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UNVEILING SICILY’S TREASURES

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Operated by Meet and Greet Italy
Tripcode: 73310
Overview
Destination:
Italy
Start:Taormina, Italy
Finish:Cefalù, Italy
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 20)
Style:
Rail,
Travel Period
April 2025 - October 2025

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Be prepared for an amazing journey: explore Taormina's historic sites and Mount Etna's breathtaking views. Enjoy food and wine tasting. Visit Syracuse and charming Ortigia. Marvel at Sicilian Baroque in Ragusa, Modica, and Noto. Explore Agrigento's Temples' Valley. Conclude in Palermo with Teatro Massimo and Monreale Cathedral. Experience Cefalù's picturesque charm.

INTRO - LONG DESCRIPTION

Here with Meet and Greet Italy, embark on an enchanting journey through Sicily. Start in Taormina, explore its sites and marvel at Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano. Traverse scenic routes aboard the Circumetnea train. Enjoy food and wine tasting at a local winery. Take a scenic train to Syracuse, known for its rich history. Explore the Archaeological Park and visit Ortigia’s charming streets and cathedral. Explore the cities of Ragusa, Modica, and Noto, renowned for Sicilian Baroque. Marvel at sumptuous palaces and ornate balconies. Visit Agrigento’s Temples’ Valley, a UNESCO site. Discover wellpreserved ancient temples. Conclude in Palermo, with Teatro Massimo and Monreale Cathedral. Then, enjoy a day in picturesque Cefalù


SPECIAL OCCASION TO CELEBRATE?

Do you have customers with a special occasion to celebrate? Regardless of the plan you choose, you can add this package with three unique experiences:

IN LETOJANNI - Sea view room upgrade at Albatross Beach Hotel in Letojanni including one room breakfast.

IN PALERMO - 1.5 hour photoshooting memories in the authentic Historic Center of Palermo

Standard inclusions
  • ACCOMODATION - 7 nights in 4* hotel – standard rooms
  • GUIDE - Professional English and French-speaking guide for the entire duration of the tour
  • MEAL - 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner & 2 lunches
  • TRANSPORT - Train transfers in First class. Luxury air-conditioned coach on route not covered by railway
  • WORRY-FREE LUGGAGE - Thanks to our included porterage service at railway stations and/or our “luggage bus” (that delivers luggage from hotel to hotel), we make train travel stress-free
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DAY 1 - TAORMINA

Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel in Letojanni, check-in and take your time to settle. In the afternoon meet your group and the tour leader. After an introductive briefing, reach Taormina and enjoy a guided walking tour of one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sicily. Admire its natural terrace overlooking the sea dominated by the majestic volcano Mount Etna and visit the Greek-Romans Theater. Back to your hotel partake a welcome dinner.

DAY 2 – MOUNT ETNA

Today you will discover the Mt. Etna, the highest peak of Sicily and the most active volcano in Europe. After breakfast walk along the beach to Letojanni train station and reach the village of Giarre where you’re going to get on the Circumetnea train a historic railway inaugurated in 1898 which travels around the volcano passing through many villages, offering to its travelers' picturesque glimpses of this unique view. The excursion will continue by bus to reach “Silvestri Craters” (about 1.900 mt). Enjoy food and wine tasting in a local winery and have the option to reach higher peaks by jeep. Return to hotel in Letojanni.

DAY 3 – SIRACUSA & ORTIGIA

Today you will admire the coast and the sea from your train window travelling from Taormina to Syracuse, one of the most interesting sites on the island. A guide will lead you to the discovery of the Archaeological Park, famous for its Roman amphitheater, the Greek theater, and the ear of Dionysus. Continue your visit by going to the island of Ortigia, the oldest part of the city, characterized by its narrow alleys, its sea views and the wonderful square with its splendid cathedral. In the afternoon continue the journey by bus and reach your next destination, Ragusa.

DAY 4 – SICILIAN BAROQUE

A full day to discover the less known part of Sicily, dominated by the sumptuous and majestic Baroque style of the buildings, characterized by the numerous UNESCO sites, also known for the television series “Il Commissario Montalbano”. Start your visit from the historic center of the city of Ragusa, “Ibla”, the aristocratic city of Val di Noto, characterized by the numerous baroque churches and palaces, as well as by the characteristic domes that dominate the city. Continue to Modica, a UNESCO World Heritage city especially known for its chocolate as well as for its wonderful buildings. Last stop will be Noto, the capital of late Sicilian Baroque. Cross the famous Arco, stroll in the center admiring the wonderful aristocratic palaces with the famous decorated balconies, the sumptuous churches full of decorations, the cathedral with its staircase, and the city theater, all built in Baroque style. Return to the hotel in Ragusa for overnight.

DAY 5 – AGRIGENTO

After breakfast departure by bus for Agrigento. Arriving in Agrigento enjoy a lunch overlooking the Temple Valley. After lunch, meet the guide who will reveal all the secrets of the Temples’ Valley, including the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concorde (one of the best preserved Doric temples in the whole Greek world), the Temple of Hercules, the Temple of Castor and Pollux. At the end of the visit we will have lunch all together; afterward, reach Agrigento Centrale Train Station and embark on an extraordinary train journey through the Sicilian countryside to reach Palermo. Upon arrival in Palermo transfer to the hotel and check in.

DAY 6 – PALERMO & MONREALE

Full day dedicated to the discovery of Palermo: in the morning a walking tour of the city center, starting from Teatro Massimo continue the walk through the famous “u Capo” local market and taste some Sicilian specialties as Arancina or drink the famous “AUTISTA”, an “explosive” lemonade. Continue to the Cathedral and walk to “I Quattro Canti”. After some free time for lunch take the local bus to Monreale, a lovely town on the slopes of Monte Caputo overlooking Palermo. Walk with your guide to Monreale Cathedral, considered one of the finest Norman constructions in the world.

DAY 7 – CEFALÙ

Today, with your tour leader, reach Cefalù by train in half an hour. Cefalù is a beautiful medieval fishers’ village, on the slopes of a promontory, hosts as well as Unesco World Heritage site, the Arabic-Norman Cathedral, which looks like a fortress. You will have the whole day at your disposal to relax on the beach, do shopping, or hike up La Rocca! Back to Palermo by regional train, enjoy your last night in Sicily!

DAY 8 – END OF THE TOUR

After breakfast, our trip to the discovery of Italian beauties comes to an end, hoping you always keep this unique experience in your heart. Feel free to book some extra nights in Sicily or a private transfer to Palermo’s airport.

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