Piazza Armerina and Caltagirone with wine tasting and lunch in the winery

About this tour

A private 6–7 hour drive through southeastern Sicily visiting two hilltop towns renowned for their baroque architecture and ceramics. Your driver collects you from your hotel in Siracusa, Ragusa or Noto and shuttles you to Piazza Armerina to explore the Roman mosaics at Villa Casale, then on to Caltagirone's majolica-tiled streets. Optional wine tasting lunch at a local winery (€65pp, book ahead) breaks up the driving. Your driver handles timing and routing but isn't a licensed guide—hire one at sites if you want deeper context.

Highlights

• Roman villa mosaics at Piazza Armerina
• Caltagirone's hand-painted ceramic staircases
• Private car with air conditioning and bottled water
• Hotel pickup and return included
• Optional winery lunch with local wine pairing

What to expect

You'll spend roughly 3 hours visiting each town, with your driver managing the 40-minute drive between them. At Piazza Armerina, you walk the Villa Casale grounds at your own pace (entry fee separate); many travellers hire a guide at the gate for context on the elaborate floor mosaics. Caltagirone is more walkable—wander the ceramicist workshops, climb the monumental staircase, browse galleries. If you've booked the winery lunch, you'll taste regional wines and eat a light spread; otherwise bring a packed meal or eat in town. Expect narrow streets, baroque architecture, and quiet afternoons in both places.

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