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From Catania: Tour to Caltagirone and Villa Romana with lunch
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Duration9 h
Group sizeUp to 8 travellers
Guide languagesEnglish, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview
Between pottery and Roman history: full day to visit 2 unique spots in Sicily: the city of Caltagirone, famous for arts, ceramics and baroque and the city of Piazza Armerina, which houses a unesco heritage site: the Villa Romana del Casale.
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off, or agreed meeting point (close to your accommodation).- Lunch
- Driver
- Tour Guide
- Online brochure and maps
- Fuel surcharge
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Entrance tickets
- Guide inside the archaeological sites
What you will do
- Caltagirone
Our first stop will be Caltagirone (UNESCO World Heritage), which is famous for its production of pottery. This tradition of ancient ceramics dates back to Arab dominations, and still holds its characteristic colours, blue and yellow. The Arabian contribution to the city culture is honored in the name of the town, that according to the most intriguing hypothesis, might be derived from the Moorish for “castle” or “fortress of vases”.
Accompained by our tour leader, You will visit the historical center, the famous “Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte“, and the culture of pottery in all the city: excellent colored glazes blue and green that adorn the streets, staircases, balconies, squares, fountains, churches and palaces.
1 h
- Villa Romana del Casale
Villa Romana del Casale (Piazza Armerina): This place dates back to late Roman antiquity (period of transition between the ancient times and the Middle Ages): although it is defined as Villa mostly the characteristics of the imperial palace, since it consists of 4 pavilions. In addition to its architectural magnificence, the villa is famous for its beautiful mosaics, which represent scenes of everyday life and the function of the rooms in which they are located.
Your tour leader will lead you at the entrance of the Villa. You will have 1 hour and an half to visit the Villa by yourself. We will give you online informative brochure and maps.
1 h 30 min
Meeting point
Piazza Federico di Svevia, 32Pickup: Departure Point: Catania. Ask us for further information about pick-up point from Taormina, Acitrezza, Acicastello, Giardini Naxos, Syracuse. Dates: See Availability
End point: Piazza Federico di Svevia, 32
Important information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual and comfortable
Cancellation policy
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Experience information
- Duration:9 h
- Guide languages:English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:8
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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