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Classic Sicily - 8 Days/7 Nights

8 days
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Start and end in Palermo
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Palermo Cathedral illuminated under a twilight sky.
  • View of Mount Etna from a stone terrace, framed by sunset colors.
  • Church and square in Messina at golden hour.
  • Beautiful cathedral in Palermo during twilight.
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  • Super beautiful.

    CS
    Chris Allen, traveled in July
    5.0
  • Hilltop view over the town of Taormina with ocean in the background.
  • Panoramic cityscape with mountains in the background.
  • Cefalù skyline with its iconic cathedral by the sea.
  • Street scene in a historic city with people and vendor stands.
  • Messina Cathedral with a fountain in the foreground.
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Platinum Operator
CIE Tours
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 26 - 44
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Trapani
    Trapani
  • Marsala
    Marsala
  • Mount Etna
    Mount Etna
  • Cefalu
    Cefalu
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Highlights

  • Join a welcome dinner in Palermo's historic heart
  • Tour Monreale Cathedral, a UNESCO site
  • Taste Marsala wines at Cantine Pellegrino
  • Explore the ancient Valley of the Temples
  • Walk through Taormina's historic sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Palermo Arrival & Welcome Dinner
  2. Day 2 Palermo Walking Tour & Monreale Cathedral
  3. Day 3 Baglio Elena Agriturismo & Cantine Pellegrino
  4. Day 4 Valley of the Temples & Taormina
  5. Day 5 Taormina Walking Tour & Godfather Villages
  6. Day 6 Mount Etna Tour & Wine Tasting
  7. Day 7 Messina Cathedral & Cefalù
  8. Day 8 Tour Ends in Palermo
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What's Included

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  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • NH Palermo

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2, 7

  • Baia di Ulisse Hotel

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Eurostars Monte Tauro

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6

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Number of tours

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Food
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    CIE Tours
    4.6
  • BG
    · June 3rd, 2025
    WE went on the Classic Sicily the last week of...
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    Trip date: February 2025
  • CS
    · July 11th, 2024
    Super beautiful Great guide
    Trip date: July 2024

Dates & Availability

8 days
Classic Sicily - 8 Days/7 Nights
From Palermo to Palermo

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