DAY 1

You are met on arrival and taken to your hotel. Palermo is the cultural and economic capital of Sicily, known for its blend of architectural styles.

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Hilton, Palermo

DAY 2

This morning tour Palermo, including its 12th century Cathedral and Royal Palace, a true masterpiece of Sicilian‐Norman architecture whose construction began in 1185 and lasted almost 700 years. Examine the exquisite mosaics in the palace’s Palatine Chapel, and visit the Opera House and the lively Capo Market before lunch. In the afternoon, it is a short drive to visit the 12th century Monreale di Cathedral, known for its splendid Byzantine mosaics and the cloister of the Benedictine abbey. (B)

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Hilton, Palermo

DAY 3

This morning drive to the ancient Greek‐Roman city of Termini Imerese. Walk among the ruins of the Roman Forum and Amphitheater. Visit the Civic Museum with its famous Greek archaeological collection, and the 18th century church. Proceed to the charming medieval coastal town of Cefalù built on the site of an ancient Greek and Sicanian settlement. Visit the medieval wash house and tour the Norman Cathedral built by King Roger II in 1130. Arrive back in Palermo by late afternoon. (B)

Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Hilton, Palermo

DAY 4

Depart Palermo for the abandoned ancient city Segesta, built by the mysterious Elymis in 500 BC. Tour the majestic Doric temple, one of the world’s best‐preserved Greek architectural sites. Continue to Erice, a small medieval town offering commanding views from its 2,000 foot location atop Mount Giuliano. Visit Chiesa Matrice, the town’s main church, the massive Elimo‐Punic Walls, and the fragrant public gardens of the Giardino del Balio. After a typical Sicilian lunch, continue on to Agrigento and your hotel. (B)

Grand Hotel Villa Athena, Agrigento 

DAY 5

This morning enjoy a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Valley of the Temples a magnificent cluster of Greek ruins overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The temples are the remains of Akragas, a Greek city built about 582 BC, of a unique amber sandstone. Explore the Temple of Hera, Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Concordia, that was converted to a Christian church in the 6th century. Continue to Piazza Armerina for lunch and then visit another UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, the Roman Villa del Casale. Dating back to the 3rd century BC, it hosts the biggest display of Roman polychromic mosaics in the world. End the afternoon with a scenic drive to your hotel in Siracusa. (B)

Grand Hotel Des Etrangers Et Miramare, Siracusa

DAY 6

This morning drive to Ragusa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ornate capital of the Baroque style. Explore the maze of streets and monuments in this ancient Sicels village that was destroyed by the 1693 earthquake, and then rebuilt by the most famous architects of the time. After lunch, continue to Modica, another jewel of the baroque style, exemplified best by its Teatro Garibaldi, Palazzo Tedeschi, and the Church of San Pietro, which stands at the top of a monumental Baroque staircase flanked by statues of the Apostles. Stop for a taste of the famous Modican chocolate before returning to Siracusa by late afternoon. (B)

Grand Hotel Des Etrangers Et Miramare, Siracusa

DAY 7

This morning take a walking tour of the classic Greek archaeological park of Ancient Siracusa. Visit the monolithic Greek Theatre, the Latomie of Paradise with the Dionysus’ Ear grotto, and the Roman Amphitheatre. Continue on foot through the narrow streets of the ancient Greek colony of Ortigia. See the 7th century Duomo, the Fonte Aretusa, an ancient spring, and the Temple of Apollo. Enjoy lunch in Ortigia before departing for Taormina. (B)

San Domenico Palace, Taormina

DAY 8

This morning tour Mt. Etna, the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Ride the funicular up to 8500 feet, to get a fantastic view of 10,000‐foot Mt. Etna, and the surrounding countryside. After lunch at Etna, enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Taormina. (B)

San Domenico Palace, Taormina

DAY 9

Enjoy a morning walking tour of Taormina’s old town, with its narrow streets filled with handicraft, embroidery and antique shops. Visit the 5th century BC Greek Theater, the public gardens, the 14th century Palazzo Corvaja, and the medieval St. Nicholas Church. This afternoon is at leisure to relax shop or explore more of beautiful Taormina on your own. (B)

San Domenico Palace, Taormina

DAY 10

Today you are taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination. (B)

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Grand Hotel Villa Igiea Hilton
Palermo, Sicily

Live Villa Igiea Hilton Palermo with a dive in a swimming pool overlooking the bay of Palermo, surrounded by luxuriant gardens, cherished by the warmth of the Sicilian sun, delighted by a pleasant cocktail in our exclusive “Veuve Clicquot” pool bar. An immersion in a prestigious villa, belonging to the Florio family, restyled by Ernesto Basile at the end of the 19th century, where you can discover the exclusive combination between precious interiors and state-of-the-art facilities. The atmosphere that one breathes at Villa Igiea gives you memorable moments: a walk in the extraordinary gardens admiring a wonderful sunrise.
An impressive array of services as a pleasurable complement to an exclusive luxurious stay: a pool-side outdoor area, fitness center, tennis court with night lighting, business center, lounge bar terrace, piano bar and room service. The Donna Franca Florio dining room hosts the Boldini famous painting from whom it takes its name. With impressive sea views and outstanding cuisine, it is the ideal setting for a special dinner. Among the most exclusive hotels in the city in terms of its conference facilities, the property provides ample congress areas capable of hosting up to 1,000 delegates. In addition to the Congress Centre, distributed over 400 m² all with natural daylight, other uniquely decorated meeting rooms complete the offer. Available the Yacht house deluxe room and the direct access to the hotel by a reserved marina yacht mooring.

Grand Hotel Villa Athena
Agrigento, Sicily

Enveloped by The Valley of the Temples archaeological park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Villa Athena is situated only 200 meters from the Concordia Temple, an ancient Doric masterpiece and one of the best preserved Greek temples outside of Greece.
A stately residence from 1972 Villa Athena, after a conservative restoration to maintain the architectonical style of the villa, became a hotel in the beginning of the XX century.
The hotel has recently undergone a meticulous restoration in order to gain a more comfortable status, redesigning public spaces, suites and junior suites with breathtaking views of the Temples and the lovely private gardens of the villa. Today Hotel Villa Athena offers the hospitality, the comfort and the services of a five star luxury property. A sojourn at Villa Athena enables discerned travelers to immerse in history and in the myth, testified by the eternal suggestion of the temples. The everlasting magnificent Sicily with its riches and magic sensations is here, rewarding those connoisseurs in search of an enriching experience.
Guests will be welcomed at this ancient Villa by the typical distinguished Sicilian hospitality: the discreet service will fulfill the most discerned travelers requests.

Grand Hotel des Etrangers
Siracusa, Sicily

The prestigious Grand Hotel Des Etrangers is located in the historical center, in the heart of Ortigia, and faces the sea. The hotel is close to the Spring of Arethusa and only 150 meters from the Cathedral.

The hotel has 70 rooms and 10 suites and a panoramic roof garden restaurant with breathtaking view on the coast. Room facilities include air conditioning, cable television, direct dial telephone, mini bar, hair dryer, safe deposit box and internet connection.

Room Categories: Select – Sea-view rooms; Grand – Sea-view Junior Suites

San Domenico Palace Hotel
Taormina, Sicily

The San Domenico, in the citadel’s historic heart, has hosted history’s luminaries amid the entrancing charms of its ancient surroundings. Built on the site of a 15th‐century monastery, the San Domenico Palace Hotel still conserves the original structure. It frames a scene of rare beauty, which sweeps from the ancient Greek Theatre to the peak of Mount Etna. To enhance your stay, the hotel features and services include an outdoor pool, fitness center, beauty salon, boutique shops, and a wonderful 1-acre Mediterranean garden. There’s also a choice of dining venues and a lounge.

Grand Hotel Deluxe sea-view rooms have a breathtaking view of the Bay of Taormina. Sea-view
Junior Suites offer an open space bedroom with sitting area and a large and comfortable terrace overlooking the stunning Taormina Bay. Room amenities include cable television, mini bar and a hair dryer. Room Categories: Select – Grand Hotel Sea-view Rooms; Grand – Junior Suites

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