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13 Days , 6 Cities
Grand Tour of Catholic Italy
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Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, is known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and delicious cuisine. But did you know that Sicily is also home to some of the world’s best wines? The island’s unique climate and soil make it the perfect place to grow a variety of grapes and produce exceptional wines. If you’re a wine lover, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to book your trip to the best Sicily wine tasting tour in Italy with Zitango Travel.
The Magic of Sicilian Wine Culture:
Sicily’s wine culture is steeped in history, dating back thousands of years. The Greeks, Romans, and Phoenicians all contributed to the development of Sicilian wines. Today, the island produces some of the most unique and delicious wines in the world. Sicilian wines are bold, full-bodied flavors and are made from a variety of grapes, including Nero d’Avola, Syrah, and Grillo.
What to Expect on the Best Sicily Wine Tasting Tour:
By booking your trip to the best Sicily wine tasting tour with Zitango Travel, you’ll get to experience the island’s wine culture up close and personal. You’ll visit some of the most beautiful vineyards and wineries in Sicily, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines and learn about the history and production of Sicilian wines. Your tour guide will be an expert in Sicilian wines and will answer all your questions.
The Top Vineyards and Wineries to Visit in Sicily:
There are dozens of vineyards and wineries in Sicily, each with its own unique history and style. Some of the top vineyards and wineries to visit on your best Sicily wine tasting tour with Zitango Travel include:
- Donnafugata: This family-owned winery is known for its delicious Nero d’Avola and Chardonnay wines.
- Planeta: Planeta has several vineyards throughout Sicily, each with its own distinct terroir. Their wines are some of the most highly regarded in the region.
- Cusumano: Cusumano is a modern winery that produces a range of wines, including their signature Nero d’Avola.
- Tasca d’Almerita: Tasca d’Almerita is one of the oldest and most respected wineries in Sicily. They produce a variety of wines, including their flagship wine, Rosso del Conte.
The History and Production of Sicilian Wines:
Sicilian wines have a long and fascinating history. The Greeks brought winemaking to Sicily in the 8th century BC, and the Romans continued the tradition. Over the centuries, Sicily has been ruled by various civilizations, each of which contributed to the development of Sicilian wines.
Countries Visited
Italy
Places Visited
Taormina,
Suggested Duration
8 days
Travel Styles
Wine Tours
ITINERARY
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DAY 1
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Catania, ItalyWelcome to Catania, Sicily!
Arrive at Catania Airport, meet with the driver to transfer to your accommodation either in Taormina or at the foot of Mount Etna. Free time to rest. At the evening dinner and overnight in the hotel.What's included?
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DAY 2
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A view of Taormina from Sicily, ItalyTaormina - Lunch in a vineyard and wine tasting in Castiglione di Sicilia
After breakfast departure with a private van to the first 2 wineries of the tour. Choose among Cottanera, Terre Nere, and Tornatore. Lunch in a restaurant or at one of the wineries (for example Cottanera can host you for lunch in the restaurant or even for a special lunch or dinner surrounded by the vineyards!). Return to the hotel and evening at leisure.What's included?
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DAY 3
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Volcano Mount EtnaTaormina - Enjoy The Breathtaking Volcano Mount Etna
After breakfast, a departure from the hotel with a van to reach the meeting point in Zafferana Etnea to start the daily excursion to the top of Mount Etna to enjoy the breathtaking views of the volcano and the lunar landscape surrounding its top. You’ll reach 9850 feet (3000 meters) and the summit craters aboard a Unimog. Lunch in a refuge and return to the foot of the volcano in the early afternoon. Then continuation to one of the cellars not visited the day before, finally, after the visit and tasting, back to the hotel for rest.What's included?
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DAY 4
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Siracusa Sicily, ItalySyracuse - Explore Taormina and famous Greek Theater and Wine Tasting in Siracusa
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and departure with a van to Taormina (if not already there) to visit with a private English-speaking guide this famous village on the top of the hill with its renowned Greek theatre. Afterward, continuation toward Syracuse with a stop in a winery for tasting and lunch. Arrival in Syracuse city center mid-afternoon, check-in and free time, dinner and overnight.What's included?
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DAY 5
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Noto, ItalySyracuse - Visit The Baroque Capital, Noto
After breakfast, depart with a van to reach the area of Noto to visit Planeta Buonivini and Feudo Maccari. Noto is the largest town of Sicily for an extension. Defined as the "Baroque Capital" in 2002, its old town has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO.
Stop in Noto to admire one of the masterpieces of Sicilian baroque cathedrals before getting back to Syracuse.What's included?
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DAY 6
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Agrigento, ItalyAgrigento - Visit Neapolis and Agrigento with stop to wine tasting in Occhipinti
Breakfast and check-out from the hotel, meeting with your private English-speaking guide to tour this city with Greek origins. Visit Neapolis and its theatre where still today during summer you can attend to Greek tragedies. At the end of the visit, continuation to Agrigento with a stop for lunch in Modica and then in the early afternoon meeting at Occhipinti estate to visit and taste its wines. Arrive in Agrigento in the late afternoon. If possible we’ll book Villa Athena, the only hotel located in Temples Valley, right in front of Concordia Temple.What's included?
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DAY 7
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Ragusa, ItalyRagusa - Visit at Donnafugata Winery In Licata
After breakfast, meeting with the guide to visit the temples close by. At the end of the visit, departure with van toward Licata or nearby for lunch before the visit at Donnafugata winery. Licata, town and Mediterranean port, southern Sicily, Italy, situated at the mouth of the Salso River northwest of Ragusa. Finally short drive to Ragusa to the hotel.What's included?
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DAY 8
Depart for Home
Depending on the flight schedule, time at disposal for a half-day guided tour of Ragusa Ibla and its marvelous center. Farewell lunch in a refined restaurant in the city center. In the afternoon, grouped or single departures to reach Catania airport for the flight back home.What's included?
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PRICES
Starting from $3,720 per person
Price per person in minimum 2 guests.
The rate is based on 4-star accommodation
Price excluding international flights
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HIGHLIGHT
What’s Included?
- 7-Night in a 4-star accommodation
- 7-Breakfast, 3-Lunch
- Private transfer from/to airport
- Private transfers to Castiglione di Sicilia, to Noto and Ragusa
- Regular excursion to Etna
- Wine tastings in day 2, day 6, and day 7
- Private English-Speaking guide tour in Taormina, Syracuse, Agrigento, and Ragusa Ibla
Sightseeing Highlights Included
- Choose one of three wineries for tasting Cottanera, Terre Nere, and Tornatore
- Lunch surrounded by the vineyards at Cottanera Winery
- Enjoy The Breathtaking Volcano Mount Etna
- Visit the magical and mythical atmosphere, Taormina with its renowned Greek theatre
- Stop for a wine tasting close to Syracuse
- Explore the city of Syracuse
- Lunch in Modica and wine tasting in Occhipinti
- Visit Temples Valley in Agrigento
- Discover small-town Licata