Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Palermo
You'll arrive in Palermo and head to your hotel to settle in. The afternoon and evening are open, so you can relax in your room, grab a meal, or wander around the immediate area to get your bearings.
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo city center
- Early exploration of the vibrant city
- Day 2
Monreale and Palermo
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll drive to Monreale to see the Arab-Norman Cathedral and its cloister, which are really something to see if you're into religious architecture and mosaics. Then back to Palermo where you'll check out the Cathedral, Church of the Martorana, and Palatine Chapel. Stop at a local bakery for some genuine Sicilian pastries, then head back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Local bakery stop with authentic Sicilian flavors)
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Arab-Norman Cathedral
- Explore Monreale Cloister
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Byzantine Church of the Martorana
- Visit Palatine Chapel
- Sicilian product tasting session in Palermo
Landmarks/POIs Monreale Arab-Norman Cathedral Monreale Cloister Palermo Cathedral Church of the Martorana Palatine Chapel - Day 3
Cefalù and Catania
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Cefalu, a medieval village where you can see the Norman Cathedral and walk through the historic old town streets. From there it's on to Catania, a UNESCO site famous for its baroque buildings. You'll check out the old fish market, walk around Piazza del Duomo with its Cathedral and the well-known Elephant monument, and try a local granita with brioche at a bar before checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Local bar stop with granita and freshly baked brioche)
Included Activities
- Visit Cefalù Norman Cathedral
- Explore Cefalù medieval village and streets
- Explore Catania old town center
- Visit Catania historic old fish market
- Visit Piazza del Duomo, Catania
- Visit Catania Cathedral
- Granita and brioche tasting in Catania
Optional Activities
- Leisure time to explore Cefalù at your own pace
Landmarks/POIs Cefalù Norman Cathedral Catania Cathedral Piazza del Duomo Elephant Monument - Day 4
Mount Etna and Taormina
After breakfast, you'll visit a local fishmonger to see how the market works, then head up Mount Etna. You'll stop at Rifugio Sapienza and walk around the Crateri Silvestri volcanic cones, taking in the views of volcanic rock formations and the islands off the coast. Later, you'll visit a beekeeping farm to watch honey being extracted and taste some products. In the afternoon, drive to Taormina to explore the Greco-Roman theatre and enjoy the views before heading back to Catania.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch with honey farm tastings)
Included Activities
- Visit historic fishmonger market
- Visit Mount Etna at Rifugio Sapienza
- Explore Crateri Silvestri volcanic cones
- Visit beekeeping farm with honey extraction demonstration and tastings
- Visit Taormina Greco-Roman theatre
- View Riviera dei Ciclopi panorama
Landmarks/POIs Mount Etna Rifugio Sapienza Crateri Silvestri Taormina Greco-Roman Theatre Naxos Bay Riviera dei Ciclopi - Day 5
Catania at leisure
You have the full day to explore Catania on your own after breakfast. Wander through the city's lively center, check out the markets, and see the historic buildings at your own pace without a set itinerary.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Explore Catania city center
- Visit local markets
- Discover historic landmarks
- Day 6
Syracuse, Noto, and Ragusa
Leave after breakfast for Syracuse to walk through the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, which was the largest Greek colony in Sicily. Then head to Ortigia, the old town, where you can see Piazza Duomo and the Cathedral. Continue to Noto, called the 'stone garden' for its baroque architecture, which is a UNESCO site. You'll finish the day in Ragusa and check into your hotel for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Syracuse Archaeological Park of Neapolis
- Explore Ortigia old town center
- Visit Piazza Duomo, Syracuse
- Visit Syracuse Cathedral
- Explore Noto city center
- Experience Noto baroque architecture
Landmarks/POIs Syracuse Archaeological Park of Neapolis Ortigia Piazza Duomo, Syracuse Syracuse Cathedral Noto - Day 7
Ragusa, Modica, and Agrigento
After breakfast, you'll explore Ragusa Ibla with its churches and the Ibleo garden, then travel to Modica to see its baroque buildings and try local products. You'll visit Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO site from the late imperial period, followed by a chocolate tasting at a local maker. End in Agrigento with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch in Modica), Dinner (Hotel dinner)
Included Activities
- Explore Ragusa Ibla
- Visit Ragusa Ibleo garden
- Explore Modica baroque architecture
- Local product tasting in Modica
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale
- Chocolate manufacturer tour and tasting in Modica
Landmarks/POIs Ragusa Ibla Ibleo Garden Modica Villa Romana del Casale - Day 8
Agrigento, Marsala, and Palermo
After breakfast, you'll head to the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site with the temples of Giunone, Concordia, and Ercole. Later, drive to Marsala for a wine tasting to sample what the region produces. You'll also visit Via del Sale to see the historic salt marshes and lagoon of Stagnone. End up back in Palermo and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Marsala)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Temples
- Visit Temple of Giunone
- Visit Temple of Concordia
- Visit Temple of Ercole
- Wine-tasting session in Marsala
- Visit Via del Sale and Stagnone lagoon
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Temple of Giunone Temple of Concordia Temple of Ercole Via del Sale Stagnone Lagoon - Day 9
Erice and Segesta
Your day starts in Erice, a town sitting 751 meters up on Mount San Julian. You'll walk through the narrow medieval streets and arches, visit the main church, and take in the history. In the afternoon, head to Segesta to see the well-preserved temple and theatre ruins from the 3rd century BC, located at 400 meters elevation. You'll return to Palermo in the evening for your last night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch in Erice)
Included Activities
- Explore Erice historic center
- Visit Erice main church
- Visit Segesta ancient temple
- Visit Segesta ancient theatre
Landmarks/POIs Erice Segesta Segesta Temple Segesta Theatre - Day 10
Departure from Palermo
Have your final breakfast at the hotel, then arrange your airport departure. A private transfer is available if you'd like that option. Have a safe trip and hold onto those memories from Sicily.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer to airport
