Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll arrive at Palermo airport and connect with your group for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you'll have time to settle down before heading out for dinner. This first evening sets the tone for your Sicilian journey.
- Start point
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Ii, 20121 Milano Milano, Italy (Falcone e Borsellino airport. Arrival area, 12:00 - 20:30)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Palermo
Your local guide leads you through Palermo's historic center where Arab domes sit alongside baroque churches and Art Nouveau buildings. You'll walk through a historical market, see the Politeama and the grand Massimo theater, then visit the Norman Cathedral and the catacombs. Dinner back at your hotel wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Palermo city center
- Visit historical market
- Visit Politeama
- Visit Massimo theater
- Visit Norman Cathedral
- Visit catacombs
Landmarks Politeama Massimo Theater Norman Cathedral of Palermo Catacombs of Palermo 
- Day 3
Trapani
Head inland to Erice, a medieval walled town sitting 751 meters up on Monte San Giuliano where narrow streets feel frozen in time. From there you'll transfer to Trapani, known as the City of the Two Seas, to check out the Annunciation Sanctuary, Giudecca Palace, and the Baroque Cathedral. Before dinner, you'll visit the Salina di Trapani salt pans where the landscape shifts to white geometric patterns.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Erice
- Visit Annunciation Sanctuary
- Visit Giudecca Palace
- Visit Baroque Cathedral
- Visit salt pans (Salina di Trapani)
Landmarks Erice Annunciation Sanctuary Giudecca Palace Baroque Cathedral of Trapani Salina di Trapani - Day 4
Sciacca - Agrigento
You'll travel to Selinunte to walk through one of Sicily's major Greek archaeological sites with its temples and ancient ruins. Later you'll reach Sciacca, founded in the 5th century BC as a thermal resort, then continue to Agrigento. Here a guided tour takes you through the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with temples, sanctuaries, and a necropolis spanning centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Selinunte Archaeological Park
- Visit Sciacca
- Guided visit of Valley of the Temples
Landmarks Selinunte Archaeological Park Sciacca Valley of the Temples 
- Day 5
Noto
Your guide shows you Ragusa, another UNESCO site split between Ibla on its hilltop and modern Ragusa Superiore, revealing layers of Sicilian art and culture. After exploring, you'll head to Noto, famous for its 17th and 18th century baroque architecture rebuilt after earthquakes. You'll return to your hotel in time for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Ragusa
- Guided visit of Noto
Landmarks Ragusa Ragusa Ibla Noto 
- Day 6
Catania
Syracuse awaits as one of the oldest Mediterranean cities with Greek and Roman sites throughout. You'll spend time in the Archaeological Park and on Ortygia island viewing the Temple of Apollo (Sicily's oldest temple), the remains of the Temple of Athena now part of the Cathedral, and the Temple of Zeus. Then you'll transfer to Catania for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Syracuse Archaeological Park
- Visit Temple of Apollo
- Visit Temple of Athena/Cathedral
- Visit Temple of Zeus
Landmarks Syracuse Archaeological Park Ortygia Temple of Apollo Temple of Athena Temple of Zeus - Day 7
Taormina
You'll head up Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, reaching 1,800 meters to see the craters of Mount Silvestri. After that, a local winery stop gives you a chance to taste and learn about Sicilian wines. The afternoon brings you to Taormina, known as the Pearl of Sicily, where your guide shows you the Teatro Greco before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Wine tasting), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Etna craters of Mount Silvestri
- Wine tasting at local winery
- Guided visit of Teatro Greco
Landmarks Mount Etna Mount Silvestri Teatro Greco Taormina 
- Day 8
Aeolian Islands (Lipari)
You'll transfer to Milazzo and take the ferry to Lipari, largest of the Aeolian Islands. This archipelago of seven islands (Vulcano, Lipari, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Filicudi, and Alicudi) offers wild, unspoiled landscapes and two active volcanoes. Free time during lunch lets you explore on your own, and you'll learn about Malvasia delle Lipari, the naturally sweet DOC wine from these islands. The ferry brings you back to Milazzo by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry to Lipari
- Visit Aeolian Islands
- Ferry return to Milazzo
Landmarks Lipari Vulcano Stromboli Salina Panarea Filicudi Alicudi - Day 9
Caccamo
You'll explore Cefalù, a charming coastal town sometimes called the small Taormina, with your guide showing you its character and history. Next you'll transfer to Caccamo to visit its Castle, a Norman period fortress and one of Sicily's biggest and best-preserved feudal manors. Dinner at a local restaurant follows before you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Cefalù
- Visit Caccamo Castle
Landmarks Cefalù Caccamo Castle - Day 10
Palermo
You'll transfer to Monreale where your guide takes you through the Duomo, a remarkable blend of Islamic, Byzantine, and Romanesque cultures with colored marble walls and gold-backed mosaics. The afternoon gives you free time to wander Palermo at your own pace and find spots that appeal to you. Your final dinner back at the hotel marks the end of your organized activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Monreale Duomo
Optional Activities
- Free time in Palermo for independent exploration
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral (Duomo) - Day 11
Palermo Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll join your group for the transfer to Palermo Airport. Your tour of Sicily comes to an end as you depart for home, carrying memories of ancient temples, baroque towns, and Mediterranean charm.
- End point
- Palermo, Palermo, Italy (Palermo airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
