Travelsphere: Secret Sicily

• Return flights from Gatwick with easyJet
• 7 nights half board in 4-star hotels
• 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners
• Travelsphere Tour Manager and Local Guide
• Overseas transfers and other transportation
• Porterage
• Audio Guide

• Stagnone saltpans
• Cruise to Mothya island and Marsala wine-tasting
• Discover Montalbano’s Sicily
• Ragusa visit and chocolate-tasting in Modica
• Lunch overlooking the Valley of the Temples

Day 1: UK – Palermo

Today you’ll depart on your flight to Palermo. On arrival, we’ll transfer you to your hotel in Mazara del Vallo, where you’ll stay for three nights.

Day 2: Stagnone Saltpans

great included day out starts after breakfast, when we head to the Stagnone saltpans. Here, amongst a landscape dotted with medieval windmills, you’ll take a tour and learn all about the ancient tradition of sea-salt production.

Day 3: Trapani & Erice

You can choose to spend today at leisure, or discover more of the island on an optional excursion to a pair of little-visited towns. Formerly a Phoenician trading port, Trapani is our first stop and its Old Town still bears the evidence of its medieval past.

Day 4: Ragusa

We’re heading to the west of the island today to our new base of Ragusa, which will be our home for four nights. On the way we’re going to stop for lunch at a restaurant which offers marvellous views of the Valley of Temples.

Day 5: Ragusa & Modica

We’re going to spend a further day exploring the ‘real’ Sicily, starting with our base, the UNESCO-listed Baroque town of Ragusa. We then move on to Modica, whose medieval buildings are cut into a deep gorge and make a spectacular sight.

Day 6: Montalbano’s Sicily

If you’re a fan of the popular TV series ‘Inspector Montalbano’, based on the novels of Andrea Camilleri, you’ll love today’s included exploration of Montalbano’s Sicily. We’ll visit the former fishing village of Marzamemi, whose large piazza is just a few steps from a lovely stretch of sandy beach.

Day 7: Syracuse & Noto

The choice is all yours today, you can spend the time relaxing at your hotel or maybe get out and about and explore Ragusa at your own pace.

Day 8: Catania – UK

Today you’ll transfer to Catania for your return flight to UK.

Days 1-3: Hotel Mahara

Your hotel is located in Mazara del Vallo, close to the beach. Facilities include a restaurant, lounge bar and pool.

Days 4-7: Acacia Marina Palace

Situated in front of the sea, Marina di Ragusa is a seaside town on the south east Coast of Sicily. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court, private beach 100m in front of the hotel, Ristorante e Bar and gym. Bedrooms have private facilities.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.