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Catania
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Catania
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3 or 4 star hotel
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Full Board
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Included
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GT Bus
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Included
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Included
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Not Included
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English, French, Dutch
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Spring, Summer, Autumn
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Max 50
Get ready for an unforgettable journey through eastern Sicily, where the power of volcanic nature merges with the grandeur of baroque, and thousand-year-old history is revealed in every corner. Your adventure could start with a unique experience on Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. A hike on its slopes will allow you to admire lunar landscapes, recent lava flows and dead craters, offering breathtaking views that extend to the sea. The imposing presence of Mount Etna will be a suggestive constant during much of your itinerary.
Descending from the volcano, you will head towards Taormina, a real pearl nestled between the intense blue of the Ionian Sea and the majestic view of Mount Etna. Here, the ancient Greek Theatre offers not only a spectacle of millennial history, but also breathtaking views. Stroll along the main street, between elegant shops and flower gardens, enjoying the lively and sophisticated atmosphere.
Continuing south, Catania awaits you, a vibrant and rich city of contrasts, largely rebuilt with the dark lava stone of Etna after the earthquake of 1693. Admire the majestic Piazza Duomo with the iconic stone Elephant, lose yourself in the effervescence of the fish market and discover the remains of the Roman Theatre, testimony to its glorious past.
Heading inland, you will immerse yourself in history at Piazza Armerina, where the extraordinary Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will leave you speechless. Its floor mosaics, among the most extensive and well preserved in the world, are a masterpiece of Roman art, narrating scenes of everyday life, myths and hunting adventures with incredible details.
Not far away, Caltagirone will welcome you with its famous staircase of Santa Maria del Monte. This monumental staircase, decorated with polychrome majolica that changes from year to year, is an open-air work of art celebrating the rich ceramic tradition of the city.
The beating heart of the Sicilian Baroque is revealed in the Val di Noto, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start from Ragusa Ibla, a maze of winding alleys, dramatic stairways and sumptuous noble palaces that culminate in the majestic Cathedral of San Giorgio. Every corner offers picturesque views and atmosphere of yesteryear.
A short distance away, you will discover the discreet and elegant beauty of Scicli, with its Baroque palaces overlooking quiet streets and the iconic Beneventano Palace, a magnificent example of noble architecture.
Modica will fascinate you with its terraced structure, its houses clinging to the rock and the grandeur of its Cathedral of San Giorgio. Here you will not be able to taste its famous chocolate, still produced today according to an ancient cold processing.
Noto, considered the “capital” of the Sicilian Baroque, is an explosion of harmony and architectural perfection. Its streets and palaces, built with the local stone that takes on golden hues at sunset, create a scenery of rare beauty, with the majestic Cathedral as the fulcrum.
Finally, your trip will end in Syracuse, a city that intertwines millennia of history with baroque splendor. The island of Ortigia, its historic center, is a charm of narrow streets, squares overlooking the sea and the spectacular Piazza Duomo, where the ancient cathedral embraces a Greek temple. The Neapolis Archaeological Park, with the Ear of Dionysus and the Greek Theatre, will take you back to the origins of Western civilization, completing a rich and unforgettable travel experience.
