Grand Tour of Sicily, from Palermo to Taormina
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an eight-day journey through the wine regions of Sicily, Italy. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural exploration and wine tasting experiences. Starting in Palermo, you'll traverse the island, visiting renowned wineries, historical sites, and picturesque towns. From the Marsala Wine Route to the ancient city of Agrigento, the charming city of Ragusa to the volcanic landscapes of Mount Etna, this tour is a feast for the senses. Along the way, you'll enjoy private guided tours, wine tastings, and traditional Sicilian meals. The tour concludes in the vibrant city of Taormina, with its ancient theatre and stunning sea views. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a history buff, this tour offers a unique Sicilian experience.
Included
6 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
6 Dinners
Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.
6 nights in twin-private rooms at hand-picked hotels
Arrival and departure transfers
All wine throughout the tour
Cooking class
Experienced English-speaking guide throughout tour. Your guide will also be a wine expert (sommelier) for a true Umbrian experience!
Mini-coach transfers throughout tour
Destinations
Ragusa
Catania
Agrigento
Syracuse
Noto
Trapani
TaorminaMap
Attractions
Cathedral of Syracuse
Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
Spiaggia di Randello - Randello Beach
Etnaland
Netum
Palermo CathedralDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Palermo
- Palermo - Arrival day
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- Palermo Cathedral
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Your Sicilian wine tour begins at Palermo airport. From there, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Get ready to explore Palermo with a guided city tour. In the evening, you'll be treated to a welcome dinner, where you'll learn about the trip itinerary and be introduced to Sicilian wines.
Day 2 – Day 2: Marsala Wine Route
- Trapani
- Marsala
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- Saline di Trapani e Paceco
- Cala Preveto
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After breakfast, we'll head to the Marsala region. We'll stop at the famous Salt Pans of Trapani and Paceco for a private guided tour. Then, we'll continue to the Marsala Wine Route, where we'll visit two wineries, enjoy a private tour of the cellars, and have lunch. We'll spend the night in Marsala, with dinner at our hotel wine resort.
Day 3 – Day 3: Sambuca di Sicilia and Agrigento
- Agrigento
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- Valley of the Temples - Gate V
- Castello dei conti di Modica
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Our journey continues to Sambuca di Sicilia, where we'll visit a beautiful winery. After a wine tasting and light meal, we'll head to Agrigento to visit the Valley of the Temples. We'll meet our local guide and explore this ancient Greek city. We'll spend the night in Agrigento, with dinner at our 4/5 star hotel.
Day 4 – Day 4: Cerasuolo di Vittoria and Ragusa
- Vittoria
- Ragusa
- Modica
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- Duomo di San Giorgio
- Spiaggia di Randello - Randello Beach
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We'll depart for the Cerasuolo di Vittoria wine region, where we'll visit a winery that uses biodynamics in wine production. After a wine tasting and lunch, we'll continue to our hotel in Ragusa. Later, we'll visit Modica for a tour and chocolate tasting at Antica Dolceria Bonajuto. We'll end the day with a guided tour of Ragusa and dinner at a typical Trattoria Siciliana.
Day 5 – Day 5: Siracusa and Noto
- Noto
- Ragusa
- Syracuse
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- Cathedral of Syracuse
- Netum
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After breakfast, we'll head to the Siracusa/Noto wine region. We'll stop at a winery for a tour and tasting, then continue to Noto for a guided city tour. After lunch in a typical Trattoria Notense, we'll transfer to Siracusa for a market visit and a tour of Ortigia. We'll end the day at our Wine Resort Hotel in Etna, with dinner at the hotel.
Day 6 – Day 6: Mount Etna and Catania
- Catania
- Piedimonte Etneo
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- Porta Catania
- Monti Sartorius
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We'll depart from our hotel in off-road vehicles to explore Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe. After a typical trattoria lunch near the valley of Etna, we'll head to Catania for a guided city tour. We'll return to our hotel for relaxation and dinner.
Day 7 – Day 7: Etna Wine Region and Taormina
- Taormina
- Piedimonte Etneo
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- Villa Comunale di Taormina
- Basilica of St. Nicholas of Bari
- Etnaland
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After breakfast, we'll visit two wineries in the Etna wine region. We'll learn about the wine making process and taste a variety of wines. Then, we'll head to Taormina for a guided tour of the city and the archaeological site of Neopolis. We'll end the day with dinner at a typical Trattoria with sea views.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure
- Taormina - Departure day
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On the final day of your tour, you'll be transferred to the airport for your departure. As you leave, you'll carry with you the unforgettable memories of the wine regions of Sicily.
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