Palermo, Agrigento & Taormina: Sicily through its myths
From the palaces of Palermo to the treasures of the Valley of the Temples, a Sicilian adventure that leads straight to the famed Mount Etna.
Your itinerary
Round trip
3 days - 2 nights
Day 1: from Palermo to the Valley of the Temples
11:00 AM. In Piazza Giulio Cesare, at Palermo Centrale station, the doors of Orient Express La Dolce Vita open. Hop aboard the iconic train just in time for lunch in the Dining Car.
4:30 PM. Experience the "Valley of the Temples". Atop a hill, Agrigento’s Doric temples dedicated to Greek deities abound. Experience this corner of paradise between lemon and olive trees that transports you to the heart of history.
7:30 PM. Celebrate the wonders of Agrigento with a memorable dinner and music, the perfect gastronomic interlude to experiencing Italy at its finest. Buonanotte!
4:30 PM. Experience the "Valley of the Temples". Atop a hill, Agrigento’s Doric temples dedicated to Greek deities abound. Experience this corner of paradise between lemon and olive trees that transports you to the heart of history.
7:30 PM. Celebrate the wonders of Agrigento with a memorable dinner and music, the perfect gastronomic interlude to experiencing Italy at its finest. Buonanotte!
Day 2: Taormina and the Mt. Etna volcano
12:20 PM.After breakfast, uncover the secrets hidden in the heights of Taormina. Enjoy a private experience to discover several cultural sites including the fabulous 3rd century Greek theater. See breathtaking views and explore a vineyard on top of Mt. Etna where you can celebrate the volcano’s extraordinary landscapes with a toast.
6:00 PM. Say ciao to wonderful Taormina and change your clothes for Le Grand Soir aboard the train. Meet in the Dining Car for a gourmet dinner, a few good glasses of Italian wine and a night of dreaming.
6:00 PM. Say ciao to wonderful Taormina and change your clothes for Le Grand Soir aboard the train. Meet in the Dining Car for a gourmet dinner, a few good glasses of Italian wine and a night of dreaming.
Day 3: Return to Palermo
9:00 AM. Arrival in Palermo. Discover the best of the region from its palaces to its magical cathedral and its theaters.