Sicily & Aegadian Islands

Catania to Trapani, Italy

from AU$2,510.00

Itinerary

Day 1: Catania

Make your own way to the tour hotel. (D)

Day 2: Catania – Siracusa – Noto – Catania

Depart for the Greek colony of Siracusa. Visit the archaeological area including the Latomia dei Paradiso and the Ear of Dionysus. Visit the island of Ortigia, the historical centre of the city. Visit the Cathedral and Arethusa Fountain. Continue to Noto, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and visit the historical centre. Return to Catania. (B,D)

Day 3: Catania – Mt. Etna – Taormina – Catania

Travel to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Reach a height of 1900m to visit the Sylvestri Craters and enjoy a fantastic view. Visit a local bee keeper for some honey tasting. Continue to the beautiful town of Taormina. Visit the Greek Theatre. Free time before returning to Catania. (B,L,D)

Day 4: Catania – Cefalu – Palermo

Visit the historical centre of Catania with its original Baroque style. On a walking tour, see the ancient fish market, Duomo square with its magnificent Cathedral, University Square, Via dei Crociferi, and St. Benedict Monastery. Stop in a local bar for a tasting of granita and brioche. Travel to the medieval town of Cefalu and visit the Arab-Norman Cathedral. Continue to Palermo. (B,D)

Day 5: Palermo – Monreale – Palermo

Visit Monreale with its huge Norman Cathedral. Return to Palermo. Visit the Arab-Norman Cathedral, the Martorana Church, the amazing Palatine Chapel, Teatro Massimo, and Pretoria Square. Along the way, stop for a tasting at the Antica Focacceria San Francesco. (B,D)

Day 6: Palermo – Favignana

Time to visit the Aegadian Islands. Transfer to Trapani and board a hydrofoil to Favignana. Time at leisure. (B,D)

Day 7: Favignana

Tour of the city centre of Favignana, a charming fishing village. See the Palazzo Florio, the most famous building on the island. Visit the Ex Stabilimento Florio, the ancient tuna factory, which is now a museum. Visit Villa Margherita’s Giardino dell’Impossibile, Cala Rossa, and Cala Azzurra, popular for its white sandy beach. (B,D)

Day 8: Favignana – Levanzo – Favignana

Depart on a boat tour towards the beautiful sea coves. Continue to the fishing village of Levanzo. Stop to taste the local granita and gelato. Travel to Il Faraglione and the sea coves of Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola. Free time for swimming. Return to Favignana. (B,D)

Day 9: Favignana – Trapani

Transfer to the port for a hydrofoil to Trapani. Free time to discover the city. (B,D)

Day 10: Trapani

After breakfast, end of services. (B)

Inclusions

Includes

- Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
- 9 nights accommodation in 4❂ hotels
- Days 2-5: Fully escorted coach tour with multi-lingual guide
- Meals as per itinerary
- Tours as per itinerary
- Ferry Trapani - Favignana - Trapani

Not included

- International flights
- Drinks with meals
- Passport or visa fees
- Any other items of personal nature
- Tourist taxes
- Entrance fees

Accommodation

Accommodation

4❂ hotels:
- Catania
- Palermo
- Favignana
- Trapani

Things to note

Things to note

- Tour does not include any entrance fees or tourist taxes that may apply. These will need to be paid directly to the hotel.
- Sequence of the tours is subject to change.
- Tours can be a combination of different regular tours therefore, coach change may be required.
- The same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.

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At a Glance

Cities Visited

Catania, Siracusa, Noto, Mt. Etna, Taormina, Cefalu, Palermo, Monreale, Favignana, Levanzo, Trapani

Countries Visited

Italy

Duration

10 Days

Start City

Catania

End City

Trapani

Type

Escorted Tour

Languages

Multi-lingual

Departure Day

Saturday

Departures

Apr 27-Sep 28, 2019

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