• Get ready for an extraordinary journey: explore the historic sites of Taormina and enjoy the splendid views of Mount Etna. Savor the local food and wines. Visit Syracuse and enchanting Ortigia. Admire Sicilian Baroque in Ragusa, Modica, and Noto. Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Conclude in Palermo with the Teatro Massimo and Monreale Cathedral. Experience the picturesque charm of Cefalù.

• Get ready for an extraordinary journey: explore the historic sites of Taormina and enjoy the splendid views of Mount Etna. Savor the local food and wines. Visit Syracuse and enchanting Ortigia. Admire Sicilian Baroque in Ragusa, Modica, and Noto. Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Conclude in Palermo with the Teatro Massimo and Monreale Cathedral. Experience the picturesque charm of Cefalù.

DAY 1: TAORMINA

• Upon arrival, head to your hotel in Letojanni, check in, and take the time you need to settle in. In the afternoon, meet your group and the tour leader. After an introductory briefing, head to Taormina and enjoy a guided walking tour of one of Sicily’s most popular tourist destinations. Admire its natural terrace overlooking the sea, dominated by the majestic Mount Etna, and visit the Greco-Roman Theatre. Return to the hotel for a welcome dinner.

DAY 2: ETNA

• Today you will discover Mount Etna, Sicily’s highest peak and Europe’s most active volcano. After breakfast, walk along the beach to Letojanni train station and make your way to the town of Giarre, where you will board the Circumetnea train, a historic railway line inaugurated in 1898 that circles the volcano, passing through many villages and offering travelers picturesque views of this unique landscape. The excursion will continue by bus to reach the "Silvestri Craters" (at about 1,900 meters). Enjoy a food and wine tasting at a local winery, and you will have the chance to reach the highest peaks by jeep. Return to the hotel in Letojanni.

DAY 3: SIRACUSA & ORTIGIA

• Today you can admire the coast and the sea from the train window, traveling from Taormina to Siracusa, one of the island’s most interesting sites. A guide will accompany you to discover the Archaeological Park, famous for its Roman amphitheater, Greek theatre, and the Ear of Dionysius. Continue the visit by heading to the island of Ortigia, the oldest part of the city, characterized by its narrow streets, sea views, and the beautiful square with its magnificent cathedral. In the afternoon, continue the journey by bus and reach your next destination, Ragusa.

DAY 4: SICILIAN BAROQUE

• A full day to discover the less-known side of Sicily, dominated by the lavish and majestic Baroque style of its buildings, featuring numerous UNESCO sites, and also known for the TV series "Inspector Montalbano." Begin the visit in the historic center of Ragusa, "Ibla," the aristocratic city of the Val di Noto, characterized by numerous churches and Baroque palaces, as well as the distinctive domes that dominate the city. Continue to Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage city best known for its chocolate and its splendid buildings. The final stop will be Noto, the capital of late Sicilian Baroque. Pass through the famous Arch, walking through the center and admiring the magnificent aristocratic palaces with their famous decorated balconies, the sumptuous richly decorated churches, the cathedral with its staircase, and the city theater, all built in Baroque style. Return to the hotel in Ragusa for the overnight stay.

DAY 5: AGRIGENTO

• After breakfast, depart by bus for Agrigento. Upon arrival in Agrigento, enjoy a lunch with a view over the Valley of the Temples. After lunch, meet the guide who will reveal all the secrets of the Valley of the Temples, including the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concordia (one of the best-preserved Doric temples in the entire Greek world), the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Castor and Pollux. At the end of the visit, we will have lunch together. Afterwards, we will reach Agrigento Centrale train station and embark on an extraordinary train journey through the Sicilian countryside to Palermo. Upon arrival in Palermo, transfer to the hotel and check-in.

DAY 6: PALERMO & MONREALE

• A full day dedicated to discovering Palermo: in the morning, a walk through the city center, starting from the Teatro Massimo, continuing through the famous local market "u Capo," and tasting some Sicilian specialties such as arancina or drinking the famous "AUTISTA," an "explosive" lemonade. Continue to the Cathedral and walk to "I Quattro Canti." After some free time for lunch, take the local bus to Monreale, a delightful town on the slopes of Mount Caputo, overlooking Palermo. Walk with the guide to Monreale Cathedral, considered one of the finest Norman buildings in the world.

DAY 7: CEFALÙ

• Today, together with your tour guide, you will reach Cefalù by train in half an hour. Cefalù is a beautiful medieval fishing village at the foot of a promontory, which is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Arab-Norman Cathedral, which looks like a fortress. You will have the whole day at your disposal to relax on the beach, go shopping, or hike up to the Rocca! Returning to Palermo by regional train, enjoy your last evening in Sicily!

DAY 8: DEPARTURE

• After breakfast, our journey discovering the wonders of Italy comes to an end, hoping that you will always keep this unique experience in your heart. Feel free to book some extra nights in Sicily or a private transfer to Palermo airport. Thank you and goodbye!

• 2 nights in Letojanni/Taormina in a standard room
• 2 nights in Ragusa in a standard room
• 2 nights in Palermo in a standard room
• First-class train transfer
• Luxury air-conditioned coach on routes not covered by rail
• WORRY-FREE LUGGAGE: Thanks to our porterage service included at train stations and/or our "luggage bus" (which delivers luggage from one hotel to another), we make train travel stress-free.
• Professional English-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour
• 7 breakfasts
• 1 dinner
• 2 lunches
• GROUP ACTIVITIES: - TAORMINA/LETOJANNI: guided walking tour of Taormina and discovery of Mount Etna by train for a full day - SYRACUSE: guided walking tour of Syracuse and Ortigia - RAGUSA: full-day guided tour discovering Sicilian Baroque: Noto and Modica - AGRIGENTO: guided tour of the Valley of the Temples - PALERMO: guided walking tour of Palermo and Monreale and discovery of Cefalù by train for a full day.

• Tourist taxes (to be paid locally)
• Lunches and all drinks during meals (where not specified)
• Individual transfers to/from the airport
• Baggage handling and personal expenses
• Tip for the guide (optional)
• Optional excursions
• Entrance tickets to monuments and archaeological sites (where not specified)
• Anything not expressly indicated in "the rate includes"

• To avoid queues at museums or archaeological parks, it is necessary to book in advance: advance booking of admission tickets is mandatory on the first day of the tour.
• Tickets are non-refundable

• Letojanni/Taormina: Albatros Beach Hotel (*)
• Ragusa: Hotel Mediterraneo Palace (*)
• Palermo: NH Palermo (*)

(*) The hotels listed are our main partners in each city. Any changes to the itinerary will be communicated with adequate notice.

• Tours are guaranteed with a minimum of 2 passengers
• The hotels indicated in the programs may be replaced by others of the same category
• It is recommended to book optional excursions at the time of booking
• Some trips may be a combination of several Norma Vacanze tours. It should be expected that some members of the group may join or leave the tour between stops
• We try to carry out the tour as scheduled, but urgent changes or adverse weather conditions with alternative programs may occur
• The tour programs may be subject to changes from what is published, for technical or logistical reasons, without substantial changes to the program itself
• Norma Vacanze has the right to modify the itinerary of the excursion if deemed appropriate or due to force majeure
• Norma Vacanze is not responsible for accidents, delays, damage or loss of luggage or personal belongings, nor for damage caused by third parties or by other events such as floods, storms, landslides, earthquakes, political unrest, epidemics, terrorist attacks, strikes.

• Cancellation received 45 working days or more before departure: a 10% penalty will be applied
• Cancellations made from 44 to 30 working days before departure: 40% of payments will be retained.
• Cancellations made from 29 to 15 working days before departure: 70% of payments will be retained.
• Cancellations made from 14 days up to departure: 100% of payments will be retained.

Changes

• free up to 45 days before departure
• from 44 working days up to departure, if you wish to change your travel booking in any way, we will do our best to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. You will be required to pay an administrative fee of €100.00, plus any additional costs incurred in making this change (including those charged by third-party suppliers who provide the components of your booking). Some bookings may not be changeable after confirmation and a change request may result in a cancellation fee of up to 100% of that part of the booking.