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Caltagirone

Welcome to Caltagirone, the vibrant heart of Sicily! Famous for its stunning ceramics, this charming town offers delightful narrow streets, dazzling baroque architecture, and breathtaking views from the Scalini di Santa Maria del Monte staircase. Treat yourself to local pastries and explore art-filled shops. Get ready for a colorful adventure that’s sure to make your Instagram pop! 🎨✨

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Outdoor4.5/5

Villa Comunale Di Caltagirone

Nestled in Caltagirone, the Villa Comunale Di Caltagirone is renowned for its stunning terraced gardens and vibrant ceramic tiles, offering a picturesque escape that beautifully showcases Sicilian artistry and breathtaking views.

Landmark4.6/5

Staircase of Santa María del Monte

The iconic Staircase of Santa María del Monte, adorned with colorful maiolica tiles, is a breathtaking architectural masterpiece in Caltagirone, inviting visitors to experience its stunning beauty and rich history as they ascend its 142 steps.

Culture3.7/5

Museo Regionale della Ceramica

Discover the Museo Regionale della Ceramica in Caltagirone, where stunning displays of intricate Sicilian ceramics showcase the region's rich artisanal history, making it a must-visit for art and culture enthusiasts.

Culture4.9/5

Chiesa S. Francesco D'Assisi

Nestled in Caltagirone, Chiesa S. Francesco D'Assisi enchants visitors with its stunning baroque architecture and intricate frescoes, making it a must-see gem that beautifully encapsulates the region's rich artistic heritage.

Eat$$$4.6/5

Panineria 'Ino - Pan'Ino d'Autore

At Panineria 'Ino - Pan'Ino d'Autore, savor artisanal sandwiches crafted with local ingredients, all in a vibrant atmosphere that reflects Caltagirone’s rich culinary heritage and artistic spirit, making it a must-visit culinary gem.

Drink$$$4.6/5

Fabio Trieste

Drink$$$4.6/5

Kahvé: Dolceria_Caffetteria

Eat4.2/5

Spizzè - Pizzeria Caltagirone

Eat$$$4.3/5

Ritrovo La Piazzetta - Ristorante a Caltagirone

Drink4.6/5

Sicilia Caffè Mariella

Stays

Stay4.55/5

Al Centro Storico

Nestled in the heart of Caltagirone, Al Centro Storico showcases stunning baroque architecture and vibrant ceramics, making it an iconic destination for art lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Don't miss the breathtaking views from its scenic streets.

Stay4.55/5

I colori della Sicilia

Nestled in Caltagirone, I colori della Sicilia offers a vibrant tapestry of Sicilian culture, renowned for its stunning ceramics and rich artistic heritage, making it a must-visit for any art enthusiast exploring Italy's hidden gems.

Stay4.1/5

B&B Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo

Nestled in the heart of Caltagirone, B&B Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo offers stunning views and charming Sicilian decor, making it an unforgettable retreat for travelers seeking authentic local experiences and breathtaking scenery.

Stay3.5/5

hotel villa sturzo

Hotel Villa Sturzo, nestled in the historic town of Caltagirone, offers stunning views, elegant accommodations, and easy access to the magnificent Scala di Santa Maria del Monte, making it a memorable retreat for travelers.

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5/5

168 h

Sicily Great Wines and UNESCO Sites in 7 Private Days

What makes us unique is the combination of technical expertise and authentic passion. Your trip is an elite experience designed by an Expert Technical Director, ensuring perfect and flexible logistics. The trip includes 6 nights in a 4-star hotel, 6 gourmet lunches with wine tasting, an exclusive Cooking Class and tasting in Modica with over 30 types of artisan chocolate. We are deep connoisseurs of the territory who open the doors to elite wineries and hidden UNESCO gems. With Sicilian Soul Experience, and the presence of Salvo and Angela, you will experience the soul of Sicily outside the mass circuits, with the comfort of an excellent private service and a 100% flexible itinerary tailored to you. Don't wait to live this dream: book now to bring with you wonderful memories, with hearts full of joy, eyes full of wonder and palate intoxicated with taste.

$3,786.31

5/5

Private Etna 2000m Tour from Catania

Private tour, very engaging, for lovers of outdoor activities. The south side of Etna is spectacular, offering breathtaking views and many points of interest to visit that will make this experience very rich and satisfying. The program includes: a hike through the lava flows from 2001 to 2003. A visit to the Silvestri Craters from 1892. We will climb together the upper Silvestri crater, from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Catania. We will visit a lava tube cave, with helmets and torches provided. A honey and olive oil tasting at a local producer in Zafferana Etnea. Pick-up and return to your hotel are available and free of charge

$129.33

5/5

192 h

8-day tour of Bucolic Sicily

The "adventure trip" and "sustainable" tour for those who want to get to know the most authentic Sicily with all its facets. We will explore the numerous UNESCO sites of Sicily: Greek temples and theaters, Roman architecture, cathedrals and domes of Norman origin and Arabic testimonies, without ever neglecting the mythical landscape with its breathtaking views, crystal clear seas and everything that characterizes this extraordinary land . Short and easy walks in nature reserves and nature parks with all the species-rich flora that become magical in every season will further enrich this trip. Special attention is paid to the typical Sicilian cuisine, which is rich in knowledge and tradition with its simple but tasty ingredients and will fascinate every visitor.

$1,327.36

5/5

Walking tour Vendicari Nature Reserve, Tonnara ,Torre Bizantina

The journey begins in the Vendicari Nature Reserve to observe the wonderful pink flamingos that feed on the salt shrimps, where biodiversity is intertwined with the migratory spectacle of birds. Cross dunes and ponds, discovering the mastery of nature. Continue towards the Tonnara di Vendicari, symbol of Roman ingenuity in tuna fishing. Artisanal nets and stone walls tell of millennial traditions. Leaving the reserve, immerse yourself in the Baroque magnificence of Noto. The walking tour reveals the UNESCO-protected architecture, with Baroque churches and palaces telling stories of pomp. Breathe the atmosphere of Noto, combining the nature of Vendicari, the tradition of Tonnara and the grandeur of Baroque in an extraordinary experience.

$151.66

5/5

2 h

Caltagirone: Traditional Ceramic Town Walking Tour

Explore Caltagirone on a private guided tour, starting at the Public Garden, one of Italy’s 10 most beautiful gardens, in Liberty style. See statues, majolica, flower beds, the Moorish-style music stage, and the Teatrino Belvedere with city views. Passing the Ceramics Museum, continue to the historic center and the Tondo Vecchio, a theater-shaped terrace with the town’s coats of arms and the Sicilian Trinacria. Walk across the S. Francesco Bridge, a 17th-century bridge with five arches decorated with local relief ceramics. Through palaces and churches in Baroque and Liberty styles, reach the Cathedral of San Giuliano with a majolica dome, frescoes, and a Baroque wooden choir. Nearby is Piazza del Municipio, with Palazzo dell’Aquila and the former Palazzo Senatorio, now the Luigi Sturzo Gallery. The tour ends at the Staircase of S. Maria del Monte, 142 steps decorated with colorful tiles, adorned with flowers during the Infiorata and 4,000 candles for the patron saint’s feast.

$305.68

5/5

120 h

Tour Sicily BAROQUE

This is a free tour that allows you to visit the jewels of Sicilian baroque from Syracuse to Noto, from Modica to Ragusa Ibla passing through Scicli and Catania.

$339.77

5/5

7 h

Nebrodi Medieval Day – Castle and Convent Tour (Private Experience)

The Medieval Day is an experience for immersing into an authentic Sicilian scenery off the beaten path. You will visit two small medieval mountain towns, one castle, one convent and will taste Sicilian traditional flavours. The activity has a calm pace and will lead you to a relax and peace, following Franciscan's rule, Pax et Bonum (Peace and All Good). Silence, great landscape views over the volcano (Mt Etna), the mountains and Alcantara Valley, in a blend of nature and culture, are the highlights of this private tour, rich in history, local culture, and tradition. • Relaxing atmosphere • Immersive experience history, culture, art and spirituality • Traditional food tasting

$230.00

5/5

8 h

Alcantara Food & Wine Day Tour (Private Experience)

Travelosophy means excellence. Our tours and activities offer the best in terms of the overall quality of the experiences. We do not offer packages for tourists. We offer authentic experiences. We work with top brands only. The wineries know us and do their best to offer a complete and immersive experience to our guests. Our transportation is always included and pick-up/drop-off services are fully customizable. We travel on shuttle vans with Wi-Fi onboard, water, and pastries. We deliver full documentation of the booked activity on PDF the day before the departure, with all the details of our trip, included recommendations on weather and clothing. Our activities offer full explanations and are supported by official guides, official sommeliers, and official chefs. They are never in a hurry. Our pace is relaxed and adjusted to our guests' mood. Travelosophy just means excellence.

$200.00

5/5

Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone with wine tasting and lunch in the winery

English: The driver will take care to give adequate time at all stops and to accommodate special requests when possible, to ensure that your experience in Sicily will be both memorable and enjoyable. he driver is not a Licensed Tour Guide and cannot take you inside monuments. At the entrance of the site it is possible to have a extra paid guide service. The wine tasting lunch is not included and has a cost of euro 65.00 per person and this payment must be made to us at least 15 days before, contact us and we will send a link payment.

$364.46

5/5

Taormina Castelmola for groups

Don't waste time with the usual tourist traps! Join us by choosing one of our tours and we will overwhelm you with a whirlwind of emotions, legends, traditions and culture. You will feel part of the family, but with an extra touch of Sicilian charm.

$170.48

4.8/5

5 h

Etna Jeep OffRoad Tour: Lava Flows,Etna Wines,Lunch at 6,561 ft

Exciting tour by Jeep and walking on lava flows in search of hornito and lava flow caves until reaching the wonderful fracture that discovers the ancient flows that followed one another over the centuries to discover the origins of the volcano Etna. The emotion that our excursion provokes is unique. You'll feel like you're walking on the moon and going all the way to the center of the Earth. Walking along the perimeter of the great fracture you can admire the incredible succession of lava basalts. The pleasant excursion will take you to discover magical places where ETNA DOC WINES are produced where the nature of the volcanic soil mixes with the Sicilian sun. The best wineries are waiting for you to visit the vineyards grown on volcanic sand and taste the volcano wines unique in the world. Finally, a pleasant and relaxing lunch at an altitude of 6,561 ft. based on typical Sicilian products will be the right reward for a unique and unrepeatable experience.

$139.91

4.8/5

8 h

Mosaic tour 2

The Mosaico transfer involves: Departure at 8:30 am, arrival at the Roman villa of the farmhouse (stop for about 2 hours). Departure for Caltagirone (stop for about 2 hours). Return to Syracuse. Our cars are registered for public use, equipped with the required municipal authorizations and have free access to limited traffic areas and preferential lanes in all cities. Free bottled water wi fi. Our drivers are equipped with the qualifications required for driving public service vehicles. Guided tour itineraries are available on request. NB. THE LISTED EXCURSIONS INCLUDE A / R TRANSFER ONLY.

$1,058.12

4.7/5

72 h

Etna Wine and Food Volcanic Weekend Immersion Tour (Private Experience)

The Etna Food & Wine Tour has a relaxed pace and offers the chance to enjoy food and wine from the most authentic Sicilian tradition, while exploring the history of the cultivation of specific grapes and the production processes. You will learn some facts about the production of wine and will see cellars and other facilities. Wine and food tasting are based on fresh produce. Visits are exclusive to your group. In the afternoon, exclusive visits to Taormina and Mt. Etna will be offered with our compliments. • Relaxing atmosphere • Charming resort in the countryside • Pool and spa access • High class meals and service • Immersive experience in food, wine, culture, and nature • Travelosophy representative available 24H during your stay

$1,500.00

4.5/5

Tour to Palazzolo Acreide and Caltagirone, cities of ceramics

Let yourself be fascinated by this journey on the theme of elegance and history by visiting two of the seven UNESCO villages of the late Baroque complex, visiting monuments, breathtaking views and traditional local food together with a guide who will be at your disposal, entertaining you with a full description of the history and landscape together with a delicious coffee in the center of Palazzolo Acreide and a delicious cup of wine in a restaurant in Caltagirone, discovering places that year after year are increasingly requested by the tourist and non-tourist public, choose this tour and savor and appreciate one of the most beautiful corners of the Sicily region.

$206.92

4.4/5

9 h

From Catania: Tour to Caltagirone & Piazza Armerina with lunch

Between pottery and Roman history: full day to visit 2 unique spots in Sicily: the city of Caltagirone, famous for arts, ceramics and baroque and the city of Piazza Armerina, which houses a unesco heritage site: the Villa Romana del Casale.

$129.33

4.4/5

Piazza Armerina e Caltagirone

The tour offers the opportunity to discover two splendid towns, which testify the vast artistic and architectural heritage of Sicily. Starting with the visit of the stunning “Villa del Casale”, constructed between the third and sixth century BC in Piazza Armerina. To end in the ancient town of Caltagirone, its name deriving from the Arabic ‘Cal’at Ghiran’ or ‘Castles of Jars’, which emphasises the importance of its ceramic and Majolica production.

$135.20

4.3/5

144 h

Sicily Baroque Grand Tour (Private)

The Baroque Tour in Sicily offers our guests the chance to visit the key places of baroque art and architecture. Sicily is renown as the capital of baroque. Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Modica and Ragusa represent the best examples of this style. The Baroque Tour in Sicily will offer you the chance to visit the most famous buildings, churches and monasteries in exclusive guided visits. You’ll have the chance to attend special baroque events: theme dinners and music performances. Lodging will be at I Monasteri Golf and Spa Resort, a charming and exclusive resort a few miles off Syracuse, which is the result of an amazing restyling of a former Benedictine monastery. The resort comes with pool, a spa by Clarins and 18 holes (par 71) golf course among scented citrus groves. Blue crystal waters will also expect you at nearby beaches. Contact us if you travel with kids as we can arrange/advise accordingly.

$5,500.00

3.7/5

7 h

Caltagirone Day Tour – Private Experience

As all our activities, the Caltagirone Day Tour is a private tour: no groups, no guides for many people and different languages, just a private driver and guide for you, with explanations, tips, recommendations at your service. Plus, our activities are never in a hurry: please, take your time while visiting, during your lunch experience and enjoy the day. This is the way we do it.

$230.00

192 h

Sicilian Splendor - Private tour of Sicily

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR: Embark on an 8-day exploration of Sicily, beginning in Catania and concluding in Taormina. This tour offers a rich blend of cultural, historical, and culinary experiences, with accommodations in carefully selected 4-star hotels. Visit the lively fish market of Catania, the baroque beauty of Siracusa and Ragusa and the ancient Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Savor the unique flavors of Modica's chocolate and Palermo's street food. Discover the artistic ceramics of Caltagirone, the grandeur of Monreale’s Cathedral and the picturesque coastal town of Cefalù. Optional excursions include a thrilling journey up Mount Etna. The tour wraps up in the enchanting city of Taormina, offering stunning views and historical treasures.

$4,267.76

7 h

Noto / Syracuse Baroque Private Day Tour (choose your tour)

As all our activities, the Noto/Syracuse Day Tour is a private tour (the guided walking tour can occasionally be a shared small group). Our activities are never in a hurry: please, take your time while visiting, during your lunch experience and enjoy the day. This is the way we do it.