Day 1 – Depart USA
Overnight flight to Catania.

Day 2– Arrive Catania – Taormina (3 nights)
On arrival at Catania Airport you are met and transferred to your hotel in Taormina. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Drink and dinner with your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (Dinner)

Hotel: Sant’ Alphio Garden

Day 3 – Taormina Orientation and at leisure
Today we will discover a Hidden Treasure! But first we explore Taormina, founded in 400 BC, and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. We see the Greek Theatre and the glorious sub–tropical terraced gardens before strolling along elegant Corso Umberto to the Piazza for splendid panoramic views across the bay to the Ionian Sea. Later, enjoy free time perhaps to shop for handmade lace on the Corso. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 4 – Syracuse Excursion
This morning we enjoy an included excursion to Syracuse, known as the ‘Greek city’, where the local guide, using the audio system, shows us the archeological excavations including the Greek Theatre, the so–called Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheatre. In the afternoon we visit the Ortigia Island, the historical centre of Syracuse. Later we return to Taormina to enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast Highlight Dinner)


Day 5 – Taormina – Enna – Piazza Armerina – Agrigento
First we view the fortress town of Enna before visiting Piazza Armerina to seethe splendid mosaics, which cover almost the entire floor in the Roman Villa of Casale. On arrival in Agrigento our local guide takes us to visit the Valley of the Temples, considered the finest Greek sanctuary in Sicily, rivalling those of Athens in their Grecian grandeur! Here we see both the impressive Temple of Concord and the Temple of Juno, overlooking the sea. (Buffet Breakfast Dinner)

Hotel: Grand Hotel Dei Templi

Day 6 – Agrigento – Selinunte – Palermo (2 nights)
This morning we drive to Selinunte to visit the Dorian Temples and the Acropolis. Then on to Erice to visit the castle gardens before reaching Palermo, the vibrant historic Sicilian capital.(Buffet Breakfast)

Hotel: Astoria Palace

Day 7 – Palermo Sightseeing and at leisure
Our morning guided sightseeing tour, using the audio equipment, takes us to Piazza Bellini and the Cathedral. Later we stop to view the Conca d’Oro from Monreale where we visit the 12th century Norman Cathedral. Finally we visit the fishing village of Mondello before time at leisure to explore or shop. Tonight,
we get together with our travelling companions and Tour Director for a festive Farewell Dinner with wine in a local restaurant. (Buffet Breakfast Farewell Dinner)

Day 8 Palermo – USA
Farewell to Sicily as we are accompanied by our Tour Director to Palermo Airport for our return flights. (Buffet Breakfast)

Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights
Tour departures 21 Dec will be accommodated in Agrigento over Christmas and tour departure 29 Dec will be accommodated in Taormina on New Year’s Eve giving you the opportunity to celebrate in true Sicilian style.