Proposed routes from the Charme HotelThe proposed routes from the "Le Case dello Zodiaco" are 5 types of trips
among the most typical places that surround it. |
Excursion 1![]() Modica Alta and Bassa "Regnum in Regno" Through the narrow streets of Modica rich in fascinating sights unusual around and behind the magnificent church of San Giovanni. We suggest a first "look from the lookout" to get an idea of all the different neighborhoods of Modica: the Cartellone, Francavilla, then skirting the castle walk to the Cathedral of St. George (the patron saint of Modica), monument of heritage UNESCO (where the visit is a must) to admire the rich interior and the precious polyptych dell'Alibrandi). The walk continues on foot until Modica Bassa where drive along Corso Umberto, the elegant shopping street of Monica Low covering the ancient bed of the river Irminio. Here you'll come across in the other magnificent churches of Modica including the Cathedral SSPietro (patron saint of Modica Bassa), Santa Maria delle Grazie, Santa Maria del Rosario, the Church of St. Mary of Bethlehem, while you can admire the elegant shops and especially enjoy in the most important clubs in the world famous Modica chocolate. 2° day A walk by the sea to discover the nearby just 12 km: Donnalucata , magnificent seaside village from Arabic name which means the source of the hours on the beach because there are two sources of fresh water in some water erogavano times, Marina di Ragusa and drypoint where you can swim in the beaches of the inspector Montalbano. On the way back stop to visit another pearl of the Baroque, as well as UNESCO heritage: the beautiful Scicli with its precious via Mormino Penna, the rock churches and the "Dreadful Madonna of the Militia", preserved inside the church mother and starred in an epic battle against the Saracens. 3° day Siracusa, Noto and Marzamemi. Siracusa : after touring the ancient Ortigia and the theater of Dionysus seems to get lost in its ancient streets. Noto : start from the cathedral back to its former glory after the terrible collapse and continue along the course full of churches and palaces decorated with balconies baroque sculptures. Marzameni : a seaside village with an old trap of rare beauty and wild atmosphere. 4° day The Pisciotto or the Mannera of Montalbano 5° day Caltagirone and Piazza Armerina 6° day Donnafugata Comiso Ragusa Ibla Palace 7° day to return to where you left your heart. |
Excursion 2![]() Modica Alta and Bassa “Regnum in Regno” 2° day Donnalucata, Scicli, Ragusa 3° day Marina di Ragusa, Punta secca, Donnafugata Palace 4° day Noto, Marzamemi 5° day Caltagirone |
Excursion 3![]() Modica Alta and Bassa “Regnum in Regno” 2° day Donnalucata, Scicli, Ragusa 3° day Noto, Marzamemi |
Excursion 4![]() Modica Alta and Bassa “Regnum in Regno” 2° day Ragusa Ibla 3° day Caltagirone Buccheri, Piazza Armerina |
Excursion 5![]() Modica 2° day Scicli, Donnalucata, Punta Secca, Donnafugata Palace 3° day Caltagirone, Piazza Armerina, Buccheri 4° day Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples 5° day Noto, Marzamemi 6° day Ragusa Ibla, Palazzo di Donnafugata 7° day Etna, Taormina 150km |