Full Day Excursion: Villa Romana and Shopping

Información

The guided tour starts from the Teatro Massimo, where the official guide will welcome you to Sicily. Departure by private minibus to Piazza Armerina, in the heart of Sicily. Piazza Armerina is famous all over the world for the Villa Romana del Casale, a sublime example of a luxurious Roman villa, that illustrates the social and economic structures of the time. Built in the middle of the 4th Century AD as an hunting lodge by a Roman patrician (it is not known for sure who the owner was) the Villa is the home of some of the best preserved and extensive examples of Roman mosaics spread over around 3500m. The Villa was built in four main sections: the main entrance with its thermal baths, a peristyle with living area and guest rooms, the private rooms of the owner with the basilica (public hall) and triclinium (dining area) and elliptical courtyard. At the end of the visit, free time for a light lunch.

Later visit of Piazza Armerina small town: the medieval history of the city is represented in some of its houses, which show Norman or Gothic architecture. In the afternoon, departure by private minibus to SICILIA OUTLET VILLAGE. Arrival and free time for shopping. Over a hundred single-brand outlets under one roof, where you can choose garments and accessories by the most prestigious brands on Italian and international fashion scene: Gucci, Versace, Armani, Ermenegildo Zegna, Trussardi, Calvin Klein, Borbonese, Guess and many others.

Duration: 8 hours approximately.
Start/opening time: At 8am. Time in advance to be at the meeting point: 15 minutes
End/closing time: At 5:30pm
Opening days/period: Every Thursday.
Others: Entrance fees for monuments, lunch and tips not included.