Italy Touring

22/01/2025

🍽️The perfect Milanese breakfast experience awaits at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

21/01/2025

Genoa has something special...
We have an amazing partner based right on the doorstep.

The routine of a Genoese is made of strolls through the “caruggi” and a lunch break at a “friggitoria” (fried food shop): that’s why we love making you experience our city with a local touch!

What we’ve always known has also been confirmed by Lonely Planet: Genoa is one of the must-visit destinations for 2025!

And we can’t wait to let you experience it in all its authenticity!

Contact [email protected] to plan your package to this area in conjunction with our Ligurian supplier.

19/01/2025

SMALL GROUP PUGLIA TOUR

07th to the 18th of October.

If you have considered Italy and discovering Puglia , this might be the tour you have been waiting for!

Andrew & Angela Geils, owners of Italy Touring, are escorting a small, private group (12-14 max) on a spectacular and comprehensive tour of Puglia later this year.

This is an exclusive opportunity to join them as they return to tour one of their favourite parts of Italy.

Discovering and exploring the towns of Lecce, Otranto, Valle D'Itria, Martina Franca, Grottaglie, Alberobello, Monopoli, Ostuni, Bari, the Gargano Peninsula, Matera and Mattinata with an olive oil tasting, cooking class, cheese tasting, wine tasting and of course an abundance of fabulous local food.

All the accommodation is of a high standard (4 star or above), all transport in private air conditioned mini coach as well as local expert guides for the key tourist sites.

The tour has been designed to be a well considered balance of organised touring combined with ample free to wander and explore independently.

If you would like the detailed itinerary with all the inclusions and pricing, please let us know and we'll forward it to you.

For more information come in and see Andrew or email [email protected]

18/01/2025

Polignano a Mare, Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹

Puglia

We still have tour availability for 2025 but a lot of dates have limited spaces.

Dont miss out we know this area and have local contacts helping us give our clients a local experience.

Contact us for further information [email protected]

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09/01/2025

09/01/2025

Following is information on a great Small Group 2025 Sardinia Tour.

If you have any questions please let us know as we can be contacted on [email protected] or call us 0398240898.

Experience Sardinia with Italy Touring's small group tours in 2025. Discover beautiful beaches, rich history, and authentic cuisine with expert guides.

09/01/2025

Mini Tours Blue, White & Emerald Tour With Hotel Conca D’oro

These tours are ideal for travellers who have limited time in a destination but still want to experience key highlights or for those who prefer to explore a specific aspect of a place, such as its culinary scene, historical landmarks, or natural beauty. Minitours offer a convenient way to enjoy a travel experience without the commitment of a longer itinerary. They are also popular as add-ons to longer trips, allowing travellers to customize their experience with specific interests in mind.

Please note this is not small group touring, it is a mix of independent travel and larger group travel with plenty of free time to do your own thing.

*** Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

Tour Type: Mini Tour

Tour Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights

Tour Departures 2025:

High season daily except on Sundays
Pricing:

1st Category – 07th of May – 12th of Oct
SGL $10,263
DBL $5,859 PP
TPL $4999.00 PP
Supplement Per Person on Wednesdays and Thursdays
SGL $130
DBL $60
TPL $45
Departure Supplement Per Person – 10th – 16th of Aug
SGL $268
DBL $134
TPL $94
Hotels: 4* – City 1st Category

Sorrento Grand Hotel Vesuvio 4* or Similar
Anacaprii La Bouganville 4*
Positano Conca D’Oro 4*
Naples NH Panorama 4*
Includes:

Full day regular excursion to Pompeii with real Neapolitan pizza and a drink included for lunch
2 nights in Sorrento HB
Transfer Sorrento hotel/harbor
Full day regular excursion to Capri
Visit of Blue Grotto (weather permitting)*
2 nights in Capri BB
Transfer Capri hotel/Positano hotel
2 nights in Positano BB
Transfer Positano hotel/Naples hotel
2 nights in Naples BB
Half day regular tour of Naples
Important Notes:

*During peak season, visiting the Blue Grotto in Capri may involve long lines and limited capacity. If access is not possible, or the weather conditions do not allow it, our guides will suggest alternative attractions to ensure a satisfying and memorable tour (e.g. Faraglioni rocks).

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Rome · Pompeii · Sorrento

See Southern Italy highlights on your minitour from Rome. Your journey begins heading south along the so called Sun Highway, crossing the fertile Roman countryside and the area known as Castelli Romani, dotted with enchanting medieval villages .Once you reach the town of Pompeii, you will have lunch with the real Neapolitan pizza!

After lunch, you will enter into one of the most important archaeological sites in the world: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Pompeii, with Skip the Line entrance and a guided tour. Visit the haunting ruins of Pompeii, traveling back in time to the tragic days in 79 AD when the silent Mount Vesuvius suddenly erupted, covering the prosperous Roman city in deadly volcanic ashes and poisonous gases, leaving this prosperous city crystallized until our days.

You’ll learn how people lived at that time, visiting houses and “bars” of the time, admiring frescoes and mosaics to imagine how rich and prosperous was the city before the dreadful day.

After the visit, you will drive along the Sorrentine Coast, arriving in Sorrento for dinner (dress code: jacket for men) and an overnight in your new hotel.

DAY 2: Sorrento

Breakfast and dinner at the hotel and day at your disposal. Spend the day exploring Sorrento on your own or taking an optional excursion in the surroundings.

DAY 3: Sorrento · Capri

After breakfast you’ll be embarked to Capri island. Depending on weather conditions, you’ll take a boat ride to the popular and dreamy “Grotta Azzurra” (Blue Grotto), where sunlight passes into an underwater cavity and shines through the seawater, creating a magical blue reflection. You’ll see wonderful views of the bay of Naples, free time for lunch (not included).

After lunch you can take advantage of some free time to explore Capri at your leisure or to go shopping and, in the afternoon, you will check in at your new hotel for a well-deserved rest.

DAY 4: Capri

You will have plenty of time after your hotel breakfast to explore the beauty of Capri, sometimes called the “Garden of Eden,” at your own pace. Discover the many shops and restaurants of this wonderful, sunny island or take a swim in the Gulf of Naples. If you’d rather take a day trip, you may book a separate excursion to nearby Anacapri, situated on the slopes of Monte Solario; the port city of Marina Grande; I Faraglioni, three impressive rock structures that have survived many kinds of erosion but yet still protrude grandly out of the sea; or the famous Villa Jovis, a residence built for the emperor Tiberius in the first century b. C. Return to your hotel for one last evening in Capri.

DAY 5: Capri · Sorrento · Positano

After breakfast, depart to Sorrento by ferry, once on the mainland, you will board on a coach for Positano, driving along the Amalfi Coast on the most famous road in the Campania region. In Positano, check in at your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

DAY 6: Positano

See all that Positano has to offer as you set off to explore the ancient fishermen’s village after breakfast. Known for its cubic Empire houses perched upon cliffs looking over turquoise water, Positano is the most well-known summer resort area on the whole peninsula. Walk to the heart of town on Via Pasitea and weave your way through the city’s narrow streets, terraces, and gardens overlooking the bay. Be sure to buy one of the straw handbags or handmade sandals for which Positano is famous. Return to your hotel. Overnight.

DAY 7: Positano · Naples

Start your day with breakfast at your hotel, and at the designated time, depart for Naples, the third largest city in Italy. Situated along a lovely bay, Naples is known for its islands, the neighbourhood of Posillipo, and Mount Vesuvius. Check in to your new hotel for an overnight.

DAY 8: Naples

After breakfast, pick up at your hotel at 8:15 a.m. approximately. Enjoy a 2 hours panoramic tour led by a professional guide, discovering the most important monuments of the lively city of Naples. First two stops will be at the Cathedral to visit its Treasure Chapel and at St. Restituta Basilica. Drive to the town Hall square where the New Castle was built by the French family of the Anjou and continue your tour to Posillipo. Stop at St. Antonio church terrace to get the best view of the city and the bay.

The tour continues to Plebiscite square where you will admire the Royal Palace (outside), the beautiful church of St. Francesco di Paola in its neoclassic style, the famous Umberto I Gallery and finally the San Carlo theatre. The tour will end in the city center.

Rest of the day at your leisure to continue to visit and discover on your own, the beauties of this city before to spend your last night relaxing at your hotel in Naples.

DAY 9: Naples

Enjoy a final breakfast in your hotel before your tour concludes.

For full details please call us on 0398240898 or come and see us at Shop6/145 Canterbury Road, Toorak.

09/01/2025

Breakfast in Rome.

09/01/2025

Usually while walking in Italy we say look up but if you look down it is amazing what you can see.

09/01/2025

The Pantheon: More than just a beautiful building! Did you know it was originally a temple for the pagan gods of Rome?

08/01/2025

Stairway to Rome's beauty – the iconic Spanish Steps. 🏛️

I love going around 6.00am when there is not a soul around.

08/01/2025

Premium Packages for Private Touring

We create unforgettable experiences. A mix of emotions and feelings that express the authentic Italian soul. Details make the difference.

COMO LAKE WITH BERNINA EXPRESS 4 Days · 3 Nights
We create unforgettable experiences. A mix of emotions and feelings that express the authentic Italian soul. Details make the difference.
Private Touring

Como > Bernina Express > Como

DATES….LOW SEASON 01/04/2025 - 28/04/2025 01/10/2025 - 30/10/2025
HIGH SEASON 29/04/2025 - 30/09/2025
BLACKOUT DATES 06 - 13 APRIL

PRICE…….$2655.00AUD PP Double/twin share LOW SEASON.
$2899.00AUD PP HIGH SEASON.

Supplement per person to add 19 - 25 June | 03 - 07 September DBL $80.00AUD PP

Please reach out for Single or Triple share pricing.

HOTELS
COMO HOTEL METROPOLE SUISSE HOTEL ,COMO HOTEL TERMINUS 4* OR SIMILAR

INCLUDES » Transfer in and out from airport Malpensa to the hotel and vv. » 3 nights in Como BB. TOURS & ACTIVITIES » Private tour Bernina Express - Private car with English speaking driver at disposal for 10 hours approx. and Bernina Express train tickets in 2nd class (not panoramic coach). Stop Saint Moritz- 2 hours at your disposal to explore on your own the city. (You will be on your own on the train and in Saint Moritz).

Notes: Remember that passport and visa may be necessary to enter Switzerland.

ITINERARY
Day 1 COMO Welcome to Como lake! Meet our driver at the airport Malpensa Milan and transfer to your hotel in Como. Time at your leisure. We suggest take a walk around Como. Como Cathedral is just 300 m away from the hotel, while the museum and gardens of Tempio Voltiano are 5 minutes away on foot. Overnight.

Day 2 COMO · BERNINA EXPRESS · COMO The Bernina Express… the "train that climbs the mountain"! The Bernina Train is a theatre from which to admire the fascinating spectacle of nature, it is a testimony of history (it has already 100 years old) and the World Heritage Site. After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and after a car ride from your hotel to Tirano, board the Bernina Express for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world with its unsurpassed alpine views. The journey will be about two hours long during which you will reach an altitude of 2,253 meters above sea level (about 7,400 feet) the highest point reached by a train in Europe Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina Pass to St Moritz, and then enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before you will remeet your driver to return to Milan (Meeting point in Sant Moritz). Overnight stay in Como. The itinerary could be confirmed on reverse

Day 3 COMO Today a must-see for every traveler who visits Como: enjoy the city and the lake!. After breakfast day at your disposal. If you want you can reach the beach or the Como- Brunate funicular. Overnight stay.

Day 4 COMO Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Milan (MXP) end of our services.

For full details please call 0398240898 or email [email protected]

08/01/2025

Premium Packages for Private Touring

We create unforgettable experiences. A mix of emotions and feelings that express the authentic Italian soul. Details make the difference.

NEW MYSTERIES AND WONDERS OF PUGLIA: A JOURNEY THROUGH NATURE AND CULTURE

9 Days · 8 Nights

Bari > Trani > Andria (masseria) > Castel del Monte > Alberobello > Matera > Polignano a Mare > Ostuni > Lecce > Otranto > Santa Cesarea Terme > Santa Maria di Leuca > Galatina > Masseria L’Uliveto > Gallipoli >Lecce I

INCLUDES » 4 nights BB in Bari. » 4 nights BB in Lecce. » Transport according to the itinerary, private car with English- or Italian-speaking driver. » Local guide in Bari (2 hours). » Local guide in Trani and Castel del Monte (full day). » Local guide in Alberobello ( 2 hours). » Local guide in Matera (2 hours). » Local guide in Lecce (3 hours). » Local guide in Otranto (2 hours). » Local guide in Galatina and Gallipoli (4 hours). » Lunch and wine tasting in a masseria near Andria. » Lunch at Masseria L’uliveto (drinks are not included).

HOTELS
BARI HOTEL ORIENTE 4* OR SIMILAR LECCE PATRIA PALACE 5* OR SIMILAR

DATES
HIGH SEASON daily
01/04/2025 - 31/10/2025

PRICE $8899AUD PP
per person Double/Twin
Please reach out for Single and Triple pricing.

ITINERARY
Day 1 BARI Arrival in Bari. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 2 BARI After breakfast, meet your tour guide at the hotel and off you go on a tour to discover the beauties of Bari. You’ll reach its historical center, known as “Bari Vecchia”, and learn interesting information about Bari’s past as well as the history of its main monuments. Walk down little alleys and find yourself in tiny little squares inside the walls, until you reach the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Nicholas (that contains the relics of Saint Nicholas), the Castello Svevo (or Swabian Castle, built in the XII century by Norman King Roger II and later restored by Frederick II of the Holy Roman Empire), Piazza Mercantile, Piazza Ferrarese, Piazza del Sedile and finally the Basilica di San Sabino. Leisure time in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Bari.

Day 3 BARI · TRANI · ANDRIA (MASSERIA) · CASTEL DEL MONTE · BARI After breakfast at your hotel, we suggest a visit to Trani, a very important medieval center of the so-called Imperial Apulia. The Jewish ghetto (or Guidecca) and the splendid Romanesque cathedral by the sea are not to be missed. After your free time, we will take you to Andria for lunch and wine tasting in a typical masseria (or large farm). On our way back to Bari, we’ll make a stop at the Castel del Monte, the most amazing castle built by Frederick II. It is protected as a World Heritage Site. Its geometric design is unique: it is an octagonal prism with an octagonal tower at each corner. Many mysteries are still unresolved, including the real purpose of the castle. Return to Bari. Overnight.

Day 4 BARI · ALBEROBELLO · MATERA· BARI After breakfast, Alberobello is on the list, the “città dei Trulli”, also protected as a World Heritage Site. Trulli are dry stone huts with a conical roof originally built for storage purposes. They were also permanent dwellings and are called casedde by locals (or little houses). Alberobello is a gem, a true fairy tale place in the heart of Puglia. We will continue to Basilicata, a border region. Welcome to Matera, its capital, “la città dei sassi” (literally the city of the stones), Italy’s own version of Cappadocia in the south of Italy. European Capital of Culture 2019, Matera is a UNESCO Heritage site. Take your time to admire the sassi from different perspectives and overlooks. These cave dwellings inhabited since the Paleolithic period make for the monumental historical center and are connected by a maze of quaint little alleys, which will make you feel like you are catapulted in a real-life nativity scene. We’ll visit the historical center and enjoy the views from different overlooks. Return to Bari. Overnight there.

Day 5 BARI · POLIGNANO A MARE · OSTUNI · LECCE After breakfast, we’ll set off to one of the most prominent coastal places of Puglia: Polignano a Mare, hometown to Domenico Modugno, Italian singer-songwriter who cowrote the world-known song Volare (nel blu, dipinto di blu). Polignano was built on the peak of a cliff, and therefore its coastline is characterized by coves, small bays and inlets. Our next stop will be Ostuni, the “città bianca” (or white city), another true gem 74 kilometers (46 miles) south of Bari located on the summit of a hill. It was built by the Normans and has city walls with four gates (remains of them can be seen). The region is a producer of top quality olive oil and wine. We will have time to go around the historical center, eat typical delicacies, shop for food or souvenirs or simply get lost in the old medieval streets. Transfer to Lecce. Overnight in Lecce.

Day 6 LECCE After breakfast, meet your tour guide at the hotel and off you go on a 3-hour walking tour to discover the beauties of Lecce. For its artistic and cultural buzz, Lecce is known as “southern Florence”. Its underlying trait is though the baroque style of its buildings. A number of religious and secular monuments will be yours to take in: Maria Santissima Assunta and the Basilica Santa Croce, Palazzo dei Celestini, Piazza Sant’ Oronzo and its Roman amphitheater, as well as the Church of Santa Chiara. You will have free time in the afternoon. Overnight stay is in Lecce.

Day 7 LECCE · OTRANTO · SANTA CESAREA TERME · SANTA MARIA DI LEUCA · LECCE Breakfast at your hotel. Afterwards, meet your driver and head for Otranto. just a 30 minute drive from Lecce. Along many centuries, Otranto was dominated by the Greeks, the Romans and the Turks, and traces of this melting pot of cultures can still be gazed in awe. After lunch (not included) a stop is worth in Santa Cesarea Terme and Castro Marina. Afterwards, take your time in Santa Maria di Leuca, a summertime preferred destination famous for its liberty-style residences as well as the iconic lighthouse. Next to the lighthouse is the Sanctuary de Finibus Terrae (1720-1755), built to commemorate the passage of St. Peter during his travel to Italy. Return to Lecce and overnight stay.

Day 8 LECCE · GALATINA · MASSERIA L’ULIVETO · GALLIPOLI · LECCE After breakfast, you will see Galatina - a fascinating and pagan inland little town. The Basilica di Santa Caterina d’Alessandria houses amazing paintings and mosaics. The Baroque church of San Pietro and the small church of San Paolo are on the list of places to see. You will get a clear understanding of the tarantismo as well as the pizzica and taranta folkore dances. Lunch is at L’Uliveto, a beautiful masseria (or large farm). Gallipoli is next, a city of Greek origin. Its urban nucleus, surrounded by medieval walls, is connected to the mainland by a bridge. Gallipoli draws a lot of people during the summer and especially young people for its vibrant nightlife. Return to Lecce. Overnight stay.

Day 9 LECCE Breakfast. Transfer to Brindisi airport or port. End of our services.

Please contact us for more information, [email protected] or come in and see us at Shop6/145 Canterbury Road Toorak.

07/01/2025

Diana in the office is giving us all Italian lessons.

07/01/2025

An island gem in the Bay of Naples, Ischia is celebrated for its hot springs and thermal parks against stunning Mediterranean landscapes.

The island’s thermal waters, known for their therapeutic qualities, attract visitors seeking wellness and relaxation. Ischia’s spa resorts offer various treatments, from thermal baths to massages, allowing guests to rejuvenate while basking in the island’s natural beauty.

We can put together some lovely packages including ferries from Naples so that you can experience this amazing island.

Contact us at 6/145 Canterbury Road, Toorak or ring us 0398240898.

03/01/2025

Our most popular Sicily Tour, small group.
Tour Type: Exclusive small groups tour up to 20 pax

Language: Exclusively in English
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights – Saturday Catania – Taormina

Departure Dates Summer 2025:
From Catania on Saturdays

LOW SEASON (LS) HIGH SEASON (HS)
June – 14th, 21st May – 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
October – 4th, 11th, 18th July – 12th
August – 23rd, 30th
September – 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Rates:
Rate per Person Low Season High Season
In Double Room $2999.00PP $3299.00PP
Supplement for a single room $640.00 $660.00
3rd pax in triple room on Request
Catania Sicily,

Hotels:
Catania – Katane hotel 4**** or similar
Ragusa – Poggio Del Sole Resort 4**** or similar
Marsala – Baglio Donna franca Wine resort or similar
Palermo – Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa 4**** or similar
Taormina
Hotel Splendid 4****
Hotel Caparena 4**** or similar

Optional Supplements:
Accommodation (Taormina) Hotel Splendid 4* Sea View Room: On Request
Accommodation (Palermo) G. Hotel Piazza Borsa 4* Deluxe Room: On Request

Rate Includes:
6 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
Unlike some other suppliers WE INCLUDE Entrance tickets to sites and museums.
1 night accommodation in a Wine Resort
Welcome drink on day 1.
Board in hotels: 7 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners (Catania on day 1 and Ragusa on day 3)
Mineral water (1/2 per person) at meals in hotel
1 Street food lunch experience in Syracuse including a glass of wine
Cheese & Sicilian products tasting/ light lunch in Ragusa including water and a glass of wine.
Almond pastries tasting in Erice.
Visit of a cellar in Marsala
Wine tasting and light dinner at Sunset in Marsala
Visit of a cellar and Wine tasting on Mount Etna
Transportation de Luxe motor coach* with Wi-Fi
a minivan with English Speaking driver, not equipped with wifi, will be provided if the
number of participants is equal to or less than eight
English speaking Tour Es**rt*
Local Guides where necessary
Whispers Kit (for group with more than 10 passengers)
Porterage at hotels
Staff assistance
Rate Does Not Include:
Transfers in/out
City Tax: to be paid directly at the Hotel.
Beverages (excluded water at meals in the Hotels)
Everything which is not clearly specified under” rate includes”.
Entrance Tickets Supplement Included:
SIRACUSA: Neapolis + Dome
AGRIGENTO: Valley of Temples
PALERMO: Santa Caterina Church
MONREALE: Dome + presale fees
Important Information:
For reasons beyond the control of the tour operator (public events, religious holidays, sporting events or adverse
weather conditions), the itinerary may be modified without notice; in this case, the tour company will ensure – as far
as possible – similar visits and excursions according to the spirit of the tour program. If the number of participants
does not reach the minimum of 9 pax, The tour company guarantees the departure with a minivan, English speaking driver
and local guide services in the main sites, reserving the right to make changes to the itinerary by giving notice within
15 days before the departure date.

Highlights:
We have designed this program to alternate the visits to the main archaeological and monumental sites with gastronomic and ecological experiences.
Visit to the Catania fish market to have a full immersion in the “Authentic Sicilian life”
Free time at disposal in each city/town for shopping or to enjoy a walk.
Exclusive tour for small groups up to 20 people max
Exclusively in English
We have selected Charming Hotels located in the historical centres of the main Sicilian towns, an Exclusive Resort with swimming pool and spa and a Wine resort in the Marsala countryside.
Visit of the Main Sicilian UNESCO SITES:
(Ragusa, Siracusa, Valley of Temples, Etna volcan, the Arab-Norman Palermo itinerary and the Cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalù)
Other visits: Catania, Erice, Ragusa Ibla, Salt Route, Cefalù, Palermo; Panoramic tour of the Messina strait and Taormina.
Typical Sicilian Food & Wine Experiences:
Cheese and Sicilian specialties tasting/light lunch in Ragusa
Wine tasting/ light dinner at sunset Experience in Marsala
Overnight in a winery immersed in a vineyard
Traditional almond pastries tasting in Erice
Typical Street Food lunch in Syracuse
Visit of a typical winery on Etna and wine tasting

Following is the daily itinerary. If you would like to know more please reach out to [email protected] or call our office 0398240898.

ITINERARY

1st Day /Saturday CATANIA
Independent arrival at hotel in Catania, accommodation.
Welcome drink and dinner at hotel and overnight.

2nd Day /Sunday CATANIA – SIRACUSA (street food Light lunch) – CATANIA
After a buffet breakfast, departure to Syracuse: visit the World Heritage Site “Neapolis”. The visit of this archaeological area includes the famous Greek theatre, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Latomie of Paradise and the “Dyionisios Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city centre of Siracusa;
Visit of the beautiful Cathedral, which is built upon the site of the Doric Temple of Minerva, the legendary Arethusa’s Fountain, and the Temple of Apollo. We will enjoy a “street food” light lunch in the centre of Ortigia.
Afternoon at disposal to stroll through the streets of the centre and for shopping. Return to your hotel in Catania. Free evening at your disposal to experience the city and its nightlife and to dine in one of the typical restaurant in the city centre.
Overnight.

3rd Day /Monday CATANIA (fish market) – RAGUSA (tasting of Sicilian specialties /light lunch)
After a buffet breakfast, departure for a nice walk in Catania, stroll through the city centre and visit the famous fish market “A PISCARIA”, one of the largest fish markets in Sicily. As old as the city itself, it’s a great way to experience the abundant fishing and seafood culture of Sicily, with a very special and authentic atmosphere.
Depart to Ragusa, renowned for its cheese production; therefore, we will not miss a tasting of artisan cheeses and sicilian specialties (light lunch). We will visit the enchanting historical centre “Ibla”, with its stunning baroque palaces and churches; together with other seven cities in the Val di Noto, Ragusa is listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
We will continue to the reserved hotel where we will have time at disposal to relax at the swimming pool or at the Spa.
Dinner in hotel and Overnight

4th Day /Tuesday RAGUSA – AGRIGENTO – MARSALA (wine tasting and overnight in a wine resort)
After a buffet breakfast, departure to Agrigento, a hillside town famous for its magnificent Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; visit of the Valley, including the Temple of Concordia, which is in almost perfectly preserved condition, the temples of Juno and Heracles.
Free time at disposal for lunch. In the afternoon we’ll proceed to Marsala a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine.
Arrival at Baglio Donnafranca, a perfectly restored nineteenth-century baglio, which rises in the Marsala countryside, on the hills in front of the Stagnone Reserve and the Egadi Islands. The baglio was a property of Florio.
Here we will have the opportunity to visit the cellar and learn all about winemaking. At the end of the tour, we wil enjoy a wine tasting/light dinner at susnset.
Overnight.

5th Day /Wednesday MARSALA –SALT ROUTE- ERICE (taste of traditional pastries) – PALERMO
After a buffet breakfast, departure to Erice, via the spectacular “Salt Route”, a road flanked by the salt pans, windmills, and the “salt houses” where they still extract the sea salt as the Phoenicians.
Arrival in Erice, placed on the top of a hill overlooking the city of Trapani and the Egadi Islands: walk through its tiny and characteristic streets, the winding lanes and, inner courtyards and stop for marzipan and biscuit tasting Continue to Palermo, the capital of Sicily.
Free time for lunch and then we’ll visit the Cathedral, one of the most important architectural monuments. We will continue our visit by walking along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to reach “I Quattro Canti di Città” Piazza Pretoria, Piazza Bellini and the Church of Santa Caterina.
Accommodation at hotel and free time at disposal for shopping and dinner.
Overnight.

6th Day /Thursday PALERMO – MONREALE – CEFALU’ – MESSINA - TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast departure to Monreale, situated on a hill at few kms far from Palermo in panoramic position. Visit of the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful monuments in the world with its Moorish architecture, housing very fine mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testaments in Arab-Norman style. Continue to Cefalù, a former fishing village, now a charming coastal town.
Enjoy a walk to the city centre and down main street to reach the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the medieval wash house built in the rock.
Free time at disposal to explore the town and shopping. Lunch on your own. Proceed to Taormina through the coastal road passing through Messina from where we’ll have the chance to admire the suggestive scenery of the Strait of Messina.
Accommodation at your hotel and free time at disposal for dinner.
Overnight.

7th Day /Friday TAORMINA – MT. ETNA (wine tasting) – TAORMINA
After a buffet breakfast, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active Volcano in Europe. Weather conditions permitting, across fascinating landscape with different kind of vegetation, a mixture of citrus groves, vineyards and fruit trees.
We will reach a height of 1800 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where we’ll enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea. Stop at a local winery on the eastern slopes of Etna and visit a prestigious cellar. We will have the opportunity to taste different local wines accompanied by local cheese and cold cuts.
In the afternoon back to Taormina, charming city called “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”: enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through its tiny streets. Possibility to visit the Greek-Roman Theatre on your own, with its spectacular view of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna.
Free time for dinner and overnight.

8th Day /Saturday TAORMINA
After buffet breakfast, end of the tour.