A Sicilian Odyssey – Fly & Drive

A 10-day self-drive journey across Sicily’s highlights, from Taormina and Mount Etna to Siracusa, the Valley of the Temples, San Vito Lo Capo and Palermo. The program blends UNESCO sites, winery tastings, boat excursions, guided tours and authentic culinary experiences for a complete exploration of the island.

DAY 01

TAORMINA

Arrival

Arrival into CTA airport car pickup
Hotel check-in in Taormina

Afternoon

Available for independent visit in Taormina historical center and Ancient Theatre

DAY 02

ETNA & TASTING IN WINERY

Morning

Car transfer to Mount Etna
Guided tour of the upper craters of Etna in a 4×4 jeep

Evening

Lunch with tasting in a boutique winery
of the Etna doc consortium.

Evening

Return to Taormina and overnight stay.

DAY 03

SIRACUSA & NOTO

Morning

Checkout and transfer by car to Syracuse

Morning and afternoon available for independent visit of Syracuse- Ortigia

Evening

Check-in at hotel in Noto-Vendicari area

DAY 04

MARZAMEMI

Morning
Morning available to relax on the beach in the Vendicari-San Lorenzo Natural Reserve

Afternoon
Afternoon at your leisure for independent visit and aperitif in Marzamemi

Evening
Return to Hotel in Noto/Vendicari and overnight stay

DAY 05

RAGUSA IBLA & MODICA

Morning
Available, recommended for independent visit to Ragusa Ibla

Afternoon
Recommended: independent visit to Modica
Modica Chocolate Experiential Laboratory and tasting

Evening
Return to Hotel in Noto/Vendicari and overnight stay

DAY 06

AGRIGENTO: VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES

Morning
Hotel checkout
car transfer towards Agrigento

Lunch break
Lunch in the Archaeological Park with local organic ingredients, grown and harvested in the Valley

Evening
Hotel check-in at resort in San Vito Lo Capo

DAY 07

SAN VITO LO CAPO & MARSALA

Morning
Free morning for beach or pool relax day

Afternoon
Recommended: sunset aperitivo in Marsala salt pans

Evening
Night in resort in San Vito Lo Capo

DAY 08

RISERVA DELLO ZINGARO & ERICE

Morning
Boat excursion with lunch in Zingaro Natural Reserve

Lunch break
Recommended: independent visit to the medieval town of Erice

Evening
Night in resort in San Vito Lo Capo

DAY 09

PALERMO

Morning
Hotel Check-out Car transfer towards Palermo Guided walking visit of Palermo historical center, including the Royal Palace and the Palatine Chapel

Afternoon
Hotel check-in in Palermo city center Free time

Evening
Dinner in Palermo with panoramic view over the city Night at hotel in Palermo

DAY 10

PALERMO

Morning
Hotel checkout
Car transfer towards Palermo
Guided walking visit of Palermo historical center including the Royal Palace and the Palatine Chapel

Afternoon
Hotel check-in in Palermo city center
Free time

Includes

  • 9 nights in 3***/4**** hotels with BB
  • 1 guided tour on Mount Etna (4x4 jeep)
  • 1 lunch with wine tasting on Mount Etna
  • 2 private guided tours (Valley of the Temples & Palermo)
  • 1 lunch in the Valley of the Temples
  • Entries to Valley of the Temples + Royal Palace & Palatine Chapel
  • Modican chocolate tasting
  • Boat excursion in Zingaro Natural Reserve
  • Dinner in Palermo

Does not include

  • Return airfare to CTA or PMO
  • Car rental (on request)
  • Genealogy research & heritage tour
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Tips and extras

Your Gateway
to Sicily Awaits

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