One of the largest islands of the Mediterranean, Sicily
is nothing less than a juncture of diverse traditions, with pleasing results
for visitors of the present era. For your next planned vacation, book international tour packages to Sicily
and you will find a hodgepodge, most noticeably in the architecture and
cuisine, from prehistoric temples to majestic palaces wherein the Ancient
Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Phoenicians, Normans. French and Spanish, all in some or
the other way have left their mark.
Include dramatic scenery led by a long and
sun-kissed coast and fire-breathing Mount Etna. Isn’t this include every
element for an ideal beach holiday. And with such splendidly photogenic
countryside and buildings, it is no surprise that Sicily is a favourite
destination for film makers.
These reasons are just sufficient to pack your bags
for Sicily, but if you still need more, here are another four good reasons for
choosing international tour packagesto Sicily.
Layers of History
Taormina, the Greco-Roman
theatre has striking sights of the great Mount Etna. Built by the Norman King William II, Monreale cathedral has
alluring gold mosaic ceilings. Then we have Agrigento, the famous valley of the
temples. Many people consider this place as the finest group of ancient Greek
buildings outside Greece. It has a total of nine temples, which also include
the Temple of Concord which was converted in to a church in the 4th
century A.D. Then there is Noto, in 1693, the town was devastated by an
earthquake, which now is replaced and built in the baroque style with all honey
coloured stones. These are just some of the historical and architectural
wonders, best sightseen only on escorted tours done by the reputed travel
company.
Famous Locations
If you are fond of Italian culture, which apart
from its food also include its television and films, then visiting this place
is a must. Many popular serials have their base in Sicily. Similarly, the most
loved movie, The Godfather, was shot in the town of Savoca north of Taormina.
The film hosts a vine-clad Bar Vitelli with a décor of the1940s created for the
film, the owners have retained the look till now. You can also visit the church
where Michael tied knots with Apollonia (from the movie ‘The Godfather’).
Beautiful Beaches
Thanks to plenty of
sunshine and far-reaching stretches of straw-coloured sand glugged by warm and
crystal-clear sea. Around the long Sicilian coast, you will find hundreds of
coves and strands. The three worth mentioning Sicily beaches include:
a) the very quiet sandy Cale Mosche on the south-east coast
b) Sant Vito Lo Capo in the background of Monte Monaco
in the north west
c) Punta Secca, a seaside village, known for its
picturesque shot in a detective series.
Fabulous Food
Exquisite influences and ingredients from Spain,
North Africa, the Near east and central Italy form the basis for Sicily’s
finger-licking cuisines. Feast on the
moistest fish and sea-food coming straight from the nets of fishermen. Tuna,
swordfish, limpets and clams could all be on your plate. You can also start and
end your day with special Sicilian dishes, like: seafood couscous and spaghetti
con le sarde, obviously a pasta dish with an exotic sauce made from anchovies,
sardines, tomatoes, wild fennel, pine nuts, saffron and currants. For lunch,
don’t miss on Panelle alla ceci - a
fritter in a bun made from fennel seed and chickpea flour. For your sweet
tooth, there are many flavours of gelato and cannoli, which are pastry tubes
filled with either candied orange peel or sweet ricotta.
That is all
we can summarize in words, but there is more to Sicily and for experiencing
that, all you need to do is, contact https://www.trinityairtravel.com/international-tour-packages/
