Sicilian Sun
9 days

Enjoy a visit to the land of sun, Sicily! This stunning island offers a landscape of fascinating and dramatic beauty. Mt. Etna, rising in the center of a volcanic area of Sicily, is the highest active volcano in Europe. The isles of Strombolie and Vulcano are also active volcanoes. Along with breathtaking scenery, Sicily welcomes you with delicious cuisine as well as the warmth and hospitality of its people.

• Round trip airport transfers.
• 7 nights accommodations at first class hotels.
• Deluxe motorcoach transportation.
• English speaking guide.
• Breakfast daily (excluding day of arrival).
• 7 dinners.
• 2 lunches.
• Sightseeing per itinerary.
• Porterage of one piece of luggage per person.
• Local service charge and taxes.
• Celtic Tours flight bag and portfolio of travel documents.

Hotels or similar:

• Catania: Grand Hotel Excelsior or similar
• Ragusa: Hotel Mediterraneo or similar.
• Agrigento: Grand Hotel Dei Templi or similar.
• Palermo: Hotel Grande Albergo Sole or similar.
• Giardini Naxos: Hotel Caesar or similar.

Not Included:

• Gratuities to driver, tour escort, and guides
• Drinks during meals
• Pre & post night options in Catania and Giardini Naxos

Day 1 USA to Catania
Overnight flight from the USA to Catania (not included in price noted here - please call for airfare information).

Day 2 Catania
Welcome to Sicily! Upon arrival, you will have a private transfer to the hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome cocktail dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Our Hotel: Grand Hotel Excelsior or similar

Day 3 Catania - Siracusa - Ragusa
After our buffet breakfast, depart for Siracusa and visit the archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios "Ear". Continue to the island of Ortigia, historical center of the city. Lunch on your own. Visit to the Cathedral and Arethuse Fountain. Depart for Ragusa and accommodation at Hotel Mediterraneo. This evening, will be dedicated to a fascinating visit of the historical center of Ibla and a dinner in a famous restaurant with a typical Sicilian menu.
Our Hotel: Hotel Mediterraneo, Ragusa or similar

Day 4 Ragusa - Piazza - Armerina - Agrigento
Today, after your buffet breakfast, depart for Caltagirone, famous center of Sicilian ceramic production. Continue to Piazza Armerina and visit Villa Romanan del Casale know for its preserved mosaics. Lunch in a local restaurant with a special menu highlighting local specialities. Depart for Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples. Accommodation and dinner at your hotel. After dinner, enjoy an unforgettable tour of the Valley of the Temples by night.
Our Hotel: Grand Hotel Dei Templi or similar

Day 5 Agrigento - Monreale - Palermo
This morning after breakfast depart for Palermo. First stop in Monreale for a visit to the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world. You will also visit the Benedictine Cloister. Lunch on your own in Monreale. Continue to visit the historical center of Palermo, one of the largest in Europe (including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, the Royal Palace). Accommodation at your hotel. Dinner and overnight. Our Hotel (2 nts): Sole Grande Albergo Hotel or similar

Day 6 Palermo - Segesta - Erice - Trapani
After enjoying your breakfast, we will depart for Segesta to admire the Temple and the theater surrounded by a beautiful landscape. Continue to the medieval village of Erice situated at the top of a hill, and wander its tiny and characteristic streets. Lunch on your own. Our next stop is Trapani to view the working salt windmills. Return to Palermo. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 7 Palermo - Cafalu - Parco Dei Nebrodi
Depart for Cefalu after breakfast and visit an Arab-Norman Cathedral. Enjoy a walk in the streets of this small village and continue to the Park of of "Nebrodi." Stop at the Miraglia Forest for lunch with a typical menu including homemade pasta. Continue to Cesaro Randazzo and visit the Etna Park from an unusual northern view. Evening arrival in Giardini Naxos for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Our Hotel (2 nts): Hotel Caesar Palace or similar

Day 8 Taormina - Giardini Naxos
After breakfast, full day at leisure in one of the most famous Mediterranean resorts. Enjoy this free day by walking in the streets of Taormina, a town that has inspired poets and artists. You may choose an optional excursion to Mount Etna. This evening, we will enjoy a festive farewell dinner at a famous restaurant in the center of Taormina.

Day 9 Taormina - Giardini Naxos
After your buffet breakfast, private transfer to Catania airport, which ends our tour.