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Piazza Armerina e Caltagirone: Discover the Artistic and Architectural Heritage of Sicily
4.3
6 Ratings
Catania
Explore the artistic and architectural wonders of Sicily on a tour of Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone. Visit the ancient Villa del Casale and discover the rich ceramic heritage of Caltagirone.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Piazza Armerina - About 5 km away from the historic center of Piazza Armerina, with its “fishbone” structure that gives originality to its urban layout you will explore The Villa del Casale, built between the III and the VI century AD, and part of the UNESCO heritage since 1996.
Villa del Casale represents one of the most magnificent testimonies of the late Roman age, rich of architectural and decorative elements. -
Caltagirone - In Caltagirone you will visit the ancient Cal’at Ghiran, or the Castello dei Vasi, a name that underlines the centrality of ceramics and majolica production typical of Caltagirone.
A tour of the historic center will make you appreciate the beauty of buildings and monuments such as: Palazzo Gravina, the Norman basilica of San Giacomo, the cathedral of San Giuliano, Corte Capitaniale, Tondo Vecchio, to culminate with the spectacular staircase of Santa Maria del Monte composed of 142 steps covered by majolica that connect the upper part to the lower part of the city.
What's Included
- Transfer service included
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off in Catania area
- Expert multilingual guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Ticket Villa del Casale, Piazza Armerina
- Pick-up/ Drop-off outside the pick-up area
Additional Information
This tour gives you a chance to explore two magnificent cities that exemplify Sicily’s expansive art and architectural legacy. Initially, you will visit the awe-inspiring ‘Villa del Casale’, built between the third and sixth century BC at Piazza Armerina. Finally, we will visit the historic town of Caltagirone. Its name hails from the Arabic term ‘Cal’at Ghiran’ or ’Castle of Jars’, underscoring the town’s significance in ceramic and Majolica production.
Location
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 104
Via Vittorio Emanuele II
This is the address of the office, if you have any problems you can find us here.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Tamaletown
Oct 5, 2018
On time,Friendly professional driver - Was really happy with our day trip from Catania to see the mosaics at the Villa Romana del Casale. Our driver Cesco was on time, friendly and a good driver. Clean and well maintained vehicle. Happy with our stop for coffee (!!) and the lunch catered well for our vegetarian requirements. Recommended.
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Lan
Feb 8, 2023
Nice Day Trip - Two beautiful towns in one day, very well designated. Our driver was on time, very polite, and give us some background of the city. However, we had a drive more than a guide, because the most important part of the tour was the Villa of Rome, but we were on our own, and there’s no tour or audio guide on site.
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