Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania to Taormina
Your driver picks you up at Catania airport and takes you to Taormina. After settling in, you'll join a local guide for a food and wine tour through town, sampling local specialties and learning about Sicilian traditions. By evening, you'll have time to walk around and get a feel for the place.
- Start point
- Catania, Italy (Arrival transfer from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Taormina Food & Wine Tour with tastings of local food and wine)
Included Activities
- Taormina Food & Wine Tour - guided exploration of local food and wine with tastings
Landmarks/POIs Taormina 
- Day 2
Taormina
Following breakfast, your guide takes you to the mountain villages of Savoca and Forza d'Agro, where scenes from The Godfather were shot. You'll have an aperitif at a local bar and eat pasta on a scenic terrace. Back in Taormina, an easy walking tour shows you the Greek Theatre and takes you through local streets and architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Pasta lunch with typical seasonal food on extraordinary terrace in Godfather tour villages)
Included Activities
- Godfather Vs Mafia Tour to Savoca and Forza d'Agro villages - half-day trip with guide
- Taormina Walking Tour - local history, architecture, and culture with native guide
- Visit to Greek Theatre in Taormina
Landmarks/POIs Greek Theatre of Taormina Savoca Forza d'Agro 
- Day 3
Mount Etna
You head to Mount Etna and reach Refuge Sapienza at 1,900 meters/6,234 feet. There's time to walk on old lava flows and see the extinct Silvestri craters. If interested, you can pay extra to go up to 3,000 meters/9,843 feet by cable car and Jeep with an Alpine Guide. Later, you visit a winery on Etna's slopes for tasting, appetizers, and lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with wine tasting at winery on the slope of Etna with pairing cold appetizers)
Included Activities
- Visit to Refuge Sapienza base camp at 1,900 meters
- View Silvestri craters
- Free time to walk on old lava flows
- Etna Winery visit with wine tasting and lunch with cold appetizers
Optional Activities
- Optional Etna Ascent to 3,000 meters by cable car and Jeep with English-speaking Alpine Guide (additional cost)
Landmarks/POIs Mount Etna Refuge Sapienza Silvestri Craters 
- Day 4
Taormina to Syracuse
Your guide leads an easy walking tour through Noto, a UNESCO baroque site, where you'll try the famous Modica chocolate. Then you head to Marzamemi, a fishing village where lunch features fresh fish with sea views. By evening, you'll be settled in Syracuse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional fresh fish lunch in family taverna overlooking the sea in Marzamemi)
Included Activities
- Noto Walking Tour - UNESCO heritage baroque town with local guide
- Taste of Modica chocolate in Noto
- Marzamemi visit to typical Sicilian fisherman's village
- Traditional fresh fish lunch at family taverna in Marzamemi
Landmarks/POIs Noto Marzamemi 
- Day 5
Syracuse
A local guide takes you on a 1.5-hour walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse's old town. You'll see the Apollo Temple, walk through colorful Via Cavour, visit the Jewish district from the 3rd century BC, and reach Duomo Square with its cathedral and Church of St. Lucy. After learning about local lifestyle, the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ortigia Walking Tour - 1.5 hours with local guide
- Apollo Temple visit
- Via Cavour street exploration
- Jewish district visit (founded 3rd century BC)
- Duomo Square and Cathedral viewing
Landmarks/POIs Ortigia Apollo Temple, Syracuse Duomo Square, Syracuse Church of St. Lucy, Syracuse 
- Day 6
Syracuse to Palermo
You leave Syracuse and drive toward Palermo, which takes about 2 hours. At the Temple Valley, a local guide takes you on a 2-hour tour of this UNESCO site. Fresh seasonal lunch happens at a local taverna, then you continue on to Palermo for a relaxing evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna after Temple Valley visit)
Included Activities
- Trip to Agrigento Temples Valley
- Guided visit of Temples Valley UNESCO heritage site - 2 hours with local guide
- Fresh seasonal lunch at local taverna
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples, Agrigento 
- Day 7
Palermo
A local expert leads a 2-hour walking tour through Palermo's old town. You'll pass through Martorana Church, Piazza Pretoria, Quattro Canti, and the Cathedral while learning local stories about Sicily's capital. The evening is free for you to relax and wander.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Palermo Walking Tour - 2 hours with local expert guide
- Martorana Church visit
- Piazza Pretoria exploration
- Quattro Canti visit
- Cathedral viewing
Landmarks/POIs Martorana Church, Palermo Piazza Pretoria, Palermo Quattro Canti, Palermo Palermo Cathedral - Day 8
Palermo Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver takes you to Palermo airport for departure, typically leaving about 3 hours before your flight time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
