Magnificent Sicily Duo Catania Palermo 3 Nights - 30 December Departure with Ajet Airlines Special Flight (New Year's Special)

Meeting at the Ajet counter in front of the Sabiha Gökçen Airport international departures terminal 3 hours before departure. After baggage and ticket procedures, we depart for Catania at 06:00 on Ajet Airlines' special flight VF5547. Upon arrival at 06:40 local time, our city tour of Catania begins with our waiting vehicle. During our city tour, Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell'Elefante, Piazza Repubblica, and Etna Street will be among the places visited. After our tour, we have free time. Then, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, guests who wish can additionally join the Grand Cefalù & Palermo tour (100 Euro). Located on the northern coast of Sicily, Cefalù is a charming coastal town known for its historical character and natural beauty. Its cobblestone narrow streets, colorful squares, golden sandy beaches, and impressive views stretching to the Mediterranean Sea create unforgettable moments for visitors. The symbol of the town, Cefalù Cathedral, stands out with its Norman-era architecture and magnificent Byzantine mosaics, and it is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After our tour, our next stop will be Palermo, the capital of Sicily. This city has hosted many civilizations from the Phoenicians to the Romans, Arabs, and Normans. During our tour in this city, places to visit include the Palermo Cathedral, Canti Square, and Teatro Massimo (Opera House). After the tour, transfer to our hotel in Catania. Overnight at the hotel.

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Siracusa & Noto tour. (75 Euro) Our first stop is Siracusa, with its unique historical heritage stretching from the ancient Greek period to the present day. Founded as a Greek colony in the 8th century BC, Siracusa was once one of the most important cultural and trade centers of the Mediterranean; it is also known as the birthplace of the famous scientist Archimedes. The city's most impressive area is Ortiga Island, famous for its narrow stone streets, elegant squares, and Baroque architecture. The ancient temple ruins, historic fountains, and seaside walking paths here give visitors a sense of traveling through time. After the tour we conduct here, our second stop will be Noto. Known as the "capital of Sicilian Baroque," Noto was rebuilt after the great earthquake of 1693 and has acquired a unique appearance with its magnificent structures made of golden-colored limestone. The city's historic center, with its impressive churches, aristocratic palaces, ornate balconies, and wide squares, is like an open-air museum. In particular, Noto Cathedral, with its grand staircases and Baroque details, stands as the symbol of the city. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Noto offers visitors an unforgettable cultural experience thanks to its romantic atmosphere, historic fabric, and traditional flavors of Sicily; due to its elegant architecture and quiet streets, Noto is considered one of Sicily's most enchanting and photogenic stops. After our tour, transfer to our hotel in Catania. Overnight at the hotel.

After the morning breakfast we will have at the hotel, our guests who wish can join the extra organized Grand Taormina & Savoca & Etna tour. (75 Euro.)  Our first stop will be Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Starting from the slopes of Etna, we will experience thousands of years of lava flows, extinct craters, and the unique landscapes at the foot of the mountain. Then, we will move to the authentic mountain village of Savoca, where Francis Ford Coppola's cult masterpiece The Godfather was filmed, a place where time seems to stand still; we will have the opportunity to visit the historic Bar Vitelli, where Michael Corleone asked for permission to marry, and take a nostalgic walk through the streets where the Church of Saint Lucia, bearing traces of The Godfather film, is located. The day will conclude in Taormina, Sicily's pearl, with its magnificent position overlooking the Ionian Sea; you will have an unforgettable Sicilian experience by exploring the Greek-Roman Ancient Theatre offering grand views, the stylish boutiques filling the lively historic streets, and Umberto Street with its beautiful harbor views. After our tour, transfer to the airport at the time indicated by our guide. After baggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart at 20:40 on Ajet Airlines' special flight VF5548 to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Arrival at 01:05 local time and the end of our tour.