Catania Trip Overview
Sicily, under the citrus and olive trees.
An entire week in the hearth of the UNESCO to discover the ancient and characteristics of the area. A guided stroll to experience the scented pathways of an exclusive farm. A unique experience near the best seaside town of Sicily. A rich wine tasting guide to discover one of the best wineries in Sicily. Our journeys can be you in the lead role as well as in the spectator, you can bring back colors, sounds, smells and tastes that you can share and remember, back at home.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Catania, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Catania, Sicilia, Italy
Sicily, under the citrus and olive trees.
An entire week in the hearth of the UNESCO to discover the ancient and characteristics of the area. A guided stroll to experience the scented pathways of an exclusive farm. A unique experience near the best seaside town of Sicily. A rich wine tasting guide to discover one of the best wineries in Sicily. Our journeys can be you in the lead role as well as in the spectator, you can bring back colors, sounds, smells and tastes that you can share and remember, back at home.
Itinerary
Day 1: Catania Airport / Noto
Stop At: Noto Antica, Strada Provinciale 64 Monte Alveria, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy
Arrival at Catania airport, Noto to reserved cottage. Dinner at typical restaurant.
Duration: 7 days
Meals included:
• Dinner: Typical Sicilian dishes.
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped.
Day 2: Syracuse
Pass By: Siracusa Mare, Traversa Capo Ognina 2 Siracusa Porticciolo di Ognina, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily Italy
At the morning guided tour of the archaeological area: the Latomie with the Dyonisyous’ ear, the Roman amphitheater and the splendid Greek theater. Wine tasting. Return to your accommodation.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Typical Sicilian delights and winetasting ..
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped.
Day 3: Known
Pass By: Noto Antica, Strada Provinciale 64 Monte Alveria, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy
From the medieval site. Here the architects Rosario Gagliardi and Vincenzo Sinatra gave birth to a regular system focusing on two major arteries around the most important buildings, palaces, churches and monasteries. Nicolás Villadorata Noto, characterized by the beautiful shelves decorated with mythological figures that support the balcony, follow this extraordinary journey, in a walk that includes a visit to the Cathedral and the Church of Santa Chiara. Return to your accomodation.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped.
Day 4: Vendicari and Portopalo
Pass By: Riserva di Vendicari, Contrada Vendicari SNC, 96017, Noto, Sicily Italy
At mornig departure to explore the best seaside of Sicily: Vendicari and Portopalo. In spring and summer you can enjoy beautiful sunset!
Rerturn to your cottage.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped
Day 5: Ragusa Ibla and Modica
Pass By: Ragusa Ibla, 97100, Ragusa, Sicily Italy
The city of Ragusa, with its Old Town by the beautiful palaces and the magnificent Cathedral of St. George, often used in the creation of the scenes of the famous series of Montalbano.Proceed to Modica for light lunch of traditional Sicilian dishes In a local restaurant and then visit the old town and the ancient Chocolate shop Modicana. Street food and return to your accommodation in the city of Noto.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Street food
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped
Day 6: Scicli
Pass By: Centro storico di Scicli – World Heritage Site, Via Francesco Mormino Penna 2, 97018, Scicli, Sicily Italy
Tour of Scicli, the famous city in the art of the Unesco Heritage palaces and its baroque. Pinapple sage, stevia, lemon, thyme, orange-scented geranium and bergamot- scented, visit to dozens of herbs, ornamental and medicinal plants, scented mint are just a few of the varieties to be found smelled, touched and in same case, even tasted to discover surprising and unexespected new flavors. Country aperitif, a tasting experience at the end of itinerary. Return to your cottage.
Meals included:
• Dinner: Aperitif
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped
Day 7: Ortigia
Pass By: Ortigia, Corso Umberto, 96100, Syracuse, Sicily Italy
At the morning visit of Ortigia. The city, however, retains vestiges next to the oldest monuments of the early medieval period of 1693. The richness, variety and historical heritage of Syracuse awarded the city the inscription as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005. Return to your cottage.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Located in the heart of the UNESCO heritage, in the city of Noto, is just a few meters from the main Corso.Fully equipped
Day 8: Catania
Pass By: Catania, Catania, Province of Catania, Sicily
Departure to Catania, short tour of Catania center: visit of a journey through nearly three millennia of history of our city, to discover the history and tradition, and to admire with gratitude and amazement at the strength with which he has always known how to raise from all disasters over the centuries have struck, to be reborn getting bigger and beautiful. From Roman times to the great age of the Baroque, stories and images of Catania, in a fascinating walk and full of surprises. A guided Catania walking Tour discovering Piazza del Duomo, where the main arteries of the city, via Etnea and via Vittorio Emanuele converge, the fountain of the elephant, the symbol of the city. On the eastern side of the square you can admire the Baroque Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Agatha. Visit of the Town Hall, also known as Elephants Palace, made by Vaccarini, then continue to the old fish market, the “Pescheria”. Visit of Via dei Crociferi, one of the most beautiful streets of Italy, with noble palaces, convents and churches, represents the highest expression of Baroque Catania. The tour will end in Piazza Stesicoro, where you can admire the ancient Roman amphitheater and the monument dedicated to Vincenzo Bellini. Street food and departure to airport to deliver rental car and goodbye!
Meals included:
• Lunch: Sicilian granita and brioche.
No accommodation included on this day.
