Location: Cinisi
Day 1 - 22 Jul 2020
Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino
Content: arrived at the airport we immediately rented a car and went to Segesta
Location: Calatafimi
Day 1 - 22 Jul 2020
Tempio di Segesta
Content: Political and administrative center for the Elimo people. A well-preserved DORIC TEMPLE and AMPHITHEATER rest on the highest peak of Monte Barbaro behind the agora (a public open space used for assemblies in ancient Greece). This ancient place of worship from centuries past exploits the splendid panorama of the sea and hills as far as the eye can see.
Location: Nubia
Day 1 - 22 Jul 2020
Saline di Nubia
Content: inside there is also a very good restaurant open for lunch and dinner
Location: Marsala
Day 1 - 22 Jul 2020
Mammacaura
Content: very small Phoenician island in 1200, the Island of Mozia was a landing point and commercial base similar to the city of Tyre, (Lebanon). Is situated in the Stagnone of Marsala is a must see as today it is a place of particular interest for kite-surf and water sport lovers. Here you can admire breathtaking Mediterranean sunsets while enjoying fantastic cocktails and the spectacle of world-class kite-surfers.
Relais Lo Stagnone Marsala
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Location: Agrigento
Day 2 - 23 Jul 2020
Colleverde Park Hotel
Content: we stayed one night in this wonderful hotel overlooking the archeology area
Agrigento
Content: AGRIGENTO: Valley of the Temples, an archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Site, features a landscape park with majestic Greek temples dating back mainly to the 5th century BC. Clearly visible are the remains of the temple of Hercules, Olympian Jupiter, Juno Lacinia and above all, the temple of Concordia; a perfectly preserved masterpiece of Doric architecture. Guided tours are also organized.
Ristorante Agrigento Akropolis
Content: elegant restaurant that stands out for its good taste in the mise en place. Refined and excellent quality food.
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Day 3 - 24 Jul 2020
Scala dei Turchi
Content: Another unmissable place is the so-called Scala dei Turchi, a white rocky wall overlooking the sea along the coast of Realmonte. As a tourist attraction for the beauty of the sea and for the whiteness of the rock, it owes its name to the fact that on the south it descends towards the sea not vertically, but in steps.
Location: Siracusa
Day 3 - 24 Jul 2020
UNAHOTELS One Siracusa
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Location: Siracusa
Day 4 - 25 Jul 2020
UNAHOTELS One Siracusa
Content: SYRACUSE: was founded in 733 BC by a group of settlers from Corinth. Free of charge you can visit the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Jupiter located in the historic center of the island of Ortigia; easily reachable on foot from Syracuse via a small bridge that connects them. To the west of Syracuse is the archaeological area that can be visited in about 3 hours. The area includes: -Archaeological area of Neapolis. -Ear of Dionysius–an S-shaped cave famous for its particular acoustic effect. -Greek Theater–certainly one of the most famous of the ancient world landscape architects of the 1700s and 1800s. The cost of the ticket complete with audio-guide is only around € 10.00. If the tour takes place in the summer, an early morning start time is recommended. It is advisable to stay at least two days: one day for a boat excursion to discover the sea caves and a separate day to admire the coral cave.
Trattoria l’isoletta
Content: Trattoria l'Isoletta: Local friends recommended this small family-run trattoria to us. We opted for spaghetti with sea urchins, grilled prawns and grilled squid flavored with herbs. Very nice place and super welcoming staff, excellent food.
Location: Cinisi
Day 5 - 26 Jul 2020
Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino
Content: our tour to discover Greek Sicily ends at the airport in Palermo, after delivering the car we tasted our last Sicilian coffee accompanied by a delicious Sicilian cannoli