Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania
You'll arrive in Catania and get settled into your accommodation. If you need it, there's an optional airport transfer available to take you from the airport to your hotel.
- Start point
- Catania, Italy (Catania Airport (CTA))
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
- Day 2
Catania
Start the day with a guided tour through Catania's historic center. You'll see the ancient Roman amphitheater at Piazza Stesicoro, walk along the baroque Via dei Crociferi, check out the Cathedral with its iconic elephant statue at Piazza Duomo, and visit Medieval Ursino Castle. There's a lot of ground to cover, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Catania's historic city center
- Visit Piazza Stesicoro and ancient Roman amphitheater
- Stroll Via dei Crociferi baroque street
- Visit Central University Palace
- Visit Teatro Massimo opera house
- Explore Cathedral and 'liotru' elephant statue at Piazza Duomo
- Pass through fish market
- Visit Ursino Castle
Landmarks Piazza Stesicoro Roman Amphitheater Via dei Crociferi Central University Palace Teatro Massimo Piazza Duomo Cathedral of Catania Ursino Castle - Day 3
Taormina - Catania
An expert guide takes you trekking on Mount Etna at around 2000m, making stops at panoramic points along the way. Later, you'll head to an organic farm to try local honey, wine, and oil. From there, you'll catch views of the Isola Bella Nature Reserve from above before heading to Taormina. In Taormina, you'll explore the Medieval castle, walk through the ancient Greek theater, and wander around the baroque squares.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine and food tasting on Mount Etna tour)
Included Activities
- Trekking at Mount Etna at 2000m with expert guide
- Panoramic stops on Mount Etna
- Organic farm visit with tastings of local honey, wine, and oil
- View Isola Bella Nature Reserve from above
- Explore Corso Umberto in Taormina
- Visit Palazzo Corvaja in Taormina
- Visit Medieval castle in Taormina
- Explore ancient Greek theater in Taormina
- Stroll through Piazza IX Aprile
- View clock tower and city dome in Taormina
Landmarks Mount Etna Isola Bella Nature Reserve Corso Umberto Palazzo Corvaja Taormina Medieval Castle Taormina Greek Theatre Piazza IX Aprile 
- Day 4
Noto - Catania
Your day starts at Neapolis Archaeological Park where you'll see ancient Greek and Roman theaters. Then a guide takes you through Ortygia to visit Greek temples, Christian churches, and Baroque palaces, plus the Arab alleys and historic squares. After grabbing lunch, you'll travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Noto to see its Sicilian Baroque architecture and walk through the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park
- Explore ancient Greek theater at Neapolis
- Explore ancient Roman theater at Neapolis
- Guided tour of Ortygia (2 hours)
- Visit Greek temples in Ortygia
- Visit Christian churches in Ortygia
- Explore Baroque palaces in Ortygia
- Explore Arab alleys in Ortygia
- Explore courtyards in Ortygia
- Explore squares in Ortygia
- Visit Noto
- Explore historic center of Noto (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Admire palaces in Noto
- Admire churches in Noto
Landmarks Neapolis Archaeological Park Ortygia Noto 
- Day 5
Catania to Palermo
You'll take the train from Catania to Palermo, which takes about 3.5 hours. Once there, settle into your accommodation for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Palermo
Spend time exploring Palermo's multicultural heritage through a street food experience. You'll learn how African, Roman, Greek, Spanish, Jewish, and Arabian influences shaped the city while watching local chefs prepare regional specialties. You'll sample stuffed sesame bread, pizza, arancina, cannoli, ice cream with brioche, and other local dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Food tastings on Palermo tour including stuffed sesame bread, pizza, arancina, cannoli, and ice cream with brioche)
Included Activities
- Learn about Palermo's cultural influences
- Watch local chefs prepare regional street food
- Sample street food including stuffed sesame bread, pizza, arancina, cannoli, and ice cream with brioche
- Day 7
Piazza Armerina - Palermo
Travel to Agrigento and spend time exploring the Valley of Temples, one of Sicily's most significant archaeological sites. In the afternoon, head to Piazza Armerina and check out the Roman Villa of Casale at your own pace. You'll get to see the refined mosaics and learn about the influential Roman family who once lived there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Valley of Temples in Agrigento
- Visit Roman Villa of Casale in Piazza Armerina
- View mosaics at Roman Villa of Casale
Landmarks Valley of Temples Roman Villa of Casale - Day 8
Depart Palermo
Check out of your accommodation and depart Palermo. An optional airport transfer is available if you need help getting to the airport or your next destination.
- End point
- Palermo, Italy (Palermo Airport (PMO))
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer
