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Piazza Armerina & Caltagirone Private Tour from Catania

Catania, Italy
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from $596.98 per person

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8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian, Spanish
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Overview

The Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina is considered to be one of the most important exemplars of an official governmental residence, attributed to the elaboration and exceptional beauty of its architectonic and decorative elements. Dated back to 320-350 A.D., the villa most likely belonged to a member of Rome’s senatorial class, probably a governor of the Eternal City itself. You will visit Caltagirone a little town full of swirling patterns, vibrant colours and painstakingly detailed designs: wherever you go in Caltagirone this is what you will see! The highlight is undoubtedly the 142 steps of the Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte. Here you will also taste typical Sicilian food (arancino and cannolo).

What's Included

  • Free time in Caltagirone famous for its ceramics
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Tasting of typical Sicilian food (Arancino and Cannolo) in Caltagirone
  • Food and beverages unless specified
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up at 8:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

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Catania (pass by)

Catania represents the starting point but also the end of the tour , because there will be 2 hours of driving time to get in Piazza Armerina, and then 2 hours to come back from Cartagirone to your accomodation
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Villa Romana del Casale

Piazza Armerina, splendid art city woven into the heart of Sicily, boasts a slew of monuments that tell of its glorious past. Meanwhile, the apple of the citizens' eyes is the Villa Romana del Casale; originally the property of a powerful Roman family, it dates back to the 4th Century A.D. This majestic Imperial villa, standing tall in the Province of Enna, is a magnificent rural abode, fascinating, above all, for its captivating mosaics, considered the most beautiful and best-preserved of their kind. The fruits of meticulous labor, these precise yet moving images make for a significant adornment to what remains of this extravagant residence – made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Caltagirone

The people of Caltagirone produced pottery already ten centuries before Christ. Under the Arab rule the town took the name of Qal ‘at al Gharùn meaning “Fortress of Jars” with reference to the processing of clay. The local artisans had the luck to get the raw material directly from the clay caves and to collect the firewood for their furnaces from the near wood Santo Pietro, so they quicly became the most important ceramics producers of the Island. The pottery decorums seem to be inspired to the splendid art of weaving and to the Sicilian embroidery.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Piazza Armerina & Caltagirone Private Tour from Catania?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Piazza Armerina & Caltagirone Private Tour from Catania?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Free time in Caltagirone famous for its ceramics.
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur.
  • Tasting of typical Sicilian food (Arancino and Cannolo) in Caltagirone.
  • Entrance tickets for the train "Trenino Barocco".
  • Entrance ticket at the Villa Romana del Casale (mosaics).
  • Private professional guide inside the archeological area of Piazza Armerina.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and beverages unless specified.
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Piazza Armerina & Caltagirone Private Tour from Catania is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Piazza Armerina & Caltagirone Private Tour from Catania will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Free time in Caltagirone famous for its ceramics
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Tasting of typical Sicilian food (Arancino and Cannolo) in Caltagirone
  • Entrance tickets for the train "Trenino Barocco"
  • Entrance ticket at the Villa Romana del Casale (mosaics)
  • Private professional guide inside the archeological area of Piazza Armerina
  • Food and beverages unless specified
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking

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