Set on a plateau almost 700 meters above sea level, the city of Piazza Armerina is not without charm. Founded during the Norman era, its historical quarter has some beautiful churches, including a Baroque cathedral, but most visitors come here to see the Roman Villa, which was built between 330 and 360 AD. Located a few kilometers outside town, the villa is one of the largest Roman dwellings of its kind to have survived antiquity and one of the most important archaeological discoveries with its decorative and figurative mosaics which cover a floor surface of 3.500 square meters.

Morgantina was founded during the Bronze Ages by King Morges who arrived with colonists from central Italy around 1300 BC. Absorbed by Greeks six centuries later, was destroyed by the Romans during the Punic Wars and rebuilt as a Roman city. Morgantina has a beautiful and natural setting, and its amphitheater dates back to the 3rd Century BC, and is well worth the visit.

Caltagirone is situated on a high hill and is rich in Baroque monuments. It is most famous for its ceramics art which boasts a millenary tradition. The Sicilian regional ceramics museum in the Public Garden is the first Italian Museum just second to Faenza. Expect a visit to a ceramics workshop where it is possible to attend a lesson in ceramic art with real craftsmen and artists.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 31 (New Years Eve)

Departure Point:

The tour departs from your selected hotel. The following pick ups are available:

• Palermo
• Cefalu

Departure Time:

Tour departs between 9:00am and 10:00am

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure

Hotel Pickup:

Tour departs from most centrally located hotels. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking. You MUST call the supplier at least 24 hours prior to tour commencement to reconfirm all tour and departure details. If the supplier does not pickup from your hotel, they will advise you of the meeting point when you call. The contact details will be listed on your voucher.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• English speaking driver
• Hotel pick up and drop off
• Air conditioned transportation

Exclusions:

• Food and drinks
• Optional gratuity
• Authorized tourist guide service (optional extra on request)
• Entrance fees at monuments, archaeological sites, museums and other possible activities

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
• Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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