Flavours of Sicily

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Independent
  • age requirement 8-95 yrs
  • max group size 2
  • Tour Code BM-38937
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Catania, Italy
  • Ends Palermo, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • See Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, as you drive from Catania to Palermo
  • Pay a visit to the Archaeological Park of Neapolis in Syracuse, built in the 5th century B.C.
  • Unwind on the beautiful beaches of Marzamemi, situated on the beautiful Ionian Sea Coast
  • Bask in the beauty of Ragusa, a hilltop city split into two towns: the old and modern towns
  • Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a great example of Greater Greece Art
  • Taste the rich flavors of Sicilian Street Food with a trip to Palermo, the region’s capital
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Start in Catania and end in Palermo, the "Flavours Of Sicily" trip is a guided food tour that takes 9 days. You will travel through Agrigento, Alcamo, Catania and 3 other destinations in Italy. "Flavours Of Sicily" is a trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.



Head on the ultimate trip to discover one of the most beautiful regions in Italy with this 10-day self-drive tour of Tuscany! Your journey will begin in Catania, from where you will grab your car and set off to explore the Etna Area. Taste some local wines in a beautiful vineyard before you drive to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. From there you will explore Taormina, a gorgeous city known for its natural landscapes of the sea, city, and rocks. Your next stop will be in Syracuse, the largest and most powerful Greek colony in Sicily. Discover the ancient Greek ruins dating 2,700 years back in time, such as the Teatro Greco and the Temple of Apollo, as you bask in the beauty of the deep blue Ionian Sea. Travel to Noto, known for its beautiful churches, extravagant palaces, and iron-wrought balconies. Unwind on the beautiful beaches of Marzamemi, a mesmerizing Italian village known for its bright blue waters. Visit Ragusa, famous for its late-baroque Sicilian style architecture, and explore Agrigento, one of the oldest cities in Sicily home to the Valley of the Temples, an area that preserves 11 Doric temples from the 5th century BC. From there you will drive to Alcamo, an area where many fine Italian wines are produced. Travel down the Western Coast through Marsala, a famous destination known for its stunning beaches and wide range of wines, before you explore Palermo, the capital of Sicily and a city that magnificently blends Norman-Arab, baroque medieval, and gothic architectural styles. See the Arab-Norman Cathedral among many other famous monuments and get a taste of the local cuisine with an astronomic walk-through Palermo before your tour of Sicily comes to an end!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Catania Arrival
  • Day 2: Etna Area – Taormina – Etna Area (80 Km Drive)
  • Day 3: Etna Area — Syracuse (100 Km Drive)
  • Day 4: Syracuse – Noto – Marzamemi – Syracuse (120 Km Drive)
  • Day 5: Syracuse – Ragusa – Agrigento (230 Km Drive)
  • Day 6: Agrigento – Alcamo (120 Km Drive)
  • Day 7: Alcamo – Marsala – Alcamo (140 Km Drive)
  • Day 8: Alcamo – Palermo (90 Km Drive)
  • Day 9: Palermo —
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 08 nights’ accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels or similar
Meals
  • Daily breakfast
Transport
  • RCA insurance, vehicle license fee
Others
  • 8 Day car rental in intermediate/compact car category (Toyota Yaris or similar) including: One Way supplement
  • Unlimited km
  • Zero Excess coverage (includes: zero deductible in case of damage, excluding roof, bottom of the car, windows, and tires - cancellation of the deductible in case of theft)
  • Pick-up on day 2 in Catania (Mon-Sun from 08:00-22:30 hrs.)
  • Drop-off on day 10 in Palermo (Mon-Sun from 08:00-22:30 hrs.)
  • Wine tasting experience in the Etna Volcano area
  • Visit to a winery with tasting of organic wines in the Alcamo area
  • Wine and food tasting in Marsala
  • Street food tour in Palermo
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities
  • International driving license (mandatory for North American travelers)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Optional tours
  • Visa fees if applicable
  • Local city taxes (to be paid directly at the hotel)
  • Items not mentioned as included
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Flavours of Sicily tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 September 2024, a deposit of 30% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Flavours of Sicily tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Flavours of Sicily tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

IS THIS A CHILD FRIENDLY TOUR? ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS?
  • All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8.
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  • If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
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