Titan Sicily - Jewel of the Mediterranean

– Selected Meals: 9 breakfasts (days 2-10), 2 lunches (days 7 and 9) and 7 dinners (days 1,3,4,6 and 9)
– 9 nights in hotels
– International flights
– Travel in destination by coach
– 18 excursions and visits

Guided Tours of:
– Ortigia (including boat trip)
– Syracuse Archaeological Park
– Palermo (including Palatine Chapel and cathedral)
– Selinunte
– Valley of the Temples
– The Roman villa at Piazza Armerina
– Taormina

Visits to:
– Noto
– Ragusa
– Enna
– Cefalù
– Monreale (including cathedral entrance)
– Mount Etna

– Chocolate tasting in Modica
– Tasting at Maria Grammatico’s bakery in Erice
– Lunch at a private Geracello estyaye
– Wine tasting and lunch at Cantina Murgo on Mount Etna

– VIP door-to-door travel service
– Check-in service by Titan staff
– Services of an experienced Titan tour manager
– Best available coaches with Wi-Fi and experienced drivers
– Hotel porterage
– Airport taxes, security charges and fuel surcharges
– UK Air Passenger Duty

Day 1: UK – Catania – Syracuse

Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Catania. On arrival we drive to Syracuse.
Grand Hotel Villa Politi, Syracuse (4-star)

Day 2: Syracuse and Ortigia

Today we’ll visit Syracuse and Ortigia, with guided walking tours of Ortigia town and Syracuse Archaeological Park. We’ll also hop on a harbour cruise and view Ortigia from the sea. At Syracuse Archaeological Park, we’ll explore the Greek theatre and Roman amphitheatre with our guide. The afternoon is free to explore.
Grand Hotel Villa Politi, Syracuse (4-star)

Day 3: Noto – Ragusa – Modica

Wander along Noto’s elegant Corso Vittorio Emanuele, with honey-stoned palazzi and churches. Walk straight onto the real-life set of the TV series ‘Inspector Montalbano’, filmed in and around enchanting Ragusa. We’ll conclude with a tasting of divine Modica artisan chocolate, made using an ancient Aztec method.
Grand Hotel Villa Politi, Syracuse (4-star)

Day 4: Enna – Cefalù – Palermo

Hilltop medieval Enna provides stunning views across the hills and valleys and we’ll have some free time to explore. We also spend some time in the pretty beach town of Cefalù on our way to Palermo. We arrive in Palermo for two nights
Mercure Palermo Centro (4-star)

Day 5: Palermo – Monreale

This morning, we’ll take a guided tour of bustling Palermo, including a stop at the Palatine Chapel and the cathedral. We’ll then travel to Monreale to visit the magnificent cathedral, famed for its multi-coloured marble paintings and mosaics.
Mercure Palermo Centro (4-star)

Day 6: Erice – Selinunte – Agrigento

Our first stop today is Erice and Maria Grammatico’s bakery, to try her famous pasticcini (soft almond biscuits) – we’ll wash them down with a glass of liqueur. We then continue, passing Trapani’s ancient salt pans, before Selinunte for a guided tour of this fascinating Greek archaeological site. In the evening we check into our hotel in Agrigento.
Hotel Baia di Ulisse, Agrigento (4-star)

Day 7: Valley of the Temples – Piazza Armerina – Giardini Naxos

We start our day with a guided visit of the nearby Valle dei Templi, a collection of classic Greek temples scattered across a valley of almond trees. We stop at the private estate of Geracello, where local produce is used for a delicious lunch. Then we’ll head east to Piazza Armerina, for a guided tour of the Roman villa reveals an incredible floor mosaic. We then continue to Giardini Naxos, a lovely coastal resort.
Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa, Giardini Naxos (4-star)

Day 8: Taormina

Our walking tour shows us the sights of the cliffside town of Taormina. You have the rest of the afternoon free.
Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa, Giardini Naxos (4-star)

Day 9: Mount Etna

This morning we take a drive to the slopes of Etna. An excursion to Etna reveals an enthralling geological story and stunning views After a short walk, there’ll be free time to explore this fascinating area at your own pace. Later, we visit Cantina Murgo winery for a tasting of delicious Sicilian wine and a hearty lunch of regional products.
Sant Alphio Garden Hotel & Spa, Giardini Naxos (4-star)

Day 10: Giardini Naxos – Catania – UK

We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

– Based on return flights from London Heathrow or Gatwick

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.