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The Sicilian

10 days
From Palermo to Taormina
5.0
251 traveler reviews
The Sicilian - Globus
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Explorer
  • Personalized
  • Coach / Bus
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 30
Age range 5 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Palermo's historic sites and dine locally
  • Taste Sicilian delights and visit Monreale
  • Tour salt mills and sample Marsala wine
  • Discover Agrigento's ancient Valley of Temples
  • See Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN PALERMO, ITALY
  2. Day 2 PALERMO
  3. Day 3 PALERMO–ERICE–MARSALA–MAZARA DEL VALLO
  4. Day 4 MAZARA DEL VALLO–SCIACCA–AGRIGENTO
  5. Day 5 AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–RAGUSA
  6. Day 6 RAGUSA
  7. Day 7 RAGUSA–NOTO–SYRACUSE
  8. Day 8 SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
  9. Day 9 TAORMINA RIVIERA EXCURSION TO SAVOCA
  10. Day 10 TAORMINA RIVIERA
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  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Number of tours

393

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

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    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
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  • The Sicilian reviewer 1
    · October 19th, 2024
    All in all, Scicily was beautiful! It met our expectations. If I have any criticism it would be that I would have liked to see more of Palermo. The hotels were all excellent as well as the breakfasts served every morning as well as the suppers except our farewell one. The ambiance and location was amazing but the food was so so. The visit to the jewelry place, we should have been told in advance in order that we research and would have been better prepared to buy since we are dealing with a significant amount of money. Our tour guide Fabiola was excellent! She called us family and that’s exactly what we became. The bus was super comfortable and we had an amazing driver, bravo Salvatore.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • A
    · May 3rd, 2023
    Excellent tour leader, Bus driver and hotels...
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 3rd, 2023
    Great tour leader (Mario) and fantastic driver!!!
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 2nd, 2023
    Our tour guide, Mario, did everything in his power to keep us safe, secure when we needed extra and personal assistance, comfortable and informed. This made the entire trip one to remember. Not just for enjoyment and relaxation but also for comfort, caring and the knowledge that we were safe and protected. That is number 1 in my book! The feeling of security whether in an unfamiliar environment or personal and unexpected incidents and issues was immeasurable and most important to me. I have traveled with many different tour companies but this time I needed extra advice and attention and it was met with the highest caring, concern and efficiency. For that I am forever grateful,
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 27th, 2023
    Excellent Guide and great driving skills of the driver
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 26th, 2023
    Excellent tour with a very competent and professional tour director (Armando), very safe driver (Salvatore), very friendly fellow travelers, great accommodations, and beautiful sceneries.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 26th, 2023
    Fabulous tour..wonderful guide, Armando and driver, Salvatore. We especially liked the small cities which were hidden gems perched on the sides of the mountains. The small group made for a congenial, friendly atmosphere.
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 26th, 2023
    Excellent tour, with lots of walking and climbing. Tour director (Armando) was excellent
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 26th, 2023
    Once again, very pleased with our tour from tour director (Armando), to driver (Salvatore), to the accommodations, to the fellow travelers. All created a wonderful experience for our tour
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · April 25th, 2023
    The tours were very good, the driver of the bus provided a smooth and safe ride! Our tour guide was fabulous!
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    Trip date: April 2023
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10 days
The Sicilian
From Palermo to Taormina

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    Amber

    Asked on February 9th, 2025

    Does the price include airfair

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    Price / Availability
    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2025

      We do not include flights for this tour. You will be responsible for your flights to the start and end of the tour.

  • A

    Ann

    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Can dietary restrictions be accommodated on the Sicilian tour?

    Meals
    • GlobusOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated with advance notice.

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    Brooklynn

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    Do tours offer options for meals or must participants adhere to a preset menu?

    Meals
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2025

      Participants may skip included dinners if they prefer to explore local dining options independently.

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    Angela

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    Are there 2 spots left for the trip, The Sicilians, on 9/27 to 10/6?

    Price / Availability
    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2025

      We will be happy to have her join our tour. We just ask that she is comfortable with a moderate amount of walking. She may be required to climb a full flight of steps and there may slso be some uneven terrain.

    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2025

      Our March 29, 2025 departure is at capacity. We only have one spot available. We do have space available on our April 5, 2025 and on April 12, 2025. Will one of those dates work for you?

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    Laura

    Asked on January 12th, 2025

    Can you tell me what time the tours depart the hotels in the morning?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten January 2025

      You will have breakfast in the mornings (around 6AM) and the tour will start after breakfast (around 8 or 9 AM).

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    Anton

    Asked on September 7th, 2024

    What is the cancellation policy for the Sicilian tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten September 2024

      The deposit for the Sicilian tour is non-refundable.

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    Emily

    Asked on August 29th, 2024

    Can you book an extra night at the hotel where our tour starts in Palermo?

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      Emily

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      Would like to book our flight asap as the plane is also filling up.

    • GlobusOperatorWritten September 2024

      Pre nights are not being offered for this tour. You will have to book your pre nights independently, at the start hotel or at one of the nearby hotels. We will not be able to provide ferry transfers. The driver will load your suitcase onto the motor coach and off at your overnight destinations. You will be responsible for getting your luggage to and from your rooms.

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    Kerry

    Asked on July 31st, 2024

    How can I extend my stay at the tour's final destination?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten August 2024

      Extending your stay can usually be arranged. Please discuss your travel plans with the tour operator or travel agent.

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    Helga

    Asked on July 2nd, 2024

    How early should I arrive at the airport for departures during the tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten July 2024

      It's recommended to arrive at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure to account for security and boarding.

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    Jeffrey

    Asked on June 17th, 2024

    Are any tours on the Sicilian optional or are all tours included? I noticed it says things like "take a scenic drive" would that be an included tour or paid optional tour?

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    • GlobusOperatorWritten June 2024

      This tour does have optional excursions that you will be able to purchase prior to departure or while on tour. The activities that are listed in the itinerary will be included in the tour price.

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Tour ID: 102759

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    Italy
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 7th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 7th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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