5 days tour

Sicilian Pearls: Palermo-Catania (5 Days/4 Nights)

$ 815 .29 USD

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Sicilian Pearls: Palermo-Catania (5 Days/4 Nights)

This tour includes:

Hygieneprotocol

Meals

half board treatment (3 meals, 3 course fixed menu - drinks not included): lunch in local restaurants/cellar or dinner in hotel/local restaurants typical product tastings: Palermo (2nd day): gastronomic surprise with street food tasting; Catania (3rd day): โ€œgranita and briocheโ€ tasting; Etna (4th day): Visit to a honey factory tasting typical Etna products

Guide

Multilingual tour leader for the entire tour Local guides or audio-guides when necessary visit of Monreale, Palermo, Cefalรน, Etna, Taormina,Catania old town centre

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Transport

Ground transportation by deluxe coach with air conditioning (from day 2 to day 4)

Accommodation

2 nights in a 4* hotel in Palermo 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Catania

Not included:

Others

Beverages Entrance fees at monuments/museums City taxes in all hotels

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Arrival transfer in Palermo Pre-tour overnights in Palermo Post-tour overnights in Catania Departure transfer in Catania

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Itinerary of your trip Sicilian Pearls: Palermo-Catania (5 Days/4 Nights)

  • Day 1 Day 1: (Tuesday): Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: (Tuesday): Palermo

      Meeting with the tour leader at the hotel in Palermo in the late afternoon (possibility of private transfer as an optional service). Overnight stay. 


      Meals: -

  • Day 2 Day 2: (Wednesday): Palermo - Monreale - Palermo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: (Wednesday): Palermo - Monreale - Palermo

      Breakfast in the hotel and departure to visit Monreale, with its impressive Arab-Norman Cathedral and stunning Cloister. Return to Palermo. This city preserves monuments of the Arab-Norman period, including the beautiful Cathedral, the fascinating Byzantine Church of the Martorana and the Palatine Chapel, a higher example from the historical-artistic point of view of the coexistence between cultures and religions. Along the visit stop for a food surprise in a local bakery. Overnight stay. 


      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 3 Day 3: (Thursday): Palermo - Cefalรน - Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: (Thursday): Palermo - Cefalรน - Catania

      Breakfast in the hotel and departure to Cefalรน, a beautiful medieval maritime village with its Norman Cathedral. Time at leisure to visit the famous Mandralisca Museum. Proceed to Catania, visit to the old town center and its baroque architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a walk in the center, passing through the old โ€˜pescheriaโ€™ (old fish market) to reach the scenic Piazza del Duomo with its stunning Cathedral and the lava stone Elephant (symbol of the city). Stop in a delicious bar to taste the local granita with brioche. Overnight stay In Catania. 


      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  • Day 4 Day 4: (Friday): Catania - Etna - Taormina - Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: (Friday): Catania - Etna - Taormina - Catania

      Breakfast in the hotel, and departure for a quick visit of a historic "fishmonger" (old fish market) before reaching Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe (3.350 m), and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Etna Park, covering 59.000 hectares, is home to extremely varied and rich flora, along with many protected species. The first glimpses of captivating landscapes can be seen when approaching Rifugio Sapienza. From there, proceed to Crateri Silvestri, volcanic cones dating to 1888, now inactive but surrounded by more recent lava flows. The view that can be enjoyed through the multitude of volcanic cones and craters extends to the Aeolian Islands and Calabria, making it a truly unique sight to behold. Afterwards, visit of a beekeeping farm, to see the honey extraction laboratory and taste of home-made honey and typical products of the area. Proceed to Taormina, famous for its natural landscape, marine beauties, historical monuments and an unforgettable view of the sea and Etna. Visit of the fascinating Greco-Roman theatre, with a breathtaking view of the Naxos Bay. The day will end with a beautiful panorama of the stunning Riviera dei Ciclopi. Return to the hotel in Catania and overnight stay. 


      Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 

  • Day 5 Day 5: (Saturday): Catania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: (Saturday): Catania

      Breakfast in hotel and end of our services (it is possible to arrange a private aiport transfer as an optional service).


      Meals included: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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