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Did you know that Magna Grecia left tracks in all the southern Italy? Live it to the core in this tour full of history and relax.


1st day Arrival and transfer to Taormina

2nd day Reggio Calabria: Riace bronzes

A good day starts with a special breakfastBeing on vacation is wonderful, but it can also be very tiring! Start

your day off right with a energy packed breakfast. Every day we serve Continental, Mediterranean, English, American and, of course, Italian

Breakfast. For a great day, start with the right breakfast.

Transfer from Taormina to Reggio Calabria (2h)

Riace Bronzes: discover the mystery of the two warriorsThe Riace bronzes are two full size Greek bronzes from 460-50 BC. The bronzes are two of the few survived bronzes from that time and the best conserved. The story of their discovery is very peculiar and full of mystery: an Italian chemist found the statues while snorkelling near Riace. Enjoy these unique works of art and admire the superb Bronzes in a

full accessible tour.

Drive back to your accommodation

Lunch and dinner: it’s up to you!

Transfer from the airportOur highly trained driver will bring will pick you up at Catania airport and will bring you to your hotel in Taormina. Our vans are equipped for all your needs. Getting around is easy with Outreach.

Arrival and check in (5 nights)Enjoy your exclusive and accessible accommodation.

Dinner: it’s up to you!Meals are not included in the tour. Choose your favourite location. We are happy to make suggestions!


3rd day Taormina and Acireale

4th day Piazza Armerina

A good day starts with a special breakfast

Transfer from Taormina to Piazza Armerina (2h)

Discover the Ancient Roman life in Villa Romana del Casale The Villa is fully accessible and incredibly beautiful. Watch thewell preserved

mosaics and the spectacular frescos in a real Roman Villa at the gates of Piazza Armerina.




Visit Taormina: history with a viewTaormina rises on a rock 656 foot above sea level. A jewel of art and architecture surrounded by a special landscape: admire the clear Ionio Sea and the Etna volcano. Enjoy the Ancient Greek Theatre and the incredible town of Taormina.

Acireale: a Baroque jewel by the seaAcireale is part of the hinterland of the lavish plateau at the foot Etna. Discover this typical and pictoresque town. Its cathedral and baroque monuments will surely enchant you.

If you want more from your day:We are open-minded and willing to make your trip custom fit for you. If you want to add something special to your experience, you can choose between the following activities:

• Five senses path experience. Lift yourself 3,782 ft above the sea level and taste a fine selection of wines.• Tour of the Etna in a 4×4 jeep.• Tour of the Etna on a Squad• Visit Isola Bella, one of the most beautiful and renowned beaches of Sicily. Follow us on a cableway and dominate the whole panorama.• Acireale accessible diving experience.




5th day Modica and Noto

6th day Sciacca and Selinunte

Transfer from Taormina to Sciacca (4h 30 minutes)

Arrival and check in (6 nights)Enjoy your exclusive and accessible accommodation.

Transfer from Sciacca to Selinunte (40 minutes)Selinunte: poetic archaeology

Ancient ruins, the old yellow marble and the blue intense Mediterranean Sea: it is not the setting of a poem but an existing place called Selinunte. The biggest archaeological park in Europe offers you many ancient temples along an accessible path that will leave you

breathless.



If you want more from your day…• If you want an underground experience, visit Grotte del Caricatore, a subterranean and

fascinating museum of the ancient wheat storage rooms.• Soap Museum: “Casa Museo del Sapone” is a museum dedicated to the history and science of soap making. You will be in an old rural building from 19th century, renewed with respect of the traditional old style. Discover the processes behind the production of soap and how to put this

knowledge into practice. Create your soap with your favourite fragrances in our workshop.

A good day starts with a nutritious breakfast

Tour of the day: Modica and Valle di Noto (2h journey)Modica: A wonderful town to visit, but most importantly known as the house of the fine quality chocolate. Your journey inside the flavour of chocolate starts with the visit of the production factory. An expert will show you the techniques required to maintain the purity of Modica chocolate. Try a pure high quality product that will leave an unforgettable taste in your mouth.Noto: rocks, ancient streets and majestic buildings, Noto will conquer your heart with its fine marble buildings. Enjoy this beautiful town that you can never forget.



If you want more from your day…• Stop in Syracuse to visit the archaeological site and the Duomo di Ortigia. If the ancient world fascinates you, you can visit the ancient Greek theatre of Syracuse and the Roman ruins of the Dionysus’s ear. Explore the Duomo di Ortigia - the only Christian church of the Magna Grecia, built on the ruins of Athena’s Temple.


7th day Agrigento

8th day Trapani and Erice


Tour of the day: Trapani and Erice (1h and 40 minutes journey)Trapani: experience a trip full of wonderful clear blue Mediterranean sea,

ancient culture and a smooth relaxed atmosphere. Meet the soul of Sicily: Trapani is the perfect place.

Erice will make you feel as if you’re in a fantasy TV series. Its medieval buildings and city walls, its high position and its incredible view will put you under a spell. Meet the famous handmade

carpets “Ercini” and the potteries. Do not forget to taste the famous almond sweets.




Transfer from Sciacca to Agrigento (1h and 10 minutes)Valley of the temples: prepare yourself for the bestDiscover one of the biggest archaeological sites in the world. The Valley of the Temples offers a total and realistic view of what Ancient Greece used to look like. The Valley is famous all over the world and used to be the inspiration of the settings for many famous Italian novels like “Il Gattopardo”. Be inspired by the ancient buildings and the Museum, an enormous collection of Greek findings and artefacts.

Just a little information you need to know• The archaeological area is very large and is found at a significant altitude - so please be ready for the landscape and weather, especially in sunny summer days.• Accessibility: The first part of the area, leading to the Temple of Hercules, has wooden walkways with slopes up to 20%. From the temple of Hercules you can reach the temple of Juno through a path a kilometre long called Via Sacra, equipped with wooden walkway, with a slope of 8%. People with disabilities are allowed to access the Via Sacra with their own car (or, alternatively, a paid shuttle for all), if they hold a certificate of disability.




9th day San Vito Lo Capo and Segesta

10th day Free Day

Our journey is starting to be tiring. Take a day to refill your energy reserves by relaxing in your exclusive resort and get ready for the rest

of the holiday!

A good day starts with a nutritiousbreakfast

Tour of the day: San Vito Lo Capo and Segesta (2h journey)San Vito Lo Capo is one of the places most visited in Sicily for its genuine Mediterranean atmosphere. Experience a stunning landscape with wild nature and transparent sea. And if you want to spend your time to learn more about the Sicilian culture, just ask our staff: the land is full of opportunities.

In Segesta antiquity and nature live together giving life to a rare harmony in the landscape. Breath the special air of Segesta, and feel an ancient quite, old as the world is, enter into your soul.

Just a little information you need to knowIn the Segesta archaeological park we can move together with our van to overtake the natural barriers.




Transfer from Sciacca to Scala dei Turchi (1h journey)Scala dei Turchi: The Sicilian Tropical ParadiseScala dei Turchi (Turkish stairway) is a dreamy landscape. It is a huge natural stairway made of “marna”, a peculiar pure white sedimentary rock that rises from a wonderful clear sea. If you are moving on a wheelchair you can see it from a spectacular glimpse along the street.



11th day Scala dei Turchi tour


12th day Palermo tour

13th day Monreale


Transfer from Sciacca to Palermo (2h and a half journey)

Arrival and check in (2 nights)Palermo the most iconic Sicilian City

Palermo is the main city of Sicily and you can notice it from the buildings, the monuments and the squares where you can stroll through. Meet the most genuine Sicilian soul in the colored

and lively streets and markets.

Just a little information you need to knowUnfortunately, Palermo is not the most accessible city to visit, but we will bring with us the equipment to let you experience as much as possible. Do not worry, you will still fully

experience Palermo - even if you miss something.



Transfer from Palermo to Monreale (Half ah hour journey)Lose yourself in the splendid Monreale CathedralMonreale is a little town that is home to the most incredible Cathedral you can imagine. The Cathedral is a Christian construction of a rare splendor. Discover with us the long history that forged it and all the legends behind the mosaics and the artworks of the interiors. End your journey in a majestic style.




14th day Departure


Transfer to Palermo AirportIt’s time to say goodbye to Italy and to the Outreach staff. Our service ends

when we leave you at the airport.

Number one in making Italyaccessible, and great.

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