Top 10 Walking Tours in Province of Enna, Sicily

Guided tour of the roman Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina town in Sicily, one of the most precious jewels left by the Roman civilization in Sicily. The villa, built in the III-IV a.d. it probably belonged to Valerio Massimiano, a powerful patrician of the empire. Since 1997 it has become a UNESCO world heritage, especially for the beauty of its mosaics, famous all over the world. The domus with its 48 rooms is built around the quadrangular peristyle which is accessed from the vestibule. The peristyle floor is entirely mosaic with drawings of European and African animals while the garden is enriched by a large fountain composed of three pools, covered in marble on the outside and in mosaic inside. Tour included the visit of the room with the ten girls in bikinis portrayed in various sports: throwing the disc, playing with the ball, exercises with weights and cross country and, later, the Basilica with the polychrome marble floors

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket

This itinerary traces the life of ancient Rome inside an extraordinary imperial villa.

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions: Ticket entrance 10 € for each. Free under 18 years and other categories.

DISCOVERING GODS This itinerary that traces the myth of Demeter and Kore, located in Sicily, intends to offer the visitor the opportunity to retrace the relative mythological places, to discover the most suggestive Sicily, far from the noise and mass tourism, to rediscover the flavors and colors of a land with so many natural and cultural beauties to offer.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Ticket entrance 6 € for each. Free under 18 years and other categories.

DISCOVERING GODS This itinerary that traces the myth of Demeter and Kore, located in Sicily, intends to offer the visitor the opportunity to retrace the relative mythological places, to discover the most evocative Sicily, far from the noise and mass tourism, to rediscover the flavors and colors of a land with so many natural and cultural beauties to offer.

Inclusions: English / Italian speaking guide

Exclusions: Ticket entrance 6 € for each. Free under 18 years and other categories.

A day that will take you to the heart of Sicily to discover two of the most interesting UNESCO sites on the island: the Roman Villa del Casale and the town of Caltagirone. An authentic journey through ancient and modern arts, between splendid mosaics of the late Roman age and works of traditional craftsmanship and architecture.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: All entrance tickets for attractions for a fee (Villa Romana del Casale € 10), Lunch

The Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina is considered to be one of the most important exemplars of an official governmental residence, attributed to the elaboration and exceptional beauty of its architectonic and decorative elements. Dated back to 320-350 A.D., the villa most likely belonged to a member of Rome’s senatorial class, probably a governor of the Eternal City itself. On board of a Piaggio TriVespa you will visit Caltagirone a little town full of swirling patterns, vibrant colours, painstakingly detailed designs: wherever you go in Caltagirone this is what you will see! The highlight is undoubtedly the 142 steps of the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte. Here you will also taste typical Sicilian food (arancino and cannolo).

Inclusions: Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur, Private professional guide inside the archeological area of Piazza Armerina, Entrance ticket at the Villa Romana del Casale (mosaics), City tour with Trivespa (one hour) in Caltagirone, Tasting of typical Sicilian food (Arancino and Cannolo) in Caltagirone, Free time in Caltagirone famous for its ceramics

Exclusions: Gratuities (optional), Food and beverages unless specified

Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis, has many sites relating to the life of the Saint which can be visited. The city’s masterpiece, the Basilica of St. Francis is important both from a religious and artistic perspective. Move on to San Giovanni Rotondo, located in the south of Italy which is the second most visited Catholic Shrine in the world. Saint Padre Pio was a Capuchin Friar, priest and mystic known for his devotion to God, care for the sick and supernatural gifts. He died in 1968 and was declared a Saint in 2002. Bari, cultural crossroads since ancient times, is an ideal starting point, a city where two souls meet, the old town and the modern town. A wonderful example of Apulian Romanesque architecture is the imposing Basilica di San Nicola (Saint Nicholas's Basilica), where the holy relics of the famous saint are kept.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, 1 night accommodation in a 4**** rating hotel in San Giovanni Rotondo area, Transportation by deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver for the entire trip, Professional English speaking guide ( 3 hours in Assisi & 4 hours in Bari )

Exclusions: Food&beverages and meals not mentioned in your itinerary, Gratuities

Mapping your Sicilian family tree is the perfect way to bring your past to life. During the course of your family history research, you could at times (based on the amount of information provided on the records) find out where your ancestors lived, who with and what they did for a living. Learning about the events that helped shape your ancestors' lives and the choices they have made can help paint a vivid picture of your past. If you are lucky, you could stumble upon relatives you never knew you had. These could be long dead ancestors or relatives who are still alive today. I would be pleased to guide and help you with your family history journey.

Inclusions: Certified copy of either birth, marriage and death records available under the information provided, Sightseeing Tour of the Town, Trip to only one town, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Anything not mentioned under the head inclusions

Visit two of Sicily's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With an authorized private guide and luxury transportation, this engaging tour will allow you to visit in complete peace of mind with personalized attention. Take a guided tour of the Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and in the Roman Villa of the farmhouse in Piazza Armerina, known for its perfectly preserved mosaics. Entrance fees not included.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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The tour starts with a gastonomic visit in a dairy farm in Aidone, the Centro Form. They pass their experience in the production of the typical sicilian cheeses on from father to son. Among other pecorino cheeses, this factory produces the millenial "piacentinu ennese", that is, a yellow cheese whose colour is due to one of its ingredients, the saffron. This cheese is widely sold in the national and European market and it is produced with fresh milk from farms of native Sicilian breeds and cared for in every detail of each processing stage. You have the possibility of assisting in the preparation of Piacentinu ennese DOP and Pecorino Siciliano DOP. Also, a cheese-tasting of the local products is included. After the visit to the dairy farm, it is time to go to the old town center of Aidone by taxi. Aidone welcomes you with its majestic churches in yellowish sandstone and characteristic areas. After a break for lunch, the tour continues with the walking tour in the inner city with an authorized tour guide.

Inclusions: Guided visit Aidone, Guided visit to a dairy farm, Cheese-tasting of the Piacentinu Ennese, Taxi service from the Centro Form to Aidone

Exclusions: Transfer service to point of departure , Ticket for the Acheological Museum of Aidone or Morgantina (6 euro), All that is not provided in “Include", Lunch