History and Nature of Sicily 

The Iblea region is a highland rising from the Catania plane expanding Southbound and Eastbound to reach the shore.

Within easy drive starts the “string of jewels” that comprises the Baroque towns of Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli, Noto, Ispica, to name but a few, with some of the most exquisite and undiscovered Baroque buildings and churches of Europe.

This golden thread of architecture makes for lovely daily excursions and explorations – or simply for a lunch in the sun to taste the delicious local delicacies.

The area also offers numerous golden sandy beaches set in their beautiful coves, one of the last undiscovered parts of Europe where you can pick and choose your own “private beach” – perhaps a different one each day!

Save the best for last and spend three days in timeless Syracuse. Already defined by Cicero, "the largest and most beautiful of all Greek cities," from 2005, along with the necropolis of Pantalica rock, it has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO.

 

Iblea region Highlights

• Two golf courses, with 18 and 9 holes, are almost ready just 7 km away from Parco Cavalonga.
• Trekking, Horse riding, and cycling tours can be organized in the nearby Aleppo Pine Nature Reserve.
• A day trip comprises a wide range of picturesque cities: Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli, Noto, Ispica
• The long, shallow and sandy Iblea Coast begins near Marzamemi and host a large number of delightful seaside resorts.
   

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.
• Syracuse : 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
• Syracuse is an amazing city of culture and history ready to be explored and savoured.
• Recommended restaurants
  Il Cenacolo, this busy trattoria-pizzeria has an outdoor terrace and a cosy interior, and offers a wide range of pizzas and other dishes, including excellent risotto, sea food and couscous.
  Don Camillo, specializes in creative spins on traditional Sicilian dishes. Prices are not too expensive even though they have top notch food.
• Guide to Siracusa  (provided by Siracusa Tourist Board)
   

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 at Catania airport and private transfers to Siracusa
• 3 nights sharing a double classic at the Musciara' Hotel
• Pick up your Fully Comprehensive car hire (Economy 2door a/c) directly at the airport in a downtown location nearby the hotel and make your way to the Parco Hotel Cavalonga
• 7 nights sharing a double superior sea view
• Deliver the car back 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.