SicilyFrom the Valley of the Temples to Sicilian wines

Take a day trip from Palermo to Agrigento, to the Valley of the Temples—one of Sicily's most important sights. On a walk through the world-famous valley, you can first marvel at the Temple of Juno with its sacrificial altar in front, then pass the remains of the old city wall with its beautiful almond trees to the perfectly preserved Temple of Concordia, where the principles of ancient architecture are studied.

From the Temple of Hercules, you can enjoy the view of the African Sea before marveling at the ruins of the huge Temple of Zeus. You can then stroll through the impressive Sanctuary of Demeter to the Temple of the Dioscuri. The archaeological sites of Agrigento were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

Today you will travel to eastern Sicily to Noto. A jewel of Sicilian Baroque, the city of Noto will reveal itself to you in all its post-reconstruction splendor: after the devastating earthquake in eastern Sicily in 1693, the entire city was completely rebuilt in the style of the Baroque period, which today makes it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strolling through the white alleys, you will see the Church of Santa Chiara, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, the Palazzo Ducezio, St. Nicholas Street with its beautiful balconies, the Fontana d'Ercole, the city theater, and all the other great architectural landmarks.

Take a trip to the Planeta "BUONIVINI" winery. It has a long agricultural tradition that began in the area between Sambuca and Menfi and has been passed down for 17 generations: one brand, one family, more than 350 hectares of vineyards in six different estates scattered throughout Sicily!

Take a day trip from Noto to Syracuse. Syracuse was the most important city of Magna Graecia. In 413 BC, they defeated the mighty Athenians, and Syracuse was also home to many great Greeks, including the unique Archimedes. Even today, it is still possible to admire its ancient grandeur thanks to the imposing ancient Greek monuments or the later, magnificent Baroque buildings on the island of Ortygia.

When visiting Syracuse, don't miss the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, which contains famous masterpieces from the Greek and Roman periods. Visit Ortygia, the old town of Syracuse. The district was built on a small island. You arrive on Ortygia via a bridge and stroll through the small picturesque alleys to visit famous monuments such as the Temple of Apollo, the Arethusa Spring, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria delle Cologne.