Colours of Sicily
From CAD $2385 Was CAD $2650
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Group Tour
Easy
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Vibrant palette of colors come alive on your tour of Sicily. Sip local wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, wander the chic streets of Taormina and meet the locals in colorful towns and villages. Top it all off with a sweet treat – all the Modican chocolate you can lay your hands on.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Acireale: Daniela and her family will welcome you with the words 'Be My Guest', treating you like cherished family member. She'll share stories about life on the farm and interesting information about the house and the lemon and orange groves. After a drink, enjoy her home-cooked cuisine, served with warmth and generosity of true Sicilian hospitality.
Dive into Culture
- Marsala: Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
- Modica: Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.
Iconic Experience
- Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
- Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.
- Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
- Ragusa: Join a Local Specialist on an insightful look into the historic devastation at the root of Ragusa's two distinctive districts.
- Syracuse: Walk with a Local Specialist through the historic island of Ortigia and visit the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
- Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheater with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
- Catania: Explore Catania's Old Town and see the Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante statue and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Palermo: Meet your host to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement while uncovering the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina
- Discover Erice and Modica
- Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral, Infersa Mill in Marsala, Valley of the Temples, the Syracuse Archaeological Museum, Ortigia and the Greek Theater in Taormina
- View Mount Etna
Trip Details
Product Code: 19234
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 574.1581A
Starts: Palermo, Italy
Finishes: Catania, Italy
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2385 ($265 /day)
Itinerary
Start your Sicilian journey in Palermo, whose rich trading history has left its unforgettable mark on the city’s Italian, Arab and Norman-styled piazzas, street markets and churches. Enjoy some free time to relax before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner to kick-start your Sicilian adventure.
Accommodation: Garibaldi
Meals: Dinner
Head to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo where a Local Specialist will guide you through one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture, the 12th-century Cattedrale di Monreale. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience to the beautiful fishing village of Sferracavallo, at the foot of Mount Capo Gallo? Here, you’ll feast on Palermitano specialties, perfectly paired with delicious Sicilian wine.
Accommodation: Garibaldi
Meals: Breakfast
Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where you'll learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Leaving Palermo behind, head to Erice to explore the hilltop 'Town of a Hundred Churches' and enjoy free time for lunch. Next, stop at the Infersa Mill salt pans and learn about the ancient 'culture of salt', an industry that has shaped this region for centuries. Later, arrive in Marsala, home to the wine which shares its name. During your evening at leisure, explore picture-perfect Marsala or opt to join the Optional Experience at a Marsala winery followed by a dinner of regional dishes.
Accommodation: Seawater
Meals: Breakfast
Today’s first stop is Agrigento, where you’ll join a Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. Explore one of the world’s most treasured centers of Greek art and architecture, including the seven sandstone Doric temples overlooking the city. There’s time for lunch before you head to Ragusa, a city with two very different souls – the lower and older Ragusa Ibla and higher Ragusa Superiore are separated dramatically by a deep ravine, the Valle dei Ponti.
Accommodation: Poggio del Sole
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, discover the rebuilding of Ragusa following a 17th-century earthquake which destroyed most of of the city. Your Local Specialist will reveal how this devastating seismic event led to the development of an entirely new city on a nearby ridge, while some of its brave residents remained to rebuild what was lost. You’ll hear how it was only in the early 20th century that the two were eventually fused together. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Modica. Your Travel Director will show you the sights on an orientation of this Baroque beauty before learning about the secrets of Modican chocolate.
Accommodation: Poggio del Sole
Meals: Breakfast
Once a major Mediterranean power and the birthplace of Archimedes, the historic city of Syracuse takes center stage this morning. Join your Local Specialist for an in-depth look into its vibrant past and discover some of its remarkable treasures at the Archaeological Museum. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. You may choose to take a boat ride to the island of Ortigia, the ancient heart of Syracuse, linked to the mainland by a stone bridge or simply spend the afternoon strolling through the city’s atmospheric streets at your own pace. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Villa Politi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue up the coast to delve into the history and culture of the ancient town of Taormina with a Local Specialist. A particular highlight will be a visit to the beautifully preserved ruins of the Teatro di Taormina. Imagine masked actors performing against the backdrop of glorious sea views more than 2,500 years ago. Consider joining an optional experience for lunch full of Sicilian specialties in beautiful Castelmola, before departing to Catania, the city that lies in Mount Etna’s shadow.
Accommodation: Katane Palace
Meals: Breakfast
Catania is yours to discover today. During your free time, you might choose to browse the elegant boutiques along Via Etnea. Work up an appetite and sample one of the city’s iconic cannoli or cool down with a famous Sicilian granita – a semi-frozen dessert traditionally served with a piping-hot brioche. Movie buffs will enjoy an Optional Experience to Mount Etna and Savoca, the hilltop village featured in 'The Godfather'. Later this evening, learn the art of Sicilian cuisine on a charming Be My Guest experience.
Accommodation: Katane Palace
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your journey through Sicily has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond farewell to new friends and take your airport transfer for your return journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Highlights of Sicily Service from Trafalgar was excellent. It gave a great insight into Sicily .
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/17/2024
Emily Friel - Traveled, August 2024
The itinerary covered many critical areas of Sicily. Having the extra guides was also significant— particularly the representative from ADIOPISSO! Very important for visitors to understand the significant impact the mafia had on Sicily and about the incredibly brave people who fought the mafia! Please be sure to include this for every one!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2024
Rosanna Moio - Traveled, August 2024
Brilliant! Excellent couldn’t fault all went as planned. I would like to thank Trafalgar for a wonderful tour well - organized and wonderful experience went above our expectations. Tour guides and drivers were always there to help and support us. Will definitely use them again Thank you Rosso.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/16/2024
Gary Gidner - Traveled, July 2024
“The Best Review: Trafalgar Tours of Italy” Trafalgar personnel were very responsive to any and all questions posed by my wife and I! Carol and I travelled with Trafalgar some seven years ago with “The Taste of Italy” (Rudy as tour guide). Again, having experienced Trafalgar tours previously, we knew what to expect from the tour “Colours of Sicily”. Not only are the Trafalgar personnel very good, so are the prices for the tours! I recommend Trafalgar Tours to one and all! Very good itinerary in terms of places to see and experience! As a “first time visitor to Sicily” Diana was absolutely fantastic assisting our travel guide. She spoke with clarity using her English and Sicilian roots/background. I highly recommend her to be retained by Trafalgar. A very nice person and very knowledgeable, as well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Very informative, busy and fun.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/19/2024
Gabrielle Ortiz - Traveled, June 2024
The tour was facilitated beautifully with Laura as our tour guide and Simone as our driver, throughout the amazing land of Sicily. They both worked collaboratively to ensure the trip met all of the travelers expectations. Pleasantly pleased with majority of hotels, although there were a few that could have been updated and should be reconsidered considering the uncomfortable conditions.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/18/2024
Paradiso - Traveled, June 2024
Sicily trip. Driver and Director were wonderful. Hotel in Syracuse, should be removed not a 4 Star Hotel or 3 Star. Hotel staff was wonderful and very helpful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/18/2024
Cassandra Estrella Roca - Traveled, May 2024
Discover the beauty and history of Sicily. I purchased my tour through my travel agent. She was able to get any needed information from Trafalgar and our travel documents arrived came three weeks prior to the trip. Trafalgar also communicated information about our TD a week prior to the trip. Colors of Sicily was excellent was to explore this beautiful and historic island. The travel director was very knowledgeable and accommodating and our driver was superb. This tour offers a great balance of optional experiences but also the freedom to skip those and explore on your own. The be my guest farewell dinner was definite highlight of the trip. I met many wonderful people and have memories that will last a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Joseph Aline - Traveled, May 2024
Sicily 2024. It was top rate they handled all the luggage transfers on and off the bus so even though we were living out of a suit case we didn’t lug the cases. Very thorough got to areas we visited early as to avoid crowds the specialists along with us gave very concise information. Also we were offered additional side trips and personalized dinner trips which I felt were well worth the time and extra expense. Got to meet many local people to get the feel of the real Sicily. We totally enjoyed or trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/14/2024
Andrea Ierace - Traveled, May 2024
Enjoyable trip. Some of the hotels were outdated and need to be reviewed from an amenities/comfort perspective.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
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