An architectural gem awaits you in the village of Piazza Armerina-the spectacular Villa del Casale, acclaimed as a "supreme example of a luxury Roman villa" by UNESCO. Witness its awe-inspiring beauty with a full day tour. Villa del Casale must have dazzled everyone when it was first unveiled in the early decades of the 4th century A.D. Once buried under centuries of mud and lava, the sprawling 11,482-acre villa was discovered in the 19th century, carefully restored and finally opened to the public in 2012. Stroll through the courtyard, vestibule and 40 rooms adorned with ancient columns, remains of frescoes, statues and stunning mosaics that depict wild animals, mythical heroes, and geometric designs. During your tour, be sure to look for the famous "Bikini Girls" mosaic that feature women in athletic competition. Later, sit down for a relaxing lunch before returning to Catania.