10 days
Sicily In Style

Day 5: Ragusa

 

Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Head toward Ragusa and stop in its old historic center, Ibla, a place of extremely ancient origin and home to an incomparable array of typical Sicilian architectures and ambiences

Lunch in the best restaurant of the town.

Back to Modica the ancient capital of Contea, a city full of fascinating architectural, artistic and scenic attractions, unique among those pertaining to the splendid Sicilian Baroque period. Take a guided stroll through the area and stop at the Antique Pastry Shop Bonajuto, where the Ruta family is famous for their chocolate, a delicacy they continue to prepare in the same style once used by the ancient Aztec people. Along with chocolate, enjoy their peperoncino, vanilla and cinnamon, which help lend their desserts their typical Ragusano flavour

Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel ( BB,L)

 

Day 6: Modica - Siracusa

Buffet breakfast in hotel. In the morning, you will be transferred by private car to Siracusa, situated on the eastern coast of Sicily. Accommodations will be at the Grand Hotel , a pleasant and comfortable old patrician mansion.  Lunch and dinner at leisure.

Superior 4 Star hotel: Grand Hotel ( Or similar rated hotel)

Day 7: Siracusa

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Today you will go on a guided city sightseeing tour of Siracusa, splendid and magnificent, which in the classic age was the richest and the most powerful among the Hellenic towns in Sicily. Visit some of the archeological ruins that testify to the former glory: the impressive Greek Theatre, the Jerone's Altar and the ruins of the Apollo, Jupiter and Athena Temples.

Lunch and dinner at leisure. Overnight in Siracusa. (BB)

Day 8: Siracusa - Taormina

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

In the morning, leave by private car and drive along the coast to the north to charming Taormina. Accommodation will be at the beautiful San Domenico Palace which was originally a monastery, situated on a natural terrace overlooking the sea. Its cloisters are at present lush gardens, where the austere furniture of the past now gives a sort of sober and rigorous elegance to the bedrooms.

Lunch and dinner at leisure. (BB)

5 star Hotel: San Domenico Palace ( Or similar rated hotel)

Day 9: Taormina

Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

The day is at leisure in this beautiful spot, which offers historical and cultural attractions, such as the Greek Theatre, used as a stage for many important international events. You can also admire the various buildings in Corso Umberto, the main road that in the summer evenings is always crowded, and just in the middle widens on a "belvedere" with an unforgettable view on the whole bay.

Lunch and dinner at leisure. Overnight in Taormina. (BB)

Day 10: Departure

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Catania Airport.