Sicily Highlights by Train with Mount Etna Wine Tasting & Agrigento Valley of the Temples
Step into a land of Baroque beauty and ancient wonders, then circumnavigate one of the world’s most active volcanoes on this eight-day tour of sunny Sicily. Ascend the fertile slopes of Mount Etna and enjoy a guided wine tasting to sample the volcanic-grown grapes, then uncover the ancient secrets of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Learn the fascinating history of Baroque Sicily as your expert English-speaking guide leads you through Modica, the ‘City of a Hundred Churches’ – renowned for its historic architecture and traditional ‘rough-ground’ chocolate.
Discover the ‘Pearl of the Mediterranean Sea’ at the Greek Theatre on the cliffs of Taormina, envision gladiatorial scenes at Syracuse’s Roman Amphitheatre and listen for a pin drop in the Ear of Dionysius cave. With handpicked premium accommodation, private coach transfers and rail journeys, your Sicilian getaway is bound for greatness.