In Vino Veritas – a Premium Sicily Self Drive
Duration
8 Days
Departure Day
Daily
Group Size
Private Tour
Tour Type
Self Drive Tour
Trip Grading
Moderate
Meals
Daily Breakfast
Wine Tasting
Hotel Category
Boutique Style Hotels
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SKU: IJFSPC-ALLCY-198
Tags: 8-Days, Italy, Private Journey, Self-Drive Tour
Explore the beauty of Sicily from the comfort of your own car while staying in authentic boutique style hotels. Learn all about sicilan wine and get a taste of some of the finest wines the island has to offer. Follow the paths of the Corleones and experience real italian culture in one of the most amazing locations of the world.
Travel Itinerary
DAY 1
Catania Arrival – Taormina
Arrival at Catania airport and drive to the first roundtrip hotel in Taormina area (Alcantara Resort).
DAY 2
Taormina Discovery with Wine Tasting
Visit of the Etna Natural Park with its spectacular craters. Wine tasting in Linguaglossa area. Visit of Taormina, pearl of the Mediterranean, and its historical centre. Possibility to visit the Ancient theatre. Overnight in Taormina area (Alcantara Resort).
DAY 3
Taormina – Palermo
Visit to the city of Cefalù. In the center of the charming old town is the Norman cathedral (Corso Ruggero), inside there are large, colorful mosaics. Overnight in Palermo area (Villa Dafne).
DAY 4
Taormina – Palermo
Visit of the city of Palermo; the capital and the only metropolis in Sicily. Many foreign peoples have left their mark on Palermo in the course of history, and so you will find a true open-air museum waiting to be discovered. Overnight in Palermo area (Villa Dafne).
DAY 5
Palermo – Trapani with Wine Tasting
Visit of the city of Trapani, known for salt and sailing, is located opposite the Egadi Islands. Wine tasting in hotel. Overnight in Trapani area (Baglio Soria).
DAY 6
Trapani – Agrigento
Visit to the Valle dei Templi of Agrigento. The unique Greek temples are among the best preserved in the world. The magnificent buildings of the ancient city of Akragas rise up on a hill that can be seen from afar. Overnight in the Agrigento area (Alba Palace Hotel).
DAY 7
Agrigento – Syracuse
Visit of Syracuse and the impressive archaeological park. Visit of the Ear of Dionysus and the amphitheatre, which the Romans built in the 1st century AD. Visit of the cathedral square with its baroque palaces and the island of Ortigia. Overnight in Syracuse area (Parco delle Fontane).
DAY 8
Syracuse – Catania – Departure
Breakfast in hotel. Drive to Catania airport. End of the journey.
Hotel Description
Day 1 and 2
Day 3 and 4
Day 5
Taormina
Palermo
Trapani
Alcantara Resort
Villa Dafne
Baglia Soria
4/5
4/5
4/5
Day 6
Day 7
Agrigento
Syracuse
Alba Palace Hotel
Parco delle Fontane
4/5
4/5
What´s included
- 7 nights in described Hotel Category or similar
- Daily Breakfast for 2 Persons
- Wine tasting in top cellar in Etna Area
- Wine tasting in top cellar in Trapani Area
- Suggested self-guided itineraries per day
Excluded
- Any Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratitudes
- Any other meals than mentioned
- Car Rental (tour is based on your own car)
Additional Information
All prices exclude airfares (unless specified), visa fees, travel insurance and any additional personal expenses.
Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single and triple rooms rates are available upon request.
Dates, itineraries and prices are indicative and subject to change based on the season.
Hotels mentioned in the itinerary may change due to availability, but will always be of equivalent or higher category.
Some countries charge additional destination taxes per person or per night that can only be paid directly at the location.
All displayed tour maps are originated from Google Maps and are only indicative. They are not representative of the exact travel routes of the itinerary.
For more details please visit our booking conditions page.
In Vino Veritas – a Premium Sicily Self Drive