Sicily is a whole world unto itself, and it awaits your exploration of its classic past and vibrant present. Donna Franca Tours offers you total flexibility in planning and experiencing your personal adventure in this endlessly fascinating land.
Our exclusive 9 day/8 night Sicilian Fever itinerary will feature the Four Pillars of Sicily: Palermo (2 nights) with visits to Mondello and Monreale; Agrigento (1 night) with visits to Castellammare del Golfo, Erice, and Trapani; Syracuse (2 nights) with visits to Enna, Noto, and Marzamemi; and Taormina (3 nights) with visits to Catania and Mount Etna.
Included Features
- Eight nights’ accommodation in select centrally located hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service
- Arrival and departure transfers by private car and driver
- Intercity transfers as indicated by private car and driver
- Rustic lunch in Erice
- Olive oil tasting in Noto
- Winery visit, wine tasting, followed by a rustic lunch with wine on the slopes of Mt. Etna
- Private half-day guided tours in Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse, and Taormina, including applicable entrance fees
Itinerary
DAY 1 - PALERMO
Transfer by private car and driver from the Palermo Falcone & Borsellino Airport to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in, you will have time to freshen up before jump starting your visit with a leisurely stroll through the historic center of this lively metropolis.
DAY 2 - PALERMO / MONDELLO / MONREALE / PALERMO
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning private guided tour of Palermo, the synthesis of “planet Sicily,” a rich hybrid of Baroque, Saracen, Norman and Spanish cultures. See il Cassaro, the Quatro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, St. John of the Hermits Cathedral, the Norman Palace, Fontana della Vergogna and colorful Ballaro’ Market. Continue on to Monreale to visit the magnificent Norman Cathedral and adjoining Benedictine Abbey. Then, journey to Mondello, a quintessential fishing village on the outskirts of Palermo, for free time to enjoy your surroundings and lunch on your own. Late afternoon return to Palermo.
DAY 3 - PALERMO / CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO / ERICE / TRAPANI / AGRIGENTO
Breakfast, Rustic Lunch
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel before private transfer with English-speaking driver to Agrigento, located on the southwestern part of the island. Your first stop will be in Castellammare del Golfo to view its beautiful beach and former tuna fishing village. Continue to Erice, a triangular shaped walled city perched atop Mount Erice. Stop to view the Statue of Venus followed by lunch with wine. We proceed to Trapani, a Baroque Gem situated on the island’s western shore. Enjoy a visit to the Salt Museum before proceeding to Agrigento for overnight.
DAY 4 - AGRIGENTO / ENNA / SYRACUSE
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, depart by private car to the Valley of the Temples. Enjoy a private guided walking tour of this amazing archaeological site. Marvel at the majestic Temple of Juno, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Concordia, all symbols of this once-thriving Greek enclave. From there continue to Enna, a medieval fortress city. Enjoy a guided walking tour with the Castello di Lombardia. Take some time to stroll along the centuries-old narrow streets that lead to the majestic cathedral. After lunch on your own, proceed to Syracuse, located on the southeastern tip of the island. Check-in and room assignment at your hotel.
DAY 5 - SYRACUSE / MARZAMEMI / NOTO / SYRACUSE
Breakfast, Olive Oil Tasting in Noto
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel before a private guided tour of Syracuse; highlights include the Archaeological Park with Greek Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysius and the Latomie. Continue on to the tiny Baroque Island of Ortigia to see the Fountain of Arethusa, the Cordari Grotto and one of Italy’s most beautiful squares. After lunch on your own, drive to nearby Marzamemi, a quaint fishing village on the Ionian Coast. Proceed to Noto for a private guided tour of this important Baroque city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy an olive oil tasting. Late afternoon return to Syracuse.
DAY 6 - SYRACUSE / CATANIA / MT. ETNA / TAORMINA
Breakfast, Wine Tasting & Rustic Lunch at Private Estate on Mt. Etna
Buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing by private car for the eastern coast of Sicily. First stop is a visit to Catania with its colorful fish market, main piazza and stunning cathedral where the famous opera composer Bellini is buried. Continue on to the northeastern slopes of Mt. Etna to enjoy a specially arranged wine tasting followed by a rustic lunch with wine at one of the area’s most prestigious wine estates.
Journey onward to Taormina, a resort town perched high on the cliffs of Mount Tauro and renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, history and friendly atmosphere. Check-in to your hotel in Taormina and enjoy the evening on your own.
DAY 7 - TAORMINA
Breakfast
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel prior to a private guided walking tour of Taormina. This charming seaside resort’s highlights include the Duomo, the Church of San Nicola, Corso Umberto, Palazzo Corvaja and the Botanical Gardens. The tour culminates with a visit to the stunning Greco-Roman Amphitheater overlooking the shimmering blue Ionian Sea. Spend the balance of your day leisurely shopping and exploring the many tiny boutiques along the trendy Corso Umberto.
DAY 8 - TAORMINA
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Bask in the sun at the pool or take time for some last-minute shopping or for those forgotten postcards, that special gift for a loved one.
DAY 9 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, transfer by private car and driver to Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport to board your return flight back to the U.S. or extend your stay in Italy or Malta.
Accommodation, Departure Dates and Prices
PREMIUM PACKAGE
Ambasciatori, Mercure Hotel in Palermo
iH Kaos, Colleverde Park Hotel in Agrigento
Alla Giudecca Hotel in Syracuse
Isabella, Taodomus Hotel in Taormina
Or Similar
PRICING PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID FOR TRAVEL MARCH 1 - 31, 2021, NOVEMBER 1 - 14, 2021
PARTY SIZE PREMIUM PACKAGE
2 Participants $3,299.00
3 Participants $2,549.00
4 Participants $2,399.00
6 Participants $1,799.00
8 Participants $1,599.00
Single Supplement $2,450.00
VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 1, 2021 – OCTOBER 31, 2021**
PARTY SIZE PREMIUM PACKAGE
2 Participants $3,699.00
3 Participants $2,749.00
4 Participants $2,649.00
6 Participants $1,999.00
8 Participants $1,799.00
Single Supplement $2,950.00
*Christmas and New Years available for a supplement.
**Easter week available for a supplement
Extra nights at any of the included hotels are available upon request at a supplementary cost based on travel dates. Vacation may be personalized to suit. Larger parties welcome. Please contact us for a price quote and details.
Sicily is a whole world unto itself, and it awaits your exploration of its classic past and vibrant present. Donna Franca Tours offers you total flexibility in planning and experiencing your personal adventure in this endlessly fascinating land.
Our exclusive 9 day/8 night Sicilian Fever itinerary will feature the Four Pillars of Sicily: Palermo (2 nights) with visits to Mondello and Monreale; Agrigento (1 night) with visits to Castellammare del Golfo, Erice, and Trapani; Syracuse (2 nights) with visits to Enna, Noto, and Marzamemi; and Taormina (3 nights) with visits to Catania and Mount Etna.
Included Features
- Eight nights’ accommodation in select centrally located hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service
- Arrival and departure transfers by private car and driver
- Intercity transfers as indicated by private car and driver
- Rustic Lunch in Erice
- Olive oil tasting in Noto
- Winery visit, wine tasting, followed by a rustic lunch with wine on the slopes of Mt. Etna
- Private half-day guided tours in Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse, and Taormina, including applicable entrance fees
Itinerary
DAY 1 - PALERMO
Transfer by private car and driver from the Palermo Falcone & Borsellino Airport to your centrally-located hotel. After you check-in, you will have time to freshen up before jump starting your visit with a leisurely stroll through the historic center of this lively metropolis.
DAY 2 - PALERMO / MONDELLO / MONREALE / PALERMO
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning private guided tour of Palermo, the synthesis of "planet Sicily," a rich hybrid of Baroque, Saracen, Norman and Spanish cultures. See il Cassaro, the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, St. John of the Hermits Cathedral, the Norman Palace, Fontana della Vergogna and coloful Ballaro' Market. Continue on to Monreale to visit the Magnificent Norman Cathedral and adjoining Benedictine Abbey. Then, journey to Mondello, a quintessential fishing village on the outskirts of Palermo, for free time to enjoy your surroundings and lunch on your own. Late afternoon return to Palermo.
DAY 3 - PALERMO / CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO / ERICE / TRAPANI / AGRIGENTO
Breakfast, Rustic Lunch
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel before a private transfer with English-speaking driver to Agrigento, located on the southwestern part of the island. Your first stop will be in Castellammare del Golfo to view its beautiful beach and former tuna fishing village. Continue to Erice, a triangular walled city perched atop of Mount Erice. Stop to view the Statue of Venus followed by lunch with wine. We proceed to Trapani, a Baroque Gem situated on the island's western shore. Enjoy a visit to the Salt Museums before proceeding to Agrigento for overnight.
DAY 4 - AGRIGENTO / ENNA / SYRACUSE
Breakfast
After buffet breakast at the hotel, depart by private car for the Valley of the Temples. Enjoy a private guided walking tour of this amazing archaeological site. Marvel at the majestic Temple of Juno, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Concordia, all symbols of this once-thriving Greek enclave. From there continue to Enna, a medieval fortress city. Enjoy a guided walking tour with the Castello di Lombardia. Take some time to stroll along the centuries-old narrow streets that lead to the majestic cathedral. After lunch on your own, proceed to Syracuse, located on the southeastern tip of the island. Check-in and room assignment at your hotel.
DAY 5 - SYRACUSE / MARZAMEMI / NOTO / SYRACUSE
Breakfast, Olive Oil Tasting in Noto
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel before a private guided tour of Syracuse; highlights include the Archaeological Park with Greek Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysus and the Latomie. Continue on to the tiny island of Ortigia to see the fountain of Arethusa, the Cordari Grotto and one of Italy's most beautiful squares. After lunch on your own, drive to nearby Marzamemi, a quaint fishing village on the Ionian Coast. Proceed to Noto for a private guided tour of this important Baroque city, now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy and olive oil tasting. Late afternoon return to Syracuse.
DAY 6 - SYRACUSE / CATANIA / MT. ETNA / TAORMINA
Breakfast, Wine Tasting & Rustic Lunch at Private Estate on Mt. Etna
Buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing by private car for the eastern coast of Sicily. First stop is a visit to Catania with its colorful fish market, main piazza and stunning cathedral where the famous opera composer Bellini is buried. Continue on to the northeastern slopes of Mt. Etna to enjoy a specially arranged wine tasting followed by a delicious rustic lunch with wine at one of the area's most prestigious wine estates.
Journey onward to Taormina, a resort town perched high on the cliffs of Mount Tauro and renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, history and friendly atmosphere. Check-in to your hotel in Taormina and enjoy the evening on your own.
DAY 7 - TAORMINA
Breakfast
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel prior to a guided walking tour of Taormina. This charming seaside resort's highlights include the Duomo, the Church of San Nicola, Corso Umberto, Palazzo Corvaja and the Botanical Gardens. The tour culminates with a visit to the stunning Greco-Roman Amphitheater overlooking the shimmering blue Ionian Sea. Spend the balance of the day leisurely shopping and exploring the many tiny boutiques along the trendy Corso Umberto.
DAY 8 - TAORMINA
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Bask in the sun at the pool or take time for some last-minute shopping—those forgotten postcards, that special gift for a loved one.
DAY 9 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, transfer by private car and driver to Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport to board your return flight back to the U.S. or extend your stay in Italy or Malta.
Accommodation, Departure Dates and Prices
FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
Hotel Plaza Opera. Principe di Villafranca Hotel in Palermo
Hotel Baglio Della Luna, Dioscuri Bay Palace Hotel in Agrigento
Grand Hotel Villa Politi in Syracuse
Villa Diodoro, Monte Tauro in Taormina
Or Similar
PRICING PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID FOR TRAVEL NOVEMBER 1, 2020 – MARCH 31, 2021*
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
2 Participants $3,499.00
3 Participants $2,699.00
4 Participants $2,549.00
6 Participants $1,949.00
8 Participants $1,699.00
Single Supplement $2,500.00
VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 1, 2021 - OCTOBER 31, 2021**
PARTY SIZE FIRST CLASS PACKAGE
2 Participants $4,099.00
3 Participants $3,129.00
4 Participants $3,049.00
6 Participants $2,429.00
8 Participants $2,199.00
Single Supplement $3,000.00
*Christmas and New Years available for a supplement
**Easter week available for a supplement
Extra nights at any of the included hotels are available upon request at a supplementary cost based on travel dates. Vacation may be personalized to suit. Larger parties welcome. Please contact us for a price quote and details.
Sicily is a whole world unto itself, and it awaits your exploration of its classic past and vibrant present. Donna Franca Tours offers you total flexibility in planning and experiencing your personal adventure in this endlessly fascinating land.
Our exclusive 9 day/8 night Sicilian Fever itinerary will feature the Four Pillars of Sicily: Palermo (2 nights) with visits to Mondello and Monreale; Agrigento (1 night) with visits to Castellammare del Golfo, Erice, and Trapani; Syracuse (2 nights) with visits to Enna, Noto, and Marzamemi; and Taormina (3 nights) with visits to Catania and Mount Etna.
Included Features
- Eight nights’ accommodation in select centrally located hotels
- Buffet breakfast daily, hotel tax and service
- Arrival and departure transfers by private car and driver
- Intercity transfers as indicated by private car and driver
- Rustic lunch in Erice
- Olive oil tasting in Noto
- Winery visit, wine tasting, followed by a rustic lunch with wine on the slopes of Mt. Etna
- Private half-day guided tours in Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse, and Taormina, including applicable entrance fees
Itinerary
DAY 1 - PALERMO
Transfer by private car and driver from the Palermo Falcone & Borsellino Airport to your centrally-located hotel. After check-in, you will have time to freshen up before jump starting your visit with a leisurely stroll through the historic center of this lively metropolis.
DAY 2 - PALERMO / MONDELLO / MONREALE / PALERMO
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a morning private guided tour of Palermo, the synthesis of "planet Sicily," a rich hybrid of Baroque, Saracen, Norman and Spanish cultures. See il Cassaro, the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, St. John of the Hermits Cathedral, the Norman Palace, Fontana della Vergogna and coloful Ballaro' Market. Continue on to Monreale to visit the Magnificent Norman Cathedral and adjoining Benedictine Abbey. Then, journey to Mondello, a quintessential fishing village on the outskirts of Palermo, for free time to enjoy your surroundings and lunch on your own. Late afternoon return to Palermo.
DAY 3 - PALERMO / CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO / ERICE / TRAPANI / AGRIGENTO
Breakfast, Rustic Lunch
Enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel before a private transfer with English-speaking driver to Agrigento, located on the southwestern part of the island. Your first stop will be in Castellammare del Golfo to view its beautiful beach and former tuna fishing village. Continue to Erice, a triangular walled city perched atop of Mount Erice. Stop to view the Statue of Venus followed by lunch with wine. We proceed to Trapani, a Baroque Gem situated on the island's western shore. Enjoy a visit to the Salt Museums before proceeding to Agrigento for overnight.
DAY 4 - AGRIGENTO / ENNA / SYRACUSE
Breakfast
After buffet breakast at the hotel, depart by private car for the Valley of the Temples. Enjoy a private guided walking tour of this amazing archaeological site. Marvel at the majestic Temple of Juno, the Temple of Hercules and the Temple of Concordia, all symbols of this once-thriving Greek enclave. From there continue to Enna, a medieval fortress city. Enjoy a guided walking tour with the Castello di Lombardia. Take some time to stroll along the centuries-old narrow streets that lead to the majestic cathedral. After lunch on your own, proceed to Syracuse, located on the southeastern tip of the island. Check-in and room assignment at your hotel.
DAY 5 - SYRACUSE / MARZAMEMI / NOTO / SYRACUSE
Breakfast, Olive Oil Tasting in Noto
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel before a private guided tour of Syracuse; highlights include the Archaeological Park with Greek Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysus and the Latomie. Continue on to the tiny island of Ortigia to see the fountain of Arethusa, the Cordari Grotto and one of Italy's most beautiful squares. After lunch on your own, drive to nearby Marzamemi, a quaint fishing village on the Ionian Coast. Proceed to Noto for a private guided tour of this important Baroque city, now an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy and olive oil tasting. Late afternoon return to Syracuse.
DAY 6 - SYRACUSE / CATANIA / MT. ETNA / TAORMINA
Breakfast, Wine Tasting & Rustic Lunch at a Private Estate on Mt. Etna
Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel before departing by private car for the eastern coast of Sicily. First stop is a visit to Catania with its colorful fish market, main piazza and stunning cathedral where famous opera composer Bellini is buried. Continue on to the northeastern slopes of Mt. Etna to enjoy a specially arranged wine tasting followed by a delicious rustic lunch with wine at one of the area's most prestigious wine estates.
Journey onward to Taormina, a resort town perched high on the cliffs of Mount Tauro and renowned for its unspoiled natural beauty, history and friendly atmosphere. Check-in to your hotel in Taormina and enjoy the evening on your own.
DAY 7 - TAORMINA
Breakfast
Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel prior to a guided walking tour of Taormina. This charming seaside resort's highlights include the Duomo, the Church of San Nicola, Corso Umberto, Palazzo Corvaja and the Botanical Gardens. The tour culminates with a visit to the stunning Greco-Roman Amphitheater overlooking the shimmering blue Ionian Sea. Spend the balance of the day leisurely shopping and exploring the many tiny boutiques along the trendy Corso Umberto.
DAY 8 - TAORMINA
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, the day is yours to enjoy your beautiful surroundings. Bask in the sun at the pool or take time for some last-minute shopping—those forgotten postcards, that special gift for a loved one.
DAY 9 - DEPARTURE
Breakfast
After buffet breakfast at the hotel, transfer by private car and driver to Catania Vincenzo Bellini Airport to board your return flight back to the U.S. or extend your stay in Italy or Malta.
Accommodation, Departure Dates and Prices
DELUXE PACKAGE
Grand Hotel Wagner in Palermo
Hotel Villa Athena in Agrigento
Grand Hotel Ortigia in Syracuse
The Ashbee, Mazzaro' Sea Palace Hotel in Taormina
Or Similar
PRICING PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 1, 2021 – OCTOBER 31, 2021*
PARTY SIZE DELUXE PACKAGE
2 Participants $5,499.00
3 Participants $5,329.00
4 Participants $4,499.00
6 Participants $3,849.00
8 Participants $3,599.00
Single Supplement $4,300.00
*Easter week available for a supplement
Extra nights at any of the included hotels are available upon request at a supplementary cost based on travel dates. Vacation may be personalized to suit. Larger parties welcome. Please contact us for a price quote and details.