1st Day: Welcome to Tunisia
Arrival in Tunis, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After checking in, free time to relax or explore the surroundings at your leisure. In the evening, welcome dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
2nd Day: Exploring Tunis - Between History and Tradition
After breakfast, departure for the exploration of Tunis. Visit the Medina, a complex maze of narrow alleys where art and history merge. Discover the Bardo Museum, home to an astonishing collection of Roman mosaics. Stroll along Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the modern heart of the city, with a stop at El Ali café to savor a traditional mint tea. Free time in the afternoon to explore the souks or relax in one of the city's many welcoming squares. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
3rd Day: Scent of History - Carthage and Sidi Bou Said
After breakfast, head to Carthage, the ancient city that once dominated the Mediterranean. Here, the ruins of the Antonine Baths provide a glimpse into a distant past, with structures once used for public baths showcasing the grandeur of Roman engineering. The tour continues to the village of Sidi Bou Said. With its white and blue houses, wrought-iron balconies, and climbing bougainvillea, Sidi Bou Said is a picture-perfect hamlet. A stroll here offers a picturesque escape with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. In the late afternoon, return to the hotel in Tunis, dinner and overnight stay.
4th Day: Age-old Charm - Sousse and Monastir
After breakfast, departure for Sousse. Here, the Ribat, an ancient fortress, and the Grand Mosque tell tales of bygone eras. The journey continues to Monastir, with visits to the Mausoleum of Habib Bourguiba and the Ribat of Monastir, testaments to Tunisia's rich history. Return to the hotel in Hammamet in the late afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
5th Day: Hammamet - Between Beaches and History
After breakfast, a morning of relaxation on the golden beaches of Hammamet. In the afternoon, visit the Medina of Hammamet, an enchanting place where time seems to have stood still. The historic walls enclose a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, with artisan shops displaying colorful ceramics, traditional textiles, and fragrant spices. The castle, with its imposing structure, overlooks the Medina offering a panoramic view of the sparkling sea. Free time for shopping in the local souks, to discover Tunisian crafts and savor local life. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
6th Day: Flying to Sicily - Arrival in Palermo
After breakfast, transfer to Tunis airport and flight to Palermo. Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After checking in, free time to relax or explore the surroundings at your leisure. In the evening, welcome dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
7th Day: The Magnificence of the Past - Palermo and Monreale
After breakfast, depart for a tour of Palermo and Monreale. In Palermo, the Cathedral stands with its mix of architectural styles telling centuries of history. The nearby Palatine Chapel is a jewel of Byzantine mosaics. Lunch break in a typical market, where you can taste Sicilian street food. The journey continues to Monreale, where the Cathedral, with its gleaming and intricate golden mosaics, offers a living testimony of medieval art and devotion. From the Cathedral's terrace, the view stretches over the Conca d'Oro and the blue sea. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
8th Day: Echoes of History - Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
After breakfast, departure for Agrigento. Arrival at the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO archaeological site, where ancient Doric temples stand majestically among olive and almond trees, bearing witness to Sicily's glorious Greek past. Check into the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
9th Day: Ancient Charm Villa Romana del Casale - Syracuse and Noto
After breakfast, departure for Piazza Armerina, where the Villa Romana del Casale reveals its extraordinary Roman mosaics, providing a window into the daily life of the Roman era through vivid and detailed scenes. Continue to Syracuse, a city that once rivaled Athens in terms of power and beauty. Visit the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, where the Greek Theater and the Roman Amphitheater tell stories of epic battles and theatrical performances. Move on to Ortigia, the beating heart of Syracuse, with its legendary Aretusa Spring and the Cathedral built over a Greek temple. In the afternoon, transfer to Noto, a gem of Sicilian Baroque, where you can admire the artistic elegance of palaces and churches, such as the Noto Cathedral. Check into the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
10th Day: Towards the Volcano - Etna and Taormina
After breakfast, adventure to Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. An expert guide will accompany the group through lava trails, up to the Silvestri craters where the earth smokes, highlighting the volcanic power. Next, travel to Taormina, a city nestled on a rocky terrace with breathtaking sea views. Visit the Greek Theater, the second-largest theater in Sicily, with a panoramic view of the sea and Etna. Stroll along Corso Umberto, Taormina's main street, where you can discover artisan shops and taste local delicacies like the Sicilian cannoli. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
11th Day: Exploring Catania - The Beauty of Baroque
After breakfast, departure for Catania. Visit the historic center with its Baroque architecture, the Cathedral of Sant'Agata, and Piazza del Duomo with the famous Elephant Fountain. Free time in the afternoon to further explore the city or relax. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon, dinner and overnight stay.
12th Day: Goodbye Sicily
After breakfast, free time until the transfer to Catania airport. With memories of the adventures experienced and the beauty discovered in Tunisia and Sicily, departure for the return flight, marking the end of an unforgettable journey in the heart of the Mediterranean.
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