SYRACUSE
Historic charm, luxury hotels, and captivating architecture offer a delightful experience for visitors.
On arrival we check in to our 4-star hotel in Syracuse, where we stay for the first four nights of the tour. In October 2025 and April 2026 this will be the Grand Hotel Ortigia; in October 2026 it will be the Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel.
SYRACUSE
Historic charm, luxury hotels, and captivating architecture offer a delightful experience for visitors.
Graeco‑Roman Theatre, Taormina
This ancient theater offers stunning views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna, blending Greek and Roman architecture, and still hosts performances today.
Mount Etna
This Sicilian site features active volcanic landscapes, wooded slopes, and fertile soils for vineyards, offering dramatic views and rich cultural significance.
Roman Villa at Piazza Armerina
Renowned for its exquisite 4th-century mosaics depicting mythology, hunting, and daily life, this site offers insights into elite Roman culture.
AGRIGENTO
Explore ancient temples, a museum, and the Sacred Way. Nearby, discover Monreale's Norman cathedral with stunning medieval mosaics.
PALERMO
Explore a city rich in history with stunning churches, a majestic cathedral, and a royal palace featuring the Palatine Chapel and opulent state rooms.
Monreale Cathedral
A 12th-century marvel blending Norman, Byzantine, Arab, and Romanesque styles, featuring vast mosaics and a cloister with 228 intricately carved columns.
Theatre of Segesta
Carved into Mount Barbaro, this ancient site offers stunning views of the countryside and Gulf of Castellammare, creating a monumental and remote atmosphere.
Doric Temples of Segesta
An unfinished ancient temple and a hillside theater with sea views offer a blend of history and scenic beauty in northwestern Sicily.
Archaeological Site of Selinunte
Explore ancient Greek ruins with Doric temples, an acropolis, and the iconic Temple of Hera, all set near the scenic southwestern coast of Sicily.
Cefalù Cathedral
This site boasts a stunning setting by the sea and La Rocca, featuring Norman architecture, Romanesque and Arab-Norman elements, and a striking apse mosaic.