This all-encompassing one-week trip takes in the highlights of the largest Mediterranean island, Sicily. See its wealth of ancient historical sights, and have the chance to go up Europe's tallest active volcano, Mount Etna.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Arrive in Syracusa. During the Greek Classical period, this east coast city was the largest in the ancient world - even bigger than Athens. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also notable as being the birthplace of antiquity's greatest mathematician, Archimedes.
For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Syracusa at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), which is about an hours' drive. Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
If your flight arrives earlier in the day, perhaps you might choose to walk into the historic centre of Ortygia Island, which is about 20-30 minutes from our hotel. Artemis Fountain and the Baroque cathedral are lit up beautifully at night.
Tonight will be your first opportunity to sample Sicilian cuisine and wine. According to Greek legend the god Dionysus brought wine to Sicily, whereas it's more likely that wine has been produced here since ancient times due to the island being blessed with plenty of sunshine and reliably moderate rainfall, along with fertile volcanic soils. Nowadays there is a huge variety of both delicious red and white wines to choose from.
Jolly Aretusa Palace Hotel (or similar)
Grade: Comfortable Hotel