Arrival of group in the area of Palermo, the capital of Sicily, with thousands of years of history that have left a rich artistic and historical heritage, ranging from the remains of the Punic walls through to Art Nouveau villas, and including buildings in Arabic-Norman style, Baroque churches and Neoclassical theatres. Check-in at local hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Guided visit in the morning to the old city centre and its numerous attractions, like the Cathedral, the Palazzo dei Normanni and the splendid Palatine Chapel, and the city’s famous squares. Lunch in a city centre restaurant. Continues in the afternoon with a guided visit to Monreale, where next to the magnificent Cathedral built in 1174 stands the cloister of the old Benedictine monastery, erected in the late 12th century and a fine example of Byzantine architecture. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Departure for Segesta with its imposing Doric temple and its theatre, partially excavated into a rocky hillside, and then continuing towards Selinunte, an ancient city founded by the Greeks. Lunch in a local restaurant followed by a guided visit to one of Sicily’s largest and most fascinating archaeological sites, with the Acropolis and the Eastern Temples. Departure for Agrigento, with check-in at a local hotel for dinner and overnight stay.