Day 1 - Arrive Taormina

Meet and greet upon arrival into Catania Airport, then privately transferred to your luxury hotel in one of Italy’s most picturesque destinations. Taormina offers superb views across the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna.

Overnight: Grand Hotel Timeo

Day 2 - Taormina & Castelmola

Enjoy a relaxing half-day tour with your guide, beginning with a walking excursion in Taormina. Visit the Greek Theatre that was originally built by the Greeks and later rebuilt by the Romans. The amphitheatre overlooks the surrounding countryside and offers splendid views of Mount Etna. Then join your driver for the exhilarating drive up to Castelmola, a tiny hamlet with even more sensational views, best enjoyed with a glass of local wine from the Turrisi Bar.

Overnight: Grand Hotel Timeo

Meal Plan: B

Day 3 - Syracuse

Today you will enjoy a full day sightseeing by private vehicle with English-speaking driver, meeting your expert local guide in the great city of Syracuse. For 27 centuries the city of Syracuse has been of great economic and cultural importance.  From the prehistoric populations to the Corinthians who founded the Greek city, to the introduction of Baroque architecture. The Greek Theatre in Syracuse is one of the most important examples of theatre architecture anywhere and for centuries it was the centre of Syracusan life. A visit is completed with the Roman Theatre, a venue for entertainment above the Greek Theatre which served a religious purpose.

Also visit the charming neighbourhood of Syracuse known as Ortygia. This little island connected to the main city of Syracuse is a listed UNESCO World heritage site and has always been a strong focal point of the city as its history dates back to the 6th century BC.  

Visit the ancient stone quarry carved in Temenites hill to experience “Dionysus’ Ear”. The S shaped chamber and teardrop shaped entrance is the shape of an ear, creating a natural cavern of flawless acoustics.  The name of Dionysus’ Ear was coined by the painter Caravaggio in 1586.

Overnight: Grand Hotel Timeo

Meal Plan: B

Day 4 - Depart Taormina

Private transfer to Catania Airport

Meal Plan: B