6 activitati in Sicily, ITALY

Go on a walking tour around the Southern Italian city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. See the Pretorian Fountain, the San Cataldo Chapel, St. Francis of Assisi, the San Lorenzo Oratory, Mirto Palace, and the Marina Square. We meet at The Four Corners (Quattro Canti) and head to the Piazza Bellini where the famous Pretorian Fountain, also called the ""Fountain of Shame"", is located. The square is embellished by the facades of San Cataldo XII of the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, the Martorana and Saint Catherine Churches. We'll walk along the narrow streets of the Corporations of artisans and the Judges who accompanied the accused to death by the Inquisition Court. You will be introduced to the stories of the Leopard, while admiring the terrace of the Palace Gangi, location of the famous film by Luchino Visconti. We'll soon reach the square decorated by the beautiful Gothic rose window of the church Saint Francis of Assisi. There we will discover the richest and darkest centuries of Sicilian history between the social criticism of the Serpotta's stuccos in the Oratory of San Lorenzo, and the noble furnishings, collections and stables of Palazzo Mirto. In the shade of the ancient Ficus Magnolioides of Marina Square, we'll have a surprise visit - following in the footsteps of the Holy Inquisition. Our walk ends in the old port district of La Cala where we will get to eat the traditional Sicilian cannoli and gelati.

After a short walk from Teatro Massimo, we will enter the heart of the historic market, the U Capu, where history, tradition and street food mix with the voices and faces of the people of Palermo. See the restored baroque beauty, the Church of the Immaculate Conception. We'll pass through alleys, palaces and ancient legends to reach the Norman Cathedral with the tomb of Frederick II of Swabia and the silver "Vara" of Santa Rosalia. Among the gardens of Villa Bonanno and the ancient ruins of the Paleopolis, see the Royal Palace which houses 3,000 years of Sicilian history and the splendid mosaics of the Palatine Chapel in which the Arabs, Byzantines and Normans shared their knowledge, esoteric secrets, habits and life with great tolerance. We'll continue walking along the ancient fortifications where we'll see and take a picture of St. John of the Hermits, a beautiful Arab-Norman building with its domes. We will discover the medieval quarters, Spanish facades and courtyards of the historic mansions. We'll walk through "Cassaro", the oldest street of Palermo. The tour will end when we reach the Four Corners (Quattro Canti), also known as "Teatro del Sole" elegant baroque crossroad.

Go on a full day walking tour around the Southern Italian city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. See the U Capu Market, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Norman Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel, St. John of the Hermits, St. Joseph of the Theatines, the Pretorian Fountain, the San Cataldo Chapel, St. Francis of Assisi, the San Lorenzo Oratory, Mirto Palace, and the Marina Square. Go on a full day walking tour around the Southern Italian city of Palermo, the capital of Sicily. See the U Capu Market, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Norman Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel, St. John of the Hermits, St. Joseph of the Theatines, the Pretorian Fountain, the San Cataldo Chapel, St. Francis of Assisi, the San Lorenzo Oratory, Mirto Palace, and the Marina Square. MORNING TOUR After a short walk from Teatro Massimo, we will enter the heart of the historic market, the U Capu, where history, tradition and street food mix with the voices and faces of the people of Palermo. See the restored baroque beauty, the Church of the Immaculate Conception. We'll pass through alleys, palaces and ancient legends to reach the Norman Cathedral with the tomb of Frederick II of Swabia and the silver "Vara" of Santa Rosalia. Among the gardens of Villa Bonanno and the ancient ruins of the Paleopolis, see the Royal Palace which houses 3,000 years of Sicilian history and the splendid mosaics of the Palatine Chapel in which the Arabs, Byzantines and Normans shared their knowledge, esoteric secrets, habits and life with great tolerance. We'll continue walking along the ancient fortifications where we'll see and take a picture of St. John of the Hermits, a beautiful Arab-Norman building with its domes. We will discover the medieval quarters, Spanish facades and courtyards of the historic mansions. We'll walk through "Cassaro", the oldest street of Palermo. The tour will end when we reach the Four Corners (Quattro Canti), also known as "Teatro del Sole" elegant baroque crossroad. We'll take a break and have some free time for lunch a few steps from the Focaccerie, in old Taverns, with gourmet restaurants and street food. AFTERNOON TOUR We meet at The Four Corners (Quattro Canti) and head to the Piazza Bellini where the famous Pretorian Fountain, also called the "Fountain of Shame" is located. The piazza is embellished by the facades of San Cataldo XII of the Order of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher, the Martorana and Saint Catherine Churches. We'll walk along the narrow streets of the Corporations of artisans and the Judges who accompanied the accused to death by the Inquisition Court. You will be introduced to the stories of the Leopard, while admiring the terrace of the Palace Gangi, location of the famous film by Luchino Visconti. We'll soon reach the square decorated by the beautiful Gothic rose window of the church Saint Francis of Assisi. There we will discover the richest and darkest centuries of Sicilian history between the social criticism of the Serpotta's stuccos in the Oratory of San Lorenzo, and the noble furnishings, collections and stables of Palazzo Mirto. In the shade of the ancient Ficus Magnolioides of Marina Square, we'll have a surprise visit - following in the footsteps of the Holy Inquisition. Our walk ends in the old port district of La Cala where we will get to eat the traditional Sicilian cannoli and gelati. Meeting/pick-up point: At the main staircase of the Teatro Massimo. Duration: 7.5 hours. Start/opening time: At 9am.

The Luxury guided tour starts from your hotel. A private jeep will take you to Mount Etna for an exclusive guided visit of the highest active Volcano in Europe (3.350 mt). You will experience the best view ever of Etna surrounded by the lush Sicilian greenery, with a professional staff devoted only to you! Visit of the Lava Cave, a wonderful forest of chestnut trees until the Valle del Bove. Visit to a lava grotto and break at the Alpine Refuge and trekking on the craters of Sartorius Mounts. We will cross the new lava flow generated by the eruption of Piano Provenzana of 2002.

Visit a famous winery in Marsala with wine tasting. Visit Venus Castle in Erice and free time to discover the medieval town and have a light lunch. Afterwards, take a chance to see Segesta and its Archaeological site where you’ll have free time to see the beautiful Doric temple. The tour starts from Teatro Massimo in Palermo, where your english-speaking driver and courier will welcome you to Sicily. Depart by private minibus/car to Marsala and visit a famous winery with wine tasting. Later, depart to Erice located on the top of the namesake mount. According to the legend, Erice was founded by the Trojans while they were in exile from their own land. Enjoy a visit of Venus Castle, a breathtaking structure from the Norman period built on the top of the ancient Temple of Venus. From here, you’ll take in stunning views of the city below from the castle walls and hae free time for a light lunch. At the end, depart by private minibus/car to Segesta to visit the beautiful Doric temple. It was built in the late 5th century BC and it has six by fourteen columns on a base measuring 21 by 56 meters on a platform three steps high. Departure to Palermo at 4:30 pm.

The Luxury guided tour starts from your hotel. A private Jeep will take you to Mount Etna for an exclusive guided visit of the highest active Volcano in Europe (3.350 mt). You will experience the best view ever of Etna surrounded by the lush Sicilian greenery, with a professional staff devoted only to you! Visit of the Lava Cave, a wonderful forest of chestnut trees until the Valle del Bove. The tour will continue until Piano Provenzana where a Jeep Unimog will bring you up towards an altitude of 3000 mt.(Punta Lucia). Trekking (about 1 hour) on the Central Craters with an altitude of 3345 mt. with a professional Alpine guide. Lunch in a typical Alpine Refuge or Farmhouse of the area, to try the tastes of the tradition.