Day 1 - Catania - Siracusa

Upon arrival at Catania airport you will be welcomed to Sicily by your driver/guide who will be with you for your trip throughout the Island.Continue to Siracusa and your hotel.Balance of the day at leisure

Day 2 - Siracusa & Noto

This morning meet your driver/guide for your excursion to Siracusa and Noto. Siracusa the most powerful city of Sicily during the Greek Age. Here you will visit the archaeological zone, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Ear of Dionysus and the Latomie. You will then continue the visit through the historical centre on the Ortigia Island to admire the Cathedral, the Aretusa fountain and the ancient streets. In the afternoon continue to Noto and stop in its old historic center, a place of extremely ancient origin and home to an incomparable array of typical Sicilian baroque architectures and ambiences.

Day 3 - Catania - Etna

Morning departure with your local guide/driver to Taormina, a full day of great sightseeing on the way to your next hotel. You will proceed to Catania, the second biggest town in Sicily, a true lively town with a Baroque-style charm. It is known as the "Black City" from the dark colour of the facades of the building made by the black lava stone. In Catania you will see its most important monuments and visit its colorful fish market. Continue to Mt. Etna where you will discover old craters, caves, and spectacular sceneries. Time at leisure for lunch in a typical farmhouse on the slopes of the volcano. (Lunch not included) Continue to Taormina and your next accommodations.

Day 4 - Taormina

After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel you will enjoy a walk through the historical centre, visiting the Greek Roman amphitheatre and enjoying the spectacular view of the Ionic Sea and Mt. Etna.afternoon free at your leisure for shopping in the town.

Day 5 - Departure

After checking out of your hotel you will be transferred to the Catania Airport.

Accommodations

Siracusa Grand Hotel des Etrangers (or similar)

Taormina Grand Hotel Miramare (or similar)

Sightseeing

Full day local guide English speaking in:

Catania

Noto

Siracusa

Mt. Etna

Taormina

Transfers

All transfers are private from and to airports and rail stations with assistance

Private transfer from city to city as per itinerary with English speaking drivers

Meals

Breakfast at hotels daily

Services

Assistance from our Road to Italy office in Rome and local representative offices throughout Italy

Local emergency contact number daily

Does not include

Airfare

Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Drinks during meals

Meals not mentioned

Excursions not mentioned

Entrance fees to archaeological sights and museums

Tips and extras of any personal nature

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoitaly.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Buon viaggio!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Italy.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone & mobile numbers for all your service providers, hotels as well as the phone number of our office in Rome.