Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll land at Palermo Airport and pick up your rental car, then head to your hotel to settle in. Once you're checked in, the afternoon is yours to walk through some of Palermo's Norman sites. The Capella Palatina has those intricate Arab and Byzantine mosaics that really show the mixed cultural influences here. From there, you can see the Cathedral with its blend of Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic architectural styles. Finish off at La Martorana Church, which is another nice example of Norman design from this period.
- Start point
- Aeroporto Palermo Boccadifalco (LICP), Piazza Pietro Micca, Palermo, Palermo 90135, Italy (Car pick up at Palermo Airport)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Visit Capella Palatina
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit La Martorana Church
Landmarks Capella Palatina Palermo Cathedral La Martorana Church 
- Day 2
Monreale
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll drive out to Monreale and visit the Cattedrale di Monreale, which sits up on a hilltop and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Inside the cathedral there's a lot to take in, and the adjoining cloisters have that Arab-influenced detail work that's really worth seeing. If the clock tower is open when you visit, climbing up gives you good views over the surrounding area. Before driving back to Palermo, grab a coffee at one of the cafes around the main square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cattedrale di Monreale
- Explore the cathedral cloisters
- Climb the cathedral's clock tower (if open)
Landmarks Cattedrale di Monreale 
- Day 3
Cefalu to Catania
Start with breakfast, then drive to Cefalu, a fishing town with narrow streets, local shops, and restaurants scattered throughout. If you're interested in hiking, La Rocca di Cefalu is a climb that rewards you with views along the coastline and out to the Tyrrhenian Sea. On the way up you'll pass some ancient ruins including the Temple of Diana. Afterward, you'll continue driving to your next hotel down in Catania.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Catania Centro)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cefalù town
- Hike La Rocca di Cefalù
- Visit Temple of Diana ruins
Landmarks La Rocca di Cefalù Temple of Diana 
- Day 4
Taormina
After breakfast, drive to Taormina and start at the ancient Greek Theatre where you get views of both the sea and Mount Etna in the distance. The nearby Roman Odeon is small but worth a quick look. Piazza IX Aprile gives you those panoramic views across the area, and the Duomo cathedral has some good mosaics inside. Try the local granita with brioche at one of the older bars in town. For lunch, head to a local winery on Mount Etna's slopes where you can have traditional Sicilian food, try some wines, and take in the views from up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel NH Catania Centro)
Optional Activities
- Visit Greek Theatre in Taormina
- Visit Roman Odeon
- Explore Piazza IX Aprile
- Visit Duomo cathedral
- Try granita with brioche at a local bar
- Lunch and wine tasting at a winery on Mount Etna
Landmarks Greek Theatre of Taormina Roman Odeon Piazza IX Aprile Taormina Duomo Mount Etna 
- Day 5
Catania
You'll have breakfast at your hotel one last time, then take a quick look around Catania's city centre. After that, head to either Catania or Palermo Airport depending on where your flight leaves from and when, so you can drop off your rental car in time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Quick tour of Catania city centre
