Ponte Holidays - Sicily 2021

NOTO & WINE TASTING TOUR

€185 starting from

TOUR DETAILS:

Noto: The Noto Valley is the cradle of the most outstanding evidence of Sicilian baroque, which is why 8 historical centres in the area are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Noto is located less than 40km southwest of Syracuse, the town is home to one of Sicily’s most beautiful historic centres and is considered the Capital of Baroque, and it is not hard to understand why. A strong and florid city in the Renaissance, it was completely destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1693, leaving just what is now called “Noto Antica”: the new city was built a few kilometres from the former settlement, and great architects and urban designers, all major representatives of the typical Baroque architecture of that time, were asked to contribute to the re-building of Noto. The pièce de résistance is Corso Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant walkway flanked by thrilling baroque palazzi and churches. Marzamemi: Marzamemi has an exotic flair to it. It started as a fishing village and continues the tradition today. But Marzamemi, unlike many other towns in Sicily, doesn’t have Greek roots; rather it was founded by the Arabs and originally called Marsa’ al Hamen (which translates as “harbour of the turtle doves”). Marzamemi started as a town for tuna fishing and packing, a trade it continues in an artisanal form today. The old “tonnara” still stands on the shore, used now for special events, while food producers in the modern part of town pack tuna and smoked swordfish in various forms.

PONTE HOLIDAYS 2021

PROGRAM INCLUDES:

3 08:00 Arrival at Augusta port: Meet and greet by your English-speaking tour leader (one per coach / full day) 3 08:45 Transfer to Noto 3 09:45 Arrival and Met by your English-speaking guide (Noto - max 2 hrs): guided visit 3 11:30 Transfer to a winery in Noto 3 12:15 Arrival – Visit, wine tasting (4 glasses) with light lunch

Wednesdays & Fridays (Minimum of 15 pax)

3 14:15 Transfer to a winery in Marzamemi 3 14:45 Arrival – Visit, wine tasting (3 glasses) and dessert 3 15:45 Transfer to Marzamemi and time at leisure 3 17:15 Transfer back to Augusta port 3 20:00 Depart for Malta

1 Day

Noto

PRICE: Adults: €185 Children (4-12 years old): €137

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