Sicily, the most southern point of Italy has always represented a strategic stronghold and for this reason has seen various groups pass through over time - Greeks, Romans, Arabs and Normans, all of which left vestiges of their culture behind which are visable today. Spend 3 days in the capital city of Palermo, and after your private airport transfer, meet up with your private Driver and English speaking Guide for a sightseeing tour of the city. Then enjoy a shared full day tour as you head to the golden temples of Agrigento - one of the most impressive classical sites in all of Italy. Palermo is worth exploring at leisure, and for this reason, we have left you a day to relax and explore at your own pace. Then enjoy the 2 hour train ride to Taormina in Premium class with private transfers on either end, as you spend the next 3 days in the eastern side of the island. The medieval mountaintop coastal resort town of Taormina, though arguably overdevelopped in recent years, has natural beauty that will leave you breathless. Enjoy a full day tour taking in the volcanic Mt Etna, a scenic train ride through the gorge of Alcantara, and another full day shared tour to the town of Siracusa, home to some of the most magnificent Baroque art and architecture. Explore the island of Ortigia, and view the remains of the cathedral built over a Greek temple dating back to 480 BC. Both of these full day shared tours are in the company of an English speaking Guide/Escort.

Avail of a private Airport (Falcone Borsellino) transfer with a private vehicle and driver. A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, train tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Explore Palermo at your leisure. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

The hotel Amarcord is an elegant structure, situated in the centre of Palermo , close to Via Roma , the main street of the Sicilian capital, a few steps away from the Massimo and Politeama theatres and 200 metres from the harbour. This fully air-conditioned property features comfortable bedrooms, equipped with all the modern facilities, and will welcome you in an intimate and relaxing environment. A 24-hour reception is always at your disposal, as well as a bar and a TV lounge.

Few places in the world can match Palermo's alluring mystique. Sicily's largest city is flanked by rocky peaks and straddles an azure sea along the rim of the Conca d'Oro and the Gulf of Palermo. At street level, the Sicilian capital is a busy and exciting metropolis that reflects 3,000 years of history as the Mediterranean's most important cultural crossroads. Its urban fabric is rich with baroque palaces from the Bourbon reign, mosaics, museums and colourful outdoor fish markets. Unlike any other, the city straddles past and present and north and south.

After the breakfast meet at your hotel and then departure to Agrigento. Visit with a local guide of the Magnificent Valley of the Temples, erected by the Greeks in the course of the 5th century BC. A nice walk through the valley will show you, one after the other, the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Concord, the Temple of Hercules, and so on, designated a UNESCO world heritage . Enjoy some free time for lunch. After lunch the excursion continues towards Piazza Armerina: in the heart of the island and popular for the splendid Roman Villa del Casale, luxurious roman dwelling, one of the most important roman proof in Sicily. The wonderful mosaics that cover the floors, illustrate the habits and costumes of the roman way of living. t days end, youwill be returned to Palermo. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Continue your full day tour. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Amarcord (3*).

This morning, meet at your hotel and depart for the shared morning excursion taking in a visit of the city that includes a visit of the Cathedral built in 1185 and remodeled several times over the centuries.The visit continues to the nearby Royal Palace or "Palace of the Normans ", built by Arabs in the eleventh century and enlarged by the Normans and the Spaniards. Inside you will visit the Palatine Chapel. Then continue towards Monreale to visit its beautiful cloister and the Cathedral, masterpiece of Byzantine art - Arabic Norman. The gold mosaics measure a total of 6340 sqm. - the second largest only to Santa Sophia in Istanbul. You will be brought back to your hotel where you have the rest of the afternoon to yourselves. Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Amarcord (3*).

Includes train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver. Enjoy your train ride from Palermo to Messina. Train duration is approximately 4. Private transfer to Taormina. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Andromaco Palace Hotel is located only 800 metres from the very centre of Taormina in a quiet residential area. The bedrooms are furnished with taste and offer all the facilities of a first-class accommodation. The rooms are the perfect place where unwinding after a day of sightseeing. The common areas are welcoming and beautifully furnished: the comfortable sitting rooms, lovely outdoor swimming pool which opens onto a spacious terrace overlooking the sea. Andromaco Palace Hotel, is distinguished for its impeccable professional service and is ideal for a classy holiday, full of relaxation and comfort, and the opportunity to take interesting excursions exploring the artistic and natural beauty of the surrounding area. Andromaco Palace Hotel is open all year and will welcome you in a friendly atmosphere, with a kind, attentive, staff that is willing to welcome you and help you with anything you might need in order to make your stay with us unforgettable.

The natural beauty of the medieval mountaintop town of Taormina is so great, that desite overdevopment in the last 50 years, it has not spoiled its grandeur. The view of the sea and Mt Etna from its jagged cactus-covered cliffs is as close to perfection as a panorama can get, especially on clear days when the snow-capped valcano's white puffs of smoke are etched against the blue sky.

Enjoy a full day tour to the Mt. Etna area, visiting the Craters of Silvestri as well as a journey on a historic, scenic train line from Randazzo to Adrano and the naturalistic wonders of the Alcantara Gorge. The tour will take you first to the Alcantara, a natural wonderland of scenic gorges. Continue to the medieval town of Randazzo where you board a special old train called "Circumetnea" for a scenic journey to Adrano and the reserve of Mt. Etna. The journey continues by bus up to the Craters of Silvestri (at 1,900 metres) and to the slopes of Mt. Etna. You will also be given an opportunity to ascend to the area of the main crater by cable car and jeep (Not included in tour price). (The tour includes transporation and English speaking Escort). Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Continue your full day tour. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Andromaco Palace (3*).

Enjoy a full day tour visiting the extensive Archaeological Area of Siracusa with its Greek Theatre, the Latomie's with Dionysius Ear. Then visit Ortigia Island, the historical heart of this ancient port, seeing Arethusa's fountain and the splendid Cathedral built over a Greek temple dating back to 480 BC, parts of which can still be seen. (Tour includes transportation, escort service, and English guide service). Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Continue your full day tour. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Andromaco Palace (3*).

Includes private transfer to Catania (airport) from your Taormina hotel. Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.