Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania
You'll arrive in Catania on Sicily's east coast with Mount Etna visible above the city. If your flight gets in early, there's time to walk the cobblestone streets and check out Piazza del Duomo before settling into your accommodation. The official welcome meeting happens at 6 pm where you'll meet your group leader and other travelers. After that, the evening is free to either relax or grab dinner with the group if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Catania city center at your own pace
- Walk through cobblestone laneways
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Piazza del Duomo Mount Etna - Day 2
Catania to Syracuse
This morning you're heading up Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, for a day trip. You'll reach about 2000m altitude on the northern side where you'll explore a lava cave with helmets and torches, then walk through extinct craters in the Sartorius Mountains. Later you'll travel to Syracuse where your leader gives an orientation walk through the city's main areas. The evening is yours to explore or rest up as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mount Etna day trip - lava cave exploration with helmets and torches
- Mount Etna - walk through extinct craters on Sartorius Mountains
- Syracuse - leader-led orientation walk
Landmarks/POIs Mount Etna Sartorius Mountains - Day 3
Syracuse
You have the whole day free in Syracuse to do whatever appeals to you. Wander through the winding streets and check out the ornate building facades with their balconies decorated with stone carvings of lions, tigers, bears, and dragons. If you want activity, there's a scenic boat trip around Ortigia island, or you could visit the Neapolis Archaeological Site. Otherwise just stroll through cafes and grab a granita in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Boat trip around Ortigia island
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Site
- Explore Syracuse city streets
- Stop at local cafes and restaurants
- Visit Cathedral - EUR2
- Visit Castello Maniace - EUR5
- Visit Archaeological Museum - EUR14
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Park - EUR17
Landmarks/POIs Ortigia Neapolis Archaeological Site - Day 4
Syracuse to Agrigento
After breakfast you'll head toward Agrigento with stops along the way. First up is the limestone town of Noto, then Ragusa, a beautiful baroque city that was rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. You'll walk through narrow alleyways past elegant baroque buildings before continuing to Agrigento, where you'll arrive late afternoon. Spend time exploring the historic center up Colle di Girgenti hill, walk along Via Atenea and Viale della Vittoria for sunset views over the Valley of the Temples and sea, and try the local gelato pecorino at a cafe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Noto - limestone town
- Visit Ragusa - baroque city exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Agrigento historic centre
- Visit Via Atenea and Viale della Vittoria for sunset views
- Try gelato pecorino at local cafes or patisseries
Landmarks/POIs Noto Ragusa Colle di Girgenti Valley of the Temples - Day 5
Agrigento to Marsala
A local guide takes you through the Valley of the Temples today, bringing this ancient Greek site to life. You'll visit the temples of Hera, Herakles, Zeus, and Castor and Pollux while taking in views of the landscape and Mediterranean Sea. After the guided tour finishes, you travel on to Marsala, a coastal town on western Sicily's edge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Valley of the Temples
- Visit Temple of Hera
- Visit Temple of Herakles
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Temple of Castor and Pollux
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Temple of Hera Temple of Herakles Temple of Zeus Temple of Castor and Pollux - Day 6
Marsala to Palermo
You're heading to Palermo with scenic stops along the route. First you'll explore Erice, a well-preserved medieval town with diverse architectural styles from different periods of history. Pick up a traditional Sicilian pastry like a Genovesi filled with custard or ricotta cream. Then continue into Palermo and you'll have a free afternoon to wander the maze of small alleyways, market squares, and winding roads, or check out main monuments including the 12th century cathedral in the old city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Erice - medieval town
- Erice - local sweets tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Palermo alleyways and market squares
- Visit 12th century cathedral in Palermo
- Explore Palermo's main monuments
Landmarks/POIs Erice Palermo Cathedral - Day 7
Palermo
This morning a local guide takes you on a walking tour exploring Palermo's anti-Mafia movement and civil resistance history. You'll visit places like Teatro Massimo, Cape Market, Piazza della Memoria, and Beati Paoli Square, each with street food and stories of shop owners who stood against extortion. Afterward you can either visit Monreale cathedral which sits above Palermo with panoramic views, or explore Palermo on your own. Tonight you'll have a farewell dinner to celebrate your Sicilian adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Palermo - Anti-Mafia Movement walking tour with local guide
- Visit Teatro Massimo
- Visit Cape Market
- Visit Piazza della Memoria
- Visit Beati Paoli Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Monreale
- Visit Monreale Cathedral - EUR13
- Climb Monreale Cathedral roof
- Explore Palermo city at own pace
- Dinner with group
Landmarks/POIs Teatro Massimo Vucciria Market Piazza della Memoria Beati Paoli Square Monreale Cathedral - Day 8
Palermo
Your trip ends today after breakfast. If you'd like to stay longer and continue exploring Palermo, reach out to your booking agent ahead of time to arrange additional accommodation for a post-trip extension.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-trip accommodation and exploration in Palermo (arrange with booking agent in advance)
