Arrive to Palermo. You will be met and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon is free. Welcome dinner  at a local restaurant walking distance from the hotel  - Overnight

This morning will be dedicated to a guided tour of the capital of Sicily, Palermo. A cosmopolitan city, where they live in harmony a mosaic of cultures which make the town a mystical and exotic at the same time. Our tour begins in the center with a visit to the Palace of the Normans and its superb Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral of Palermo, the Quattro Canti.  We will move then to Monreale, for a visit of the famous Benedictine Abbey, dating from the 12th century, which houses beautiful mosaics representing a complete cycle of the Old and New Testament, and the Cloister.

After breakfast  meet the guide and Enhance your Palermo Experience with a Private Walking Tour held by a Local Guide who knows Palermo as only some locals do: PALERMO STREET FOOD WALKING TOUR

Sample the best of Sicily’s street food during a 3- or 4-hour walking tour of Palermo. This small-group food tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating culinary world of Sicily’s capital. Visit the famous and bustling Vucciria and Mercato di Capo outdoor markets, tasting five different Sicilian treats along the way — including ‘panelle’ (chickpea fritters) and ‘arancine’ (deep-fried rice balls). Pass major Palermo monuments during the tour, like the imposing Teatro Massimo, and round out your tour with some local sweet wine and a seasonal dessert.
Get in line at neighborhood bakeries, cafes, and street food stalls to try a variety of famous Sicilian street snacks. Munch on chickpea fritters called panelle and deep-fried balls of rice stuffed with meat, vegetables and cheese called arancine as you collect stamps in your foodie passport. Sip on a sweet Sicilian wine to wash down your fried treats, and then head for a seasonal dessert. You may indulge in Sicily’s famous cannoli (deep-fried pastry cylinders filled with sweetened ricotta cheese), some gelato or a refreshing granita (a fruity slushy). – The guided tour lasts approx. 3 hours. Afternoon at leisure .

Today is your day to enjoy.  Go shopping, to the beach or just relax at the day is yours.

In the morning we will leave PALERMO to AGRIGENTO  (about 3hours by bus)  - Lunch on your own.                                                                                                                                Remarkable Agrigento is an historic delight, holding some of the largest and best-preserved ancient Greek buildings outside of Greece itself. Sicily’s star attraction, the Valley of the Temples, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Much of present-day Agrigento is modern, but the city has a number of medieval and Baroque buildings offering a taste of the Middle Ages. The impressive ruins and beautiful landscapes of Agrigento have long inspired poets, writers, and painters.  Dinner at the hotel.

After breakfast depart to Siracusa  (Approximately  3 hours distance by motorcoach)  Enjoy a guided visit of Siracusa, the archaeological area, including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionisios “Ear”. Continue to the island of Ortigia, the small baroque old city center of Siracusa. Visit the Cathedral and the Arethuse fountain.                                      (The stop in Siracusa includes a brief stop to visit   the Commonwealth Cemeteries ) After lunch on your own  depart to Taormina  (Approximately  1hour & 45 minutes by motorcoach)

Morning at leisure in Taormina.

Optional Morning Cooking Class.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This morning after breakfast, join Chef Massimo in Taormina, as he leads you through a guided market tour in our Shop with the Chef Tour showcasing Sicily’s colorful foods. Visit the fruit and vegetable vendor to find out what is in season and the fishmonger to choose the best fresh catch of the day in Taormina’s historic fish market. Pick up the ingredients for your hands-on cooking class while learning about the local in-season products and Massimo’s family recipe and traditions. After the market tour, everyone returns to the kitchen and start the cooking class, featuring Sicilian specialties. Each hands-on cooking class includes the preparation of a full Sicilian menu and typical Sicilian dessert. Lunch follows featuring the foods prepared in class with local Sicilian wines and dessert (drinks included).   

Afternoon Guided Walking Tour of Taormina.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This afternoon enjoy a walking guided tour: Taormina is a beautiful town situated on a rocky plateau with the Etna Volcano rising majestically in the background. The downtown center represents a variety of historical periods, from the early Greek settlements and the Roman age to the remains of Byzantine and Medieval constructions up to the 15th Century Catalan buildings and 17th Century Baroque churches and Palaces. Not to miss is a visit to the Greek Theatre, and a stroll down the main street "Corso Umberto" with its art and designers’ shops, Baroque churches, and Palazzi.  The rest of your day is at leisure.  Dinner is on your own.  Overnight in Taormina.

Enjoy a free day in beautiful Taormina.  Explore on your own or just relax.

Mt Etna Volcano is one of the world's largest and most active volcanoes. It has been erupting since several million years. Mt Etna is one of the greatest and beautiful volcano adventure tour destinations in Sicily. This volcano has more than 400 craters, split all over the Catania county. To the ancient Greeks, Mount Etna was the realm of Vulcan, god of fire, and the home of the one-eyed monster known as the Cyclops. Mount Etna is a World Heritage Site. From 6,000 feet you can enjoy the best views, as you drive through the fertile slopes and villages that sit on ancient volcanic eruptions.  The tour includes a  visit with wine tasting and light Lunch focusing on Sicilian wines at a local winery.  Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

You will transfer to Catania airport from the hotel for your flight back home.