Cox and Kings Classic Sicily

• 4-star accommodation
• Direct international flights
• Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
• Experienced local tour manager
• 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
• Guided sightseeing, entrance fees & city taxes included
• Welcome drink and farewell dinner

• Wine tasting near Mount Etna
• Sample traditional Sicilian pastries at Grammatico in Erice
• Included visits to Noto, Erice and Monreale
• Explore the Valley of the Temples & the Palatine Chapel
• Street food experience in Palermo

Day 1: Fly to Catania • Syracuse
Fly from London (regional connections available) to Catania. Transfer to your hotel in Syracuse and enjoy a welcome drink.
(No meals)

Day 2: Syracuse • Noto
Tour of Syracuse including visits to the Greek theatre, considered one of the most important examples of its kind, the Ear of Dionysius, and the island of Ortygia. Continue to the town of Noto, a UNESCO world heritage city due to its magnificent baroque architecture.
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Catania • Cefalù • Palermo
Morning drive to Catania to view the cathedral and Piazza Stesicoro. Continue to Cefalù to visit the Norman cathedral with its exquisite mosaics. Continue to Palermo and stay for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 4: Monreale • Palermo
This morning, drive to Monreale to visit the Norman Cathedral. Return to Palermo for a city tour, including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel and the historic old town. Enjoy a street-food experience, learning about Palermitan cuisine.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5: Segesta • Erice • Agrigento
Morning visit to the Archaeological Park of Segesta to see one of Sicily’s best preserved Doric temples. Head to the town of Erice where you’ll stop at Grammatico for some marzipan and biscuit tasting. Drive to Agrigento and stay overnight.
(Breakfast)

Day 6: Valley of the Temples • Piazza Armerina • Taormina
Morning visit to the Valley of the Temples, one of the world’s most impressive ancient Greek sites. Afternoon drive to the elegant resort town of Taormina via Piazza Armerina to view the Roman mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7: Mount Etna
Visit the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, for panoramic views. Stop at a local vineyard for wine tasting. Afternoon guided tour of the Taormina Amphitheatre before enjoying a farewell dinner.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 8: Fly to London
Transfer to Catania airport and fly to London
(Breakfast)