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- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- See the classical remains in the Valley of the Temples
- Discover the walled medieval hilltop town of Erice
- Admire the extensive mosaics at Villa Romana del Casal
- Venture up Europe's tallest active volcano, Mount Etna
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in Syracusa
- Day 2 Discover Syracusa's historic Neapolis and Ortygia Island
- Day 3 See the mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale and the Valley of the Temples
- Day 4 Explore Erice and the Greek ruins of Segesta en route to Palermo
- Day 5 Visit the Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral, free time in Palermo
- Day 6 Drive along the coast with a stop in Cefalu en route to Giardini Naxos
- Day 7 Travel to Mount Etna, afternoon in Taormina
- Day 8 Trip ends in Giardini Naxos
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Hotelday 1GH Hotel
Hotelday 2Albergo Russo
Hotelday 3Hotel Posta Palermo
HotelDays 4, 5Hotel Villa Nefele
HotelDays 6, 7
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
457
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
72%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- AAnthony· April 3rd, 2023Sicily a beautiful Island covered in historyTrip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMichael· April 7th, 2023Syracuse - albeit that we only had a few hours there. Catania - on the last day - not on the official tour. The fish market and the cafes. The only time that we had to sit and relax.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJosephine· April 10th, 2023Daniele was a wonderful guide and made the whole trip memorable. He provided a breadth and depth to all aspects of the trip which made it exceptional.Trip date: March 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASharon· April 13th, 2023I felt that there was at least one highlight each day. I enjoyed Segesta because of its location and Villa Romana was impressive.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJane· April 13th, 2023The mosaic's at Villa Romana were amazing.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMalcolm· April 14th, 2023Visits to historic sites were all excellent. Trip up Mt Etna was mind blowing. Never to be forgotten.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADon· April 17th, 2023The mosaics at Villa Romana and the Palatine Chapel in Palermo.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADavid· April 20th, 2023Seeing major historical sites before the crowds arrived. Our guide's care for his group and his really clear explanations.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJudith· April 30th, 2023Villa Romana Palatine Chapel Monreale Cathedral EtnaTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJane· May 1st, 2023I loved everywhere, but especially Villa Romana in Piazza Al Marina with the wonderful frescoes, the 2 famous churches in Palermo, Erice, Ortygia and Cefalu, especially the Greek theatre, despite Cefalu being so noisy and crowded. Mt Etna.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
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