Catania Trip Overview
Eco friendly tour in Sicily in 11 days / 10 nights in Florence, a family farm with agritourism charm. Several activities planned or advised, exclusive excursion on Etna. children and according to the desires of the whole family.A unique Sicily made of experiences, flavors, scents and the Sicilians’ seductive conviviality dedicated to those who want to feel at home even traveling!
Additional Info
Duration: 11 days
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Eco friendly tour in Sicily in 11 days / 10 nights in Florence, a family farm with agritourism charm. Several activities planned or advised, exclusive excursion on Etna. children and according to the desires of the whole family.A unique Sicily made of experiences, flavors, scents and the Sicilians’ seductive conviviality dedicated to those who want to feel at home even traveling!
Itinerary
Day 1: Catania
Stop At: 95121 Fontanarossa CT, Italy
Arrival at Catania airport. Rental car. Departure to Milazzo and accommodation in reserved rooms.
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4 * hotel in a historic building near to the sea.
Day 2: Tindari (Messina)
Pass By: Sito archeologico di Tindari (Patti, Me), Comune di Patti, 98060 Tindari, Patti, Sicily Italy
Breakfast and departure to Tindari to discover the sanctuary of the Black Madonna, several times with the influx of pilgrims, with its story told on the frescoes behind the altar. Marinello Lake where, depending on the season, it is possible to swim. Lunch and dinner on your own area.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4 * hotel in a historic building near to the sea.
Day 3: Lipari and Vulcano excursion
Pass By: Terme di San Calogero, Via San Calogero SNC, 98055, Sicily Italy
Breakfast. Departure by hydrofoil and other participants to the Aeolian islands of Lipari and Vulcano.
Boarding at Milazzo to Lipari, the “capital” of the archipelago, whose two main ports, Marina Corta and Marina Lunga, surround the mighty wall (called the castle) . Visit the archaeological park through the old town full of colors and scents of the Aeolian. Possibility of tasting typical delights. Then boarding and departure to Vulcano. The waters of the spa, the black and white beach of Ponente, possibility to swim. Optional lunch in a local restaurant. Possibility of tasting delights.
In the afternoon boarding and departure. Along the way you can admire the “Faraglioni”, the rock of the Sirens, the pool of Venus, the Grotta del Cavallo. Back to Milazzo, possibility to have an organic dinner and overnight at your farm.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4 * hotel in a historic building near to the sea.
Day 4: Cefalù and Castelbuono
Stop At: Museo Civico di Castelbuono, Piazza Castello, 90013 Castelbuono, Sicily Italy
Breakfast and departure to Cefalù, a small village of sinners, for free visit of its majestic Norman Arab cathedral.
The medieval gate, one of the four gates of the city, from where the view of the sea is unique. Possibility of swimming according to the season. Lunch and dinner at the farm of Castelbuono.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ancient farm, spread over about 8000 square meters: gardens, orchards, olive groves, in an archaeological site dating back to Greek-Roman
Day 5: Castelbuono (Palermo)
Stop At: Museo Civico di Castelbuono, Piazza Castello, 90013 Castelbuono, Sicily Italy
Breakfast and morning dedicated to the discovery of Castelbuono. Ventimiglia Castle with the Palatine Chapel and the pretty center of Castelbuono. Possibility of a visit to the famous confectionery store where the bakery has become art.
Our advice: do not forget to see the collection of waste with donkeys in the country. Lunch and dinner at your own and overnight in agritourism.
Optional: possibility of educational itineraries to discover the activities of the peasant world: bees with honey, from the garden to the greenhouse, olives bruschetta, visit the animals of the farm, cooking lessons bio and possibility to hike in Madonie Park.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Ancient farm, spread over about 8000 square meters: gardens, orchards, olive groves, in an archaeological site dating back to Greek-Roman
Day 6: Palermo
Pass By: Palermo a Piedi – Walking Tour, Giuseppe Verdi Square Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, 90138, Palermo, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at the farm. Departure to Palermo to visit the capital of Sicily with its cathedral and its magnificent churches. Lunch on your own. Then departure to Agrigento for accommodation in a farm and dinner on your own.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: An ancient house: several sunny terraces to enjoy breakfast, aperitifs at sunset, admiring views of the sea, the Temples.
Day 7: Agrigento
Stop At: Scala dei Turchi, 92010, Realmonte, Sicily Italy
Breakfast and morning dedicated to the discovery of the Temples and the archeological area.
The Tour of the Turks and the possibility of swimming on the cliffs. Dinner on your own and return to your accommodation.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: An ancient house: several sunny terraces to enjoy breakfast, aperitifs at sunset, admiring views of the sea, the Temples.
Day 8: Caltagirone
Pass By: Museo Diocesano Caltagirone, Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi 9, 95041, Caltagirone, Sicily Italy
Breakfast and departure to Caltagirone and visit the city, famous for its ceramics. Santa Maria del Monte with its 130 meters length all decorated with typical ceramics. Visit of a workshop / workshop and decoration of a typical ceramic souvenir. Syracuse / Noto for accommodation in a charming agritourism. Dinner on your own and overnight.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A farm, 19th century, rich in organic farming of lemons and oranges, papyrus plants, palms, olives, almond and carob trees
Day 9: Syracuse and Noto
Stop At: Siracusa Mare, Traversa Capo Ognina 2 Siracusa Porticciolo di Ognina, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily Italy
The Cathedral of Apollo, The Fountain of Diana, The Cathedral of Apollo, The Fountain of Diana, The Cathedral of Apollo, The Fountain of Diana the fountain of Aretusa. Lunch on your own and then visit Noto, Sicilian baroque town. Dinner on your own and return to your accommodation.
Duration: 2 days
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Refined, elegant house with an interior landscaped garden, pool with sundeck and lounge house and a warm fireplace.
Day 10: Etna Valle del Bove excursion
Pass By: Etna Valle del Bove Excursions, SS 92 km 27, 95019 Zafferana Etnea, Sicily Italy
Breakfast at 1725 mt, overlooking the Valley Bove. The journey takes place through the trees, fragrant herbs and mushrooms that delight us with their different forms.
On board the 4×4, 1400 mt. You will climb up to 1,600 m, to look at Mount Etna, to reach out and fill the soul. Then, with tasting of local specialties accompanied by jams, clementines, chestnut honey and orange flowers. Dinner and overnight in your reserved accommodation.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Refined, elegant house with an interior landscaped garden, pool and sundeck.
Day 11: Catania
Pass By: Centro Storico di Catania, Catania, Sicily Italy
Breakfast, check out and departure to Catania. If possible, visit the historic center of Catania: Piazza Duomo with the Elephant fountain, Via Crociferi with its baroque churches and Via Etnea. Then, continue with the airport of Catania.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
