Riviera Travel Classic Sicily for Solo Travellers

– Return flights and transfers
– 7nts in 3 / 4* accommodation
– Half Board
– All tours mentioned
– Services of an expert tour manager
– Checked luggage

– Visit the Valley of Temples in Agrigento
– Wine tasting at a vineyard on the slopes of Mount Etna
– Marvel at the mosaics in the Villa Romana del Casale

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
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 to Letojanni, just north of Taormina, where you’ll stay for the next three nights.

Day 6 – 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.

Day 7 – 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, Later in the evening enjoy a dinner in a wonderful vineyard setting

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 hotel’s private beach, San Leone, just a few miles from Agrigento. Dining at the hotel includes a varied breakfast and a three-course dinner including dessert.

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.

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.

Fact File

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 2 hrs 40 mins to 3 hrs
• Language: Italian
• Time zone: GMT+1
• Country: Italy

Visa Information

UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy however must have a valid passport.

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