Colours of Sicily

Colours of Sicily

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Colours of Sicily

9 Days Starting in Palermo, Italy and ending in Catania, Italy

Visiting: Palermo, Marsala, Agrigento, Modica, Syracuse, Catania, Taormina, Sicily

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

WSICM20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through Sicily with the "Colours of Sicily" tour, where you'll explore the island's rich history and vibrant culture. Begin in Palermo, delving into its ancient streets and learning about the civil anti-mafia movement. Discover the architectural marvels of Monreale, the ancient salt pans of Marsala, and the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Experience the baroque beauty of Modica and the historic charm of Syracuse. Marvel at the majestic Mount Etna and the stunning Greek Theatre in Taormina. Enjoy the warmth of Sicilian hospitality with a "Be My Guest" experience in Acireale, savoring home-cooked cuisine amidst lemon and orange groves. Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach, stay in handpicked hotels, and indulge in daily breakfasts and select dinners. This cultural adventure promises unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of Sicily's unique heritage.

Highlights

  • Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse, and Taormina.

  • Discover the Baroque beauty of Modica and learn about its famous chocolate.

  • Visit the Monreale Norman Cathedral and the Greek Theatre in Taormina.

  • View the majestic Mount Etna.

  • Experience the civil anti-mafia movement in Palermo.

  • Explore the ancient heart of Syracuse on the island of Ortigia.

  • Enjoy a Be My Guest experience in Acireale with Sicilian hospitality.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Palermo

Location: Palermo

Accommodation: Garibaldi

Accommodation Name: Garibaldi

Meals Included: Dinner

Start your Sicilian journey in Palermo, whose rich trading history has left its unforgettable mark on the city’s Italian, Arab and Norman-styled piazzas, street markets and churches. Enjoy some free time to relax before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to kick-start your Sicilian adventure.

Day 2: Explore The Capital Of Sicily

Location: Palermo

Accommodation: Garibaldi

Accommodation Name: Garibaldi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Head to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo where a Local Specialist will guide you through one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture, the 12th-century Cattedrale di Monreale. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience to the beautiful fishing village of Sferracavallo, at the foot of Mount Capo Gallo? Here, you’ll feast on Palermitano specialties, perfectly paired with delicious Sicilian wine.

Day 3: Journey To Ancient Marsala Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter

Location: Marsala

Accommodation: Seawater

Accommodation Name: Seawater

Meals Included: Breakfast

Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, and learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Leaving Palermo behind, we head to Erice to explore the hilltop 'Town of a Hundred Churches' and enjoy free time for lunch. Next, stop at the Infersa Mill salt pans and learn about the ancient 'culture of salt', an industry which has shaped this region for centuries. Later, we arrive in Marsala, home to the wine which shares its name. During your evening at leisure explore picture-perfect Marsala or opt to join the Optional Experience at a Marsala winery followed by a dinner of regional dishes.

Day 4: Onwards To Agrigento And Ragusa

Location: Agrigento

Accommodation: Poggio del Sole

Accommodation Name: Poggio del Sole

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s first stop is Agrigento where you’ll join a Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. You’ll explore one of the world’s most treasured centres of Greek art and architecture, including the seven sandstone Doric temples overlooking the city. There’s time for lunch before you head to Ragusa, a city with two very different souls – the lower and older Ragusa Ibla and higher Ragusa Superiore are separated dramatically by a deep ravine, the Valle dei Ponti.

Day 5: Explore Beautiful Baroque Modica Dive Into Culture

Location: Modica

Accommodation: Poggio del Sole

Accommodation Name: Poggio del Sole

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning, discover the rebuilding of Ragusa following a 17th-century earthquake which destroyed most of it. Your Local Specialist will reveal how this devastating seismic event led to the development of an entirely new city on a nearby ridge, while some of its brave residents remained to rebuild what was lost. You’ll hear how it was only in the early 20th century that the two were eventually fused together. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Modica. Your Travel Director will show you the sights on an orientation of this Baroque beauty before learning about the secrets of Modican chocolate. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure or perhaps consider joining an optional experience to a unique local farm restaurant.

Day 6: Off To Historic Syracuse

Location: Syracuse

Accommodation: Mercure

Accommodation Name: Aretusa Palace

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Once a major Mediterranean power and the birthplace of Archimedes, the historic city of Syracuse takes centre stage this morning as you join your Local Specialist for in-depth insights into its colourful past. You'll see some of its treasures at the Archaeological Museum, then visit the island of Ortigia, the ancient heart of the city connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. Your afternoon is open to spend as you wish. This evening you’ll join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7: Venture Past Mount Etna To Taormina

Location: Catania

Accommodation: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos

Accommodation Name: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos

Meals Included: Breakfast

Continue up the coast to Catania, the city that lies in Mount Etna’s shadow. You’ll have some free time to explore on your own and perhaps sample arancini, a favourite Catania snack. Later join a Local Specialist to delve into the history and culture of the ancient town of Taormina. A particular highlight of this afternoon will be a visit to the beautifully preserved ruins of the Teatro di Taormina. Imagine masked actors performing against the backdrop of glorious sea views more than 2,500 years ago. You’ll have an evening on your own to spend as you wish or consider joining an optional experience evening enjoying Sicilian specialties.

Day 8: Taormina Free Day Connect With Locals

Location: Taormina

Accommodation: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos

Accommodation Name: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Taormina is yours for the taking today. During your free time, you could choose to explore the elegant boutiques along Corso Umberto. Work up an appetite and stop for some of the city's signature cannoli or cool down with a famous Sicilian granita, a half-frozen dessert served with a piping-hot brioche. Movie buffs will delight in an Optional Experience to Mount Etna and Savoca, the hilltop village of 'The Godfather'. Later this evening, learn the art of Sicilian cuisine on a charming Be My Guest experience.

Day 9: Farewell Sicily

Location: Sicily

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your journey through Sicily has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond farewell to new friends and take your airport transfer for your return journey home.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver are included to guide and assist you throughout the tour.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Stay in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted for comfort and hospitality.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour package.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    Enjoy must-see sightseeing and surprise extras as part of the tour.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing experiences.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi

    Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi for a comfortable journey.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    Optional experiences and free time are available for personal exploration.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

    Hotels of similar standard and location may be used if necessary.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.

  • Flights

    Flights to and from the destination are not included in the tour package.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees and arrangements are not included and are the responsibility of the traveler.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 8 Breakfast (B)

Dive Into Culture

  • Marsala: Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
  • Modica: Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.

Mode of Transport

Travel in luxury with an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable journey across Sicily's stunning landscapes and historic sites.

Accommodation

Stay in cherry-picked hotels like Garibaldi, Seawater, Poggio del Sole, Aretusa Palace, and Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos, offering comfort and trusted hospitality throughout your Sicilian journey.

Dive into Culture

  • Marsala: Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
  • Modica: Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the Colours of Sicily tour?

    The tour includes a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Palermo where you learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. In Marsala, you explore the 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna. In Modica, you learn about the local Modica chocolate and enjoy a chocolate tasting.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable journey across Sicily's stunning landscapes and historic sites.

  • What is the 'Be My Guest' experience in Acireale?

    In Acireale, Daniela and her family welcome you with the words 'Be My Guest' and treat you as a cherished family member. You will learn about her life on the farm, the house, and the lemon and orange groves. After a welcome drink, she serves her home-cooked cuisine surrounded by Sicilian hospitality.

  • Are there any optional experiences available during the tour?

    Yes, there are optional experiences available, such as visiting a Marsala winery, dining at a unique local farm restaurant, and exploring Mount Etna and Savoca, the hilltop village featured in 'The Godfather'.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals. Specifically, there are 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners included.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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