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Head to Matera, another UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient cave dwellings, known as Sassi. Take a guided tour of the Sassi di Matera, and visit the Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario, a restored cave house that gives you a glimpse into what life was like in Matera's past.

Explore the historic center of Matera, known as the Civita, and visit the beautiful Matera Cathedral. Take a walk along Via Ridola, a lively street lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Enjoy dinner at a local trattoria in Matera, where you can try traditional dishes like orecchiette with cime di rapa (turnip greens) and braciole (stuffed meat rolls).

Drive to Taormina, a charming town located on the east coast of Sicily. Start your day by visiting the ancient Greek Theater, which offers breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea.

Explore the historic center of Taormina, and stroll along the famous shopping street, Corso Umberto. Visit the St. Nicholas Basilica (Basilica San Nicola), and enjoy a leisurely walk through the beautiful gardens of Villa Communale.

Enjoy a delicious seafood dinner at a restaurant overlooking the sea, and try local specialties like spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) and pesce spada (swordfish).

Drive to Catania, the second largest city in Sicily. Start your day by visiting the Ursino Castle (Castello di Ursino) , a medieval fortress that now houses the Civic Museum. Explore the colorful fish market, La Pescheria, and the nearby Piazza del Duomo.

Take a walk along Via Etnea , Catania's main shopping street, and visit the Benedictine Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena (Monastero Benedettini di San Nicolò l'Arena) , which houses the Faculty of Humanities of the University of Catania. Enjoy a traditional Sicilian granita, a refreshing frozen dessert, at one of the local cafes.

Attend a performance at the Massimo Bellini Opera House (Teatro Massimo Bellini) , a beautiful theater that hosts a variety of operas and concerts throughout the year.

Visit Villa Bellini , a beautiful park in the heart of Catania, and enjoy a leisurely stroll through its gardens. Take a tour of the Catania Archaeological Park (Parco Archeologico Greco-Romano di Catania) , which features ancient Greek and Roman ruins.

Explore the charming neighborhood of Via Crociferi (Via dei Crociferi) , known for its baroque architecture and beautiful churches. Visit the Church of San Francesco Borgia and the Church of San Giuliano, both of which are located on Via Crociferi.

Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional Sicilian restaurant in Catania, where you can savor dishes like pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant and ricotta salata) and cannoli for dessert.