Spirit of Sicily

11 days - from $3795

Immerse yourself in Sicily’s unique blend of scenery, culture, history and mouth-watering cuisine

Immerse yourself in Sicily’s unique blend of scenery, culture, history and mouth-watering cuisine. Ancient civilisations, prehistoric caves, Byzantine churches, Baroque buildings and majestic landscape – the island has all these and more. Lively and intriguing, its capital, Palermo, is a wonderful place to explore. The island has been a melting pot of cultures, but a major influence was that of the ancient Greeks and we search for their footprints on our exploration of intriguing Tyndaris and the once-powerful Syracuse. The scenic resort town of Taormina is home to one of the most spectacular Greek theatres in the world. We also discover the island’s natural attractions in the Madonie Mountains, along the northern coast in beautiful Cefalù. Volcanic presence has resulted in spectacular canyons and natural swimming pools being formed from lava flows. Majestic Mount Etna (3350m), one of Europe’s most active volcanoes, is omnipresent in the eastern part of Sicily and forms a dramatic backdrop to many a rural scene, as well as reflects the turbulent spirit of this intoxicating island.

Highlights

• Sicily’s baroque cities
• Sicily's capital Palermo
• Mt. Etna

Itinerary:

Day 1: Palermo2: Monreale - Palermo3: Cefalù - Madonie Regional Park - Tyndaris - Montalbano4: The Malabotta Forest & the megalithic site of Argimusco5: Taormina – Castelmola - Isola Bella6: The many faces of Mt. Etna: the Alcantara canyon, recent flows & old craters7: The top of Mount Etna8: Pantalica - Valle dell’Anapo - Ragusa9: Ibla – Modica - Noto - Vendicari Nature Reserve10: Syracuse - Ortigia - Neapolis11: Syracuse
Included:

Peregrine tour leader, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.

International flights, arrival and departure transfers, departure taxes, visas, insurance, other meals, drinks, optional additional tours or activities during free time, tips and items of a personal nature.