Sicily in Depth Tour with 7 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

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English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Palermo, Italy

Sliema, Malta

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25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

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Excellent

4.7

799 Reviews

Pavel

I wanted to share my positive experience with Bookmundi regarding my recent 18-day 'Zen and Scenic Japan' tour. The booking process was remarkably easy and hassle-free, which was a huge relief. The customer service team deserves special praise for their patience and polite responses to my many questions, making me feel fully supported. The tour was more affordably priced than similar ones from other companies, and the bonus program was an appreciated addition. Because of this excellent experience, Bookmundi has earned a permanent client. Thank you for such a great journey.

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About the tour

Tour Type

Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

5 - 99 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Easy

Starts

Ends

Palermo, Italy

Sliema, Malta

Highlights

Palermo: Visit the spectacular 12th-century Palatine Chapel. Its sombre exterior gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.

Agrigento: Admire magnificent Hellenistic remains in the Valley of the Temples, such as the massive Temple of Concordia and clifftop Temple of Juno.

Piazza Armerina: Travel to the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO site since 1997. The Villa is one of the most luxurious of its kind, showcasing it's rich and intricate mosaics which decorate almost every room.

Ragusa: During your walking tour with your Local Expert see the famous Baroque buildings and churches.

Modica: Experience Modica's celebrated hand-made chocolate.

Itinerary

See every slice of Sicily during this 9-day Sicily guided tour. Take off to Paradise Quarry in Syracuse with a Local Expert, who will show you its Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped limestone grotto: call out to your fellow travellers here, and your voice may echo as many as 16 times. Visit the Palatine Chapel to marvel at the glittering gold mosaics for a stunning sight. Travel to the salt pans and windmills on the western coast and taste Marsala wine in its home town. In Taormina, perched above the Ionian Sea, join a Local Expert at the city’s cliffside Greek theatre, from which you can see Mount Etna, the island’s active Strato volcano.

Day 1Welcome to Palermo

Day 2Palermo & the Golden Age of the Normans

Day 3Trapani and Marsala

Day 4Explore the Valley of the Temples

Day 5Discover Villa Romana del Casale and Ragusa

Day 6Modica Relaxed Start

Day 7Ancient Syracuse

Day 8Taormina and the Dawn Coast of Europe

Day 9Depart Catania

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What's Included

Accommodation

Casena dei Colli, Palermo HotelSeawater, Marsala HotelTheScala dei Turchi Resort, Agrigento HotelMediterraneo Palace, Ragusa HotelDelta by Marriott Giardini HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Meals

Dinner (x5)Breakfast (x8)Palermo: Embark on a fun exploration of Palermo's tasty culinary scene on a Dine-Around evening.Giardini Naxos: Your celebration dinner reflects some of Sicily's top culinary heritage.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Others

Choose between two carefully selected activitiesSyracuse: Walk through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, listen to the acoustics in the mysterious Ear of Dionysius and visit the Greek theatre.Syracuse: Stroll through Old Town Syracuse on the island of Ortigia and learn the legends of the Fonte Aretusa.Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Marsala: Enjoy a tasting of some of the island's richest Sicilian wines at a local winery in Marsala.Ragusa: Savour the flavours of Ragusa during your Farm-to-Table dining experience, highlighting the freshest locally sourced ingredients.Syracuse: Walk through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, listen to the acoustics in the mysterious Ear of Dionysius and visit the Greek theatre.Syracuse: Stroll through Old Town Syracuse on the island of Ortigia and learn the legends of the Fonte Aretusa.Trapani: Discover how the ancient tradition of salt extraction has been handed down from generation to generation. Set in a breathtaking natural landscape, home to pink flamingos and various aquatic birds, the salt pans and windmills create a picturesque scene against a backdrop of sea and sky. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities."A type of food I really love introducing my guests to is the street food because it tells a lot about the habits of the locals, it can be a slice of pizza folded up or a sfogliatella in Naples, an arancini, a gelato in Sicily, or a cannolo. ""One fun fact people don't usually know before they come to Italy is that the Italian alphabet only has 22 letters.""One thing I really love about showing guests about Italy is how art and beauty can be found around every corner of some of Italy's cities, which are real open air museums."Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

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If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Our travel experts are ready to help.

Why Book with Bookmundi

Earn USD 117+ in travel credits.

Best price guaranteed.

No credit card or booking fees.

100% financial protection.Bookmundi is a member of the Danish Travel Fund which guarantees for any payment made via us. Our guarantee covers all travelers, irrespective of nationality.

25,000+ trip reviews, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.

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4.7

799 Reviews

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