Experience Sicily through its impressive artistic and culinary patrimony inherited by the Arabian and Norman civilizations. Discover beautiful towns and borghi with unexpected and immense artistic and archaeological wonders in a Region whose richness and beauty were sung of by the greatest poets of the 5th century.
- All transfers by GT coach as in the program - 4 Overnight stay in historical house country relais at Sambuca di Sicilia area - International Buffet breakfast (sweet and savory) - 3 Overnight stay in historical house at Monreale - International Buffet breakfast (sweet and savory) - 2 Dinners in hotel at Sambuca di Sicilia area (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 1 Typical dinner at local restaurant in Sambuca di Sicilia historical center (menu of 4 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 1 Typical dinner in hotel at Monreale (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 2 Typical dinners at local restaurants in Monreale (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - 1 Typical lunch at typical restaurant in Cefalù (menu of 3 courses, including mineral water and local wine) - Buffet Pic nic in the garden of Kolimbethra with tasting of typical local products or Buffet lunch at local restaurant with tasting of typical products (including mineral water and local wine) - Meeting with the shepherd and tasting of Ricotta cheese in Sambuca di Sicilia countryside - Guided visit of Archaeological site of Selinunte (2 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Sambuca di Sicilia (2 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Agrigento - The Valley of the Temples (2 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Palermo and Monreale (FD) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Cefalù (2 h) – with English speaking guide - Guided visit of Erice (3 h) – with English speaking guide - City tax - Taxes and fees
- Entrance tickets to parks, monuments and churches, if expected - Anything else is not listed under “Services included”
Arrival at the airport of Palermo Transfer to Sambuca di Sicilia area Check in historical house country Relais Time at leisure Welcome dinner in hotel Overnight Distances: Airport of Palermo – Sambuca di Sicilia 94 km /1h10
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Castelvetrano Visit the archaeological site of Selinunte, one of Sicily's great Greek archaeological sites, set by the sea. Transfer to Sambuca di Sicilia Visit a winery with tasting of 4 typical wines in Sambuca di Sicilia countryside Back to accommodation Dinner at local restaurant in the historical center of Sambuca di Sicilia Overnight Distances: Sambuca di Sicilia – Castelvetrano 37 km / 40 minutes
Breakfast in hotel Full day dedicated to discover the wonderful territory and the excellences of Sambuca di Sicilia Meeting with a shepherd who will show you the production process of Ricotta cheese Departure for a famous local diary Light lunch with tasting of the excellence “Vastedda del Belice cheese” and typical products Back to Sambuca di Sicilia Time at leisure to explore this enchanting borgo and its Arabic quarter. Back to accommodation Time at leisure Dinner in hotel Overnight
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Agrigento and visit the archaeological site The Valley of the Temples, UNESCO Heritage Site. In case of good weather: Buffet Pic-nic in the garden of Kolimbethra with tasting of typical local products The garden of Kolimbethra is an authentic archaeological and agriculture jewel inside the Valley of the Temples. Alternatively: Buffet lunch at local restaurant with tasting of typical products Transfer to Realmonte to admire the wonderful Stair of the Turks, a rocky cliff formed by marl, a sedimentary rock with a characteristic white color. Back to accommodation in Sambuca di Sicilia Dinner in hotel Overnight Distances: Sambuca di Sicilia – Agrigento 92 km / 1h25 Agrigento – Realmonte (Stair of the Turks) 16 km / 23 minutes Realmonte - Sambuca di Sicilia 78 km / 1h05
Breakfast in hotel and check out Departure to Palermo and visit of the city The visit of the Arabic - Norman Palermo includes the Cathedral, the Norman Palace, the Palatine Chapel, via Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Church of Martorana. Time at leisure Departure to Monreale Visit the cathedral of Monreale and the Cloister Accommodation at historical house hotel in Monreale Welcome dinner at local restaurant Overnight Distances: Sambuca di Sicilia – Palermo 79 km / 1h15 Palermo – Monreale 50 km / 1h00
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Cefalù Time at disposal to visit this pearl of the Mediterranean Lunch at typical restaurant set just in front of the cathedral Back to accommodation in Monreale Time at leisure Dinner at local restaurant Overnight Distances: Monreale – Cefalù 114 km / 1h50
Breakfast in hotel Departure to Erice One in Erice you will be led in one of the most famous School to attend a typical Sicilian Pastry class with lunch tasting at the end of the course Time at leisure to visit the borgo and enjoy shopping among pastry and ceramics shop which make Erice famous worldwide Back to accommodation in Monreale Dinner in hotel Overnight Distances: Monreale – Erice 102 km / 1h43
Breakfast in hotel and check out Departure to the airport of Palermo End of services Distances: Monreale – Airport of Palermo 56 km / 1h00