Excursion tour all over Sicily. All of Sicily in spring

Day 1 Sunday (Catania - Taormina area):

Gathering of the group in the arrival hall, boarding the bus.

  • Transfer to your hotel in the Taormina area (Mascali, Giardini Naxos, Sant'Allesia, Taormina Mare).
  • Hotel accommodation.
  • Free time.

Day 2 Monday (Taormina area - Etna - Taormina - Taormina area):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • Excursion to the most high mountain in Europe and the most high volcano in Europe - Etna (3340 m).
  • Ascent by bus to an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level to the Silvestri Craters through unique landscapes with unusual vegetation and lava fields.
  • The way forward upon request for an additional fee. Ascent to a height of 3000 m: cable car and special jeep*, inspection of one of the active craters. Required: warm clothes, closed shoes.
  • In the afternoon, transfer to the city of Taormina.
  • Walking tour of the city of Taormina.
  • Taormina is one of the most beautiful resort towns on the coast of Sicily, founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. and opened to world tourism at the end of the 18th century. The town of Taormina has its own medieval quarter with a labyrinth of narrow streets and old shops that sell a variety of goods and souvenirs. Lovers historical monuments on excursions you can see the ancient Greek theater* ( admission ticket paid additionally).
  • Return to the hotel.

Day 3 Tuesday (Taormina area - Catania - Siracusa - Taormina area):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • Excursion to Catania and Syracuse.
  • In the morning transfer to Catania. Visit to the Cathedral, where the relics of the heavenly patron Saint Agatha rest. Inspection of University Square, the Elephant Fountain, a unique fish market, a walk along the Baroque streets. Free time.
  • Moving to Syracuse, overview hiking with a guide.
  • Visit to the archaeological park* (additional admission fee): Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheater, Ear of Dionysius cave and sightseeing of the main attractions of the old town on the island of Ortigia.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Free time.

Day 4 Wednesday (Taormina area - Agrigetno - Palermo):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • After breakfast, departure to Agrigento. A self-guided visit to the Valley of the Temples is one of the most precious treasures of Greek archeology in Italy. Opportunity to admire the Doric temples: Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia - one of the best preserved Doric temples in the entire Greek world, Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Hera or Juno.
  • Transfer to Palermo.
  • Hotel accommodation

Day 5 Thursday (Palermo - Erice - Marsala*):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • Free time or for those who wish, an excursion for an additional fee in Erice - Marsala *.
  • Description of the excursion: after breakfast, departure to Erice - of extraordinary beauty medieval city-a box, a city where the past froze and turned into an amazing atmosphere of antiquity. Walk along the central street of the city with many of the oldest buildings: the Norman castle, the Temple of Venus. Next, drive to Marsala and stop for photography in Laguna Stagnone - this nature reserve with salt lakes, green islands, ancient windmills. Free time for photography or by boat* (for an additional fee) you can reach the island of San Pantaleo, a picturesque small island that is part of the Stagnone Archipelago, where time seems to stand still.
  • It was on the territory of this island that the ancient Phoenician settlement of Motsia was located.
  • On the island you can visit Villa Whitaker on the territory of which the unique Museum of Motius of the 5th century is located. BC.
  • Free time.

Day 6 Friday (Palermo - Monreale - Palermo - Taormina area):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • Full day excursion to Montreal and Palermo.
  • Visit to the town of Monreale: inspection of the grandiose Cathedral with the largest complex of medieval mosaics in Italy (outside), created according to the Byzantine model.
  • Transfer to the capital of Sicily - Palermo.
  • Inspection of the main attractions of the city: the Royal Palace (outside), the Cathedral, which harmoniously combines Arab-Norman architecture, Gothic style and classicism, Pretoria Square, La Martorana, San Cataldo, the Massimo and Politeama theaters, Quattro Canti. Visit to Capo market.
  • Light lunch (snack) with traditional local Sicilian cuisine (drinks not included).
  • Transfer to the Taormina area.
  • Accommodation at a hotel in the Taormina area.

Day 7 Saturday (Taormina area - Taormina coast*):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • Free time or for those who wish, an excursion for an additional fee to Taormina Sea Experience* by boat.
  • A boat trip along the Taormina coast, a panorama of the incomparable beauty of the emerald crystal-clear sea and picturesque caves: the Blue Grotto and the Cave of Lovers, an unforgettable pleasure from the most beautiful east coast of Sicily, the opportunity to swim in the blue transparent waters of the magnificent Gulf of Isola Bella, by boat will be offered cold drinks with fresh fruit (extra charge). The boat trip will continue to the Gulf of Mazzaro and the Bay of Mermaids. This unique boat trip is sure to be a lot of fun. Don't miss a unique chance to get to know the beauties Ionian Sea! Boarding the boat from the Giardini Naxos pier.
  • Return to hotels.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • Free time.

Day 8 Sunday (Taormina - Catania area):

Breakfast in the hotel.

  • Rooms are vacated according to hotel rules at 10:00.
  • Transfer to Catania airport.

ALL SICILY (CATANIA)

The tour program includes not only the most famous addresses in Sicily - Palermo, Catania and Syracuse, but also small medieval towns, archaeological parks, a trip to Etna and much more. Four nights of the program take place in the Taormina area, three in the Palermo area. This tour can be combined with a holiday at sea.

Summer period from 06/14/2020 to 09/22/2020

Arrival airport: Catania
Departure airport: Catania
Group tour, Classic level. Arrivals on Tuesdays and Sundays: 06/14/2020, 06/16/2020, 06/28/2020, 06/30/2020, 07/12/2020, 07/14/2020, 08/30/2020, 09/01/2020, 09/06/2020, 08.0 9.2020, 09.13.2020, 09/15/2020, 09/20/2020, 09/22/2020 (last check-in date)
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Route (for arrivals on Tuesdays): Catania - Taormina area - Agrigento - Palermo - Erice* - Segesta* - Palermo - Monreale - Taormina area - Catania

Route (for arrivals on Sundays): Catania - Taormina area - Mount Etna - Taormina - Taormina area - Catania - Syracuse - Taormina area - Agrigento - Palermo - Erice* - Marsala* - Palermo - Monreale - Taormina area - Catania


Tour program (for arrivals on Tuesdays):

Hotel accommodation.
Free time.
Dinner. Day 2. Area Taormina - Agrigetno - Palermo
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to Palermo.
Hotel accommodation.
Dinner. Day 3. Palermo - Erice - Segesta*
Breakfast in the hotel.


Free time.
Dinner. Day 4 Palermo - Monreale - Palermo - Taormina area
Breakfast in the hotel.





Transfer to the Taormina area.

Dinner. Day 5 Taormina area - Taormina coast*
Breakfast in the hotel.


Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner. Day 6 Taormina area
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time or optional excursion “Unknown Sicily”*.
Visit to the medieval town of Castiglione di Sicilia with narrow streets, ancient palaces, ruins of a Norman fortress and the remains of a fortress wall, the Cannizzu tower and the Church of Santa Domenica, founded in the 7th century BC.
Transfer to the city of Francavilla di Sicilia.
Optionally, a visit to the Capuchin monastery* (entrance fee is paid additionally), tasting of local wine and products, a visit to the reserve in the Alcantara River valley with an unusual landscape, rocks, waterfalls. You can go down to the cool river by steps (50 m) or by elevator* (additional charge).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner. Day 7 Taormina area
Breakfast in the hotel.

Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner.
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time.
Airport transfer.

The tour price includes:
  • Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels:
    • in the Taormina area, 5 nights;
    • in the Palermo area, 2 nights;
  • Meals: half board;
  • Transfers according to the program;
    • Taormina;
    • Agrigento;
    • Palermo and Monreale;

Tour program (for arrivals on Sunday):
Tour route

1 day. Catania - Taormina area
Gathering of the group in the arrival hall, boarding the bus.
Transfer to your hotel in the Taormina area (Mascali, Giardini Naxos, Sant'Allesia, Taormina Mare).
Hotel accommodation.
Free time.
Dinner. Day 2. Taormina area - Etna - Taormina - Taormina area
Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion to the highest mountain in Europe and the highest volcano in Europe - Etna (3340 m).
Ascent by bus to an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level to the Silvestri Craters through unique landscapes with unusual vegetation and lava fields.
Further travel is optional for an additional fee. Ascent to a height of 3000 m: cable car and special jeep*, inspection of one of the active craters. Required: warm clothes, closed shoes.
In the afternoon, transfer to the city of Taormina.
Walking tour of the city of Taormina.
Taormina is one of the most beautiful resort towns on the coast of Sicily, founded by the Greeks in the 4th century BC. and opened to world tourism at the end of the 18th century. The town of Taormina has its own medieval quarter with a labyrinth of narrow streets and old shops that sell a variety of goods and souvenirs. Fans of historical monuments can take an excursion to see the ancient Greek theater* (entrance ticket is paid additionally).
Return to the hotel.
Dinner. Day 3. Taormina area - Catania - Siracusa - Taormina area
Breakfast in the hotel.
Excursion to Catania and Syracuse.
In the morning transfer to Catania. Visit to the Cathedral, where the relics of the heavenly patron Saint Agatha rest. Inspection of University Square, the Elephant Fountain, a unique fish market, a walk along the Baroque streets. Free time.
Transfer to Syracuse, sightseeing walking tour with a guide.
Visit to the archaeological park* (additional admission fee): Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheater, Ear of Dionysius cave and sightseeing of the main attractions of the old town on the island of Ortigia.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner. Day 4 Area Taormina - Agrigetno - Palermo
Breakfast in the hotel.
After breakfast, departure to Agrigento. Independent visit to the Valley of the Temples - one of the most precious treasures of Greek archeology in Italy. Opportunity to admire the Doric temples: Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia - one of the best preserved Doric temples in the entire Greek world, Temple of Hercules and Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Hera or Juno (additional entrance fees*).
Transfer to Palermo.
Hotel accommodation.
Dinner. Day 5 Palermo - Erice - Segesta*
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time or for those who wish, an excursion for an additional fee to Erice - Segesta *.
Description of the excursion: after breakfast, departure to Erice - a medieval box town of extraordinary beauty, a city where the past froze and turned into an amazing atmosphere of antiquity. Walk along the central street of the city with many of the oldest buildings: the Norman castle, the Temple of Venus. The trip continues to ancient Segesta, a city that was built by the ancient Elimas. Visit to the Doric Temple, one of the ancient temples in Sicily, and the ancient theater of the 5th century BC. (entrance tickets are paid additionally*).
Free time.
Dinner. Day 6 Palermo - Monreale - Palermo - Taormina area
Breakfast in the hotel.
Full day excursion to Montreal and Palermo.
Visit to the town of Monreale: inspection of the grandiose Cathedral with the largest complex of medieval mosaics in Italy (outside), created according to the Byzantine model.
Transfer to the capital of Sicily - Palermo.
Inspection of the main attractions of the city: the Royal Palace (outside), the Cathedral, which harmoniously combines Arab-Norman architecture, Gothic style and classicism, Pretoria Square, La Martorana, San Cataldo, the Massimo and Politeama theaters, Quattro Canti. Visit to Capo market.
Light lunch (snack) with traditional local Sicilian cuisine (drinks not included).
Transfer to the Taormina area.
Accommodation at a hotel in the Taormina area.
Dinner. Day 7 Taormina area - Taormina coast*
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time or for those who wish, an excursion for an additional fee to Taormina Sea Experience* by boat.
A boat trip along the Taormina coast, a panorama of the incomparable beauty of the emerald crystal clear sea and picturesque caves: the Blue Grotto and the Cave of Lovers, an unforgettable pleasure from the most beautiful east coast of Sicily, the opportunity to swim in the blue transparent waters of the magnificent Isola Bella Bay, by boat will be offered soft drinks with fresh fruit (extra charge). The boat trip will continue to the Gulf of Mazzaro and the Bay of Mermaids. This unique boat trip is sure to be a lot of fun. Don't miss a unique chance to experience the beauty of the Ionian Sea! Boarding the boat from the Giardini Naxos pier.
Return to the hotel.
Free time.
Dinner. Day 8 Taormina area - Catania
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time.
Airport transfer.

The tour price includes:
  • Accommodation in 3*/4* hotels:
    • in the Taormina area, 5 nights;
    • in the Palermo area, 2 nights;
  • Meals: half board;
  • Group transfer airport - hotel - airport**;
  • Transfers according to the program;
  • Excursions with Russian speaking guide and walks with an accompanying person:
    • Syracuse;
    • Taormina;
    • Agrigento;
    • Palermo and Monreale;
    • Walks: Catania, Mount Etna;
  • Accompanying person on the route with the group;
  • Airfare (for full tour package).
Paid additionally (on site):
  • All entrance fees to archaeological parks and museums during excursions, in particular:
    • Archaeological Park in Syracuse - 10 euros;
    • Catacombs of the Capuchins - 4 euros;
    • Valley of the Temples in Agrigento - 10 euros;
    • Ancient Greek Theater in Taormina - 10 euros;
    • Capuchin Monastery - 3 euros;
    • Montreal Cathedral - 4 euros;
    • Headphones in Montreal and Palermo - 3 euros;
    • Tastings in Palermo and Taormina - 10 euros each;
  • City tax (mandatory additional payment)- directly at the hotel;
  • Optional guided tours and walks*:
    • Cable car and jeep on Mount Etna - 63 euros;
    • Excursion to Erice Segesta - 45 euros;
    • Excursion "Taormina Sea Experience" by boat - 25 euros.
Notes:

* Prices for additional group excursions calculated for a group of min. 15 people If the group size decreases, prices change, which the accompanying person informs on the spot, or the excursion is cancelled.

** Group transfers are provided in both directions for direct regular flights S7 flights from Moscow.
For other flights, it is possible to order individual transfers for an additional fee or independent transfers to / from airports to hotels.

In case of delay in departure for a group or individual transfer, an additional payment will be charged for waiting on site. Tourists must inform the assistant by phone.

Tour itinerary: Catania - Taormina - Syracuse* - Carnival of Acireale - Noto - Modica - Ragusa - Valley of the Temples* - Carnival of Sciacca - Palermo - Monreale* - Palermo - Marsala* - Trapani* - Erice* - Palermo - Cefalu - Catania / Etna*

Day 1: Moscow - Catania - Taormina
Departure from Moscow on a morning flight.
Flight Moscow - Catania/Catania - Moscow (flight with a transfer in Rome). Meeting at the airport 3 hours before departure with a company representative to receive documents.
Arrival in Catania.
Transfer to Taormina.
Guided tour - Greek theater and picturesque medieval center.
Free time.
In the afternoon, check-in at the hotel. Rest.
Welcome dinner* (from 20 EUR).

Day 2: Catania - Syracuse*
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning transfer to Catania and excursion to the Baroque city, many historical Buildings which are built of volcanic stone and have a characteristic gray color - Cathedral Square (UNESCO) with St. Agatha's Cathedral and the famous Elephant Fountain, fish and food markets, Ursino Castle, Baroque Crociferi Street and much more.
Free time in Catania or excursion* to the city of Syracuse (transfer + guide, 25 EUR) - one of largest cities antiquity, birthplace of Archimedes. Sightseeing tour: historical Center cities (UNESCO) - Ortigia island, where the ruins of the Temple of Apollo are located, Cathedral, the famous Arethusa fountain, the Church of St. Lucia with an original painting by Caravaggio, the intricate streets of the medieval city, Maniaca Castle, etc.
Free time.
For those interested, an excursion to the Neapolis Archaeological Park * (12 EUR), where you can see the Greek theater, the Roman amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysus cave, the Temple of Apollo, the Tomb of Archimedes, the Arethusa Fountain, etc.
In the evening return to the hotel.

Day 3: Carnival in Acireale
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning, check out from the hotel and move to the city of Acireale, where one of the most famous carnivals in Italy takes place.
On the way, a stop at the sea coast to explore the Cyclops Islands, which, according to legend, arose from fragments of a cliff thrown at Odysseus by the angry Cyclops Polyphemus.
Participation as a spectator in carnival events: viewing the giant moving floats with grotesque and allegorical figures preparing for the carnival parade.
At 15:00 the start of a large carnival procession, at the end of which the streets are filled with musical folklore and comic performances. The epicenter of the holiday moves to Cathedral Square.
In the evening return to the hotel.

The Acireale Carnival is the most spectacular carnival in Sicily. Against the backdrop of the huge cone of Etna, carnival processions unfold from huge platforms on which colorful figures of fabulous animals and active politicians made of papier-mâché are having fun. All this action is seasoned with the southern flavor of Sicily.

Day 4: Noto - Modica - RagusaA
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning, check out from the hotel.
This day is dedicated to a journey into the world of Sicilian Baroque - the most vivid and expressive embodiment of this artistic and architectural style in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Moving to the south-eastern part of Sicily in the Noto Valley (UNESCO) and visiting cities, architectural ensemble which is a holistic expression of this style.
In the morning sightseeing tour through the city of Noto - an ideal city in the Baroque style, in the construction of which yellow tuff was used, giving all the buildings a characteristic warm yellow color - the grandiose Municipio Square, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Villadorata Palace, the Immacolata Square, the Church of St. Francis and much more.
In the afternoon, transfer to the city of Modica - a bright link in the baroque necklace.
Sightseeing tour of the upper and lower city with a visit to the majestic Cathedrals of St. George and St. Peter. Modica is also known as the city of chocolate and the exploration ends with a visit to the confectionery shop and a tasting.
In the evening, transfer to the city of Ragusa - the city of “a thousand steps”, built at the beginning of the 18th century in the Baroque style and consisting of the Upper Town and the Lower Town - Ragusa Ibla.
The sightseeing tour begins with a tour of the upper city and ends with a descent into lower city- Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Zacco Palace and Bertini Palace, St. George's Cathedral and the Church of St. Giuseppe and much more.
In the evening transfer to the city of Agrigento.
Hotel accommodation.

Day 5: Valley of the Temples* - Carnival in Sciacca
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning, free time in Agrigento for a walk through the colorful historical center.
For those interested, an excursion to the Valley of the Temples* (20 EUR, ticket and guide) - a vast archaeological park with Greek temples of the 6th and 5th centuries. BC, which are considered the best examples of the Doric style outside of Greece (UNESCO): temples of Concord, Hera, Hercules and others.
In the afternoon, transfer to the city of Sciacca and visit the second most famous Sicilian carnival. Visiting the carnival falls on “Fat Tuesday” - the final day of the holiday.
At 15:30 the solemn carnival procession begins, in which large decorated floats and various groups of carnival characters take part. The procession ends with a festive concert.
Late evening departure from Sciacca and transfer to Palermo.
Late check-in at the hotel.

Day 6: Palermo - Monreale*
Breakfast in the hotel.
In the morning, a sightseeing tour of Palermo - an original and colorful city, the appearance and architecture of which combines ancient, Byzantine, Arab and Norman features (UNESCO) - Cuatro Canti Square, the Church of La Martorana with Byzantine mosaics, the Church of St. Cataldo, the Palace of the Normans, the pearl which is the Palatina Chapel * (8.5 EUR) with a unique mosaic decoration, the Church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti, the Cathedral, which is a mixture of different architectural styles and much more.
Free time.
In the afternoon, for those interested, an excursion* (25 EUR, transfer, guide, entrance) to the Monreale Cathedral (UNESCO), built in the 12th century, a masterpiece of Norman architecture and famous for its mosaics.
In the evening, free time in Palermo - an opportunity to try local delicacies.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Palermo - Marsala* - Trapani* - Erice*
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time in Palermo for walking and visiting museums.
For those who wish, a trip* to West Coast Sicily (35 EUR, transfer + guide): in the morning, check out from the hotel, transfer, acquaintance with the city of Marsala - the capital of the famous Sicilian sweet wine; transfer to Trapani - an ancient city founded by the Phoenicians, which flourished during the era of Spanish rule in the 18th century, walk with an accompanying person - palaces on Garibaldi Street, Annunziata Sanctuary, Torre Linha Tower, ancient windmills in the “salinas” there are salt fields, etc.; moving to Erice - one of the most picturesque cities in Italy, nestled on the top of a hill where the Temple of Venus was located in ancient times, Observation deck Giardino del Batllo, the Norman castle Castello di Venere, the Matrice church, steep medieval streets.
In the evening return to Palermo.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Palermo - Cefalu. March 8 on the shores of two seas: Tyrrhenian and Ionian
Breakfast in the hotel.
Free time in Palermo in the morning.
Departure to Cefalu, on the way stop in Bagheria to visit the famous Villa Palagonia * (ticket 10 EUR) - “villa of monsters” - one of the most bizarre buildings in Sicily, decorated with grotesque sculptures of humanoid monsters.
Continue driving along the northern coast of the island to the city of Cefalu - one of the most beautiful small towns in Italy. Walk around the city with an accompanying person - the Cathedral (UNESCO) - one of the masterpieces of Norman architecture, palaces on Cathedral Square, La Rocca fortress, etc.
Free time.
In the evening transfer to East Coast Sicily.
Accommodation at a hotel on the coast in the Taormina area.
In honor of March 8th, there will be a gala dinner and a glass of Prosecco as a gift.

Day 9: Catania / Etna* - Moscow
In the morning, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport of Catania.
Departure to Moscow (flight with a transfer in Rome).
Arrival in Moscow.

*Departure to Moscow on an evening flight is possible. The tour will formally end on day 10.
**In case of departure to Moscow on an evening flight, those interested will be offered the opportunity to take a trip* to Mount Etna (UNESCO), comfortable shoes and warm clothes are required (80 EUR, approx. 4 hours, bus + funicular to an altitude of 2500 m, then climb by bus 4x4 up to a height of 2850 m, with bad weather the trip is not carried out).

Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights

Route: Catania - Taormina - (Agrigento) - Syracuse - Etna - Erice - Marsala - Segesta - Castellammare del Golfo - Scopello - San Vito Lo Capo - Monreale - Palermo - Catania

1 day (Sunday). Moscow - Catania - Taormina
Arrival at Catania airport. Meeting with the accompanying person. Transfer to a 3* hotel in the Taormina area. Free time.

Day 2 (Monday). Catania - Syracuse
Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with an assistant. In the morning, visit the city of Catania: the Cathedral, the Elephant Fountain, University Square. Free time. At 12:40 departure to Syracuse. City tour with a visit to the archaeological park (entrance ticket costs an additional 10 euros), the Roman Amphitheater, the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, a walk along the Ortigia Peninsula. Return to the hotel. Dinner.

Day 3 (Tuesday). Etna
Breakfast in the hotel. Half-day excursion to Etna - the highest mountain in Sicily and the highest volcano in Europe (3340 m). The bus will take you to the Silvestri craters at an altitude of approximately 1900 m (travel time 1.5 hours after leaving the highway). The further journey, if desired (63 euros), can be done by cable car and by jeep (2.5 hours). On the way back, stop for a tasting of honey, wine and oil. Return to the hotel. Free time. Dinner.

Day 4 (Wednesday). Erice - Segesta
Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to the city of Erice. Walk to the Norman castle and the Cathedral. Stop at a pastry shop to taste and buy local sweets. Next transfer to Segesta. Inspection of the Temple and the Greek Theater (entrance ticket 8 euros). Return to the hotel. Free time for swimming.

Day 5 (Thursday). Palermo - Mondello
Breakfast in the hotel. Early check out from the hotel. Transfer to Palermo. Excursion "Mysterious Palermo": Capuchin catacombs, Piazza Marina, Monte Pellegrino. Next we move to Mondello. Walk around the city. Optional excursion to the city of Cefalu (25 euros/person for a group of 10 people). Hotel accommodation. Dinner.

Day 6 (Friday). Palermo - Monreale - Taormina
Breakfast in the hotel. Walk around Montreal with a visit to the Cathedral. Next walk around Palermo: Royal Palace(outside), free time for photos at the Palermo Cathedral (3 euro entry), Pretoria Square, Martorana Church (outside), Via Macueda. further to the Capo market and the Massimo theater. Free time. Transfer to Taormina. Hotel accommodation. Dinner.

Day 7 (Saturday). Taormina
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day or optional excursion to Taormina for 4 hours, including free time.

Day 8 (Sunday). Catania - Moscow
Breakfast in the hotel. Airport transfer. Check-in. Flight to Moscow.

Included in cost:
- airport Moscow - Catania - Moscow
- transfers according to the program, assistant
- accommodation in a 3*/4* hotel in the Taormina and Palermo area, half board
- sightseeing tour: Etna, Catania, Monreale, Syracuse, Palermo

Additional charges:
- tourist tax on accommodation
- visa

Additional payments upon request:
- excursions: park in Syracuse (10 euros), Segesta (8 euros), Greco-Roman theater in Taormina (10 euros), Capuchin catacombs (4 euros), Montreal Cathedral (4 euros), headphones (3 euros)

Attention! The order of excursions may be changed.

Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites (where required) are not included in the price.

Arrival dates: on Sundays, according to the schedule: 16.06 30.06 14.07 01.09 08.09 15.09 22.09

Accommodation(8 days / 7) : 2 +2 nights in the Taormina area / 3 nights in the vicinity of Palermo

Tour program:

Day 1 - Sunday

Departure by charter flight. Arrival at Catania airport. Meeting with an accompanying person under the sign “NTC INTOURIST / NORMA VACANZE”. Group transfer to a hotel on the coast near Taormina. Hotel accommodation. Free time. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. (*) You can order an individual transfer. When ordering a transfer, a driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign (with your last name) and the car will take you to your hotel in the Taormina area.

Day 2 - Monday

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Etna, the highest mountain in Sicily and the highest volcano in Europe (3340 m): the bus will take you to the Silvestri Craters at an altitude of approximately 1900 m. The further journey, if desired, for an additional fee (63 euros), can be done by cable car and by jeep (2.5 hours). On the way back, stop for a tasting. Departure to Taormina - an amazing and unique city of arts. A walk along the main historical street of the city with the opportunity to see magnificent buildings: Palazzo Corvaja and much more. Visit to the second largest Ancient Greek Theater (entrance ticket for an additional fee of 10 euros). Accommodation at a hotel in the Taormina area. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel. *Closed and comfortable shoes are required.

Day 3 - Tuesday

Breakfast in the hotel. Meeting with an assistant. In the morning, a visit to the city of Catania: a visit to the Cathedral, where the relics of the city’s heavenly patroness - St. Agatha, rest, a walk through the streets of the Baroque city, a city of contrasting black and white colors, the Elephant Fountain, University Square. Free time. Next, an excursion around the city of Syracuse: visiting the Archaeological Park (entrance ticket for an additional fee of 10 euros), the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysius cave, the island of Ortygia - the ancient city center with unique cathedrals (ticket cost 2 euros) and the springs of Arethusa. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 - Wednesday

Breakfast in the hotel. Departure to Agrigento. A self-guided visit to the Valley of the Temples is one of the most precious treasures of Greek archeology in Italy. Here you can see: Temple of Juno, Temple of Concordia, Temple of Hercules, Temple of Jupitrea, Temple of Hera and Juno (surcharge €10). Return to Palermo. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 - Thursday

Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion offered: Erice – Marsala (surcharge €45). Departure to Erice, a medieval town on top of Monte San Giuliano. Walk around the city, where you can admire the Norman Castle and the Temple of Venus. Next, transfer to Marsala and stop for photography at Laguna Stagnone, a nature reserve. Free time for photo engraving or the opportunity to travel independently by boat to the island of San Pantaleo, an island that is part of the Stagnone Archipelago. The ancient Phoenician settlement of Motia was located on the island. (extra charge for boat €5, entrance ticket €10). Opportunity to visit Villa Whitaker, on the territory of which the Motiya Museum is located. Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 - Friday

Breakfast in the hotel. Visit Montreal: sightseeing ancient Cathedral(entry costs €3 extra): golden Byzantine mosaics from the 12th century. Optional visit to the Benedictine monastery courtyard (for an additional fee). Then transfer to Palermo, the capital of the island, a sightseeing walking tour of the city: the Cathedral (entrance tickets and headphones for an additional fee), Piazza Pretoria, Martorana Church (outside), Massimo Theater, Via Maqueda, “I Quattro Canti”, Politeama Theater, opera. Further exploration of the city will continue along the winding streets ancient city Where are the city markets located? You will visit one of them "Capo" and, if you wish, you can also try typical Palermitan dishes (for an extra charge of € 10). You will try typical fast food that is prepared before your eyes “Arancini” and “Panino con Panelle”. Transfer to Taormina. Accommodation at a hotel in the vicinity of Taormina. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 - Saturday

Breakfast in the hotel. Free day. Excursion offered (surcharge €25): Taormina Sea Experience. A boat trip along the coast of Taormina, where you can see the crystal clear sea and picturesque caves: the Blue Grotto and the Cave of Lovers, with the opportunity to swim in the waters of Isola Bella Bay, the boat will offer soft drinks and fruits. The boat trip continues to the Gulf of Mazzaro and the Bay of Mermaids. Boarding a boat in the bay of Giardini Naxos. – Return to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 - Sunday

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Catania airport. Departure or transfer to a hotel on the coast for further relaxation.

The cost of excursion tours includes:

  • Charter flight to Catania;
  • Accommodation in 3* hotels on the coast of Taormina and in the vicinity of Palermo;
  • Meals: half board;
  • Transport services along the route;
  • Russian-speaking escort along the route;
  • Guided tours Palermo;
  • Medical insurance policy;

For technical reasons, the route and order of excursions may be changed;
Approximate hotels for accommodation:
- surroundings of Taormina: Delle Plame, Assinos or similar
- surroundings of Palermo: Perla del Golfo, Conchiglia d’oro or other
Attention! In hotels, check-in time is 14:00, checkout time 10:00.
*You can stay on the hotel premises until the transfer to the airport and leave your luggage in the hotel storage room (free of charge).

The cost of excursion tours does NOT include:

  • Visa to Italy - see the rates on the website;
  • Non-departure insurance - see the website for rates;
  • Additional excursions;
    - Taormina SeaExperince – 25 euros;
    - Erice Marsala – 45 euros;
    - Climbing Etna to a height of 3000m (by funicular, jeeps) – 63 euros;
    -Valley of the Temples in Agrigento – 10 euros;
    - tasting of typical dishes in Palermo – 10 euros;
    -Motion – 5 euros boat +10 euros entrance ticket
    -Headphone -3 euros (for each excursion)
  • Entry tickets;
    - - entrance ticket to the Cathedral in Montreal – 4 euros;
    - entrance ticket to the Greek Theater in Taormina – 10 euros;
    -Archaeological Park in Syracuse – 10 euros;
    - etc.
  • Drinks and tips;
  • Headphones;
  • Lunches;
  • City taxes (payable locally upon check-in at hotels)

** additional excursions will take place if there are at least 10 tourists.

The hotel is responsible for the information provided.
Please note that some services at the hotel are paid, please clarify the information when ordering a tour.

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