Sicilian Discovery – 9 Nights

Mount Etna Jeep tour with wine tasting and lunch

Departing from Taormina our guide will take you on a fascinating tour of Mount Etna. There you will scale the slopes of Italy’s famously active Mount Etna on this full day 4×4 tour. As a part of the trip, you will travel up rugged mountain tracks in an off-road vehicle and trek by foot to a stellar lookout point with views of lava flow basins and cave tubes created by the 2002 eruption. After descending from the volcano, you will be treated to a typical Sicilian lunch with local wine.

Private walking tour of Syracuse

Enjoy a private walking tour around the historical center of Syracuse with this VIP experience on the ancient island of Ortigia. This private walking tour begins at the ancient Greek Apollo Temple and leads you to Cathedral Square, which boasts beautiful limestone buildings and Baroque architecture. From here, you will visit the Arethusa Fountain, which is steeped in legend and mystery. During this part of the tour, your expert guide will explain the monument’s fascinating history. The tour then concludes with a visit to the Jewish Quarter and Archimedes Square, where you can admire the Fountain of Diana, which was built in a Neoclassical style and is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Ortigia.

Nero D’ Avola wine tasting

Take a private excursion to the countryside of Syracuse. Here you will explore the Avola region, stopping in a wonderful winefarm to taste some exceptional Nero D’ Avola wine which was born in this region and is appreciated around the world. Celebrated for its distinctive sweet tannins and plum or peppery flavours, its bold flavour pairs beautifully with warm Sicilian olives.

Baroque Valley, Modica and Ragusa

Discover the heart of Sicilian baroque architecture, visiting the towns of Modica and Ragusa. With our local guide you will discover the top attractions including the Gothic/Catalan-style church of Santa Maria delle Scale, Palazzo della Cancelleria, the Church of Madonna dell’Itria, Palazzo Cosentini, Via Capitano Bocchieri and Piazza Duomo, and the charming churches around Piazza Pola. After a nice lunch, your VIP Tour to Modica – a Baroque town with beautiful churches and palaces. Highlights of this part of the tour include Saint Georges’s Church, Saint Peter’s Church, Mary Of Bethlehem’s Church and a small cave church, which houses some Byzantine frescos. You will also be treated to chocolate tasting as Modica is known for its sweet treats!

Road Trip to Palermo

Take a private taxi to Palermo, stopping at Piazza Amerena in the province of Enna on the way. Here you will be taken on a two hour private tour of Villa Romana, an ancient Roman villa with preserved mosaics dating back to the fourth centry AD. A scenic drive to Agrigento will follow, where you will stop of an authentic lunch. Agrigento is famous for local fresh ingredients from its coast and the “cavatelli”, handmade shell shaped wheat pasta served as a first course with simple fresh ingredients.

Then our local guide will take you on a VIP Tour of the iconic Valley of Greek Temples.). The UNESCO-protected Valley is one of Sicily’s most important archaeological sites and is a joy to discover if you have an interest in history or simply want to learn more about Sicily’s turbulent past. This tour experience takes you to the sacred site, where an expert guide will treat you to a guided walk through the Valley. As a part of your tour, you will see the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Herakles, the Temple of Zeus and the Sanctuary of Chtonian Deities (Temple of Castor and Pollux). After the private tour, you will continue your journey to Palermo.

Discover the city of Palermo

Get ready to explore Palermo and learn more about its fascinating history as we treat you to a glorious VIP history tour. As a part of your journey through time, you will see the La Martorana Norman

Church, Galleria Regionale, the 15th-century Neo-Gothic castle and Museo Archeological Regionale, which boasts one of the richest collections of Punic and Ancient Greek art in Italy. There will also be a stop at the 12th-century Monreale Cathedral and a stroll through the colorful Vucciria market, where you can buy authentic Sicilian delicacies and fresh seafood. As a part of your unique private tour of Palermo, you will visit the haunting Convento dei Cappuccini’s Catacombs, which display thousands of mummies and preserved corpses dressed in the clothing of their time.

Erice and Trapani

Discover the charm and traditions of authentic Sicily on this excursion to Erice and Trapani. The former is a village steeped in history and is known to have inspired poets, such as Virgil, while Segesta dates back to Elymian times and features an unfinished Doric temple from the late 5th century BC. After a great coastal view lunch, you will enjoy visiting Trapani and its secret Palazzis. As part of this wonderful private excursion you will also have a glance at the the iconic windmills of the salt mines.