Enna
is a dramatic mountain-top city
Welcome to Enna
Italy's highest provincial capital, Enna stands above the hills and valleys of central Sicily. The town is a dramatic sight, seemingly impregnable atop a precipitous mountain. Inside you'll discover a calm working centre with a handsome medieval core and, cloud cover permitting, some mesmerising views. There's not enough to warrant an extended stay, but it is a great place to escape the tourist pack and enjoy some cool mountain air, particularly in summer when the sun bakes everything around to a yellow crisp.
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Simeto River Mountain Bike Tour from Catania
Mountain bike lovers, are you ready to zoom around the trails and dirt roads that run along the Simeto, the most important river of Sicily? The Simeto, approximately 110 km long, is the natural habitat of hundreds of marine and land species and has as its backdrop the picturesque landscape of Mount Etna. You can choose between 2 different trails. Half Day Bike Tour Trail length: approximately 20 km. Elevation: almost nothing. You will be on the discovery of the Simeto river, following its bank by mountain bike. The largest of the Sicilian rivers, it has a catchment area of 4000 square kilometres, including the provinces of Catania, Enna and Messina. A tour for everyone, since it is almost completely flat, making it also suitable for families. Full Day Bike Tour Trail length: approximately 65 km. Elevation: 400 m. On this more challenging trail you will climb the embankment of the Simeto river, on a simple dirt road that will take you from the hills to the castle of Baroness Poira, now ruins, located near Pietra Lunga, where you will stop for a picnic lunch. After the packed lunch you will set off on a typical mule trail, characterized by cobblestones and slabs reminiscent of the Dolomites, before finishing back on the banks of the river. Pick-up: from your accommodation in Catania or the neighbouring municipalities. The pick-up takes place at 8:30. The return is expected for 13:30 for the half day tour. For the full day tour 5:30 in the afternoon. Mountain bike rental, helmet and backpack: included. This is a private tour: you may choose to customise the tracks with your guide, according to your needs and wishes.
Full-Day Agrigento Round Trip Tour from Palermo
Get picked up at your Palermo hotel or another location in central Palermo to begin this day trip. The first stop is Agrigento.Agrigento became one of the most important cities in the Mediterranean area and its relevance is proved by the remains in the magnificent Valley of Temples. The site boundary includes the entire territory of the ancient city, the extramural area of the necropolis, the remains of the residential area of Hellenistic and Roman Agrigento, the network of underground aqueducts, and a wide portion of land where there are still unexcavated archaeological structures.One of the most surprising fact about Agrigento is that the ancient city was more extensive than the new one. In the center of town is the famous Via Atenea where shops, trattorias, and restaurants are lined up.Travel next to the beautiful village of Enna. It is known as the 'Province of Lakes,' the only Sicilian Province without an outlet to the sea. Instead, it possesses the greatest number of ponds and lakes.Remains of ancient reigns are scattered throughout the territory, and in exploring the area you will easily recognize the passage of the Normans, Swabians and Aragonese through architecture and other signs. Architecture also reveals the expansion of the Baroque from the eastern coast to the interior. This area is also full of typical dishes that you can't resist!Your trip will end with a bang visiting Piazza Armerina to see an ancient Roman villa with its magnificent mosaics. They depict scenes from daily life in ancient Rome.The remains of another village, Sofiana (the ancient Proedium Philosophianum), have been discovered about 6 kilometers south of the villa. This discovery includes baths, as well as Roman and Byzantine cemeteries and the vestiges of a Paleo Christian church. Enjoy the scenery of the mountainous area of Piazza Armerina, not far from Enna.Return to Palermo at the end of the day.Please note: A tour guide is not included, a suggestion may be to bring a guidebook. Remember to check the website for opening times of the location and the price of entrance ticket. Entrance fees are not included.
5-7 Days Private Tour around Sicily with Local Guide - from Taormina or Catania
ItineraryDay 1: Etna & TaorminaStop At: Craters Silvestri of Mount Etna, Nicolosi, Province of Catania, SicilyFull Day Tour - After pick up by your Guide drive towards ETNA the biggest and most active volcano of Europe. Reach the altitude of 6500 feet. Soak up the atmosphere of the volcano as you walk at the nearby Silvestri Craters. Possibility to reach 9800 feet by cable car. En route stop for a Wine Tasting at a local winery which is embedded in a charming and unique context. (If weather for Etna isn’t good, alternatively the program will include Catania & Cyclops Coast). Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Taormina, Province of Messina, SicilyIn the afternoon visit TAORMINA, the pearl of the Ionian Sea. Visit this lovely town with your guide, walk the streets of the old part and visit the famous ancient Greek theater which has inspired generations of travelers and artists. Back to your hotel in Taormina or Catania.Duration: 3 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 2: Syracuse & OrtigiaStop At: Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, SicilyFull Day Tour - Pick up at your hotel by your local guide and start for a day trip to SYRACUSE. The Greek capital of Sicily lies in a splendid natural scenery enhanced by the light and beauty of its coast. The most ousted monument in the ancient city is the Theater. 138 meter in diameter and could house 15.000 spectators and more. Neapolis retains the Latomie, which are vast caves used for Ancient Greek building. The biggest of the Latomie del Paradiso, also called “Ear of Dionysius”.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Ortigia, Syracuse, Province of Syracuse, SicilyORTIGIA is the most illustrious ad fascinating district of Syracuse, and presents a coherent and harmonious medieval road network. Several buildings still retain the vestiges of a past which witnessed the presence of a large Jewish colony on Ortygia, whose well-preserved baths may still be admired. The most important centre in the district is the Cathedral Square, onto whose axis the most notable civil and religious buildings converge. Duration: 3 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 3: Piazza Armerina & AgrigentoStop At: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Province of Enna, SicilyPick up at your hotel by you Guide. Drive (approx. 2h) to PIAZZA ARMERINA to visit the well preserved mosaics of the Roman Villa from the 3rd Century, which is among the most luxurious of its kind, giving an interesting insight into Roman life at the time. It is especially noteworthy for the richness and excellent quality of the mosaics which decorate almost every room. The mosaics include a long hunting scene, the famous sporting "bikini girls", and many classical and geometrical examples. Lunch break will be at a local restaurant.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Valle dei Templi, Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, SicilyContinue driving trough the pleasant hilly landscape covered with wheat fields, vineyards, almond and peach trees. Arrive in AGRIGENTO at the celebrated Valley of the Temples, majestically positioned in the same area on rocky crests south of modern day city. When it was called Akragas, Pindaro considered it to be “the most beautiful among mortal cities”. The largest and best preserved temple ruins outside of mainland Greece. Tour this magnificent archaeological park that consists of several Greek temples, built between 430 and 510 B.C. During the guided tour through the archeological area, from the Temple of Juno, enjoy an excellent view of the entire Valley and the Temple of Concordia which is beautifully preserved. The oldest ruin is traditionally named the Temple of Hercules. Overnight in Agrigento.Duration: 2 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 4: SelinunteStop At: Parco Archeologico Selinunte, Marinella di Selinunte, Castelvetrano, Province of Trapani, SicilyAfter breakfast you’ll take a scenic drive with your Guide through a landscape where wonderful olive orchards and vineyards are everywhere. SELINUNTE is one of the most evocative places in Sicily, also one of the most impressive of all Greek sites, never having been built over in modern times. In the 5th Century BC it was second only to Syracuse. The archeological site includes several temples, part of the excavated ancient city, amazing ruins more than 2500 years old and a beautiful landscape. Discover Selinunte on a guided tour: the Eastern Hill with three temples, followed by the Acropolis with the ancient city, more temples and many other interesting excavations dating back to the 7th century B. C. Finally visit an ORGANIC OLIVE FARM in the Belice Valley. The prestigious "Nocellara del Belice" olive variety has been grown here for centuries. An unrepeatable combination of the local soil and microclimate gives origin to DOP certified table olives and extra-virgin olive oil. (Optional Segesta Tour).Overnight in Palermo.Duration: 7 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.Day 5: Palermo City TourStop At: Centro Storico, Palermo, Province of Palermo, SicilyHalf Day WALKING Tour - It's impossible not to visit PALERMO: once a regal capital where peoples very different from one another mingled their cultures creating a particularly original fusion like the Arab-Norman-Byzantine style of its finest buildings. Palermo is a many faceted city, with as much an unmistakable as enigmatic identity, a combination of aristocratic magnificence and the colourful ways of the common people. Visit the highlights of the Arab Norman Period, the Quattro Canti, Piazza Pretoria, the Cathedral plus a typical market. (Optional Tour Monreale or Cefalù). Overnight in Palermo.Duration: 4 hoursNo meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.
Roman Villa del Casale guide (Piazza Armerina): truly fabulous mosaics in Sicily
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Province of Enna, Sicilypiazza armerinaDuration: 2 hours
PIAZZA ARMERINA & AGRIGENTO - VILLA ROMANA DEL CASALE & VALLEY OF TEMPLES
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, Province of Enna, SicilyThe tour begins with the visit of “Villa Romana del Casale” in Piazza Armerina, where you can admire the beautiful mosaics of the Roman period. They are among the best preserved in the world and an example of beauty and artistry as an evidence of the good taste that characterized populations of that time. The specialized guide is not included in the price. However it is possible to book it on request or find it on the spot.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Valle dei Templi, Agrigento, Province of Agrigento, SicilyWe continue with the visit of the Valley of Temples in Agrigento, one of the most beautiful places in the world, an archeological area of Sicily, characterized by a series of exceptionally preserved important Doric temples of the Hellenistic period. Akragas is the ancient name for Agrigento and it corresponds to the monumental original nucleus of the city. Today it is the regional archeological park.The specialized guide is not included in the price, it is possible to book it on request.Duration: 2 hours
ENNA - MORGANTINA - CALTAGIRONE TOUR
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Duomo di Enna, Enna, Province of Enna, SicilyThe tour begins visiting the historic centre of Enna, the highest provincial capitol in Italy with its more than 900 metres altitude. Walking through the streets of downtown you can discover the beautiful churches, charming squares and private buildings that make the historic center so characteristic and valuable. mandatory visit to the castle “Castello di Lombardia” with its wonderful view.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutesStop At: Sito Archeologico di MorgantinaWe continue to Aidone with the visit of Morgantina’s archeological site where you will see the rests of the Ellenistic city, Agorà, Pritaneo, Ekklesiasterion, Greek Theatre and Macello Romano. Then a quick visit of the archaeological museum of Aidone follows to see in particular the famous Virgin of Aidone.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Caltagirone CTWe end up with the visit of Caltagirone, famous for its beautiful and unique pottery. Surely to be seen are, the public garden enriched with ceramics at every corner, the stairway leading to the cathedral whose stairs are decorated with beautiful majolica that make it unique, and the many churches and buildings of the historic center. After a walk in the fascinating town center, we will visit a workshop where we will be shown the processing techniques of local pottery.Duration: 2 hours