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7 Day Classic Sicily Small Group Tour

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From Palermo to Taormina
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Palermo

    Your private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel in Palermo. After you settle in, the rest of the day is yours to rest up or start getting familiar with Sicily's capital.

    Start point
    Palermo, Italy (We arrange private arrival transfer for you. Your driver will be waiting for you at the airport arrival hall holding a sign with your name and will take you to the hotel for check-in., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eurostars Central Palace)
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  2. Day 2

    Palermo

    Following breakfast, your guide walks you through Palermo's history starting with the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel. From there, you'll see the Cathedral, Four Corners, Tuscan fountain, La Martorana, and San Cataldo churches in the historic center. The afternoon is free for you to wander on your own or join optional activities if they interest you.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Eurostars Central Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Private guided comprehensive sightseeing tour of Palermo
    • Visit to Norman Palace
    • Visit to Palatine Chapel
    • Walk through historic Palermo including Cathedral in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Four Corners, Piazza Pretoria, La Martorana church, and San Cataldo church

    Optional Activities

    • Optional guided tour of Palermo in afternoon/evening
    Landmarks
    Norman Palace
    Palatine Chapel
    Cathedral of Palermo
    Four Corners (Quattro Canti)
    Tuscan fountain in Piazza Pretoria
    La Martorana
    San Cataldo
  3. Day 3

    Palermo to Syracuse

    You head out from Palermo toward Agrigento to see the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site with the well-preserved Temple of Concord. After lunch at a local spot, you'll reach the Scala dei Turchi Cliffs with their distinctive white rocky stairs before continuing on to Syracuse for the evening. Check into your hotel and the rest of the day is open.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palazzo Artemide - VRetreats)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Valley of the Temples (UNESCO World Heritage site)
    • Visit to Temple of Concord
    • Visit to Scala dei Turchi Cliffs

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurant in Agrigento
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
    Temple of Concord
    Scala dei Turchi
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  4. Day 4

    Syracuse

    After breakfast, your guide takes you through Syracuse's ancient sites including Neapolis Park where you'll see the Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius, and the Roman Amphitheater. Next, you head to Ortygia Island to visit the Duomo, a UNESCO-listed structure that incorporates a Greek Doric temple. Back at your hotel by afternoon, and that time is yours to use as you like.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Palazzo Artemide - VRetreats)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Syracuse
    • Visit to Neapolis Park
    • Explore Greek Theater
    • Visit to Ear of Dionysius
    • Visit to Roman Amphitheater
    • Inside visit to Duomo of Syracuse on Ortygia Island
    Landmarks
    Neapolis Park
    Greek Theater of Syracuse
    Ear of Dionysius
    Roman Amphitheater of Syracuse
    Duomo of Syracuse
    Ortygia Island
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  5. Day 5

    Syracuse to Taormina

    You check out after breakfast and travel to Taormina, a cliffside town with a completely different character from what you've seen so far. Get settled at your hotel and spend the rest of the day at your own pace, whether that's relaxing or starting to explore the town.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Paradiso)
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  6. Day 6

    Taormina

    Your local guide shows you around Taormina starting with Corso Umberto I, the main street, then taking you to the Greco-Roman Theater where Mount Etna rises in the background. After the tour ends, you're back at your hotel with the rest of the day free to explore, relax on the beach, or grab dinner at a local restaurant with views over the bay.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Villa Paradiso)

    Included Activities

    • Private guided tour of Taormina highlights
    • Stroll along Corso Umberto I
    • Visit to Greco-Roman Theater

    Optional Activities

    • Beach time
    • Dinner at local restaurants overlooking the bay
    Landmarks
    Greco-Roman Theater of Taormina
    Mount Etna
  7. Day 7

    Taormina to Catania

    Check out after breakfast and your driver transfers you to Catania airport for your flight home. Your time in Sicily comes to an end with plenty of memories from the trip.

    End point
    Taormina, Messina, Italy (We arrange private departure transfers for you from Hotel., 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    Excellent experience! Hotels, tours and transportation exceeded our expectations. Thank you Firebird! My husband and I recommend this company and plan to use in the future!
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    I had an amazing experience with Firebird Tours and highly recommend them! From start to finish, they were incredibly accommodating, knowledgeable, and easy to work with in planning our vacation. The small group tour was perfect for us. We loved the guided tours and transfers, also enjoyed having the freedom to plan our own days and meals. Every detail was well-organized and everything went smoothly. The transfers made traveling from city to city stress-free, and our guides were fantastic. The hotels were excellent and in great locations. It was a perfect trip, and I would absolutely travel with Firebird again!
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    Could you please clarify the difference between "Standard" and "Premium" hotel options? Also, as a 40 yr old female solo traveler planning to join in July or August, I'm curious about the typical age range of participants on this trip. Any tips for solo travelers would also be appreciated!

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