Overview
We have designed this program to alternate the visits to the main archaeological and monumental sites with gastronomic and enological experiences.
- Visit to the Catania fish market to have a full immersion in the “Authentic Sicilian life”
- Free time at disposal in each city/town for shopping or to enjoy a walk.
- Exclusive tour for small groups up to 20 People max
- Exclusively In English
- We have selected Charming Hotels located in the historical centres of the main sicilian towns, an Exclusive Resort with swimming pools and spa and a Wine resort in the Marsala countryside.
- Visit of the Main Sicilian UNESCO SITES:
(The late Baroque towns of the “Val di Noto”: Ragusa, Siracusa, Valley of Temples, Etna volcan, the Arab-Norman Palermo itinerary and the Cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalù)
- Other visits: Catania, Erice, Ragusa Ibla, Salt Route, Cefalù, Palermo; Panoramic tour of the Messina strait
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local Guides where necessary
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
6 nights accommodation in 4* hotels.
Cheese & sicilian products tasting/ light lunch in Ragusa including water and a glass of wine.
1 night in a Wine Resort
1 Street food lunch experience in Palermo including water and a glass of wine
Wine tasting and light dinner at Sunset in Marsala
English speaking Tour Escort
Welcome drink on day 1.
Retevacanze staff assistance
Whispers Kit (for group with more than 10 passengers)
Visit of a cellar in Marsala
Mineral water (1/2 per person) at meals in hotel
Porterage at hotels
Almond pastries tasting in Erice.
Transfers in/out
Entrance fees at monuments
City Tax: some City Councils may introduce a tourist tax that it has to be paid directly at the Hotel
Beverages
Everything which is not clearly specified under ”rate includes
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 CATANIA
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Catania
Independent arrival at hotel in Catania, accommodation. Welcome drink and dinner at hotel and overnight.
Day 2 CATANIA – SIRACUSA – CATANIA
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Isola di Ortigia
2 hours
Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa; Visit of the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo.
Day 3 CATANIA (fish market) – RAGUSA (tasting of icilian specialties /light lunch)
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Ragusa Ibla
2 hours
We will visit the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches; together with other seven cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Day 4 RAGUSA – AGRIGENTO – MARSALA (wine tasting and overnight in a wine resort)
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Marsala
2 hours
we’ll proceed to Marsala a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Arrival at Baglio Donnafranca, a perfectly restored nineteenth-century baglio, which rises in the Marsala countryside, on the hills in front of the Stagnone Reserve and the Egadi Islands. The baglio was a property of Florio. Here we will have the opportunity to visit the cellar and learn all about winemaking. At the end of the tour, we wil enjoy a wine tasting/light dinner at susnset.
Day 5 MARSALA –SALT ROUTE- ERICE (taste of traditional pastries & street food lunch) – PALERMO
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Quattro Canti
2 hours
We will continue our visit by walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to reach "I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini and we’ll visit the Church of Santa Caterina
Day 6 PALERMO – MONREALE – CEFALU’ – MESSINA - TAORMINA
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Strada Panoramica dello Stretto - Messina
2 hours
Proceed to Taormina through the coastal road passing through Messina from where we’ll have the chance to admire the suggestive scenery of the Strait of Messina.
Day 7 TAORMINA – MT. ETNA (wine tasting) – TAORMINA
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Taormina
2 hours
In the afternoon back to Taormina, charming city called "the pearl of the Ionian Sea": enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through its tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Greek-Roman Theatre on your own, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna.
Day 8 End of the tour
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Taormina
2 hours
After buffet breakfast, end of the Tour
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- MONREALE: Dome € 4,00 + € 5,00 presale fees
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about SICILIAN CAROUSEL TOUR - Tour of Sicily 7N-8D Catania-Taormina
Can I cancel SICILIAN CAROUSEL TOUR - Tour of Sicily 7N-8D Catania-Taormina for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 days.
What's included?
- Local Guides where necessary
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 6 nights accommodation in 4* hotels.
- Cheese & sicilian products tasting/ light lunch in Ragusa including water and a glass of wine.
- 1 night in a Wine Resort
- 1 Street food lunch experience in Palermo including water and a glass of wine
What's not included?
- Transfers in/out
- Entrance fees at monuments
- City Tax: some City Councils may introduce a tourist tax that it has to be paid directly at the Hotel
- Beverages
- Everything which is not clearly specified under ”rate includes
Which places does it visit?
It visits Catania, Isola di Ortigia, Ragusa Ibla, Marsala, Quattro Canti, Strada Panoramica dello Stretto - Messina, Taormina.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Retevacanze SRL
