Embark on a full-day tour of the spectacular Villa del Casale, acclaimed as a "supreme example of a luxury Roman villa " by UNESCO. From Catania you'll travel west into the heart of the island. Sit back and relax as mile after scenic miles passes by your window until you reach the centuries-old town of Piazza Armerina, which flourished during Roman times. Look out for the 388-year-old Baroque church, which sits atop the highest hill.However just outside of Piazza Armerina sits one of the most grandiose villas in Italy Villa del Casale, which dates back to early 4th century AD. 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. Enter the park surrounding the villa, stretching your legs and your imagination as you walk back in time to the glory days when senators, generals and emperors from Rome ambled through this magnificent property.First, you'll pass the well-preserved thermae, or Roman baths. From here you'll stroll through the courtyard and the vestibule and on to the rooms adorned with ancient columns, remains of frescoes, statues and stunning mosaics depicting 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. In addition to wall mosaics each of the villa's 40 rooms boasts a total of 37,674-square-feet of magnificent mosaic flooring.After your tour, sit down for a relaxing lunch with wine before heading back to port.