Treasures Of Sicily

Open a door to the ancient world and step out onto a sun kissed island rich in history and natural wonders. Sicily is a cornucopia of cultural riches set amidst beautiful surroundings. 

The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has been of strategic importance for centuries. Walk in the footsteps of the ancients; Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Germans, French and Spanish have all left their mark. As Goethe said, “To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything.”

Your journey unfolds in four separate centres to explore as much of the island as possible. Your journey begins in a remote corner of coastal south west Sicily where you visit the most impressive classical site on the island, Selinunte. It’s a quiet, peaceful place, where spring flowers grow and sheep graze amidst the ruins. 

You soon gather pace to uncover many of the country’s highlights including the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, your second centre of your holiday. Agrigento is a modern town with some old historic characteristics such as its narrow alleyways, historic churches and archaeological sites. It is a perfect location for your walks itinerary.

Syracuse is your next stop, a large city originally founded by a Greek colony. Here you'll explore its Greek and Roman sites, which once rivalled Athens in the Greek world. 

Your last stop is the exciting capital city of Palermo. There is so much to see, including a visit to Monreale Cathedral, one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture.