Mini-TOUR SICILY 5 days

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Day 1 - Tuesday: PALERMO (hotel in Palermo) Individual arrival to the hotel in the charming city of Palermo (optional private transfer on request). Dinner on your own and overnight in hotel.

Day 2 - Wednesday: MONREALE - PALERMO (hotel in Palermo) Breakfast in hotel and departure for Monreale, a gem located on the hills overlooking Palermo. Here, you will visit the magnificent Arab-Norman Cathedral, famous for its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. The tour continues with the visit of the Cloister, with its finely carved columns and a lush garden. The day goes on to Palermo, a city located at the foot of Monte Pellegrino. Rich in history and culture, Palermo is a true mosaic of architectural styles. The visit will begin with the Cathedral, a jewel that combines Norman, Arab and Baroque influences. Following, visit of the Martorana Church, famous for its beautiful mosaics and the harmonious fusion of Byzantine and Baroque architecture. You will admire the Cappella Palatina, located inside the Palazzo dei Normanni. Stop for a typical Sicilian lunch in a local restaurant. The afternoon will be dedicated to a pleasant walk in the historic center of Palermo. You will be fascinated by the Teatro Massimo and the fountain in Pretoria Square, a Renaissance monument of great importance. Dinner on your own and overnight in hotel.

Day 3 – Thursday: CEFALU’- CATANIA (hotel in Catania) The day begins with a visit of the beautiful Cefalù, picturesque coastal town famous for its Norman Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece that will immerse you in the medieval Sicilian history. Free time to walk along the streets of the old town. Lunch stop in a local restaurant. Departure for Catania, located at the foot of Mount Etna. Catania is a vibrant city, rich in history. The old town is characterized by late baroque architecture built with the use of lava stone, which gives the buildings a characteristic dark color. You will cross Duomo Square, where you will admire the Cathedral and the Elephant of lava stone, symbol of the city. You can admire splendid palaces and churches, including the S. Benedict Monastery. Stop in a historic bar in the center to enjoy one of the local specialities: granita & brioche. Dinner on your own and overnight in hotel.

Day 4 - Friday: ETNA – TAORMINA (hotel in Catania) After breakfast in hotel, a short visit of the famous "Pescheria" of Catania, the lively fish market. Following, departure for Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Etna offers spectacular landscapes with lava flows, craters and rich biodiversity. During the tour, there will be the opportunity for a tasting of artisanal honey and other local products. Proceeding on and departure for Taormina, one of the pearls of the Mediterranean. Lunch in a restaurant in the old town. You will then visit the fascinating Greco-Roman Theatre which offers a breathtaking view of the sea and Mount Etna, creating a perfect combination between art, history and nature. Free time to walk along the narrow streets of the historic center of Taormina or to go shopping in local craft shops. Back in Catania for dinner on your own and overnight in hotel.

Day 5 - Saturday: CATANIA Our short tour ends today. Breakfast in hotel and end of our services. Goodbye Sicily!

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