Italy

SICILY 

Towering cliffs and gentle hills of vineyards dotted baroque of churches? Fishing villages lined Due turquoise sea and Greco-Roman ruins? Welcome to Sicily, a mediterranean destination rooted in its past Carthaginian, Byzantine and Norman. You will discover during this route an island with two faces: [...] 

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DAY 

1 

... - FLIGHT PALERMO 

Flight and private transfer to the B & B Florio, located near the Politeama Theatre in Palermo that moves. Beautiful house decorated in a nineteenth mind. Quiet but charming. From there, it is hard at work to visit the historic center, baroque churches, palaces, petulant markets. And the splendid archaeological museum. 

DAY 

2 

PALERMO 

Free day to enjoy the farsumagru or dolci, from which to explore the city, the Palace Abatellis, which houses the Regional Gallery (Antonello da Messina, Jan Gossaert, Jean Provost ...) Arab-Norman monuments such as the Church of the Holy Spirit and the Norman Palace; Santa Caterina, symbolic of Sicilian Baroque church; the catacombs of the Capuchin monastery ... or the chic shops around the hotel. Or, 70 km east of Palermo, the town beach and culture of Cefalu. 

DAY 

3 

PALERMO - Fontanasalsa 

Support for the rental car in the center of Palermo and management Fontanasalsa. Along the way, the Doric temple of Segesta (fifth century BC), one of the best preserved in Europe, and the medieval citadel of Erice. Installing Azienda Baglio Fontanasalsa 8 km from Trapani. The family operates Burgarella there olives for generations and produces a famous olive oil. Quality farmhouse located in a XVIII building. The kitchen has its ingredients in the garden of the house. 

DAY 

4 

Fontanasalsa 

A day to try a ride to Mount Erice, to explore the marine reserve of the Egadi Islands (crystal clear water and protected fauna) or to visit the impressive remains of the ancient Greek city of Selinunte on the south coast. 

DAY 

5 

Fontanasalsa - Agrigento 

Southeast of Agrigento, the Valley of the Temples, the sanctuary of Heracles, one of Hera, Temple of Concord (remarkably preserved) are eloquent of the majesty of the Great Greece witnesses. Overnight at Azienda Mandranova, nestled in a garden of palm trees and African plants Palma di Montechiaro. Stylish décor does not erase the rough edges of a healthy hardiness. Homemade olive oil and local products. 

DAY 

6 

Agrigento - PIAZZA ARMERINA 

Castello di Lombardia in Enna and sumptuous Roman mosaics of the Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina deserve attention. Night at Casa sulla Collina d'Oro, relay set in a charming country house of the late nineteenth century, restored with typical Sicilian materials. Beautiful location above the old town. 

DAY 

7 

PIAZZA ARMERINA - SYRACUSE 

Passing Caltagirone, capital of china, we thank the earthquake of 1693, which made clear the way and allowed the city to take a beautiful baroque turn. Overnight at Agriturismo Limoneto, placed by nature, organic, functional and warm. 

DAY 

8 

SYRACUSE - SANTA VENERINA (ETNA) 

Heritage Syracuse is considerable, we will think Neapolis Archaeological Park, the baroque cathedral di Maria Santissima della Nativita, church of San Nicolo Norman style Cordari (eleventh century), the palace Beneventano del Bosco (1788), etc. Night at Tenuta San Michele, renowned winery established on the slopes of Etna. A wine baron invite you here to share the life of his property. An inn with local flavors, some open to the vineyard and a great location between sea and mountain views: a favorite! 

DAY 

9 

SANTA VENERINA (ETNA) 

In the morning, weather permitting, the tour of the volcano is needed. Then we can go visit Taormina where historical eras jostling among the trees of the gardens on the banks of sparkling bays. Any idea? The Roman theater with its open sea scene! 

DAY 

10 

SANTA VENERINA - CATANIA - FLIGHT BACK 

Minutes of the car at the airport of Catania. Return flight.