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Sicily Tour
Day 4 - Agrigente - PiazzaArmerina
After breakfast, we will drive through inner Sicily to Agrigento where we visit theValleyoftheTemples,aUnescoWorldHeritageSite,withitsimpos- ing rangeofGreekDorictemples.Then,wecontinuetoPiazzaArmerina. Visit of the Roman Villa del Casale with its 3.500 square metres of mosaic looring giving an insight into the Roman way of living. Then, we will drive to Taormina, Dinner at a local famous restaurant.
Stay at: Grand Hotel San Domenico L or Grand Hotel Timeo
Day 5 - Siracuse
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Siracusa, once the most powerful Greek colony in Sicily. Upon arrival, walk in the old picturesque centre of the town, Ortigia, and lunch in a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit of the archaeological area with its marvelous Greek theatre, Ear of Dionysius, Roman amphitheatre and Latomie (stone-quarries).
Return to Taormina
Day 6 - Taormina
Day at leisure for rest, shopping or independent visit of the Greek- Ro-
man Theatre with unique views over the sea to Calabria and inland to
Mount Etna.
Day 7 - Departure from Catania airport Transfer to the airport with mercedes or limousine.
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