Admire the spectacular Baroque architecture of Ragusa and Noto. Highly decorative curves and flourishes embellish many of the buildings and churches whilst grinning masks that adorn balconies are all typical of the Sicilian Baroque style of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Explore the heart of historic Palermo on a guided walk and learn how the capital has evolved into the captivating city it is today. Your guide will explain the history of infuences behind the architecture as you uncover the wonders of Palermo.

Most famous for its wine Marsala lies at the most westernpoint of the island with a coast punctuated with windmills and salt ponds, explorable on a lagoon boat trip. You can sample some fortified wine at one of the largest vintners in Marsala on an optional excursion. .

Discover Mount Etna and Taormina on an optional excursion. Commanding the landscape of NE Sicily is Mount Etna the largest active volcano in Europe, and recorded as having the longest period of eruptions in the world. Taormina, a popular holiday destination since the 19th century sits on an ancient site approx 250m above sea level remarkable for its amazingly preserved ruins and spectacular views.

Admire the beautiful Sicilian countryside with its fragrant olive groves and vineyards, and the mountains and coastal scenery as you travel  to the west coast from Palermo to Mazara del Vallo. Experience the rustic charm of the distinctive scenery of this part of the island.