4-Day Sicilian Paradise Tour from Palermo: Cefalu, Castelbuono, Milazzo, Lipari, Taormina | Ticket Admission Included | Hotel Breakfast Included

What you'll experience

Highlights

4 days

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 — Palermo - Cefalu - Castelbuono - Tindari - Milazzo

   Scenery: landscapes of the north of the island and the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
   08.30 hrs. - After breakfast we will leave Palermo, following the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Beautiful landscapes.
   09.45 hrs. - Cefalu, arrival in the charming coastal city whose Norman cathedral with its original architecture and mosaics has been declared a World Heritage Site, the historic center is of great beauty with its small streets, its views over the sea and its commercial and tourist life. Time for a walk and lunch.
   13:30 hrs. - Cefalu, departure. We leave the coast and head into the mountainous interior.
   14:15 hrs. - Castelbuono. We will make a stop in this small and picturesque town between mountains that shows us the tranquility of the inland towns, with its walls, castle and picturesque streets in the center.
   15:30 hrs. - Castelbuono, departure. We return to the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
   17.00 hrs. - Tindari. At the top of a mountain, overlooking the sea, stands the Sanctuary of Tindari, a famous pilgrimage site, with its image of the Black Madonna and its great views. Very close to the sanctuary are the remains of the ancient Greek polis.
   18.00 hrs. - Tindari, departure.
   18.45 hrs. - Milazzo, arrival and accommodation in this port city full of life in front of the volcanic Aeolian Islands.
   Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.
     

   Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: San michele(Via Col. Magistri, 69)
2. 2

   Day 2 — Milazzo - Lipari - Vulcano - Taormina

   Scenery: landscapes of the volcanic Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
   Note: We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and swimwear if you want to experience the mud on Vulcano. We also recommend bringing a jacket to enjoy the deck of the ferries.
   Note: due to the variation in ferry schedules, our agenda may be variable based on the schedule of the boats.
   Our day will be full of emotions as we will travel to the mythical islands that will take us back to the Greek gods and heroes. Aeolus, God of the winds, gave its name to the archipelago. We will visit two of the islands of the Aeolian archipelago, declared World Heritage Sites for their continuous volcanic activity.
   09:00 hrs. - After breakfast we go to the port to take a ferry to Lipari. Departure scheduled at 09:30 hrs. Enjoy your journey.
   11.45 hrs. – Lipari - We are on the largest of the Aeolian islands, which got the name after the son of Aeolus. We will have time for lunch and a walk around the most pleasant city of the archipelago, with its historic center, its castle and its tourist life.
   14:30 hrs. – Lipari - departure. We will take another ferry that in less than half an hour takes us to a second of the Aeolian islands, Vulcano.
   14:55 hrs. – Vulcano - Arrival at the place, where Hephaestus, the forger of Zeus´s lightning bolts and Poseidon´s trident, had his forge. We will be impressed by the smell of sulfur that permeates the entire island and the active fumaroles. On this island, dominated by its crater, we will admire its hot water beaches. We recommend trying baths in the sulfurous thermal waters (its mud is considered very beneficial for the skin). Don´t miss this unique experience.
   17:50 hrs. - Vulcano – Departure. We will take a ferry to return to the island of Sicily.
   19:30 hrs. – Milazzo - after arrival, we continue our way to Taormina.
   21:00 hrs. – Taormina - Arrival at the end of the day.
   Note: In summer or on special dates, accommodation may be provided in Messina instead of Taormina.
     

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Antares(Via Germano Chincherini 98037 Letojanni Taormina), Capo dei greci(SS114 - KM 38. Riviera di Taormina, Via Nazionale, 421, 98030 StAless 98030 Sant´Alessio Siculo ME), Caesar palace(VIA CONSOLARE VALERIA)
3. 3

   Day 3 — Taormina- Villa Romana del Casale- Palermo

   Total distance covered: 328 km
   Scenery: The interior of Sicily, with Mediterranean mountain scenery.
   After breakfast, we will head to Giardini Naxos, the first Greek settlement in Sicily (founded in 734 B.C.), with its pleasant seafront promenade and popular beaches.
   10:30 a.m. – Giardini Naxos – Departure.
   11:00 a.m. – Taormina. Free time to stroll through the beautiful city of Taormina, at the foot of Mount Etna, which Churchill once described as the most beautiful place on earth. Its lively old town invites exploration, and its Greek Theater offers unforgettable views.
   1:00 p.m. – Taormina – Departure. We continue our route toward the center of the island.
   3:30 p.m. – Roman Villa of Casale (admission included). Guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the Roman Empire, villas symbolized agricultural wealth. At Casale, not only has the 4th-century architectural layout been preserved, but thanks to their richness and quality, the mosaics decorating nearly every room are considered the finest of the Roman world.
   5:00 p.m. – Villa Romana del Casale – Departure. We continue crossing the mountainous heart of the island.
   7:30 p.m. – Palermo – Arrival at the end of the day. Dinner included.

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Astoria palace(VIA MONTEPELLEGRINO 62)
4. 4

   Day 4 — Palermo

   09.00 hrs. - Today with a local guide we will have a city tour of Palermo. We will admire the cathedral with its mix of styles and its royal tombs inside (admission included); the Norman Palace (the former royal palace), its fountains, its markets and gardens. During the visit we will also go to MONREALE, its cathedral (admission included) has been declared a World Heritage Site for its impressive golden mosaics that cover the interior. Free time in the afternoon.
   Note: Sometimes, if the number of travelers is very limited, the visit may not be private but rather carried out with a regular excursion provided by local companies.
   Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.
   Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.
   If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.

   

   Monreale

   Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

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【Luggage allowance】
One suitcase of up to 30 kg per person is allowed, plus one piece of hand luggage such as a backpack or handbag without wheels, as it must fit in the overhead compartment on the coach. If the passenger exceeds this amount, they will have to pay for the extra transport cost.
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2. Often, triple rooms are double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed added, and they are not always comfortable. In some cases, a double and a single room is offered. Triple rooms are not recommended for three adults, only for families with children.
【Multicultural environment and bilingual tours】
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Pricing notes (children, single supplement)

* Prices for Single Occupancy apply when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Prices for Double/Triple Occupancy apply when two/three people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Triple price does not guarantee a third bed in the room since each room is equipped with 2 beds. Please check the availability at the time of check-in.
* Children under 3 years of age are entitled to a discount of 80% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 3 to 8 years of age are entitled to a discount of 40% of the double room rate(with a minimum of one adult per child).
* Children from 9 to 15 years of age are entitled to a 10% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.
* Traveler over 65 years of age: 5% discount of the double room rate on the value of the trip.

 

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