
Embark on a comprehensive 10-day journey through Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island with over 3,000 years of history. Discover Greek temples, Roman villas, Norman cathedrals, and Baroque palaces. Experience the island's unique culture, diverse landscapes, and exceptional cuisine influenced by countless civilizations.
Highlights
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Palermo Arrival & Market Tour
Arrive at Palermo Airport and transfer to your hotel in the historic center. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Palermo's vibrant markets, including the famous Ballarò and Capo markets. Sample street food specialties such as arancini (rice balls) and panelle (chickpea fritters).
Locations:Palermo
Meals:None
Accommodation:Luxury hotel in Palermo
Monreale & Cefalù
Morning visit to the Cathedral of Monreale, famous for its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. Continue to the picturesque coastal town of Cefalù to see its Norman cathedral and stroll through the charming streets down to the seafront. Return to Palermo in the late afternoon.
Locations:Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Luxury hotel in Palermo
Agrigento & Valley of Temples
Check out of your Palermo hotel and travel to Agrigento. Visit the UNESCO-listed Valley of Temples, one of the most outstanding examples of Greater Greece art and architecture. Explore the well-preserved temples of Concordia, Juno, and Hercules with a local guide. Continue to your hotel near Agrigento for the night.
Locations:Palermo, Agrigento, Valley of Temples
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Traditional villa in Agrigento
Piazza Armerina
Travel to Piazza Armerina to visit the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring the richest, largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. Continue to Taormina and check into your hotel. Evening at leisure to begin exploring this charming town.
Locations:Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Taormina
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Traditional villa in Taormina
Taormina
Morning guided tour of Taormina, including the spectacular ancient Greek Theater with panoramic views of the coastline and Mount Etna. Explore the charming town center with its medieval streets, shops, and cafés. Afternoon at leisure to relax at the hotel pool or visit the beach via cable car.
Locations:Taormina
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Traditional villa in Taormina
Mount Etna Volcano Tour
Full-day excursion to Mount Etna, Europe's highest and most active volcano. Drive up to the Silvestri Craters at 1,900 meters and take a walk to see the old lava flows. Option to take a cable car and 4x4 vehicles higher up the mountain (weather permitting, at additional cost). Visit a local winery on the slopes of Etna for a wine tasting and light lunch.
Locations:Taormina, Mount Etna
Meals:Breakfast, Wine Tasting with Light Lunch
Accommodation:Traditional villa in Taormina
Syracuse
Check out of your Taormina hotel and travel to Syracuse. Visit the Archaeological Park, home to a well-preserved Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Ear of Dionysius, a limestone cave with exceptional acoustics. Continue to your hotel in Syracuse/Ortigia. Evening at leisure.
Locations:Taormina, Syracuse
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Syracuse
Ortigia Island
Guided walking tour of Ortigia Island, the historical heart of Syracuse. Visit the Cathedral built incorporating the columns of an ancient Greek temple, the Arethusa Fountain, and the charming streets and piazzas. Afternoon at leisure to explore further or relax at a seaside café.
Locations:Syracuse, Ortigia Island
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Comfortable hotel in Syracuse
Catania City Walk
Check out of your Syracuse hotel and transfer to Catania. Guided walking tour of Sicily's second-largest city, known for its baroque architecture and buildings made of black lava stone. Visit the lively fish market, Cathedral Square, and Via Etnea. Check into your hotel and enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Locations:Syracuse, Catania
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Luxury hotel in Catania
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Catania Airport for your departure flight. End of services.
Locations:Catania
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:None