5-Day Sicily Highlights Tour from Catania with Etna and Noto Wine
About This Tour
Discover some of Sicily's most celebrated highlights from Catania, from elegant Taormina and the dramatic landscapes of Mount Etna to the UNESCO treasures of Sy...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Catania, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Taormina, Piazza Armerina, Noto · Languages: English, Italian, Mandarin
Know before you go: The tour's departure time depends on your arrival time in Catania, so please let the guide know by e-mail.; Based on your arrival place, the meeting point can be Catania Airport or Catania Port. Please let the guide know by e-mail.
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What's Included
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 4* hotel in Catania
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 4* hotel in Syracuse
- Multilingual escorted tour of Taormina, Etna, Syracuse, Noto, and Piazza Armerina
- Multilingual local guides in Syracuse and Villa Romana del Casale
- Tasting of typical Sicilian products (day 2)
- Wine tasting in Noto (day 3)
- Chinese or Thai dinner (day 4)
- Transportation by deluxe minivan with air conditioning
- Basic insurance
Not Included
- Multilingual local guides in Taormina and Noto
- Syracuse cooking class
- Food and beverages not included in "What's included"
- Flights
- Full insurance
- Anything not included in "What's included"
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Catania and Visit to Taormina
Arrive at the airport in Catania. Arrive at the airport in Catania. After check-in at the hotel, depart for Taormina and visit the city. In the 19th century, after Goethe celebrated its beauty by quoting it in his book "Viaggio in Italia", this city became an obligatory stop of the Grand Tour - the long journey across continental Europe undertaken by young European aristocrats of the time to broaden their culture. Today, it is one of the most popular destinations in international tourism, as shown by the many travellers who come here from all over the world. After check-in at the hotel, depart for Taormina and visit the city. In the 19th century, after Goethe celebrated its beauty by quoting it in his book "Viaggio in Italia", this city became an obligatory stop of the Grand Tour - the long journey across continental Europe undertaken by young European aristocrats of the time to broaden their culture. Today, it is one of the most popular destinations in international tourism, as shown by the many travellers who come here from all over the world. Enjoy some free time for lunch. Enjoy some free time for lunch. Later, return to Catania, where there will be some free time for dinner. Later, return to Catania, where there will be some free time for dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Catania (4*)
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2Day 02
Mount Etna Walk and Ortygia Discovery
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Etna. After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Etna. Go on a walking tour of Mount Etna with a local Italian guide to discover ancient craters, recent and ancient lava flows, breathtaking views, and unspoiled nature. Go on a walking tour of Mount Etna with a local Italian guide to discover ancient craters, recent and ancient lava flows, breathtaking views, and unspoiled nature. Taste typical local products. Taste typical local products. Have some free time for lunch. Have some free time for lunch. Transfer to Syracuse and check in at the hotel. Transfer to Syracuse and check in at the hotel. Set off on a guided tour to discover Ortygia, with its Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, surrounded by magnificent baroque palaces. It is the heart of the civil and religious life of the ancient city of Syracuse and a UNESCO heritage site. Set off on a guided tour to discover Ortygia, with its Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, surrounded by magnificent baroque palaces. It is the heart of the civil and religious life of the ancient city of Syracuse and a UNESCO heritage site. Enjoy some free time for dinner. Enjoy some free time for dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Syracuse (4*)
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3Day 03
Greek Theater, Noto Vineyards, and Baroque Splendour
After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the Greek Theater of Syracuse, which is grand, solemn, intriguing, and scenographic. Entirely dug into the rock, it is one of the largest in the world. After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the Greek Theater of Syracuse, which is grand, solemn, intriguing, and scenographic. Entirely dug into the rock, it is one of the largest in the world. Depart for Noto and visit vineyards immersed in the area's scenic beauty. The owners of the winery selected for you will guide you through the secrets of producing a wine that is now appreciated in every market. There will also be a tasting of typical Sicilian delicacies and different DOC Nero d'Avola wines. Depart for Noto and visit vineyards immersed in the area's scenic beauty. The owners of the winery selected for you will guide you through the secrets of producing a wine that is now appreciated in every market. There will also be a tasting of typical Sicilian delicacies and different DOC Nero d'Avola wines. Embark on a guided tour of Noto, the capital of the Sicilian Baroque. With its majestic cathedral, characteristic streets, and colours, Noto will leave an everlasting impression on you. Embark on a guided tour of Noto, the capital of the Sicilian Baroque. With its majestic cathedral, characteristic streets, and colours, Noto will leave an everlasting impression on you. Return to Syracuse and enjoy some free time for dinner. Return to Syracuse and enjoy some free time for dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Syracuse (4*)
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4Day 04
Villa Romana del Casale and Sicilia Outlet Village
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Piazza Armerina. After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Piazza Armerina. Embark on a guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale, where the superb remains of unique mosaics, polychrome decorations, and floors from the late imperial age have earned the site its place on the UNESCO list. Embark on a guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale, where the superb remains of unique mosaics, polychrome decorations, and floors from the late imperial age have earned the site its place on the UNESCO list. Depart for Sicilia Outlet Village and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Depart for Sicilia Outlet Village and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Transfer to Catania and have a Chinese or Thai dinner in an ethnic restaurant. Transfer to Catania and have a Chinese or Thai dinner in an ethnic restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel in Catania (4*)
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5Day 05
Departure from Catania
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Catania Airport and depart. After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Catania Airport and depart.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Catania Airport or Catania Port · Tour start: Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
