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1) Taormina – First stop of
Sicily is the tip of Italy’s boot on the map. You will see the head-shaped ceramic pots on all balconies of Tormina. There is a legend of these pots: During the Muslim rule in Sicily, a young girl falls in love with a passerby Moorish while watering her flowers on her balcony. They love for a while, but the man has a family in the country he came from. When the young girl finds out about this, she goes mad with jealousy and cuts off the man’s head and plants flowers in it. This flower grows too much, and other people who see this head on the balcony start to make head-shaped pots with ceramic so that the flowers grow too big. There are so many different types of heads, but the black-skinned heads are very noticeable, and they came from this story.
2) Syracuse and Ortigia Island – Second stop
On the small fishing island of Ortygia, you will discover the local market. Enjoy the archaeological site, witness the history as you stroll through the Syracuse Cathedral and admire the masterpieces of Piazza del Duomo. Ortigia, also known as Città Vecchia (Old Town), is a lovely place to wander and experience the island’s mystery as you wander through its medieval lanes.
3) Pelagie Islands – third stop
Located in the Mediterranean between Malta and Tunisia, Lampedusa is the largest of the Pelagie Islands, including the islets of Linosa and Lampione.
You can find Spiaggia dei Conigli, one of the best beaches in the world, located in a natural park in the southern part of the island of Lampedusa. It is characterized by fine white sand, clear and shallow waters.
There is another homonymous island in front of the beach that is forbidden for visiting: Access is monitored 24/7 to protect the turtles laying their eggs on the beach.
4) Val di Noto – Fourth stop
In southeastern Sicily there are eight towns that make up the charming Val di Noto, which has been part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2002: Caltagirone, Catania, Militello Val di Catania, Modica, Noto, Palazzolo, Ragusa, and Scicli. Listed as one of Sicily’s must-see tourist attractions, Val di Noto offers magnificent character, with historic centers made up of almost entirely fragmented Baroque palaces, churches, and houses.
5) Aeolian Islands – Fifth stop
The Aeolian Islands, formed by volcanic activity, consist of seven small islands called Alicudi, Basiluzzo, Filicudi, Lipari, Salina, Stromboli, Panarea, Vulcano, surrounded by the Tyrrhenian Sea in the north of Sicily sicily excursions 2023. You can visit the largest and most touristic island of Lipari and take the opportunity to climb the still active Vulcano and Stromboli craters. The Aeolian Islands are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
6) Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples – Sixth stop
Agrigento is located on Sicily’s south coast. Nestled among the olive trees are some of the best preserved ancient Greek temples in the world. Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples Archaeological Museum is the largest, best-preserved collection of ancient Greek buildings outside of Greece. Agrigento boasts not only ancient and fascinating ruins, but also Baroque architecture, sparkling beaches, magnificent islands and crystal clear waters.
7) Cefalù – Seventh stop
Cefalù is an ideal place for a beach holiday in Sicily. It is a sea destination located on the northern coast of Sicily in the province of Palermo. Just a few steps from the historic center and through the winding medieval streets surrounded by all kinds of shops and restaurants, you reach the golden beach of Cefalù.
8) Mount Etna – Eighth stop of
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mt. Etna: Sicily’s highest mountain, one of the world’s most active volcanoes and the most active volcano in Europe. It is one of Sicily’s main tourist destinations with thousands of visitors each year. Mt. Etna offers ski holidays in winter and breathtaking forest walks in summer.
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For 2023, we will have smaller groups on buses.
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Bus Driver and guest must wear surgical masks. Bus driver must wear gloves also.
Everyones temperature will be taken at the beginning and end of each tour.
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