Riviera Travel Classic Sicily for Solo Travellers

• Return flights & transfers
• 7nts in 4* accommodation
• Selected meals: Daily breakfast, 1 lunch & 6 dinners
• Welcome drink
• 8 included experiences
• Services of an Expert Tour Managers
• Hotel Porterage
• Checked luggage

• Take a coach tour to discover Syracuse’s historic landmarks, followed by a guided walk through the charming old town of Ortygia.
• Explore Taormina, renowned as one of Italy’s most elegant and beautiful hilltop towns.
• Tour a vineyard on the lower slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a wine-tasting experience.
• Discover classic Sicilian character in two contrasting hillside towns, admiring Noto’s Baroque splendour and Ragusa’s timeless old quarter.
• Delve into Sicily’s rich past with visits to the 4th‑century mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the impressive Greek ruins of Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples.

Day 1: Fly to Catania
Fly to Catania, before transferring to Agrigento where you stay for 2 nights. After settling in, enjoy welcome drinks and dinner to get to know your fellow travellers

Day 2: Valley of the Temples
After breakfast, head to the Valley of the Temples. Here you’ll find ruins of seven Doric temples dating back to the 6^th Century BC. Explore the ruins with a guide and walk around the museum before visiting the city of Agrigento itself.

Day 3: Ragusa & Noto
This morning, drive to Ragusa where you’ll explore the winding streets and alleys of the old town with a local guide. Afterwards, walk up to Ragusa Superiore, the ‘new’ town built following the 1693 earthquake.

Continue on to the pretty town of Noto, where you’ll be able to see its magnificent cathedral and climb the bell tower of San Carlo for brilliant views. Later in the afternoon, drive to Syracuse where you’ll stay for the next two nights.

Day 4: Syracuse
During a coach tour this morning, you’ll discover the city’s striking architecture including the art-deco style Pantheon. Afterwards, head to Ortygia, the city’s old town that sits on its own island. Explore its narrow alleys on a walking tour, pausing in piazzas to see fountains, palaces and churches. After the tour, you’re free to explore at your own pace, which might involve taking a boat trip around the peninsula

Day 5: Villa Romana del Casale
Today, visit one of the most extensive collections of Roman mosaics in the world, found at Villa Romana del Casale near Piazza Armerina. During a guided tour of the villa, see the extraordinary mosaics and frescos that adorn its walls. In the afternoon, travel towards Taormina and your hotel.

Day 6: Mount Etna
Today, depart for Mount Etna. As you near the cable car station, enjoy extensive views of the area. Then, head to the lower slopes dotted with farms where you’ll stop at a organic family-run winery for a tour and tasting, along with a delicious lunch

Day 7: Taormina
This morning, you may choose to explore the town of Taormina, framed by the sea and Mount Etna. You’ll find colourful streets, inviting markets and plenty of places to enjoy a delicious lunch. Later in the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner in the hotel.

Day 8: Return home
Transfer to Catania for your return flight

Hotel Baia dei Ulise, Agrigento****
Chosen for its stunning coastal location and private beach. Set beside a beautiful pine forest which runs down to the beach, San Leone, just a few miles from Agrigento. Dining at the hotel includes a varied breakfast and dinner daily

Della Valle, Agrigento****
Near to the Valley of the Temples, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a minibar, tv, and wi-fi

Hotel Mercure Siracusa, Syracuse****
Chosen for its commanding views of the surrounding area. The Mercure Siracusa is located directly opposite the UNESCO-listed archaeological park of ancient Syracuse. Standard rooms are spacious and decorated in bright, fresh colours and newly updated en-suite facilities.

Hotel Sant Alphio Garden, Giardini Naxos****
Set beside a beautiful pine forest which runs down to the hotel’s private beach, San Leone, just a few miles from Agrigento. Rooms are furnished with air-conditioning, a minibar, tv and wi-fi and feature a balcony.

Albatros Hotel, Letojanni****
Chosen for its beachfront location, the Albatros Hotel is located in the coastal town of Letojanni, just north of Taormina, with direct access to the promenade facing the Ionian Sea.

Please note the use of air conditioning and outdoor pool opening is at the discretion of the hotels. The pools usually operate from mid-May to early October, depending on weather conditions.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 30 mins to 2 hrs 55 mins
• Language: Italian
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Italy

*All transfer times listed here are approximate and dependent on traffic

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