Transport

Mercedes Minivan throughout tour

Accommodation

4 nights in double rooms at the 4-star Zash Boutique Hotel 4 nights in double rooms at the 4-star Country House Villadorata Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Guide

You will have plenty of time to rest and relax at your accommodation. An experienced, English-speaking guide will pick you up and be your guide for the day during your activities and excursions.

Meals

9 Breakfasts 3 Lunches 2 Dinners Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers Cooking class and wine tasting in Etna winery Trip to Taormina and gourmet walking tour and greek theatre Etna ascent until 1900 mt and Etna winery visit Trip to Modica and Ragusa with lunch Trip to Syracuse and Ortigia food and wine walking tour Trip to Noto and farewell dinner in Marzamemi Ceramic souvenir

Hygieneprotocol

We would like you to be confident that throughout every part of your travel journey, the Sicily Activities team and our partners are committed to enhancing health practices to help keep you safe. A common set of enhanced health practices and cleanliness measures has been widely implemented, not only to protect your safety but also to ensure your trip is as enjoyable and worry-free as usually. As a result, we have implemented a health and hygiene protocol that aligned with WTTC’s Safe Travel Protocols and with the Italian government’s guidance.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included. Please make sure you are adequately covered. TourRadar has partnered up with XCover so that you can travel with peace of mind. You can add TourRadar Travel Protection on the booking page for your tour.

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. Please contact our team of Travel Experts for more information.

Flights

As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed.

Others

Mount Etna ascent to 3000m Group - This is a private tour Entrance fees Pre and post-tour accommodation Tipping Other meals, snacks and drinks

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival And Transfer To Etna Countryside Hotel & Relaxing Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival And Transfer To Etna Countryside Hotel & Relaxing Time

Upon arrival at Catania airport be greeted by your private driver, who will bring you to your charming boutique hotel located on Etna Slope. Have a relaxing day enjoying great local food, panoramic swimming pool and fragrance of Etna countryside.

Overnight on Etna slope in countryside boutique hotel
Day 2 Day 2: Cooking Class And Wine Tasting In Etna Winery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cooking Class And Wine Tasting In Etna Winery

On this day cook together with a chef of one of the most famous family estate/winery located not far from your hotel. First of all enjoy a visit of the estate, cellars and vineyards while sipping a glass of welcome prosecco. Delight a self-made lunch prepared by organic etna products and wine tasting being surrounded by lemon and olive trees. After a foodie experience come back to your hotel where you can still enjoy a pool or optionally spa & wellness time. You can have dinner in a hotel or visit Trattoria in the nearest village.

Overnight on Etna slope in countryside boutique hotel
Day 3 Day 3: Trip To Taormina, Gourmet Walking Tour & Greek Theatre
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Trip To Taormina, Gourmet Walking Tour & Greek Theatre

After breakfast enjoy a private trip to Taormina driving around 40 minutes from your hotel. Upon arrival meet your friendly local licensed guide and take an easy walk in Taormina city center to discover the main attractions of the town, it’s soul and lifestyle. Immerse in the most romantic greek ruin – Taormina Greek Theatre. While walking, have two gourmet stops with food and wine tastings and be surprised by traditional ceramic souvenir from the local artist in his workshop. After tour have a free time for shopping, hanging out on your own or discovering picturesque beaches of Taormina. Drop off to hotel, free evening and dinner.

Overnight on Etna slope in countryside boutique hotel
Day 4 Day 4: Etna Ascent Until 1900/3000 Mt And Lunch In Etna Winery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Etna Ascent Until 1900/3000 Mt And Lunch In Etna Winery

On this day start your adventure with visit of Mt. Etna. Firstly you will reach the base camp Refuge Sapienza, located at 1,900 meters. See the marvellous extinct Silvestri craters and take souvenir pictures of the area. There is free time to walk on the old lava flows. Then continue ascent until 3000mt by cable car and Jeep to the main authorized craters area (optional). You will be accompanied by an English-speaking Alpine Guide. A 45-minutes visit to this lunar landscape is memorable.

After hiking continue your tour to another ancient Winery located on the slope of Etna famous for it’s unique vulcanic wines. After guided visit of estate and cellars enjoy wine tasting (at least 5 wines) with pairing cold appetizers and light lunch. Drop-off to your hotel and free evening.

Overnight on Etna slope in countryside boutique hotel
Day 5 Day 5: Transfer To Syracuse’S Countryside Hotel And Relax
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Transfer To Syracuse’S Countryside Hotel And Relax

It’s time to say goodbye to Etna and move to another picturesque Sicilian region. Romantic Syracuse, baroque Noto, mysterious Modica and Ragusa are waiting for you. But on this day just relax and enjoy your boutique accommodation in Syracuse’s countryside. Your lunch and dinner will be served in the garden and include just local seasonal products.

Overnight in Syracuse’s countryside in the Country house
Day 6 Day 6: Trip To Modica And Ragusa With Lunch
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Trip To Modica And Ragusa With Lunch

After breakfast start yout trip firstly to Ragusa driving around 1-1,5 hours. Upon arrival meet your local guide and walk through the historical town of Ragusa Ibla that highlights the wide array of Baroque architecture in Sicily, including several stunning palaces and churches. After tour enjoy a light lunch with seasonal fresh products in a local family trattoria. After lunch have a short drive to Modica.

Known worldwide for its distinctive chocolate and for being the birthplace of Salvatore Quasimodo, Nobel prize for literature, the city of Modica rises between two caves, on the riverbed of a watercourse buried in the last century. During the guided Walking Tour You will also have a stop to try delicious Modica chocolate. Drop off to hotel.

Overnight in Syracuse’s countryside in Country house
Day 7 Day 7: Trip To Syracuse And Ortigia Food&Wine Walking Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Trip To Syracuse And Ortigia Food&Wine Walking Tour

Be picked up in your hotel and drive to Syracuse old town, Ortigia, to start your 3-hours food & wine walking tour, just as the day is cooling down. Admire the majesty of the Apollo Temple before heading down Via Cavour, one of the most colourful streets in Ortigia, where local artists and aristocrats like to spend their evenings. See the Archimede Fountain on the way to the city’s Jewish district that was founded in the 3rd century BC. During the walking tour taste fresh fish, typical Sicilian appetizers, homemade Sicilian pastries, fragrant Syracuse wine and liquors in three different food venues (fish restaurant, taverna, pastry bar). Eat and drink as locals do. During the tour your guide will also share with you a lot about history, culture, lifestyle and gastronomy of the area. Tour will finish at Duomo Square, the heart of Ortigia. This is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, and home of the stunning Duomo and the Church of St. Lucy. Drop off to hotel.

Overnight in Syracuse’s countryside in Country house
Day 8 Day 8: Trip To Noto And Farewell Dinner In Marzamemi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Trip To Noto And Farewell Dinner In Marzamemi

When it starts to cool down Your driver will pick You up in Your hotel and bring You to magnificent Noto. After short driving You will reach the most beautiful Baroque town of Sicily. Meet Your local guide and enjoy the beauty of this UNESCO heritage walking around 1,5 hours. After the tour continue driving to small charming fish village Marzamemi where delicious seafood dinner will be served on the panoramic sea terrace. Drop off to your hotel.

Overnight in Syracuse’s countryside in Country house
Day 9 Day 9: Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Departure

After Breakfast, Private transfer to Catania airport

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Private Sicily Countryside: Luxury Escape

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Itinerary of your trip Private Sicily Countryside: Luxury Escape

Day 1: Arrival And Transfer To Etna Countryside Hotel & Relaxing Time

Day 2: Cooking Class And Wine Tasting In Etna Winery

Day 3: Trip To Taormina, Gourmet Walking Tour & Greek Theatre

Day 4: Etna Ascent Until 1900/3000 Mt And Lunch In Etna Winery

Day 5: Transfer To Syracuse’S Countryside Hotel And Relax

Day 6: Trip To Modica And Ragusa With Lunch

Day 7: Trip To Syracuse And Ortigia Food&Wine Walking Tour

Day 8: Trip To Noto And Farewell Dinner In Marzamemi

Day 9: Departure

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