Welcome to Sicily, the land of taste and tradition, where the traces of different populations are evident in architecture, culture & even language. On this crafted escorted tour you will experience some of the best that Sicily has to offer, before enjoying the unique atmosphere of the small pearls of the Aeolian Islands.
Tour Highlights
▪ This programme has been designed to alternate the visits to the main archaeological and monumental sites with gastronomic and oenological experiences, before experiencing the unique atmosphere of the small pearls of the Aeolian Islands archipelago. A unique blend of escorted tour in Sicily and independent stay in Lipari with a boat excursions programme.
▪ Visit to the two main historical markets of the island to have a full immersion in the “Authentic Sicilian life”.
▪ Free time at disposal in each city/town for shopping or to enjoy a walk.
▪ Exclusive tour for small groups up to maximum 20 participants.
▪ Exclusively English speaking tour.
▪ Charming hotels located in the historical centres of the main Sicilian towns or exclusive resorts with swimming pools and spa.
▪ Visit of the main Sicilian UNESCO Sites - The late Baroque towns of the “Val di Noto”: Ragusa, Syracuse, Valley of the Temples, Mount Etna, the Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalu.
▪ Other visits including Catania, Erice, Ragusa Ibla, Salt Route, Marsala by night, panoramic tour of the Messina strait, and the islands of Panarea, Lipari, Salina and Stromboli.
Authentic Sicilian Experiences
▪ Fish market & street food in Catania
▪ Cheese tasting in Ragusa
▪ Wine tasting experience in Marsala
▪ Taste of traditional almond pastries in Erice
▪ Typical street food (light dinner) in Palermo
▪ Visit and wine tasting at a typical winery on Etna
▪ Natural show of the volcanic eruptions of Stromboli "Sciara del Fuoco"
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