the carved stone columns of the mighty Cathedral to the biblical old-gold mosaics in La Martorana church. A visit to Monreale, its Gothic cathedral aglow with an astounding 6,000sq.m of Byzantine mosaics. Conclude the day with a Palazzo visit.
(B)

Day 6

Begin the day with a visit to the Palatine chapel of the Norman Palace, where barely an inch of wall or ceiling is left unadorned. Continue to Cefalú, whose Norman cathedral and cloisters dominate the medieval town. Two nights at 4-star Hotel Villa Sonia in Castelmola.
(B)

Day 7

This morning, visit the island’s most famous and formidable landmark, and Europe’s highest and most active volcano, Mount Etna, climbing the 1,900m to the Rifugio Sapienza by bus (or, at an extra charge reaching 2,920m by cable-car or 4-wheel drive). The afternoon in Taormina lets you stroll its medieval lanes, pause for panoramic views from its Greco-Roman theatre, and sample a Sicilian aperitif and appetisers.
(B)

Day 8

Transfer to Catania for the return flight.
(B)

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Notes:

This is a busy and full itinerary and entails morning departures and late evening arrivals at hotels. Sightseeing involves many visits on foot and uneven surfaces.

Due to traffic controlled areas in Sicily, bus/coach may not be able to drop off or pick up as close to site entrances or hotels (in this case you may need to take your luggage up to the hotel).

Accommodation

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Hotel Principe - Catania

A central, 4-star hotel, 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral and fish market. Bar, lounge, WiFi (free) and 77 air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.
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Colleverde Park Hotel - Agrigento

A classic-style 4-star hotel, surrounded by a lush park, overlooking the Valley of the Temples and the sea and a 10-minute drive to the city centre. Restaurant, bar, WiFi (free) and 48 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.
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Splendid Hotel La Torre

A 4-star hotel perched on top of a rocky promontory and surrounded by a Saracen tower; located in charming coastal Mondello (7 km away from Palermo). Restaurant, bar, pool, WiFi (free) and 170 air-conditioned rooms with balcony, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.
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Villa Sonia - Castelmola

A historic hotel in Castelmola, near Taormina. Restaurants, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 44 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.

Extra Nights

Stay in Catania before you start your tour, or spend extra nights in Castelmola before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Hotel Principe
(per night) £75
Single supplement £50

Hotel Villa Sonia
(per night) £100 (2025 £95)
Balcony upgrade £20
Single supplement £50

Hotel Principe, Catania, Italy, Exterior
Hotel Principe, Catania, Italy, Restaurant

Hotel Principe - Catania

A central, 4-star hotel, 5 minutes’ walk from the cathedral and fish market. Bar, lounge, WiFi (free) and 77 air-conditioned rooms with mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.
Villa Sonia, Castelmola, Italy, Swimming Pool
Villa Sonia, Castelmola, Italy, Lounge
Villa Sonia, Castelmola, Italy, Bedroom

Villa Sonia - Castelmola

A historic hotel in Castelmola, near Taormina. Restaurants, bar, pool and WiFi (free). 44 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar and satellite TV. An accommodation tax is payable locally.
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Dates & Prices

per person in a twin/double room
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September
September 10 (Tuesday)
  • 3 Places Remaining on Tour

£ 1995
September 17 (Tuesday)
  • 1 Place Remaining on Tour

£ 1875
October
October 1 (Tuesday)
  • 4 Places Remaining on Tour

£ 1955
October 15 (Tuesday)

£ 1845
November
November 5 (Tuesday)
  • Solo Group Departure
  • 2 Places Remaining on Tour

£ 1835
Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, entrance fees, transfers, 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, itinerary as described, services of local guides and representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, porterage, any government and local tourist taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Notes:
An accommodation tax is payable locally, currently between €2-€3 per person per night.

Supplements per person

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Single Supplement
  • No Single Supplement (limited availability)
  • 2024: Nov 05
  • 2025: Nov 04

  • 2024: Sep, Oct
  • £375
  • 2025: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
  • £325
Tour Only
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  • £250
  • Arrival transfer
  • £40 (2025 £75)
  • Departure transfer
  • £65 (2025 £125)
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