7 Days Tour of Sicily Semi-Private

Day 1 · Evening Taormina Food & Wine Tour

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   Taormina

   2 h 30 min

   Meet Sicilian traders and chefs in typical Sicilian Food & Wine bars and restaurant and hear recipe secrets from the people behind Sicilian's oldest food traditions absorbed by the marvelous frame of Taormina’s old town! The Tour takes you into the historic Taormina’s old city centre, and ideal place to get a real taste of Taormina. Savour its delicious food, soak in its vibrant culture, and meet the people who keep so many wonderful Food&Wine traditions alive.

   Meeting at Porta Messin at 18.30, the entrance ancient gate of Corso Umberto, find the best food spots in town on a 3 hours Taormina Food&Wine Tour! Led by a local Food&Wine loving guide, your tour includes several typical Sicilian Food&Wine tastings as you explore Taormina's foodie neighborhoods.

   You will visit 3 different venues:

   -In the first one You will be welcoming with a Prosecco glass. Here You will try different samples of fresh SEAFOOD accompanied by 2 typical Sicilian White Wine tasting.

   -Second Venue will be a Sicilian Wine bar where You will try some samples of Sicilian LANDFOOD accompanied by 3 typical Sicilian Red Wine tasting

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   -Third Venue will be a Typical Sicilian Patisserie for Sicilian pastries & liquors tasting.

   Just follow your expert guide through the town and eat and drink like the locals. An amazing culinary experience!

Day 2 · TAORMINA WALKING TOUR & GREEK THEATRE VISIT & GODFATHER VS MAFIA TOUR WITH PASTA LUNCH

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   Savoca

   5 hours

   Our Licensed Guide will meet you at 10.00 AM in the lobby of Your accommodation in Taormina, Giardini Naxos or Letojanni.

   After 20 minutes driving with 8 seats air-conditioned Mercedes minivan you will reach Forza D’Agrò, a real and authentic small Sicilian village. Take a Walking tour of the old town and visit the places where The Godfather movie was played.

   After a Walking tour of the village with explanation of Sicilian authentic culture and way of leaving You will drive towards Savoca, the second Sicilian small village where the movie was played. The famous Bar Vitelli where Michael Corleone met the father of his future wife Apollonia. Then walk 5 minutes to reach Saint Lucy Church where they got married. While taking the Walking tour Your Guide will introduce you the real history of Sicilian Mafia, how it grows up and spread very fast all around Italy. You will listen about the real structure (cupola), about its Boss and about the Mafia clan wars to control the territory.

   After the Walking tour you will stop in a nice elegant food venue. Here you will be served a typical Home-Made Sicilian Plate of Pasta and a Glass of red wine while enjoying authentic panoramic view. Return expected at 15

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   Ancient Theatre of Taormina

   1 h 30 min Admission not included

   take an easy walk with your native local guide. He will reveal Taormina’s culture, architecture, natural and political history and tell stories about the Sicilian people and their traditions. Conquered by the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Byzantines and Normans, Taormina boasts a rich and fascinating history and a robust mix of styles. Discover little streets and hidden corners that gives Taormina a special charm. Visit the Magnificent Greek Theatre and get immersed directly in the life of Your first destination.

Day 3 · ETNA CRATERS TRIP UNTIL 1900/3000 MT WITH LUNCH AND WINE TASTING IN ETNA WINERY

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   Mount Etna

   6 hours Admission not included

   On this day start your adventure with visit of Mt. Etna craters. Firstly you will reach the base camp Refuge Sapienza, located at 1,900 meters. See the marvelous extinct Silvestri craters and take souvenir pictures of the area. There is free time to walk on the old lava flows. Then continue ascent until 3000mt by cable car and Jeep to the main authorized craters area (optional). You will be accompanied by an English-speaking Alpine Guide. A 45-minutes visit in this lunar landscape is memorable. After hiking continue your tour to famous Winery located on the slope of Etna famous for it’s unique vulcanic wines and organic food. Enjoy wine tasting with pairing cold appetizers and lunch. Drop-off to your hotel. Overnight in Taormina

Lunch on Etna Winery

Day 4 · NOTO TOUR WITH SEAFOOD LUNCH IN MARZAMEMI & TRANSFER TO SYRACUSE

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   Noto

   6 hours

   After breakfast meet your private driver/guide and move to magnificent Noto. Enjoy an easy walk with local guide in town of UNESCO heritage – a jewel of baroque. While walking taste a famous Modica chocolate. After the tour move to astonishing typical Sicilian fisherman's village Marzamemi and enjoy a traditional fresh fish lunch in a family taverna overlooking the sea. After lunch be transferred to your charming hotel in Syracuse and enjoy this romantic town at night. Overnight in Syracuse

Day 5 · ORTIGIA WALKING TOUR

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   Syracuse

   7 hours

   Meet your local guide in Your hotel and start a walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse’s old town. Admire the majesty of the Apollo Temple before heading down Via Cavour, one of the most colorful streets in Ortigia, where local artists and aristocrats like to spend their evenings. See the Archimede Fountain on the way to the city’s Jewish district that was founded in the 3rd century BC. When you reach Duomo Square, you’ll be at the heart of Ortigia. This is one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, and home of the stunning Duomo and the Church of St. Lucy. Your guide will also share with you a lot about lifestyle, traditions and habbits of locals. Charm of this town is unforgettable. Rest of the day at leisure to explore Syracuse on your own. Overnight in Syracuse

Enjoy a lunch in typical restaurant in Marzamemi overlooking the sea

Day 6 · TEMPLE VALLEY VISIT IN AGRIGENTO, LUNCH & TRANSFER TO PALERMO

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   Valley of the Temples

   7 hours Admission not included

   It’s time to say goodbye to Syracuse and move towards Palermo passing ancient Temples Valley. In the morning Your driver will pick you up in Your hotel. After approx. 2 hours, You will reach the Temple Valley where Your local guide will wait for you for 2 hours of guided visit of this UNESCO heritage. After visit enjoy a fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna and continue driving to Palermo hotel. Time to relax and free evening in Sicilian capital. Overnight in Palermo

Day 7 · PALERMO WALKING TOUR

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   Palermo

   2 hours

   On this day discover the beauty of Palermo on this 2 hours Walking tour of Palermo. Meet the local guide in Your Hotel. The Tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating mixture of Sicily’s capital. Be ready to discover Authentic Palermitan area. Pass through Palermo old town and the most important highlights such as: Martorana Church, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti & the Cathedral, listening the stories of your guide, and after the tour relax with a free evening in Palermo. Overnight in Palermo