Discovering Sicily's Roots - Private Tour of Sicily

Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel 4 in Palermo. Overnight.

After a buffet breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art: the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral (during the Holy Mass, exterior visit only)

the Norman palace (outside) with the amazing Cappella Palatina, mirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist

the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, adorned with XVI century sculptures; the most beautiful baroque church in Palermo, Santa Caterina and its cloister.

Then proceed to Monreale for aan indipendent visit of its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.

After a buffet breakfast, depart to Erice, charming medieval town situated on a hill in panoramic position over Trapani and the Mediterranean sea .

Proceed to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Lunch on your own. Indipendent visit of the historical centre and stop to a prestigious winery, where You will enjoy a wine tasting and learn about local production

After a buffet breakfast,, meet your local guide and visit the magnificent Valley Of Temples of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Temple of Concord, which is in almost perfectly preserved conditions, Juno and Heracles that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily.

Proceed to Piazza Armerina in the inland of Sicily: lunch on your own. In the afternoon, independent visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale: it is the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After a buffet breakfast, weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea.Stop in a winery on the slopes of the Volcano for a nice wine tasting.

Proceed to Taormina, charming city called "the pearl of the Ionian Sea", founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Lunch on your own. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, home-made sweets and preserves down “Corso Umberto” or simply walk through its tiny streets. Individual visit of the fascinating Greek-Roman theatre.

Private transfer to Catania airport. End of services.