ITALY
Greek theatre of Taormina
Valley of the Temples • Taormina • Siracusa • Ragusa • Noto • Villa Romana del Casale • Mount Etna
Classic Sicily Discover the classic sights and hidden secrets of this unspoilt Italian island. From the winding streets of pretty hilltop towns to the soaring slopes of mighty Mount Etna, an incredible history and unique landscape make Sicily a spellbinding slice of the Mediterranean.
Siracusa
Your itinerary DAY 1 – Arrive in Sicily Fly to Catania and transfer to the hotel in Agrigento. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner to get to know your fellow travellers better. (D) DAY 2 – Valley of the Temples We visit one of the world’s greatest archaeological sites, the ancient Greek Valley of the Temples - the ruins of seven Doric temples dating back to the 6thcentury BC. Situated on a rocky ridge overlooking the surrounding valleys and across the sea towards Tunisia, these temples must have dominated the skyline in an incredible show of power. We’ll explore with our guide and see the archaeological museum before visiting Agrigento itself. (B,D) + Included Experience – Visit the Valley of the Temples DAY 3 – Ragusa & Noto We drive to Ragusa, a city divided into a historic old town and a ‘new’ town, which sit on adjacent hills. Following the 1693 earthquake Ragusa Superiore was built. However, many locals simply couldn’t leave Ragusa Ibla behind and decided to rebuild.
Villa Romana del Casale
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As we explore the tangle of sloping streets and winding alleyways of the old town with a local guide, we’ll come to the Piazza Duomo, where faded pastel buildings are overlooked by a beautifully
