Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania
You'll arrive in Catania and head to your hotel whenever you get in. The rest of the day is yours to do what you'd like, so take time to settle in, grab a bite, or explore the neighborhood at your own pace. Dinner is on your own tonight.
Optional Activities
- Private transfer from Catania Airport to hotel (available for EUR 60 one way, max 2 people)
- Day 2
Catania to Syracuse to Noto to Ragusa
After breakfast, you'll travel to Syracuse to walk through the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, where you can see the Greek Theatre and the famous Ear of Dionysius carved into the rock. Next, you'll head to Ortigia island to check out the Cathedral and Arethusa's Fountain. Following lunch, you'll drive to Noto to see its Baroque architecture before continuing on to Ragusa for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch, Dinner (Hotel dinner to taste Sicilian traditional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Park of Neapolis in Syracuse with Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Latomie of Paradise, and Ear of Dionysius
- Guided visit of Ortigia with Cathedral and Arethusa's Fountain
- Visit Noto with free time to walk through the town
- Breakfast in hotel
- Lunch (free time)
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Park of Neapolis Greek Theatre of Syracuse Ear of Dionysius Ortigia Syracuse Cathedral Arethusa's Fountain Noto - Day 3
Ragusa to Modica to Piazza Armerina to Agrigento
The morning takes you to Ragusa Ibla where you'll see the Baroque buildings, Cathedral, and walk through the historic Giardini Ibleo garden. Later you'll head to Modica for a chocolate tasting at Sabadì, then have lunch in the gardens of Orti di San Giorgio. In the afternoon, you'll visit Villa Romana del Casale to see the ancient mosaics before transferring to Agrigento for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Local delicacies under the shadow of the amazing Orti di San Giorgio), Dinner (Hotel dinner to taste Sicilian traditional cuisine)
Included Activities
- Visit Ragusa Ibla with Cathedral and Giardino Ibleo
- Visit Sabadì chocolate manufacturer with multisensorial chocolate tasting
- Lunch at Orti di San Giorgio
- Visit Villa Romana del Casale with polychrome mosaics
- Breakfast in hotel
Landmarks/POIs Ragusa Ibla Cathedral of Ragusa Giardino Ibleo Modica Villa Romana del Casale Orti di San Giorgio - Day 4
Agrigento to Marsala to Palermo
Starting in Agrigento, you'll spend the morning at the Valley of the Temples with its impressive Doric temples spread across the hillside. Then you'll travel to Marsala to explore the town center and take a guided tour of the historic Florio wine cellars, which includes wine tasting and a light lunch. Before heading to Palermo, you'll see the Salt Road where traditional sea salt is still harvested.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Delicious light lunch and memorable wine tasting experience at Florio wine cellars)
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
- Visit temples including Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, and Temple of Heracles
- Walking tour of Marsala city centre
- Exclusive guided tour of Florio wine cellars
- Wine tasting and light lunch at Florio Cellars
- Visit Salt Road between Trapani and Marsala
- Breakfast in hotel
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Concordia Temple of Heracles Marsala Florio Cellars Salt Road - Day 5
Palermo
After breakfast, you'll visit the Norman Cathedral of Monreale and walk through its Arab-Norman cloister with its beautiful columns and arches. Later in Palermo, you'll check out the Cathedral, Martorana Church, and Cappella Palatina, which show the city's mix of different cultures in their design. You'll have a typical lunch with local food, see the Teatro Massimo and Pretoria Square fountain. Dinner is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Typical lunch with local food)
Included Activities
- Visit Monreale Cathedral and cloister
- Visit Palermo Cathedral
- Visit Martorana Church
- Visit Cappella Palatina
- Typical lunch with local food
- See Teatro Massimo
- See Pretoria Square and fountain
- Breakfast in hotel
Landmarks/POIs Monreale Cathedral Monreale Cloister Palermo Cathedral Martorana Church Cappella Palatina Teatro Massimo Pretoria Square - Day 6
Palermo to Cefal\u00f9 to Catania
After breakfast, you'll travel to Cefalù, a medieval town on Sicily's northern coast. There you'll visit the Norman Cathedral and have time to either wander through the town or stop by the Mandralisca Museum if you're interested. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head to Catania to explore the UNESCO-listed Baroque center with its black lava stone streets, Cathedral, and the S. Benedict Monastery. By evening, you'll have a granita and brioche tasting before dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in famous restaurant), Snack (Tasting of Sicilian granita & brioche in historical bar of the city centre)
Included Activities
- Visit Cefal\u00f9 Norman Cathedral
- Lunch in famous restaurant
- Visit Catania's historical centre and Cathedral
- Walking tour of Via dei Crociferi
- Visit S. Benedict Monastery
- Tasting of Sicilian granita & brioche in historical bar
- Breakfast in hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Mandralisca Museum in Cefal\u00f9
- Free time to stroll through Cefal\u00f9
Landmarks/POIs Cefal\u00f9 Cefal\u00f9 Norman Cathedral Mandralisca Museum Catania Cathedral Liotru Statue University Square Via dei Crociferi S. Benedict Monastery - Day 7
Catania to Mount Etna to Taormina
Starting early, you'll visit Catania's ancient fish market, then head to Mount Etna, Europe's highest volcano. You'll reach the Crateri Silvestri and take in panoramic views across Sicily, the Aeolian islands, and Calabria on clear days. You'll also taste local homemade honey and try typical products from the area. After that, you'll continue to Taormina for lunch and visit the Greek theatre, which sits with spectacular views overlooking the coast. Free time follows to walk through the medieval streets and browse local handicrafts before returning to Catania for dinner on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel), Lunch (Lunch in lovely restaurant in historic center of Taormina)
Included Activities
- Visit pescheria (ancient fish market) in Catania
- Excursion to Mount Etna and Crateri Silvestri
- Tasting of local homemade honey and typical area products
- Lunch in historic center of Taormina
- Visit Taormina's Greek theatre
- Breakfast in hotel
Optional Activities
- Free time for walk among Medieval narrow streets in Taormina
- Shopping and local handicrafts viewing in Taormina
Landmarks/POIs Pescheria (Fish Market) Mount Etna Rifugio Sapienza Crateri Silvestri Taormina Taormina Greek Theatre Giardini Naxos Bay - Day 8
Catania
After breakfast, your time in Sicily comes to an end and you'll depart. Thanks for the memories.
- Meals
- Breakfast (International breakfast in hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast in hotel
