Meet at the Ajet counter in front of the Sabiha Gökçen Airport international terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, depart for Catania at 06:00 on Ajet Airlines' special flight VF5547. Upon arrival at 06:40 local time, our city tour of Catania begins with our waiting vehicle. Places to be visited during our city tour include Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell'Elefante, Piazza Repubblica, and Etna Street. After our tour, we provide free time. Then transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may optionally join the Grand Cefalu & Palermo tour. (100 Euro). Cefalu, located on the northern coast of Sicily, is a charming coastal town known for its historical texture and natural beauty. With its cobblestone narrow streets, colorful squares, golden sandy beaches, and impressive views stretching towards the Mediterranean, it offers unforgettable moments to visitors. The symbol of the town, Cefalu Cathedral, stands out with its Norman-era architecture and magnificent Byzantine mosaics, and is also listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After our tour, our next stop will be Palermo, the capital of Sicily. In this city that has hosted many civilizations from Phoenicians to Romans, Arabs to Normans, places to be visited during our tour include Palermo Cathedral, Canti Square, and Teatro Massimo (Opera House). After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Catania. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may optionally join the Grand Siracusa & Noto tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop is Siracusa, with its unique historical heritage stretching from the ancient Greek period to the present day. Founded as a Greek colony in the 8th century BC, Siracusa was once one of the most important cultural and trade centers of the Mediterranean; it is also known as the birthplace of the famous scientist Archimedes. The most impressive area of the city is Ortiga Island, famous for its narrow stone streets, elegant squares, and baroque structures. Ancient temple ruins, historical fountains, and walking paths with sea views here give visitors a sense of traveling through time. After our tour here, our second stop will be Noto. Known as the "capital of Sicilian Baroque," Noto was rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1693 and gained a unique appearance with its magnificent buildings made of golden-colored limestone. The historic center of the city, with its impressive churches, aristocratic palaces, ornate balconies, and wide squares, is like an open-air museum. In particular, Noto Cathedral, with its magnificent stairs and Baroque details, is the symbol of the city. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Noto offers visitors an unforgettable cultural experience with its romantic atmosphere, historical texture, and traditional flavors of Sicily, and due to its elegant architecture and quiet streets, it is accepted as one of the most enchanting and photogenic stops in Sicily. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Catania. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish may optionally join the Grand Taormina & Savoca & Etna tour. (75 Euro.) Our first stop will be Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Starting from the foothills of Etna, we will experience thousands of years of lava flows, extinct craters, and unique views at the foot of the mountain. Then, we will move to the authentic mountain village of Savoca, where Francis Ford Coppola's cult masterpiece The Godfather was filmed, where time seems to have stopped; we will have the opportunity to visit the historic Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone asked for his marriage permission, and take a nostalgic walk in the streets where the Saint Lucia Church, carrying traces of The Godfather film, is located. We will conclude the day in Taormina, the pearl of Sicily, with its magnificent position overlooking the Ionian Sea; you will have an unforgettable Sicilian experience by exploring the Greek-Roman Ancient Theater offering magnificent views, the lively historic streets filled with stylish boutiques, and Umberto Street with its beautiful harbor views. After our tour, transfer to the airport at the time specified by the guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 20:40 on Ajet Airlines' special flight VF5548. Arrival at 01:05 local time and end of our tour.