Sicily Coast to Coast

14 days
Archeologic Tours, Arts and Crafts, Cooking Class, Cultural Tours, Food and Wine, Luxury Tour, Nature, Tasting, Unconventional

Sicily Coast to Coast, a fantastic 14 days tour departing from Catania and arriving in Palermo. Sicily Coast to Coast is a tour that will allow you to really discover Sicily, its ancient culture, its historical and archaeological places, the big cities and small towns will give you the opportunity to taste and cook yourself the local dishes and to live a unique experience by crossing the largest island of the Mediterranean sea between history and unspoiled nature. The tour is customizable according to your needs.

Day 1: Arrival in Catania and discovery of the city.

Arrival at the Catania airport.
Private transfer to hotel and room 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 2: 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 3: Visit of Mount Etna the highest volcano in Europe.

Embark on an exclusive half-day excursion to Mount Etna aboard a 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 Etna.
Free afternoon in Catania.
Dinner and overnight in Catania.

Day 4: Visit of Siracusa and its archaeological park.

In the morning, departure for Syracuse.
Along the way, stop at the archaeological park of Syracuse for a guided tour.
Arrival in Ortigia, Syracuse’s historic center, and hotel accommodation.
Lunch, dinner and overnight in Syracuse.

Day 5: 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.
Dinner and overnight in Siracusa.

Day 6: Free day in Siracusa.

Free day in Syracuse.
Lunch and dinner in Syracuse.
Dinner and overnight in Syracuse.

Day 7: Visit of Ragusa with guided tour.

In the morning, departure for Ragusa.
Arrival in Ragusa Ibla and hotel accommodation.
Lunch in Ragusa.
In the afternoon, guided tour of Ragusa for a guided tour of the historic center of Ragusa called Ibla, Unesco World Heritage Site.
Dinner and overnight in Ragusa.

Day 8: Visit to Modica and Scicli.

Full day excursion to Modica and Scicli, towns famous for their palaces and baroque churches.
Lunch in Modica, a city famous for its chocolate production.
Dinner and overnight in Ragusa.

Day 9: Visit the “Valley of the Temples” of Agrigento and Aragona with Cooking class.

Departure to Agrigento for a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples.
In the afternoon, departure for Aragon.
Arrival and accommodation in a landrirrism.
Cooking class and dinner with what you have cooked.

Day 10: Visit of Sant’Angelo di Muxaro and Mefi.

In the morning visit of Sant’Angelo Muxaro,
a typical Sicilian village, for an authentic local experience: you will meet young shepherds who have given up everything to carry on the family trade for four generations.
Lunch with typical Sicilian products.
After lunch, departure for Menfi.
Accommodation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 11: Palermo, Capital of Culture 2018.

Departure for Palermo.
Arrival at the hotel and accommodation.
In the afternoon meeting with the guide and walking tour to discover the historic center of Palermo.
Lunch, dinner and overnight in Palermo.

Day 12: Visit of Monreale and its beautiful Cathedral.

In the morning, departure to Monreale to visit the Cathedral, go shopping in the alleys and taste a delicious cannoli!
Free afternoon in Palermo.
Lunch, dinner and overnight in Palermo.

Day 13: Visit to the Archaeological Park of Segesta and Erice.

Full-day excursion to western Sicily to discover the Segesta archaeological park.
Later, you will discover Erice, an ancient medieval town, and stroll through its narrow streets.
Lunch in Erice.
Dinner and overnight in Palermo.