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- Platinum Operator
- Contiki
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Low Intensity
- Travelers can expect some light physical activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 24
- Ages 18-35
Places You’ll See

Highlights
- Explore Catania's UNESCO historic core
- Ride a cable car to Taormina's beaches
- Tour Mt Etna's vineyards and orchards
- Visit Syracuse and Noto's historic sites
- Discover the Valley of the Temples
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Start Catania
- Day 2 Catania to Taormina
- Day 3 Taormina
- Day 4 Taormina to Syracuse via Noto
- Day 5 Syracuse to Cefalù via Valley of the Temples
- Day 6 Cefalù
- Day 7 Cefalù to Palermo
- Day 8 End Palermo
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
- Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar) Hotelday 1
- Villa Esperia (or similar) Hotelday 2
- Hotel Isabella (or similar) HotelDays 2, 3
- Main Palace Hotel (or similar) Hotelday 3
- Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar) Hotelday 4
- Hotel La Giara (or similar) HotelDays 5, 6
- Ibis Styles President (or similar) Hotelday 7

Operated by
Contiki
Number of tours
845
Age Range
18 to 35 years old
Response time
4 hours
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Jaime· September 25th, 2025Great tour, really enjoyed the food and the places we visitedShow more
- ava· August 26th, 2025trip was organised & well curated to ensure everyone had a good experienceShow more
- Dylan· August 25th, 2025Courtney our trip manager is amazing. She did a wonderful job of making the trip special, bonding the group together and bonding with us. The extra effort she puts into the daily tips and tricks doesn't go unnoticed.Show more
Dates & Availability
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday10 May, 2026To Sunday17 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,650 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday7 Jun, 2026To Sunday14 Jun, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,750 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday24 Jun, 2026To Wednesday1 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,735 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday12 Jul, 2026To Sunday19 Jul, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,975 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday22 Jul, 2026To Wednesday29 Jul, 2026EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,975 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday6 Sep, 2026To Sunday13 Sep, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,895 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday13 Sep, 2026To Sunday20 Sep, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $2,925 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday23 Sep, 2026To Wednesday30 Sep, 2026EnglishFrom:NZ $2,895 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday23 May, 2027To Sunday30 May, 2027EnglishFilling FastFrom:NZ $2,636 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Sunday6 Jun, 2027To Sunday13 Jun, 2027EnglishFilling FastFrom:NZ $2,731 per personMultiple Room Types
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- Free eSim with every purchase
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- SSteffi Asked on March 20th, 2025How do I request a letter for my visa application?  ContikiOperator•Written March 2025 ContikiOperator•Written March 2025- You can contact us for assistance in obtaining a confirmation letter for your visa application. 
 
- MMartinus Asked on February 8th, 2025Can I pay using a specific card type for this trip?  ContikiOperator•Written February 2025 ContikiOperator•Written February 2025- You can inquire about payment methods when booking your trip; various options are generally available. 
 
- TToni Asked on December 18th, 2024Can I request a single room during the trip?  ContikiOperator•Written December 2024 ContikiOperator•Written December 2024- Single rooms are available for an additional cost. 
 
- PPhilippe Asked on December 14th, 2024What type of transportation will be used during the tour?  ContikiOperator•Written December 2024 ContikiOperator•Written December 2024- Transportation will be via Contiki motorcoaches. 
 
- DDana Asked on December 14th, 2024What should I do if I want to change my payment plan?  ContikiOperator•Written December 2024 ContikiOperator•Written December 2024- You can discuss modifying your payment plan options with our customer service team. 
 
- JJoan Asked on December 2nd, 2024Will accommodation be shared with the same gender?  ContikiOperator•Written December 2024 ContikiOperator•Written December 2024- Shared accommodation is typically with other travelers of the same gender. 
 
- BBonnie Asked on August 6th, 2024Is there information about the group composition for this tour? What is the gender distribution and current number of participants and their ages?  ContikiOperator•Written August 2024 ContikiOperator•Written August 2024- The September 8, 2024 departure is confirmed and available. This trip accommodates a maximum of 24 travelers. 
 
- JJean Asked on June 5th, 2024Which hotels will you be using? Also, could you give us a quote for round trip airfare from San Diego for one couple and Seattle for the other?  ContikiOperator•Written June 2024 ContikiOperator•Written June 2024- The hotel for this trip is being finalized as the tour is set to depart in September 2025. Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. TourRadar doesn't include international airfare, but travelers can search flight prices through our website. 
- JJean Traveler•Written June 2024Since we are not in your targeted age group, we will continue our search elsewhere. 
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- KKirsten Janieke Asked on April 12th, 2024Is there a cancellation policy if I don't get my visa?  ContikiOperator•Written April 2024 ContikiOperator•Written April 2024- Cancelation policies may apply based on the timing of your cancellation; it's essential to review these details. 
 
- NNicholas Asked on April 3rd, 2024When will I know who else is joining the trip?  ContikiOperator•Written April 2024 ContikiOperator•Written April 2024- You will have access to a chat feature 30 days before your departure to connect with other travelers. 
 
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