Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll arrive at your hotel in Palermo and get settled for your first night. A private transfer from the airport can be arranged if you need it. Take the evening to acclimate to this vibrant Sicilian city.
- Start point
- Palermo, Italy (Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Private transfer to hotel (on request)
- Day 2
Palermo
After breakfast, head out to Monreale to see the Norman Cathedral and its Cloister, which blend Arab-Norman architecture in striking ways. Then you'll explore Palermo's cultural sites including the Cathedral, Martorana Church, and Cappella Palatina. Walk through Teatro Massimo and check out Pretoria Square with its famous fountain. Grab traditional lunch with local dishes before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Traditional lunch featuring local delicacies)
Included Activities
- Visit to Monreale Norman Cathedral
- Visit to Monreale Cloister
- Guided exploration of Palermo Cathedral
- Visit to Martorana Church
- Visit to Cappella Palatina
- Viewing of Teatro Massimo
- Viewing of Pretoria Square fountain
- Traditional lunch featuring local delicacies
Landmarks Monreale Cathedral Monreale Cloister Palermo Cathedral Martorana Church Cappella Palatina Teatro Massimo Pretoria Square fountain Mount Pellegrino - Day 3
Cefalu - Catania
After breakfast, travel north to Cefalu, a medieval town on the coast. Walk through its narrow streets and visit the Norman Dome and Mandralisca Museum. Stop for lunch at a well-known local spot, then continue to Catania. There you'll see the Duomo square with its Cathedral and Liotru elephant statue, stroll along baroque Via dei Crociferi past the S. Benedict Monastery, and have granita and brioche at a historic bar in the city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a well-known restaurant in Cefalu)
Included Activities
- Visit to Cefalu Norman Dome
- Guided exploration of Cefalu medieval streets
- Visit to Mandralisca Museum
- Walking tour of Catania Duomo square
- Visit to Catania Cathedral
- Viewing of Liotru statue
- Stroll along Via dei Crociferi
- Visit to S. Benedict Monastery
- Tasting of Sicilian granita & brioche at historic city center bar
Optional Activities
- Leisurely strolls through Cefalu charming streets
Landmarks Cefalu Cathedral Mandralisca Museum Catania Cathedral Liotru statue Via dei Crociferi S. Benedict Monastery 
- Day 4
Mount Etna - Taormina - Catania
Start with a short morning walk through Catania's fish market, then head to Mount Etna (3,350 meters/11,000 feet). You'll stop at Rifugio Sapienza and walk around the Crateri Silvestri volcanic cones for views across Sicily and the Aeolian Islands. Taste local honey and regional products, then have lunch. Later, travel to Taormina to see the Greek theatre with Mount Etna in the distance, browse the medieval streets, and look out over the Riviera dei Ciclopi before returning to Catania.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a charming restaurant)
Included Activities
- Exploration of ancient fish market (pescheria) in Catania
- Visit to Mount Etna regional park
- Stop at Rifugio Sapienza
- Visit to Crateri Silvestri dormant volcanic cones
- Tasting of local homemade honey and traditional products
- Lunch at a charming restaurant
- Visit to Greek theatre in Taormina
- Exploration of Taormina medieval streets
- Viewing of Riviera dei Ciclopi
Optional Activities
- Browsing local handicrafts such as coral jewelry, lacework, ceramics, and pastries in Taormina
Landmarks Mount Etna Crateri Silvestri Greek Theatre of Taormina Riviera dei Ciclopi 
- Day 5
Catania
This day is yours to spend as you'd like in Catania. You can relax at your hotel, wander around at your own pace, try restaurants, or check out attractions that interest you. It's a nice break to do things on your schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
- Day 6
Syracuse - Noto - Ragusa
After breakfast, travel to Syracuse, a significant ancient Greek colony. Explore the Archaeological Park with its Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, and the Ear of Dionysius. Then visit Ortigia, the historic core, where you'll see the Cathedral with its Sicilian-Baroque facade and Arethusa's Fountain. Have lunch at your own pace, then continue to Noto to walk through this beautiful Baroque town. You'll see Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata before heading to Ragusa for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Archaeological Park of Neapolis
- Viewing of Greek Theatre in Syracuse
- Viewing of Roman Amphitheatre
- Visit to Latomie of Paradise
- Viewing of Ear of Dionysius
- Exploration of Ortigia
- Viewing of Syracuse Cathedral
- Viewing of Arethusa's Fountain from terrace
- Leisure time exploration of Noto
- Visit to Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata
- Dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Lunch break at traveler's choice in Syracuse or Noto
Landmarks Archaeological Park of Neapolis Greek Theatre of Syracuse Roman Amphitheatre of Syracuse Latomie of Paradise Ear of Dionysius Ortigia Syracuse Cathedral Arethusa's Fountain Noto Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata 
- Day 7
Modica - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
Explore Ragusa Ibla, a UNESCO site and birthplace of Sicilian Baroque (it's famous from the Montalbano TV series). Visit the Cathedral in Dome square and the peaceful Giardini Ibleo gardens. Travel to Modica for chocolate tasting at Sabadi, a well-known chocolate maker. After lunch, visit Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina to see its colorful mosaics. End the day with dinner in Agrigento.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Ragusa Ibla
- Visit to Ragusa Cathedral
- Visit to Giardino Ibleo gardens
- Stroll through Modica charming streets
- Visit to Sabadi chocolate manufacturer with tasting experience
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Visit to Villa Romana del Casale
- Viewing of polychrome mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks Ragusa Ibla Ragusa Cathedral Giardino Ibleo Modica Sabadi chocolate manufacturer Villa Romana del Casale - Day 8
Marsala - Palermo
Check out the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO site with 5th-century Doric temples including the Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, and Temple of Heracles surrounded by almond groves. Travel to Marsala, the historic town where Garibaldi arrived in 1860. Tour the Florio Cellars and see the massive 19th-century vats and barrel chambers. Have a light lunch with wine tasting in their tasting rooms, then explore the Salt Road with its old salt marshes. Head back to Palermo for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch in Marsala)
Included Activities
- Visit to Valley of the Temples
- Viewing of Temple of Hera
- Viewing of Temple of Concordia
- Viewing of Temple of Heracles
- Leisurely stroll through Marsala city center
- Guided tour of Florio Cellars
- Wine tasting in Donna Franca and Duca Enrico tasting rooms
- Light lunch during Marsala visit
- Exploration of historic Salt Road
Landmarks Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Concordia Temple of Heracles Florio Cellars Salt Road 
- Day 9
Erice - Segesta - Palermo
After breakfast, travel to Erice, perched at 751 meters on Mount S. Giuliano. Walk the narrow medieval streets and Spanish-style courtyards, and visit the main cathedral and Venere Castle. You'll get wide views of Trapani bay, salt pans, and the Aegadian islands. In the afternoon, travel to Segesta to see the 3rd-century Doric temple and ancient theatre in agricultural landscape. Return to Palermo for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Erice city center
- Visit to Erice main cathedral
- Visit to Venere Castle
- Visit to Segesta Doric temple
- Visit to Segesta theatre
Optional Activities
- Leisurely strolls through Erice narrow streets and medieval arches
Landmarks Erice Mount S. Giuliano Erice Cathedral Venere Castle Segesta Segesta Doric Temple Segesta Theatre - Day 10
Palermo
After breakfast at your hotel, your tour ends. If you'd like to stay longer, you can arrange an extra night in Palermo.
- End point
- Palermo, Italy (Palermo)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Pre/Post accommodation in Palermo (extra night booking available)
