FLY & DRIVE: Sicilia

Arrival at Trapani Airport. Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Mazara del Vallo.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day dedicated to visit Mazara del Vallo known as the Mediterranean Gate, the largest fishing port in Italy. Walk along the elegant Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza Plebiscito to the promenade. A visit to the eastern part of the city, Kasbah, reminiscent of Arab cities. Free time. Dinner on your own and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Segesta, an ancient city, founded by the first inhabitants of Sicily in the 12th century BC, then drive to Erice, beautiful mediaeval town located on the top of the hill of Monte San Giuliano, with its mysterious alleys, powerful defensive walls and steep squares and streets. And there is something else that characterises Erice, from its panoramic points you can admire Trapani and Egadi, plus the colours of the sea and the salt pans. Visit the Mother Church and the Balio Gardens. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to one of the most beautiful places in Sicily: Mozia, located at the gates of Marsala, an island full of ruins of Phoenician and Punic culture. Then visit Marsala. Walk through the ancient Phoenician city that gave fame to important products, such as wines bearing the same name. A visit to the archaeological museum Baglio Anselmi, where there is a perfectly preserved Phoenician boat. Lunch and local wine tasting in a nearby winery. Free time. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Day trip to the Aegadian Islands. Drive to Marsala. Sail to the biggest island of the Aegadian, Favignana. Walk and free time on the picturesque island. Lunch on lstatku. Then you sail to the smallest of the Aegadian islands - Levanzo. Stroll through the gorgeous paths and a visit to the Grotta del Genovese, where some imagery of Paleolithic humans and animals were discovered . Navigation in the famous Faraglione, break for swimming. Sail to the port of Marsala and return to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight stay at your hotel accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Palermo, beautifully located at the foot of the hill of Monte Pellegrino and full of contrasts, is the capital of the island. In the architecture of the city, Arab, Norman, Baroque and Art Nouveau influences are visible. Walk through the historic centre with the churches of Santa Caterina and La Martorana, Piazza Pretoria, Capella Palatina and the Palazzo dei Normanni, fortresses built even by Saracens and then transformed into a royal residence of Frederick II. Transfer to Monreale, visit the majestic Cathedral with wonderful mosaics, the most outstanding work of art Sicily-Normandy. Return to the hotel at night. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Accommodation.Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Agrigento and visit the Valley of the Temples, beautiful and preserved Greek temples founded in 582 BC, in honour of Hera, Hercules, Zeus and Hephaestus. The best preserved temple is the Temple of Concord. Transfer to the hotel in the Taormina area. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Taormina, one of the most beautiful and visited villages on the island. Stroll through the charming old town, visiting the Greek Theatre, the most beautiful ancient Greek theatre in Italy. Free time for lunch. Then drive to Forza d’Agro, a mediaeval town, where many scenes from the cult trilogy, The Godfather, were filmed. Walk through the narrow streets of the 12th and 13th centuries. Visit the 14th century Triad monastery, the 16th century SS Annunziata cathedral and the Norman castle. Continue to Savoca, a picturesque village, inscribed in the list of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Visit the church of S. Nicolo and the monastery of the Capuchins of the 17th century. Visit to the major attractions of the city, where it is also located in the famous Bar Vitelli, full of souvenirs associated with the work of Coppola, and where, in the vines on the shaded terrace, you can enjoy the taste of a delicious lemon granite, while echoing the film’s music. In the afternoon, return to the hotel. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Syracuse, place of birth and death of Archimedes. Stroll through the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, where one of the largest and best preserved ancient Greek theatres is located, visit the Latomie quarry with the famous “Ear of Dionysus”. Drive to the old town located on the island of Ortigia, where you will find the baroque cathedral built on the ancient walls of the temple and the famous Greek fountains of Arteusa. Transfer to Noto, the capital of the Sicilian Baroque. Walk through the extraordinary city, which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Return to your hotel in the afternoon. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by car on your own to Catania, the city at the foot of Mount Etna. Walk through the historic district. In its center is located one of the most important monuments - the cathedral - the baroque pearl from the 11th century, the Fountain of the Elephant, the Palazzo dei Chierici and the Palazzo degli Elefanti. Walk through the longest and bustling Sicilian street Via Etnea, along are numerous cafes, restaurants and shops. Then, Giardino Bellini, the oldest park in the city of Catania, offering a beautiful view of Mount Etna. Return to your hotel at night. Dinner on your own and accommodation.

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Accommodation.

Breakfast in the hotel and check-out. Transfer by car to Catania airport. End of services.