One Day Tour of the Hidden Treasures of Sicily with Lunch
Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey into the heart of Sicily. We start at Sant'Angelo Muxaro, an ancient village that shines with history and culture. Here, you can admire the traces of the ancient Sicani civilization and the stone houses that seem suspended in time. We continue towards Santo Stefano Quisquina, where we will visit the Hermitage of Santa Rosalia. This place of great spirituality, surrounded by nature, offers a unique experience of peace and tranquility. After visiting the hermitage, we will head towards Cammarata. Here, we will stop for lunch with all the local delicacies. We will taste high-quality cheeses, fresh vegetables, zero-kilometer meat roasts, homemade pasta, and many other things. After lunch, we will explore the historic center of Cammarata. Its narrow and steep streets, ancient houses, and staircases will take us back in time, immersing us in a unique atmosphere. The perfect mix of history, culture, and gastronomy. A unique opportunity to discover the true Sicily!
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Stop At: Sant'Angelo Muxaro, Sant'Angelo Muxaro, Province of Agrigento, Sicily
Spend a fantastic day in the Sicani mountains, a territory to be discovered in the Sicilian hinterland. We will start the journey from the meeting point and reach the first characteristic villages of the excursion, Sant'Angelo Muxaro. Here we will visit the Necropolis of the Sicani since Minoans. According to Greek mythology, it was the capital of the Sicanians, the pre-Greek people and considered the native of Sicily. According to legend, the "Kamikos" fortress of Daidalo was built for King Sikano Kokalos. We will also take a walk through the alleys of the small village until the museum that houses some precious archaeological finds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Eremo di Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina, Santo Stefano Quisquina, Sicily Italy
Next, we will reach the Hermitage of Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina, a mystical and very fascinating place in the heart of the forest, a mandatory stop for all pilgrims from Palermo. Here we will be told about the life of the virgin as well as the patroness of Palermo. The hermitage includes, in addition to the "cave", the church, the crypt and conventual buildings such as cells, kitchen and refectory.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cammarata, Cammarata, Province of Agrigento, Sicily
In the afternoon we will go to Cammarata, considered the flagship among the Sicani mountains, a town which stand at the foot of the mountain at about 700 meters above the sea level. We will also have a lunch in a typical “Sicilian trattoria” with all the high-quality products of the Sicani mountains accurately prepared by the chef. After lunch, light walk in the center of San Giovanni Gemini to discover the Black Christ "Gesù Nazarè" (Jesus from Nazareth) houses in the Mother church, where we will listen about its fascinating story. Return to the base around 5 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
08:30 AM
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
On site there will be one of our collaborators with the "Sicanians" logo waiting for you.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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