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Wonders of Sicily and Catania

5 days
Start and end in Catania
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Group Size 2 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Catania

    You'll arrive in Catania and get settled into your hotel. An airport transfer is available if you need it, which gets you from the airport straight to your accommodation without hassle.

    Start point
    Catania, Italy (Catania Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (UMBERTO HOUSE CATANIA), Hotel (AIRONE CITY HOTEL), Hotel (NH CATANIA PARCO DEGLI ARAGONESI), Hotel (VILLA NERI RESORT & SPA), Hotel (LIBERTY HOTEL)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
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  2. Day 2

    Catania

    An expert guide takes you through Catania's Baroque historic center, walking you past the main sights and explaining the city's history along the way. The day finishes at a viewpoint overlooking Mount Etna, where you can see the volcano from a distance.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (UMBERTO HOUSE CATANIA), Hotel (AIRONE CITY HOTEL), Hotel (NH CATANIA PARCO DEGLI ARAGONESI), Hotel (VILLA NERI RESORT & SPA), Hotel (LIBERTY HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Catania's Baroque historic center
    • Mount Etna viewpoint visit
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  3. Day 3

    Syracuse - Noto

    You start at Neapolis Archaeological Park to see the monuments there, then head to Ortygia for a guided tour of the area's history. After grabbing lunch in Ortygia, you'll travel to Noto to walk through the UNESCO-listed architecture and see what makes it so significant.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break in Ortygia)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (UMBERTO HOUSE CATANIA), Hotel (AIRONE CITY HOTEL), Hotel (NH CATANIA PARCO DEGLI ARAGONESI), Hotel (VILLA NERI RESORT & SPA), Hotel (LIBERTY HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Neapolis Archaeological Park visit and entrance
    • Two-hour guided tour of Ortygia
    • Noto UNESCO Site visit
    Landmarks
    Neapolis Archaeological Park
    Ortygia
    Noto
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  4. Day 4

    Taormina

    The day takes you to Mount Etna with stops at several viewpoints along the way. You'll trek through Mount Etna Park to learn about the volcano itself, then visit a local organic farm where you can taste their honey, wine, and oil. By afternoon you're in Taormina checking out Isola Bella Nature Reserve, having lunch, and exploring the town on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break and free time to explore Taormina)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (UMBERTO HOUSE CATANIA), Hotel (AIRONE CITY HOTEL), Hotel (NH CATANIA PARCO DEGLI ARAGONESI), Hotel (VILLA NERI RESORT & SPA), Hotel (LIBERTY HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Mount Etna viewpoint stops
    • Mount Etna Park trekking
    • Local organic farm visit with honey, wine, and oil tasting
    • Isola Bella Nature Reserve visit

    Optional Activities

    • Palazzo Corvaja exploration during free time in Taormina
    • Taormina Theatre visit (approx. 10 EUR per person)
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Mount Etna Park
    Isola Bella Nature Reserve
    Palazzo Corvaja
    Taormina Theatre
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  5. Day 5

    Departure

    You'll depart Catania today. Like on arrival day, an airport transfer is available to get you to the airport when you're ready to head out.

    End point
    Catania, Italy (Catania Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer
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  • Terry
    · August 28th, 2025
    The only detail that could have been smoother was the transfer from the train station to the overnight Ferry. We would have been a bit lost without a young man who got off the train with us and actually worked on the Ferry. He allowed us to walk the 1.5 miles with him.
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  • Floyd
    · March 22nd, 2025
    Overall, it was an excellent experience. Highly recommended!
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  • Scott
    · March 20th, 2025
    Our guides made this experience absolutely incredible and unforgettable!!!
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