Itinerary

1. Taormina

   Pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel in Taormina, a town perched above the Ionian Sea with a medieval flair and spectacular Mt. Etna views.

2. Taormina/Mt. Etna/Taormina (appox. 72 miles)

   Travel up the slopes of Mt. Etna to Nicolosi, starting point for the final ascent of the volcano. On the way back, travel by the lovely resorts of Acireale, Giarre, Giardini and Mazzar?. Enjoy Taormina's lively night scene. (B)

3. Taormina/Catania/Agrigento (approx. 136 miles)

   Depart for Catania (approx. 32 miles) and after a view of its Baroque buildings, palaces and churches leave for Agrigento (approx. 104 miles), where you will be astounded by its Valley of Temples. Of the dozen of them, the Concorde is in a good state. (B)

4. Agrigento/Segesta/Erice/Palermo (approx. 185 miles)

   Drive to Segesta (approx. 89 miles). Here the temple is seen from afar. It is one of the most perfectly come down from antiquity. Journey to Erice (approx. 24 miles), a labyrinth of medieval narrow streets defended by walls and towers at an elevation of 2,464 feet with luminous seascapes. Drive to Palermo (approx. 72 miles) and check in at your hotel. (B)

5. Palermo

   The city is rich in history and monuments. Additionally there is an essential site, Monreale (approx. 10 miles), overlooking the Conca d'Oro (the Golden Basin) and boasting a 12th century Cathedral with splendid mosaics. (B)

6. Palermo to USA (or extend your stay)

   Drop-off your car and say ''arrivederci'' to Italy or extend your stay. (B)