Hello.
We are a young couple in our late 20s heading for our honeymoon in Sicily after spending the week prior in Rome & Amalfi Coast. We are looking to relax on the beaches and actively explore through walking Sicilian cities. We are not as interested in exploring museums all day when we get to Sicily. Here is our 7 full day/8 night itinerary. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
We are traveling in Sicily mid-September. We will be renting a car. And flying in and from Catania Airport.
Do you think we should base in the cities mentioned? Is it worth adding one day base city in Ortigiya center, as oppose to travel from Fontane Bianche Beach hotel? Any suggestions on a better breakdown?
BASE CITY 1: Hotel near Fontane Bianche Beach.
Day 1: Spend morning on Fontane Bianche beach.
-Spend afternoons traveling to Ortigiya to explore Duomo di Siracusa, Necropolis of Pantalica, Ear of Dionysius.
Day 2: Spend morning on Fontane Bianche beach.
-Spend afternoons traveling to Ortigiya to explore Duomo di Siracusa, Necropolis of Pantalica, Ear of Dionysius.
Day 3: Spend morning on Fontane Bianche beach.
-Spend afternoon exploring Noto.
BASE CITY 2: Hotel near Ragusa.
Day 4: Morning in Riserva Naturale Orientata Cavagrande del Cassibile swimming.
-Spend evening exploring Ragusa/Modica
Day 5: Entire day exploring Ragusa/Modica.
-Visit Piazza Armerina.
BASE CITY 3: Hotel near Giardini Naxos Beach
Day 6: La Pescheria (Fish Market) in Catania in morning
Hiking & Touring Mount Etna in afternoon
Wine/Oil/Honey Tasting near Mount Etna in the evening
Day 7: Spend time at Giardini Naxos Beach mornign
Explore Savoca, Italy (Godfather was filmed) or Downtown Taormina in the evening
Departure from Catania early next morning.