Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Sicily
Today you'll head out on your way to Sicily, an island in the Mediterranean where ancient traditions blend with modern comforts. This is a travel day getting you to this Mediterranean destination.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Porta Felice)
Landmarks Sicily - Day 2
Palermo
You'll arrive in Palermo, Sicily's capital, at different times throughout the day. The morning and early afternoon are yours to explore the city at your own pace and get a sense of its character. Later this afternoon, you'll meet up with your group for a briefing, and then everyone gathers for a welcome dinner to meet fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Porta Felice)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Palermo
Landmarks Palermo - Day 3
Palermo
Start the morning with a walking tour through Palermo's famous markets where you'll taste traditional Sicilian street food and learn about the city's Arab and Norman culinary heritage. After that, head to Monreale Cathedral to see its Byzantine mosaics. You can choose your own adventure there - either explore the peaceful cloisters or climb the tower for views over Palermo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sicilian street food during market tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Stella d'Italia)
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Palermo's markets with Sicilian street food tasting
- Monreale Cathedral visit with Byzantine mosaics
Optional Activities
- Explore Monreale Cathedral cloisters
- Ascend southern tower to panoramic terraces
Landmarks Palermo Markets Monreale Cathedral - Day 4
Marsala
You'll travel to a family-owned winery in Sicily's largest wine-producing region where you'll meet a local winemaker. There you'll learn about local grapes and production techniques, then take part in a hands-on cooking class. Enjoy lunch that you prepared paired with the farm's wines. Later, settle into your hotel in Marsala for a three-night stay. The evening is yours to spend however you like, perhaps with a sunset walk along the waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared during cooking class paired with farm wines), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Stella d'Italia)
Included Activities
- Visit family-owned winery in wine region
- Meeting with local winemaker
- Hands-on cooking class
- Lunch with paired farm wines
Optional Activities
- Sunset walk along Marsala waterfront
Landmarks Marsala - Day 5
Marsala
This morning you'll head to the salt pans of Stagnone Lagoon to see traditional sea-salt harvesting, a place where Phoenician, Greek, and Roman civilizations once thrived. You'll take a local boat to see the lagoon and the surrounding low-lying islands. After returning to Marsala in the afternoon, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Stella d'Italia)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Stagnone Lagoon salt pans
- Local boat tour of lagoon and islands
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Marsala
Landmarks Stagnone Lagoon - Day 6
Marsala
The day is completely yours to spend as you like. You can visit one of Marsala's famous wineries producing Marsala fortified wine, or join an optional full-day excursion to Favignana Island. This nearby island in the Egadi archipelago has crystal-clear waters, gardens, and a rich history of tuna fishing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Foresteria Baglio della Luna)
Optional Activities
- Visit local Marsala wineries
- Full day optional excursion to Favignana Island with waterjet ride
Landmarks Favignana Island - Day 7
Agrigento
You'll have an Impact Moment visiting an olive oil maker who practices ethical, sustainable farming and stands against Mafia pressure on local farmers. You'll hear his story and walk through the olive groves. Later, enjoy a rustic picnic-style lunch before traveling to Agrigento on the seaside. Check in to your hotel for the evening and have dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic picnic-style lunch at olive grove), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mangia's Pollina Resort)
Included Activities
- Impact Moment at ethical olive oil maker
- Exploration of olive groves
- Rustic picnic-style lunch
Landmarks Agrigento 
- Day 8
Northern Coast
An expert guide takes you through Agrigento's Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples where you'll discover the myths behind ancient Akragas. After that, you'll relax on the motorcoach for a full afternoon transfer to Sicily's northern coast. You'll arrive at your cliffside resort as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Mangia's Pollina Resort)
Included Activities
- Expert-guided tour of Valley of the Temples Greek ruins
Landmarks Valley of the Temples - Day 9
Cefalù
Head to Cefalu, a charming seaside town on Sicily's northern coast. You'll stroll through medieval streets with plenty of free time to explore at your own pace. Consider visiting the impressive cathedral with its Norman architecture or the Mandralisca Museum for Sicilian medieval art. Return to your coastal resort by mid-afternoon with time to relax on the private beach or wade in the Mediterranean.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel La Salina Borgo di Mare)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cefalù Cathedral with Norman architecture
- Explore Mandralisca Museum
- Relax on resort private beach
Landmarks Cefalù Cefalù Cathedral Mandralisca Museum - Day 10
Salina
This morning you'll board a ferry in Milazzo, sailing past Vulcano and Lipari on your way to Salina. This remote Aeolian Island is surrounded by vibrant blue waters and dark volcanic rock, and stays less traveled, preserved as a vacation retreat for Italians. You'll begin your 2-night stay and settle into the island's gentle, relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel La Salina Borgo di Mare)
Included Activities
- Ferry from Milazzo to Salina with views of Vulcano and Lipari
Landmarks Salina Vulcano Lipari 
- Day 11
Salina
You'll travel through dramatic landscapes of rocky cliffs and vibrant vineyards to nearby Pollara, known for its traditional caper cultivation. Wander through the fields and taste salted caper buds paired with Malvasia, a locally produced dessert wine. The afternoon is yours - perhaps grab coffee by the sea and have the local granita ice-slush while soaking in the island's peaceful rhythm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasting of salted caper buds with Malvasia dessert wine in Pollara)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Splendid Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pollara caper fields with tasting
- Tasting of Malvasia dessert wine
Optional Activities
- Afternoon at leisure in Salina
- Visit seaside café for granita ice-slush
Landmarks Pollara - Day 12
Taormina
Early this morning, take a ferry back to mainland Sicily and journey along the Ionian Coast to Taormina, a seaside hub known for its ancient Greek theater and hillside walkways. A local guide takes you through the well-preserved Greek Theatre and you'll walk in the footsteps of ancient attendees with unparalleled sea views. The evening is yours to spend however you like - grab food at a sidewalk cafe or browse local boutiques for handcrafted souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Splendid Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry back to mainland Sicily
- Local guide tour of Greek Theatre in Taormina
Optional Activities
- Dinner at sidewalk café
- Shopping for handcrafted souvenirs
Landmarks Taormina Taormina Greek Theatre 
- Day 13
Mount Etna
Experience Sicily's wilder side on an off-road adventure to Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano. You'll see the iconic peak as your vehicle climbs along its slopes, exploring lava formations and basalt rocks through the morning before returning to Taormina for the afternoon. This evening, celebrate your Sicilian journey at dinner surrounded by local musicians.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner surrounded by local musicians)
Included Activities
- Off-road adventure to Mount Etna
- Exploration of volcanic landscapes with lava formations and basalt rocks
- Farewell dinner with local musicians
Optional Activities
- Afternoon at leisure in Taormina
Landmarks Mount Etna - Day 14
Departure
Your Sicilian adventure comes to a close today. You'll head home with memories of Italy's favorite island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
