Day 1: The Enchantment of Catania
Arrival at Catania airport, where a state-of-the-art rental car awaits you, ready to take you to the beating heart of eastern Sicily. Once settled in your hotel, located in the historic heart of Catania, let yourself be enveloped by the city's Baroque charm, with its historic buildings and lively squares. Dinner in a typical restaurant where you can savor the delights of Catanese cuisine. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Catania between History and Flavors
After a breakfast rich in local products, dive into Catania's history. Visit the Cathedral of Sant'Agata and the Ursino Castle. Don't miss the fish market, a unique sensory experience with its colors, smells, and voices of the sellers. Have lunch with a mulberry granita and a "panino con la meusa". In the afternoon, free time for shopping or relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Syracuse, Echoes of Ancient Civilizations
Head to Syracuse, the city of Archimedes. After settling into your hotel, explore Ortigia, the island heart of the city, with its Aretusa Fountain and the Cathedral. In the afternoon, visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park. Dinner in a restaurant overlooking the sea, where you can savor dishes made with fresh fish. Overnight stay.
Day 4: Sicilian Baroque: Noto, Modica, and Ragusa
Start the day in Noto, the "stone garden" of Sicilian Baroque. Continue to Modica and visit a historic chocolate factory, where you can watch the chocolate-making process and taste unique varieties. In Ragusa, lose yourself among the alleys of Ibla. Return to Syracuse for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Etna and its Wonders
After breakfast, venture onto the slopes of Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. With an expert guide, explore the lava caves and the lunar landscapes of the summit craters. Enjoy lunch in a typical Etna trattoria, tasting local products like honey and wine produced on the volcano. In the afternoon, reach Taormina and, after settling into your hotel, enjoy an evening walk in its historic center, among artisan shops and ancient buildings. Dinner in a restaurant overlooking the sea and Etna. Overnight stay.
Day 6: Taormina in All Its Beauty
The morning is dedicated to discovering Taormina. Visit the Greek Theater, one of the best-preserved in the world, and the English Garden, a green oasis with breathtaking views. Have lunch in a typical restaurant and in the afternoon reach Castelmola. This small village offers spectacular views. Don't miss a tasting of the famous "almond wine" in one of the historic bars. Return to Taormina for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Discovering Villages and Traditions
Start the day with a visit to Savoca, famous for the Bar Vitelli and its cinematic atmospheres. After a traditional lunch, you have two options: explore the village of Forza d'Agrò, with its churches and views, or venture to Milazzo for an excursion to the Aeolian Islands. If you choose the Aeolian Islands, we recommend visiting Vulcano for its thermal mud and Lipari for its historic center. Return to Taormina in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: Goodbye Sicily
After breakfast, if you still have a few hours to explore. You might visit the Alcantara Gorges, formed by ancient lava eruptions, or the village of Motta Camastra, perched on a hill. Before returning the rental car and saying goodbye to Sicily. End of services.
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