Fascination Sicily

Sicily is a paradise in terms of climate, cuisine, and culture. 4,000 years of history and several thousand years of immigration and cultural integration have made Sicily a stunning blend of European and Mediterranean civilization. All of Sicily is practically an open-air museum. Sicily also consists of a landscape of mountains, vineyards, olive groves, and forests, and the beauty is simply breathtaking. Sicily is an inexhaustible source of delights and stunning natural wonders.

Day 1 | Ferry Crossing Genoa – Palermo

Departure in the early morning and drive to Genoa. In the early evening, you will check in on the overnight ferry for the crossing to Sicily. Dinner (self-service restaurant) and overnight stay on board.

Day 2 | Arrival in Palermo

Breakfast on board (1 espresso or 1 milk coffee or 1 tea, 2 rolls with butter and jam or 1 brioche and 1 glass of fruit juice, cheese and ham). You will spend the day at sea. In the evening, you will arrive at the port of Palermo. After arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cefalù. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 | Cefalù – Madonie Mountains

In the morning, you will visit Cefalù with its well-preserved buildings from the Arab-Norman period. The highlight is certainly the massive Norman cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site). For a small snack, you will taste delicious sweets in a local pastry shop. In the afternoon, you will explore the wonderful landscape of the Madonie Mountains. You will return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 4 | Etna – Taormina

In the morning, you will drive to Etna (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Passing vineyards and vast lava fields, you will reach the Silvestri craters at an altitude of 1,900 m and enjoy a magnificent view. Taormina welcomes you in an overwhelming setting on the steep slopes of Monte Tauro. The Greek-Roman theater with its spectacular view is impressive. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 | Agrigento – Piazza Armerina

On the south coast, you will visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento today. The perfectly preserved Temple of Concordia is particularly impressive. In the afternoon, you will drive to Piazza Armerina. The Villa Casale (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with its floor mosaics depicting mythological motifs and the famous “Bikini Girls” is worth seeing. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 | Monreale – Palermo

First, you will visit the cathedral in Monreale with its famous mosaics and the Benedictine cloister. Then, you will head to Palermo. The capital of Sicily is a lively port metropolis. Magnificent palaces alternate with typical southern street scenes. In the evening, you will start your ferry crossing back to Genoa. Dinner (self-service restaurant) and overnight stay on board.

Day 7 | Arrival in Genoa

Breakfast on board (1 espresso or 1 milk coffee or 1 tea, 2 rolls with butter and jam or 1 brioche and 1 glass of fruit juice, cheese and ham). In the evening, you will arrive at the port of Genoa. Dinner and overnight stay in the Genoa area.

Day 8 | Return Journey

With many beautiful and new impressions and experiences in your travel luggage, you will begin your journey home.

• Travel in a modern coach with 5-star comfort and leg rests
• 2x overnight stays in inside cabins including breakfast on board the ferry
• 2x dinners on board the ferry as a 2-course menu in the self-service restaurant
• 4x overnight stays including half board at the 5-star Hotel Cefalù Sea Palace in Cefalù (local category)
• 1x overnight stay including half board in
  a good mid-range hotel in the Genoa area
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  "Cefalù and Madonie Mountains"
• Tasting of a regional sweet in Cefalù
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  "Etna and Taormina"
• Wine tasting including snacks at Etna
• Admission to the amphitheater in Taormina
• Full-day guided tour on the excursion
  "Agrigento and Piazza Armerina"
• Admission to the Valley of the Temples and Villa del Casale including headphones
• City tour of Palermo and Monreale
• Admission to the cathedral and cloister in Monreale
• Tourist tax
• 1 free drink per travel day
• Audio guides for the entire duration of the trip
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The 5-star hotel (local category) is located on the promenade, only about a 5-minute walk from the center of Cefalù. The spacious rooms are equipped with a bathtub or shower, toilet, TV, air conditioning, safe, minibar, free Wi-Fi, and balcony. The hotel features a large reception area with a magnificent view of the bay, as well as a wellness area (for a fee) with hydromassage pool, sauna, Turkish bath, massages, hairdresser, and an outdoor area with a small amphitheater and large garden.