A Taste of Sicily - Palermo to Syracuse

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I have been on many tours with different companies and this was one of the best. From booking to finishing, everything was brilliant. This tour exceeded my expectations and felt like it was tailored made and not just a generic tourist experience. I could not recommend the Explore team more highly.

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Ends

Palermo, Italy

Catania, Italy

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Highlights

Farm - to-table dining - Visit a Masseria, a traditional Sicilian farmhouse estate, to enjoy fresh produce and delicious flavours at their source. Agrigento - Explore Sicily's most famous Classical remains in the Valley of the Temples with its remarkable Doric architecture. Corleone - Enjoy the picturesque landscapes and learn all about the rich history and mafia connections.

Itinerary

Embark on a gastronomic journey across Sicily, from Palermo's vibrant streets to the historical wonders of Syracuse. Traverse this sun-kissed Italian island pausing to try iconic delicacies such as arancini and cannoli. Explore local vineyards, sipping on indigenous wines, and in Modica, sample the unique chocolate, steeped in age-old Aztec techniques. This voyage is a celebration of Sicilian cuisine and culture.

day 1Join trip in Palermo

Our trip starts today in Palermo, Sicily's capital with a rich tapestry of Greek, Roman, Islamic and Byzantine culture all merging into a fascinating mix of architecture and customs. Our tour leader will meet you for the welcome meeting at 7pm in the hotel reception, and you may wish to go for dinner together after. There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive in Palermo at any time. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Palermo's Falcone-Borsellino International Airport (PMO), which is around a 45-minute drive from the airport. If your flight arrives earlier in the day, you might like to visit the Gothic Cathedral with its extensive mosaics and beautiful cloisters. To get away from the summer heat the Botanical gardens are also well worth a visit. The city centre is compact with a network of narrow streets and expansive piazzas with a great choice of places to eat. Palermo is well known for its colourful and bustling open-air markets with a wide range of food on offer from pane e panelle (a Sicilian sandwich stuffed with chickpeas) or a wholesome bowl of homemade, fresh spaghetti with sundried tomatoes, olives, capers and topped with breadcrumbs. To get the most from our Sicilian gastronomic journey, it's important to approach it with an open mind and willingness to explore. This experience is not well-suited for individuals with specific dietary restrictions.

Accommodation

Hotel Mediterraneo

day 2Palermo walking tour of street food markets

day 3Visit Monreale, overnight at a traditional Masseria with cookery lesson

day 4Visit Corleone, cannoli and wine tasting then drive to Agrigento

day 5Valley of the Temples visit, drive to Modica and chocolate tasting

day 6Tomato farm lunch, picturesque Noto for Granita, drive to Syracuse

day 7Walking tour of Ortygia Island, try traditional coffee and enjoy a seafood dinner

day 8Trip ends at Catania Airport

What's Included

Accommodation

Hotel Mediterraneo (2 nights)Agriturismo Ponte Calatrasi (1 night)Colleverde Park Hotel (1 night)Albergo Diffuso (1 night)Hotel Palazzo Cavalieri (2 nights)

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

Bus

Guide

Explore Tour Leader

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