Sicily Highlights Between Catania and Palermo

8 days
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Start and end in Catania
  • Ancient ruins and buildings in a historic area under a clear sky.
  • Mount Etna with clouds and snow-capped peaks.
  • Hillside town with colorful buildings and scenic landscape.
  • Coastal town with terracotta rooftops and a beach.
  • Skyline view of a city with historic buildings and mountains.
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  • Ruins overlooking a cityscape with rolling hills in the distance.

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Ruefa Studienreisen
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in German
Group Size 12 - 26
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Catania
    Catania
  • Syracuse
    Syracuse
  • Agrigento
    Agrigento
  • Cefalu
    Cefalu
  • Mount Etna
    Mount Etna
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Syracuse and its myths
  • Discover baroque architecture in Noto
  • Visit the majestic temples of Agrigento
  • Stroll through medieval Erice and Palermo
  • Experience the grandeur of Mount Etna

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vienna - Catania (A)
  2. Day 2 Magnificent Syracuse & baroque town of Noto (F)
  3. Day 3 Villa del Casale & the temples of Agrigento (F/A)
  4. Day 4 The salt marshes of Marsala and the "mountain of love" of Erice (F)
  5. Day 5 Palermo (F)
  6. Day 6 Cefalù & north coast (F/A)
  7. Day 7 Etna & Taormina, ascent to the volcano Etna (F/A)
  8. Day 8 Catania and return journey (F)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

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Ruefa Studienreisen

Number of tours

52

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

91%

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