From Palermo to Agrigento to Taormina, Private Tour, 7 days
Day 1: Arrival to PalermoWelcome to Palermo - the stunning capital of Sicily. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip. No meals included. Day 2: Palermo City Tour & Optional Tour to EriceAfter breakfast you meet with your private guide to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Palermo.
The capital of Sicily - Palermo - has been a crossroads for cultures and civilizations for 8 millennia. Together with your private guide you start the tour at the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel. Then you walk along Villa Bonanno to the Cathedral in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, just to admire the exterior; continue along Vittorio Emanuele to the imposing Four Corners. Then on to the Tuscan fountain in Piazza Pretoria and just behind it see two splendid Arabo-Norman churches, La Martorana and San Cataldo. After the tour you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Palermo on your own or join our carefully planned optional tour. Optional tour: Tour to Erice, Sicily Join an unforgettable tour to Erice, a wonderfully preserved Mediaeval town offering the most breathtaking views and a palpable sense of history. Together with a driver and guide discover the city's treasures. Erice boasts 60 churches, some dating back to the early 1300's, and two incredible castles, Pepoli Castle and Venus Castle (entrance tickets not included). Breakfast is included. Day 3: Day Tour to Monreale, Cefalu and Transfer to AgrigentoFollowing breakfast you check out from the hotel and meet with your private and driver to embark on an exciting day tour to Monreale and Cefalu.
After a short drive you arrive in Monreale where we have planned a visit to the famous Cathedral, dating from the era of the Norman kingdom of Sicily, where the Arab-Norman art and architecture reached its apogee. Then you proceed along the coast to the scenic town of Cefalu, the home of another astonishing example of religious Arab-Norman architecture. This colorful fishing village, complete with brightly-hued boats and twisting narrow streets gives you an opportunity to admire the iconic postcard views of Sicily. After the tour you are transferred to Agrigento where you check-in at your charming hotel and have the evening at leisure. Breakfast is included. Day 4: Valley of the Temples & Scala dei Turchi CliffsToday after a delicious breakfast at the hotel you spend the day with your private guide exploring famous Agrigento sights and its surroundings.
You tour begins with one of the two highlights of the city - the splendid Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You then continue to the near-intact Temple of Concord, the best-preserved temple in the world and one of the symbols of Sicily. In the second part of the day enjoy a trip to the seaside to see the famous Scala dei Turchi Cliffs. The dazzling chalky white rocky cliff eroded conveniently into stairs rises 50 meters above sea level. This natural phenomenon so-called "Stairs of the Turks" allows for easy walking. Its gleaming color is eye-catching enough, but what makes it even more remarkable is that it looks like a staircase carved by man even though its shape is entirely natural. After the tour you return to your hotel and have the evening at leisure. Breakfast is included. Day 5: Villa Romana del Casale & Transfer to TaorminaIn the morning after breakfast you check-out and your private driver meets you at the hotel lobby for the trip to Taormina.
Along the way, we have arranged a stop to see the hidden gems of Sicily. You first travel northwest to Piazza Armerina to view the famous Villa Romana del Casale. Upon arrival you check-in at your hotel and have rest of the day free to enjoy Taormina on your own. Breakfast is included. Day 6: Sightseeing of Taormina & Optional Tour to Mount EtnaIn the morning after breakfast at the hotel meet your private local guide. Together you take off to see the highlights of Taormina.
During the tour you stroll along the main street, Corso Umberto I, and visit the Greco-Roman Theater that has Etna as its backdrop. After the tour you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Taormina on your own, spend time on the beach, dine in one of the local restaurants overlooking the bay or join our carefully planned optional tour. Optional tour: Tour to Mount Etna, Sicily Set off on a tour to one of the most famous Sicily attractions - Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe. Your private driver and guide meet you at the hotel, your journey begins at the access point - the Rifugio Sapienza on the southern slope located 2,000 meters (6562 feet) above sea level. Here you take a walk to visit the "Silvestri" craters and the latest new lava flows and craters from 2001-2003 and enjoy the desert moon atmosphere! On the way down you also visit a local winery to taste local Etna wine. Breakfast is included. Day 7: DepartureThis is the last day of your amazing tour to Italy! After breakfast your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations! Recommended extension: If you would like to extend your Italian vacation, continue exploring its wonders with our extensions - contact your specialist for details. Breakfast is included.
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We are in awe! Any request was a moment away. It was easy to build our private tour day by day based on our interests. The service was unlike I have ever seen. - Helen and Chris B. about their trip with us
Having been on other tours, this one was a private tour and was outstanding. From airport pickup and delivery, knowledgeable guides, convenient accommodations - all made the trip most enjoyable - Gayle Taylor about her trip with us
I had a fabulous holiday! The places visited included Venice, Florence, Rome and Vatican as well as exceptional trips to Pisa and the Burano & Murano islands - Alison Gardner about her trip with us
My husband and I cannot express enough how much we enjoyed our recent trip - Mary Fogelberg about her trip with us
From the moment I landed until I was taken to the airport for my flight home everything was amazing - John Garman about his trip with us
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