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10:00 Arrival Cava Grande del Cassibile. We will start the descent along the ancient steps until we reach<br />

the chosen route. The walk along this flat path allows us to admire the amazing views of the valley<br />

and cascading waters and ponds. We then follow a trail along the river until we come across a series<br />

of wonderful bathing ponds of crystal clear waters. We take the main path back up to the departure<br />

point – Lunch.<br />

14:30 Departure for Noto.<br />

15:00 Arrival Noto, the Capital City of Sicilian Baroque. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele, with magnificent<br />

baroque buildings on either side, crosses the full length of the town. The recently restored Duomo<br />

and Palazzo Villadorata, with its extravagant balconies supported by elaborate gargoyles is a must.<br />

www.bestofsicily.com/noto.htm<br />

17:00 Departure Noto<br />

18:30 Arrival Hotel Antica Stazione.<br />

19:00 Shower.<br />

20:00 Dinner – Pizza, drink & dessert.<br />

22:00 Lights out.<br />

Day 3<br />

07:30 Breakfast<br />

09:30 Mass – Santuario di Gulfi<br />

11:15 Arrival Buccheri Adventure Park an experienced local guide will give us an informative commentary<br />

throughout the day.<br />

www.parcallario.it<br />

13:15 Departure to Diga Santa Rosalia.<br />

14:00 Arrival Diga Santa Rosalia Lake. After a typical Sicilian lunch: Sicilian antipasto, 2 types of pasta, 2<br />

types of meat, fresh fruit, cannolo Siciliano and water, we will take a walk along the lake and through<br />

the forest to admire the amazing views and the fauna and flora of the area as well as several species<br />

of birds, rabbits, wild pigs, the regional cingiale nero (black wild boar) and foxes.<br />

A short horseback ride with an instructor will round off our adventure.<br />

16:00 Departure to Modica.<br />

16:30 Arrival Modica Centro Storico. This proud and prosperous ancient city is one of <strong>Sicily</strong>’s baroque<br />

gems. The main street ‘Il Corso’, is a typical Italian meeting place with cafes and majestic buildings.<br />

The church of San Giorgio, also by Rosario Gagliardi, is an impressive monument, built after the<br />

earthquake of 1693, surrounded by a flight of 250 steps to further enhance the scenic beauty of its<br />

fine facade.<br />

www.thinksicily.com/guide-to-sicily/towns-and-cities-in-sicily/modica.aspx<br />

Guided walking tour of Modica and we will also have the opportunity to visit a typical chocolate<br />

factory to get a taste of the famous Cioccolato di Modica.<br />

18:00 Departure Modica.<br />

18:30 Arrival Pozzallo Port.<br />

19:30 Departure to Malta.<br />

21:00 Arrival Malta.<br />

ADULTS €365.00<br />

Prices at time of publication<br />

CHILDREN €335.00 all inclusive<br />

under 14<br />

Price is based on a minimum of 20 participants

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