Welcome to PALERMO, transfer to the hotel. Free time afterwards. With more than half a million inhabitants Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is a vibrant city, full of life and contrasts that offers impressive architecture, combining Arab, Norman, Aragonese and Baroque influences. Its mild climate all year round, its lively atmosphere and its rich gastronomy make it a city that leaves no one indifferent.

Today with a local guide we will have a city tour of Palermo. We will admire the cathedral with its mix of styles and its royal tombs inside (admission included); the Norman Palace (the former royal palace), its fountains, its markets and gardens. During the visit we will also go to MONREALE, its cathedral (admission included) has been declared a World Heritage Site for its impressive golden mosaics that cover the interior. Free time in the afternoon.

Note: Sometimes, if the number of travelers is very limited, the visit may not be private but rather carried out with a regular excursion provided by local companies.

We will leave Palermo, following the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Beautiful landscapes. CEFALU, a charming coastal city. Its Norman cathedral with its original architecture and mosaics has been declared a World Heritage Site, the historic center is of great beauty with its small streets, its views over the sea and its commercial and tourist life. After lunch time we continue towards the interior of the island. CASTELBUONO, a small and picturesque town between mountains that shows us the tranquility of the inland towns, with its walls, castle and picturesque streets in the center. We continue again along the coast towards TINDARI, at the top of a mountain, dominating the sea, stands the Sanctuary of Tindari, a famous pilgrimage site, with its relic of the Black Madonna and its great views. Very close to the sanctuary are the remains of the ancient Greek polis. We continue to MILAZZO, a port city full of life in front of the volcanic Aeolian Islands.

We will have a day full of emotions. We will visit two of the islands of the AEOLIAN archipelago, declared World Heritage Sites for their continuous volcanic activity. We will take a ferry to LIPARI, the largest of the Aeolian Islands and the most pleasant city of the archipelago, with its historic center, its castle and its tourist life. Time for lunch and a walk. After that we will take another ferry that in less than 30 minutes takes us to VULCANO, where we will be impressed by the smell of sulfur that permeates the entire island and the active fumaroles. On this island, dominated by its crater, we will admire its hot water beaches. We recommend trying baths in the sulfurous thermal waters (its mud is considered very beneficial for the skin). Don´t miss this unique experience. After that we return by ferry to Milazzo (just over an hour´s journey) and from there continue towards TAORMINA, arriving at the end of the day.

Note: In summer or on special dates, accommodation may be provided in Messina instead of Taormina.

At the foot of the Etna volcano, the very beautiful city of TAORMINA was defined by Churchill as the prettiest place on earth. Time to stroll around the ancient city centre full of life, its Greek theatre overlooking unforgettable scenery. You can also enjoy the beach. Dinner included.

We travel to SYRACUSE, a city which for a time rivalled Athens and Rome for its power and splendour. Time to visit its magnificent historic centre. After lunch we go on to NOTO, a small city that seems to have stopped in time, the Baroque jewel of Sicily. We carry on towards AGRIGENTO. In the coach we see the magnificent temple complex. Dinner included.

With a local guide we visit the Valley of the Temples, an impressive archaeological site considered the most complete complex of Greek temples (ticket not included). We travel to MARSALA, a historic city with a lot of atmosphere and a famous wine, and time for lunch. We go on around the Marsala salt marshes to ERICE, a very picturesque Phoenician town overlooking the sea. Time to stroll. We carry on to PALERMO. Dinner included.

After breakfast, end of our services.