Sicily and Baroque-Siracusa, Ragusa and Catania

A deep immersion in the beautiful east coast of Sicily, in its Baroque wonders and uncontaminated nature dominated by the imposing volcano “Etna” and the deep blue Ionian Sea. The tour includes 8 days and 7 nights with hotels and inside travels included. The tour is customizable according to your needs.

Day 1: Arrival in Catania and transfer to Ortigia (Siracusa).

• Arrival at the Catania airport.
• Meeting with the guide and private transfer to Ortigia (Syracuse).
• Arrival in Ortigia, Syracuse’s historic center, and hotel accommodation.
• Dinner and overnight in Syracuse.

Day 2: Visit to Siracusa and Ortigia, the baroque jewels.

• In the morning departure for the Archaeological Park of Syracuse for a guided tour.
• In the afternoon guided tour of the island of Ortigia.
• Optional boat tour at sunset.
• Lunch, dinner and overnight in Syracuse.

Day 3: Visit of Noto and Marzamemi, the extreme southern point of Sicily.

• In the morning, departure for Noto for a visit to this delightful baroque town, full of churches and palaces.
• Continue to Marzamemi, a charming fishing village in the south-eastern corner of Sicily.
• Lunch in Marzamemi.
• After lunch, departure for Ragusa.
• Arrival in Ragusa (Ibla) and hotel accommodation.
• Dinner and overnight in Ragusa

Day 4: Visit of Modica and Ragusa.

• In the morning departure for a guided tour in Modica, a town famous for its palaces and baroque churches.
• Lunch in Modica, a town famous for its chocolate production.
• After lunch, return to Ragusa for a guided tour of the historic center of Ragusa Ibla, Unesco World Heritage Site.

Day 5: Visit of Scicli and Catania.

• In the morning guided tour of Scicli, one of the most beautiful baroque cities of Sicily, Unesco World Heritage Site.
• Lunch at a farm nearby.
• After lunch, departure for Catania.
• Arrival in Catania and hotel accommodation.
• In the afternoon, walking tour in the center of Catania, the “elephant city“, to discover its historic baroque center, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  Among the most famous sites are the Via Etnea with elegant squares and gardens, the Cathedral dedicated to the patroness Sant’Agata, and the Teatro Massimo Bellini dedicated to the famous composer Vincenzo Bellini.
• Dinner and overnight in Catania.

Day 6: Visit the Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe.

• Exclusive excursion of half a day on Etna aboard 4×4 off-road vehicle.
• Discover the highest active volcano in Europe (3,350 m.) Where you will enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Etna, surrounded by the lush vegetation of Sicily.
• Lunch in a farmhouse on Mount Etna.
• Free afternoon in Catania.
• Dinner and overnight Catania.

Day 7: Visit of Taormina.

• In the morning, departure for Taormina for a guided tour of an entire day of the town.
• Lunch in Taormina.
• Return to Catania in the afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight in Catania.

Day 8: Visit of Savoca and Departure.

• In the morning visit of Savoca, the town famous for the movie “The Godfather“.
• Brunch with typical Sicilian products.
• In the early afternoon, departure for the Catania airport.
• End of the tour.