Infos
- Hotels in a strategic location for the excursions
- Excursion to the Aeolian Islands
- Seaside accommodation
- Arrival
- Cefalù and Tindari
- Mt. Etna and Taormina
- Madonie Natural Park
- Palermo and Monreale
- Aeolian Islands
- Day at leisure
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Cefalù and Tindari
Guided tour of Cefalù, a fascinating fishing village with an imposing Cathedral and the well-preserved buildings dating back to Arab-Norman times. Afternoon tour of Tindari to see the famous pilgrimage Church of the Black Madonna
1 x FD tour guide for the Cefalù and Tindari excursion
3 Mt. Etna and Taormina
Morning walk on Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano. Stop along the Etna wine road for a tasting of all the regional excellences at a local farmhouse: wine, honey, pistachios, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and more. Afternoon guided tour of iconic Taormina, with its unique views of the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna.
1 x FD tour guide for the Etna and Taormina excursion
1 x tour of a local farmhouse, including a tasting of all the typical products
4 Madonie Natural Park
Up in the Madonie Geopark, stop in Castelbuono with its medieval castle which transports back in time to the days of knights and damsels. Visit to a local farmhouse for an extensive tasting of fresh products, served as lunch
1 x FD tour guide for the Madonie Natural Park excursion
1 x typical products lunch at a local farmhouse
5 Palermo and Monreale
Guided tour of Palermo: an eclectic mix of architectural styles, from Byzantine mosaics to Arab-Norman palaces, set against its historic neighbourhoods. On to bustling markets, where the sights, sounds, and aromas of Sicilian cuisine tantalise the senses. The tour also features Monreale to see the impressive Cathedral with its gleaming gold mosaics and wonderful cloister.
1 x FD tour guide for the Palermo and Monreale excursion
1 x entrance fee to Monreale Cathedral
6 Aeolian Islands
Early morning wake up call for the excursion to the Aeolian Islands: coach drive to Milazzo, ferry transfer to Lipari for a guided tour of the main island. Boat ride to Vulcano with its black sandy beaches and hot mud baths, returning to Milazzo by ferry.
1 x FD tour guide for the Aeolian Islands excursion
1 x boat transfer from Milazzo to Lipari and back
1 x boat excursion to Vulcano
7 Day at leisure
8 Departure
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