Baroque churches and Doric Temples
(Taormina and Siracusa)
Prices from £ 690 per person
- Charming accommodation centrally located with amazing sea views
- 7-night itinerary to visit the most famous places of Eastern Sicily
- A great combination of wonderful natural settings, world class archaeological sites and fine dining
- Private transfers or car hire arrangements tailor made to your requirements
LAI Holidays can offer the 'personal touch' to your holiday. All too often holiday brochures limit your choice to ready-made 'packages'. Our approach is different; we offer advice based on personal experience, knowledge and complete flexibility in order to create an itinerary that suits your exact requirements, your options are endless, and the choices are all yours.
From Syracuse through the baroque towns of the Val di Noto to Taormina along the Ionian coast at the foot of Mount Etna.
With this holiday you will be able to visit the towns of eastern Sicily as Taormina, Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa, Modica, Noto, and Piazza Armerina.
Furthermore, you will be able to walk up to Mount Etna or relax on the beautiful beaches of Syracuse and Taormina Mare.
Syracuse Highlights
- Syracuse Theatrical season at the Greek Theater – from May to June
- Ortigia Festival - July. The shows include plays, ballets, concerts, poetry readings and lots more too.
- Vendicari Reserve. A nature reserve for thousands of migratory birds
- The Baroque Express a train journey through the Baroque towns of the Val Di Noto
- Guide to Siracusa
(provided by Siracusa Tourist Board)
Taormina Highlights
- Taormina Arte – June/July/August
A Festival dedicated to music, from symphonies to rock, dance and theater to perform in the beautiful setting of the Ancient Greek Theater. - Taormina Film Festival – June
The oldest film festival in Italy with world-famous guests, film directors, script-writers and composers from all over the world. - Taormina - Castelmola walk
Half-day walk with sweeping views down over Taormina, across the coast and towards Mount Etna.
Prices include breakfast and are based on 2 adults sharing a double/twin room
These prices can change on a daily basis as a result of special offer contracts with our suppliers and continually-fluctuating foreign exchange rates. For an accurate holiday quote, please call our friendly, tailor-made specialists on 0207 520 3100, or complete our request form
Itinerary
- Arrive in Catania and private transfers to the Hotel Villa Carlotta in Taormina
- 3 nights sharing a double room with sea view room
- Train journey from Taormina to Siracusa (about 2 hours)
- 4 nights sharing a double room with sea view at the Hotel Musciara
- Private transfers to Catania airport
It is possible organise a day or half day excursion sailing around the Ortigia island among coastal caves of the Plemmirio Natural Marine Reserve, on a sailing yacht Hanse 411 (41feet, max 8 people) or a sport sail boat (24 feet, max 4 people). Please ask for more information.
- Half day: sailing around the Syracuse port and the Plemmirio Marine Reserve
300 euros (June-September) 200 euro (October-May) up to 4 people
- Full day: sailing to the beach of Marchesa di Cassibbile and the Plemmirio Marine Reserve
450 euros (June-September) 300 euro (October-May) up to 4 people
Flights (Optional)
Because we can access every scheduled airline, No Frills and selected charter flights, you can pick and choose the best option to add to your holiday.
When you book flights + accommodation with us, you are covered by our bonding with the CAA (for holidays by air) so your money is fully protected. You are also covered by the ATOL (1249) regulations, which means we take full responsibility for all the elements we have booked for you.
