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The Fire, the Fate, the Wonder!

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Sicily, a wonderful land! In this tour we will visit the most beautiful places in the eastern of Sicily, full of marvellous landscapes.
We will discover the baroque pearls of Sicily, as Catania, Modica, the ancient and unique temples of Magna Grecia in Agrigento and wonderful set-tings, including Mount Etna.

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Services included:

- Car rental for 8 days
- 3 overnights in double room B&B in hotel 4* (Catania area)
- 2 overnights double room B&B in historical house (Ragusa area)
- 2 overnights double room B&B in hotel 4* (Agrigento area)
- Visit in a winery, wine tasting & light lunch with local food (Linguaglossa)
- Lunch at local restaurant (Castelmola)
- Guided visit of Marzamemi and Portopalo and tasting of typical food excellences
- Olfactory guided experience with Show Cooking in exclusive area kitchen Garden and lunch with typical Sicilian culinary excellences
- Typical Sicilian dinner in historical house restaurant in Modica
- Visit in a winery, wine tasting & light lunch with typical products (Caltagirone)
- Tasting of typical food in a store of Sicilian excellences (Piazza Armerina)
- 1 food gift

Services not included:

- Car rental available on request
- Half board treatment
- City tax (if expected)
- Extra, tips, entrance tickets for churches, museum etc… and anything else is not listed under “services included"

Typology of vacation:

Art and culture, Food and wine, Nature and landscapes, Handcraft, Shopping

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Programme

Day 1: Catania

Arrival at the airport of Catania Fontanarossa
Transfer to by GT coach to Catania area and accommodation in hotel 4*
Dinner
Overnight

Day 2: Mount Etna

Breakfast in hotel
Departure for a sightseeing excursion on mount Etna – half day
Departure for Linguaglossa
Guided tour in a winery, wine tasting & light lunch with local food
Back to the hotel in Catania area
Dinner
Sightseeing excursion of Catania by night
Overnight

Day 3: Taormina, Castelmola

Breakfast in hotel
Departure for Castelmola
Lunch in at typical restaurant with
tasting of Sicilian excellences
Transfer to Taormina for a sightseeing excursion of the town - 3h
Back to the hotel in Catania area
Dinner
Overnight

Day 4: Noto, Marzamemi, Portopalo

Breakfast in hotel
Departure for Noto
Visit of the town
Transfer to Marzamemi and visit of the ancient “tonnara” (trap)
Tasting with tuna and ciliegino tomatoe in a typical shop of culinary excellences with the possibility for shopping.
Departure for Portopalo to admire the historic trap (the oldest in Europe), the castle Tafuri and the island of Capopassero on the bay of the pirates.
Departure for Modica and accommodation in hotel 3* o 4*
Dinner
Overnight

Day 5: Modica, Ragusa Ibla, Scicli

(Spring and summer)
Breakfast in hotel
Departure for a sightseeing excursion in Modica
Departure for Ragusa Ibla
Lunch at typical restaurant in the baroque heart of Ragusa Ibla
Departure for a visit of Donnafugata Castle
Transfer for a visit of Scicli
Olfactory guided journey among medicinal and aromatic herbs in a won-derful countryside location
Show Cooking in exclusive area kitchen Garden and dinner with typical Sicilian culinary excellences
Back to the hotel in Modica area
Overnight
(fall and winter)
Breakfast in hotel
Departure for a visit of Scicli
Departure for an Olfactory guided journey among medicinal and aromatic herbs in a wonderful countryside location
Show Cooking with the herbs and lunch with typical Sicilian culinary excellences
Departure for Ragusa Ibla
Visit of the town
Departure for Modica
Typical Sicilian dinner in historical house restaurant in Modica area
Sightseeing excursion of Modica by night
Back to the accommodation in “Ragushire”
Overnight

Day 6: Caltagirone, Piazza Armerina

Breakfast in hotel
Departure to Caltagirone
Visit of the town and shopping tour through the shops of the masters
ceramist
Visit in a winery, wine tasting & light lunch with typical products
Transfer to Piazza Armerina
Visit of “Villa Romana del Casale” UNESCO world heritage
Visit of the old town centre
Shopping in a store of Sicilian excellences and tasting of typical food
Departure for Agrigento area
Accommodation in hotel 4*
Dinner
Overnight

Day 7: Valley of Temples, Sutera

Breakfast in hotel
Departure for a sightseeing excursion in the archaeological area of Valley of Temples
Departure for Sutera
Visit of the borgo
Back to the Hotel
Dinner
Overnight

Day 8: End of services

Day 8
Breakfast in hotel
Departure to the airport of Catania Fontanarossa
End of services

Destinations

Catania

Castelmola

Taormina

Noto

Marzamemi

Scicli

Ragusa Ibla

Modica

Caltagirone

Sutera

Accommodation

Scicli Albergo Diffuso

Scicli (RG)

Historical house in Ragusa area

Ragusa(RG)

Hotel in Etna area

Viagrande (CI)

Historical House in Ragusa area

Modica (RG)

Villa Athena

Agrigento

Historical house in Ragusa area

Ispica (RG)

Experiences

Activities Included

Visit of a winery and tasting of wine on Mount Etna

You will be lead inside one of the most celebrated and highest regarded wineries of Etna, named “Italian Winery of the Year” by the prestigious wine guide Gambero Rosso and “Top 100 Winery” by the US magazine Wine & Spirits. We propose you a guided visit of Monte Serra estate and vineyard,...

Guided tour of Marzamemi and Portopalo

In the extreme edge of Sicily's southeast are two places that still retain their charm of fishing villages. Marzamemi, a small town in the territory of Pachino (famous for cherry). The visit to the village, which focuses its beauty between the main street and the historical square, next to the old...

Show Cooking in exclusive area kitchen garden and dinner or lunch with typical Sicilian culinary excellences

A hill between Sampieri, Cava d'Aliga Scicli and gently sloping to the sea is where the headquarters of a famous company that produces medical and aro-matic herbs. A multisensory itinerary within the company, over the years become a reference point for chefs, gourmets and lovers of good food...

Visit of a winery in Caltagirone with light lunch

Caltagirone famous for centuries for the production of ceramics is also a land of production of fine wines appreciated all over the world. A visit to one of the best wineries in the area is a must. The company we visit is very careful to respect the environment, because all the choices are designed...

Shopping in a store of Sicilian excellences and tasting of typical food

A very characteristic Sicilian shop in the historical centre of Piazza Armerina will welcome you to reveal ancient art and tastes of Sicily. You will enjoy genuine flavors and delicate fragrances of local products. Pistachio creams, cheese, nougat, marzipan, cold cuts, chocolates from Modica,...

Optional Activities

Cooking class and lunch at local restaurant in Castelmola

In a typical Trattoria (Restaurant) in this wonderful village you will have the chance to experience the old Sicilian cuisine, the result of passion and recipes that use only products strictly seasonal, natural ingredients, with no preservatives and dyes, cooked as the Sicilian tradition teaches. ...

Trekking experience in the Natural Reserve of Vendicari

The Nature Reserve Wildlife Oasis Vendicari is located in the province of Siracusa, exactly between Noto and Marzamemi. Inside the reserve, the human history shows a long stay. There are several archaeological sites and ar-chitectural testimony to the life of man in these places since the Greek....

Visit a farm diary and light lunch with tasting of local cheese excellences

With its 60 years of activity, the farm we’ll visit embodies a wealth of experience that has managed to pass with passion from fathers to sons.The farm is located in Cammarata, a small mountain town in the heart of Sicily, known for its historic center of Arab origin and the renowned food and wine...

Buffet picnic in the garden of Kolymbethra

Historic, nature and landscape heritage of great importance, the garden of Kolimbethra, small valley in the heart of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, has been entrusted to the FAI in free concession from the Sicily Region for a period of 25 years. Authentic archaeological jewel and...

Boarding in ancient galleon and sailing to the famous Stair of the Turks.

An unforgettable experience on board of a schooner Galleon of 1936 equipped with comfortable seating, cushions, poufs, sunbathing areas, shady spots, cov-ered rooms and all necessary facilities. The departure for the afternoon trip is at 05:00 p.m. from the port of San Leone. The first part of the...

Boarding in ancient galleon and sailing along the coast of Agrigento to the famous Stair of the Turks

An unforgettable experience on board of a schooner Galleon of 1936 equipped with comfortable seating, cushions, poufs, sunbathing areas, shady spots, cov-ered rooms and all necessary facilities. On board you will find surfboards, for those who have some difficulties to swim or want to sunbathe...

Tour Modica by night

Our itinerary starts from the upper town, where the Church of St. John stands in his theatricality. Then it goes down to the lower section, along the course Francesco Crispi dominated Napolino Palace, one of the most representative civil buildings in the city. Continuing on the same road you come...

Visit of Catania

Catania offers such different landscapes concentrated in a single site. Located on the east coast, at the foot of Mount Etna (the highest active volcano in Eu-rope) this wonderful city is crossed by an underground river, the Amenano. Pi-azza Duomo is the historical and artistic heart of Catania,...

Visit of Noto

Noto, in the southeastern part of Sicily is one of the "baroque pearls" of the is-land. Thanks to the magnificence and the splendor of its churches and its palac-es in the Baroque style, Noto was included by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. The delicacy of its architectural decorations earned her...

Visit of Scicli

Beautiful perl overlooking the sea of the southern coast of Sicily, Scicli is located at the confluence of three valleys (Val di Modica, Santa Maria la Nova and San Bartolomeo), known locally as Cave. The nature of the place is characterized by a rocky landscape, full of caves, which has greatly...

Visit of Ragusa Ibla

Anyone who decides to visit the beautiful city of Ragusa, located in Val di Noto, is greeted by a great culture: ancient churches, historical works of art, pictur-esque lanes and a plethora of baroque architecture, like no other in Italy. Landscapes, traditions, sea, history make it extraordinarily...

Visit of Modica

Overflowing with Baroque forms, nestled between the slopes of four hills, Modica is twisted and sensual, picturesque like few other cities of Sicily. It is located in the Val di Noto, including the Monti Iblei in the southernmost tip of Sicily. A little further south, there are long beaches of...

Visit of Caltagirone

Land rich in clay and one of the pearls of the Baroque of the Val di Noto, Caltagirone is known worldwide for its handmade ceramic of art. The art of tiles has ancient origins: the first ovens date back, in fact, the Muslim period and the Normans and testify of a task that has never been...

Visit of Sutera

On the slopes of Mount San Paolino, a chalky cliff in the valley of the river Platani, lis Sutera, a small agricultural borgo inhabited by about 1500 souls. The town of medieval origins is inserted in an area of great interest and appeal.Sutera and its territory was inhabited since prehistoric...

Visit of Donnafugata Castle

If you’re visiting southeast Sicily and want to get a peek at the recent lifestyle of Sicily’s bluebloods, I recommend a visit to Donnafugata Castello, 20 kilometers outside of Ragusa toward Santa Croce Camerina.Set in rolling countryside among rocks and giant carob trees, the castle dates back to...

Visit of the archaeological area of Valley of the Temples

The park, covering about 1300 hectares, retains an extraordinary monumental heritage and landscape that includes the remains of the ancient city of Akragas and the land sur-rounding it to the sea. In the Valley of the Temples, declared in 1997 "World Heritage" by UNESCO, is one of the largest...

Escursion on Mount Etna

Etna Park is beautiful not only for its eruptions and for its lava flows, but also for the unique environment surrounding it, rich in sounds, perfumes, and colors. An enchanting landscape protected by a park you cannot miss the opportunity to visit if you are in Sicily. The Park extends from the...

Lunch in a typical restaurant of Ragusa Ibla

In the baroque heart of Ragusa, the restaurant that welcomes you will show a unique atmosphere, where you can find the flavors of the past with the guarantee of an experienced chef and genuine products.Housed in an old palace, adjacent to the ancient site of St. George, the restaurant serves...

Visit of the Roman Villa del Casale

The Roman Villa del Casale of Piazza Armerina is the most impressing building of Roman age in Sicily. It's a sumptuous villa of the late empire period, incredibly well preserved. The villa has 40 rooms and is blackberries than 3500 square meters wide. Inside is an impressive sequence of ancient...

Visit of Taormina and the beautiful village of Castelmola

The historic village of Taormina has medieval origin and is famous not only for its monuments, including the structure of its streets and its old doors. Taormina center is built around the Corso Umberto I, the main artery o f the city, from which you can reach all points of interest. Today Taormina...

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