15 days Self drive tours
Charming Sicily
Historic homes, comfort and good taste, excellent cuisine and Sicilian wines, interesting villages and cities of art, culture and history.
Let Tururi lead you to discover the wonders that Sicily can offer, through an itinerary made by a combination of visits and transfers, with moments of relaxation and genuine contact with the locals. A mix of walks (guided or independent), sightseeing, nature and good food, warm welcomes by the hosts, everything will be planned down to the last detail to make you enjoy the most of every moment of this unforgettable experience.
Day 3
Departure for the second stop-over. Visit of Segesta, with its Doric style temple and theater. Transfer to Sant'Angelo Muxaro, through a very charming route of inland villages. Arrival to Sant'Angelo, the first “village hotel” in Sicily. The group will be staying in cozy and genuine B&B’s all scattered around the central square. Living in the actual houses of the local inhabitants, the guests will be able to get to know Sicilians. Dinner and overnight in Val di Kam.
Day 4
Visit to Sant'Angelo village with a local guide. You will walk through the narrow streets of the village, tasting just made warm ricotta cheese, homemade biscuits and bread baked in an ancient oven. Last but not least the “pane cunsatu”, bread with olive oil and anchovies. You will spend the rest of the day walking around the village surroundings, meeting flocks of sheep and visiting an ancient necropolis. For dinner you will all be invited at the home of a local family.
Day 7
After breakfast, departure and visit to Noto, Siracusa (the Archaeological Park and the Greek Theatre) andOrtigia. We will then continue in the direction of Etna, reaching the village of Sant'Alfio. Dinner and overnight at Agriturismo Case Perrotta.
Day 8
Excursion and volcanological guided walk on Mount Etna (optional cable car and jeep route up to the summit craters). Free afternoon with a visit to Taormina. Dinner and overnight at Case Perrotta, Sant'Alfio.
Day 9
Departure towards Palermo and stop off in Piazza Armerina to visit the wonderful mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale, just recently restored. After, a short visit to Caltagirone, the city of the Sicilian ceramics, and then to Cefalù. Afternoon free. Dinner and overnight stay at Agriturismo Masseria La Chiusa, S. Giuseppe Jato.
Day 10
Full daily guided tour in Monreale (visit to the Benedictines Cathedral and Cloister) and Palermo (visit to the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, the Martorana Church, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, and the Archaeological Museum). Dinner and overnight stay at Masseria La Chiusa.
Day 11
Transfer to the airport of Trapani or Palermo. End of our services.
This trip is designed for those who have in mind a dynamic holiday, but relaxing at the same time, with the company of a group of friends or family.
Given that this trip is custom designed for a particular group, we regret that it is not possible to join as an individual.
Prices | ||
€ 1.200, per person | for a reservation of minimum 14 people | |
€ 1.390, per person | for a reservation of minimum 10 people |
Single room supplement € 165
This group trip can be made in the periods from 01/03 to 15/07 and from 01/09 to 30/11.
The price includes:
The price does not include: air travel, assistance for the whole tour, lunch (also for the chauffeur), drinks during meals, wine tastings, entrance fees to museums (estimated € 45 p.p) and tips, cancellation insurance, all what not specifically mentioned in the item "the price includes"
Optional:
Price for guided tour not included in the program (€ 120 half day / € 200 full day)
This program is organized for a stay of 10 days, but it is always possible to shorten or extend, even individually, your trip to the island and choose the date of departure.
Also remember that our true strength is to custom tailor your trip, placing utmost care and attention to your needs and expectations. Time and place of arrival/departure are also flexible.
For more information on this trip, please file the following contact form, or send an e-mail to sicily@tururi.org.
For further information on our proposed tours or special requests please submit the following form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Or contact us at this e-mail address: sicily@tururi.org.
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