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Accommodation

Magical Sicily guided tour with excursions & perks

Round trip
7 nights

£ 1,759.00 -29%

price from £ 1,259.00 per person

total price from £ 2,518.00
price based on: 2 adults

Head on a superb Sicilian adventure from Catania to Taormina, including all travel, half-board, guided tours, and local food and wine tastings

Day 1: UK - Catania area

Arrive in the Catania area, where you'll be transferred to your hotel. Toast to your holiday ahead with a welcome cocktail, before dinner and an overnight stay in Catania.

Day 2: Syracuse - Noto

Head to Syracuse, which is home to the most beautiful Greek colony on the island. Explore Ortigia, the Baroque centre of Syracuse, before laying eyes upon the Temple of Minerva, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Greek Theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie and the Ear of Dionysus. In the afternoon, set off to Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Baroque architecture.

Day 3: Catania - Cefalù

Depart for Catania and upon arrival, stroll around the historic centre, enjoy a spot of retail therapy, and savour a snack of typical Catania specialties of the season - think arancini, brioches with ice cream or a refreshing granita. Then you’ll continue on to visit the coastal gem that is Cefalù, before departing for the Palermo area.

Day 4: Palermo - Monreale

Take your own tour of Palermo to discover the city's rich history and artistic heritage, and its crown jewel, the Palermo Cathedral. Perhaps stop for lunch at a local restaurant before departing for Monreale, to visit its Norman Cathedral - said to be the 'eight wonder of the world'. Return to Palermo and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Day 5: Erice - Marsala - Sciacca/Selinunte

Today you’ll head for Erice, where you’ll get to enjoy a tour of the town before a tasting of Sicily's world-famous almond desserts. In the afternoon, depart for Marsala on Sicily's western coast, known for its sweet wine. Explore a local winery with a tasting, and visit the historical centre before moving on to Sciacca, the fishing port on the southern coast most famous for its thermal baths, religious festivals, and ceramic production. (From 6 April to 26 October 2024, the tour will include a visit to the Eastern Hill of Selinunte instead of Sciacca)*

*If the road is closed, which will prevent you reaching Erice, this destination will be replaced with a visit to Trapani.

Day 6: Agrigento and Piazza Armerina

Today, continue on to Agrigento to visit the breathtaking Valley of the Temples, home to a number of almost perfectly-preserved ancient temples and structures. You’ll then head to Piazza Armerina, followed by a visit to the marvellous Roman Villa famous for its mosaics.

Day 7: Mount Etna - Taormina

Take an excursion to Mount Etna (weather permitting) - the highest active volcano in Europe. Stop at the charming village of Zafferana Etnea, the 'City of Honey,' where you'll get to savour a taste of the honey itself. Depart for Taormina in the afternoon, known as the 'Pearl of the Ionian Sea'. Explore the city at your own pace, browsing the traditional lace, jewellery and ceramic shops that line the narrow streets. Visit the nearby Greek-Roman theatre and enjoy a traditional dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel to spend the night.

Day 8: Catania - UK

Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back to the UK.

Included

Two nights in a Standard room at Hotel Hellenia Yachting (or similar), Catania
Two nights in a Standard room at Hotel Garibaldi (or similar), Palermo
One night in a Double room at Hotel Kore (or similar), Agrigento
Two further nights in a Standard room at Hotel Hellenia Yachting (or similar), Catania
Half-board basis
Optional upgrade to full-board basis
Welcome cocktail
Almond biscuit and honey tasting
Winery visit with wine tasting
Gran Turismo Bus with regional guide or tour leader (Italian- or English-speaking)
Audio-receiving devices included throughout
Snack with seasonal Catania specialties
Local guides for the Valley of the Temples, Piazza Armerina, Taormina, Syracuse, Palermo and Monreale
Entrance included for the Valle dei Templi, Roman Villa del Casale, Greek Theatre of Taormina, Neaopolis Archaeological Park, Ortigia Cathedral, Monreale Cathedral and Cloister, and Church of the Martorana
Range of tours and excursions included as per the itinerary
Return flights are included from your selected airport, to Catania, Sicily, Italy
One small hand luggage allowance per person
Shared transfers included throughout
This holiday is supplied by THG Holidays and is ATOL protected (ATOL 9528)

Trip details

Travel details

Return flights are included from your selected airport to Catania, Sicily, Italy.

One small cabin bag (Max size 45 x 36 x 20 cm) allowance per person is included, as well as shared transport.

Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.

From London Gatwick to Catania, Sicily, with Easyjet, WizzAird or British Airways:

Outbound: departing between 05.30 and 16.10, arriving between 09.45 and 20.15
Inbound: departing between 10.15 and 21.35, arriving between 12.55 and 23.45

From London Stansted to Catania, Sicily, with Ryanair:

Outbound: departing between 10.10 and 17.55, arriving between 13.20 and 21.55
Inbound: departing between 12.00 and 22.30, arriving between 14.15 and 00.40 (following day)

From London Birmingham to Catania, Sicily, with Jet2:

Outbound: departing at 15.40, arriving at 20.00
Inbound: departing at 20.50, arriving at 23.20

Excluded

Local taxes

Additional Information

Conditions	Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking.
Passport, visa and health requirements	The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
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Flight confirmation disclaimer	Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by THG Holidays after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, THG Holidays, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.
Tour languages	Please note that this tour is operated for both English and Italian guests combined, so guides will offer bilingual commentary in Italian and English.

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