Sicily Tours from Palermo
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10 best Sicily tours from Palermo
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- Sicilian Secrets - Mini Tour of Sicily 5 days
- Journey of Charming Sicily - 10 Days
- SICILY: The Best of... 7 days / 6 nights
- Sicily Food & Wine
- Tour of Sicily and Aeolian Islands - from Palermo
- Sicily & Aeolian Islands Discovery
- Northern Sicily: Islands & Volcanoes
- Sicily, From Palermo to Catania Private Tour
- Sicily and Its Isles (Palermo to Taormina) (2025)
- Sicily Essence: 5 Days from Palermo to Catania, Self-Drive
Sicilian Secrets - Mini Tour of Sicily 5 days
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great overview of Sicily in a few days. Highly recommend.”
Sheryl, traveled in May
Palermo's Arab-Norman UNESCO sites mark the starting point, leading through medieval Cefalù, and into baroque Catania. The tour includes Mount Etna and Taormina's Greek theatre over 5 captivating days.
Duration 5 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl From $2,156
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This deluxe motorcoach tour covers 16 Sicilian destinations from Palermo, featuring Monreale's Norman Cathedral and Marsala's wine country. Stays at 4-star hotels including Mercure Palermo Centro.
Duration 10 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, Noto, RagusaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian, Spanish Operator Click Tours From $6,308
36% Off- NZ$4,037You save $2,271
SICILY: The Best of... 7 days / 6 nights
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels were in city centers and all 4 star. I definitely recommend this tour - we had a blast.”
Susan, traveled in September
This 7-day tour spans 8 Sicilian cities from Palermo to Taormina. Air-conditioned bus travel through medieval Erice, wine-rich Marsala, and historic Agrigento. Suitable for groups of 30-50, visiting UNESCO sites like Monreale Cathedral and Valley of Temples.
Duration 7 days Destinations Palermo, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Carrani Tours From
36% Off- NZ$3,246
Sicily Food & Wine
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great way to travel and experience Sicily.”
beth, traveled in June
This eight-day adventure opens in Palermo with market tours and concludes in Catania after Mount Etna exploration. An air-conditioned minibus connects Marsala, Agrigento, and Ragusa, covering 10 Sicilian destinations. Highlights include historic markets, wineries, and UNESCO sites.
Duration 8 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Taormina, Catania Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
36% Off- NZ$5,475
Tour of Sicily and Aeolian Islands - from Palermo
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A perfect blend of cultural tours in Sicily and natural beauty of the splendid Aeolian Islands.”
Placido, traveled in February
Hotel Federico II in Palermo marks the start of this 11-destination tour ending in Taormina. Includes hydrofoil transfers between Milazzo and Lipari, with excursions to Stromboli, Panarea, and UNESCO sites.
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Lipari, Taormina, Panarea Island, Vulcano, StromboliSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Soleto Travel From $4,312
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Your Sicilian adventure starts at Mercure Palermo Centro, featuring the city's Arab-Norman treasures. The route leads through Cefalù and Catania to Lipari via hydrofoil from Milazzo port, concluding at Hotel Villa Diodoro in Taormina overlooking Mount Etna.
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Taormina, Milazzo, Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Panarea IslandSee all destinations Age Range Ages 13+ Operator Omega Tours From
20% Off- NZ$4,294
Northern Sicily: Islands & Volcanoes
15 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“A great and enjoyable tour. Recommended great restaurants and seemed to be known by a lot of people.”
Joseph, traveled in June
The historic center of Palermo leads to coastal Cefalù before a ferry ride to Lipari. The route continues through Taormina's Teatro Greco, concluding in Catania, with private vehicles and ferries throughout.
Duration 7 days Destinations Palermo, Cefalu, Lipari, Catania Age Range Ages 12+ Operator G Adventures From $3,099
15% Off- NZ$2,634You save $465
Sicily, From Palermo to Catania Private Tour
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The hotels offered were wonderful especially the Baglio della luna in Agrigento and the Politeama in Palermo.”
Rosalyne, traveled in October
This 6-day tour starts at Porta Felice Hotel in Palermo, taking you through Erice, Marsala, and Agrigento's Valley of Temples. The route continues to Piazza Armerina and Mount Etna, ending at Katane Palace in Catania.
Duration 6 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Soleto Travel From $4,887
20% Off- NZ$3,910You save $977
Sicily and Its Isles (Palermo to Taormina) (2025)
29 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Good selection of sights and activities. Nice group.”
Evelyn, traveled in March
A 14-day adventure from Palermo's UNESCO-listed center visits 7 cities, culminating in clifftop Taormina. Private coaches reach Marsala's salt pans, ferries access the Aeolian Islands, and off-road vehicles climb Mount Etna. The 350+ kilometer route includes 2-night stays in Marsala, Salina Island, and Taormina.
Duration 14 days Destinations Palermo, Marsala, Agrigento, Cefalu, Aeolian Islands, Salina, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $8,149
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Airport car pickup in Palermo marks the start of this 380km Sicilian adventure. The route flows from Palermo to Monreale (20km), then to Catania (210km), followed by Taormina and Mt. Etna excursions (150km), before ending in Catania with airport drop-off.
Duration 5 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From $1,335
15% Off- NZ$1,134You save $200
What people love about Sicily Tours from Palermo
- Sicilian Secrets - Mini Tour of Sicily 5 days
I recommend this tour planned and managed by Dimensione Sicilia Incoming Operator. it's the perfect itinerary to discover the beauties of Western Sicily. All the facilities were great: hotels, guide, coach and delicious Sicilian meals too! I will contact this company for my next trip.
- Private Tour of Sicily from Palermo to Palermo
Everything worked well, a great driver (Angelo) and vehicle. Other drivers to and from airport also good. Excellent itinerary First hotel in Palermo not 4 star standard (Garibaldi) but others throughout were up to 4 star standard. Some meals were not as good as expected, notably in Catania dinner
- Sicilian Fantasy: Small Group Tour
I left a lengthy review with the Tour Guide. We thought that the tour was very good. We thought our tour guide was very good as well, however, we did not realize that the tour group was in Spanish and in English. Our concern with this is that explanations took twice as long as it was explained in English and Spanish as a result our time at the sight was cut back. For those times when an additional guide was added and the group was split up, we were able to have more time to explore the sigh. The hotel we stayed at, at Ragusa was OUTSTANDING. As a result, any place after that was anti-climatic. It would have been nice to have a meal option Plan A or B. It was known ahead of time that I was allergic to fish and seafood, it seemed like a last minute decision of what to give me at the Salt Mines which resulted in a tomato sandwich versus a pizza without anchovies.
What our customers ask about Sicily Tours from Palermo
What's the ideal length for a tour starting in Palermo to fully experience Sicily?
An 8-10 day tour from Palermo gives travelers enough time to see Sicily's main attractions without feeling rushed. This timeline lets you explore key sites like Monreale Cathedral Mount Etna and the Aeolian Islands at a comfortable pace. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The 10-day itinerary was perfect to see all the highlights without feeling rushed and our guide Lino made the experience exceptional."
What's the typical travel time from Palermo to popular destinations?
Key travel times from Palermo by coach include a 30-minute ride to Monreale 1 hour to Cefalù 2.5 hours to Mount Etna and 3 hours to Taormina. The coaches provide air conditioning and regular rest stops. One TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The drive times were very manageable and our guide made great stops along the way."
What are the most common starting locations for tours within Palermo?
Tours in Palermo start from three main spots: the Palazzo dei Normanni and Cappella Palatina complex the historic Mercato del Capo area and the Quattro Canti intersection. The Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro often serves as a meeting point while food-focused tours begin at the Ballaro or Capo markets. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "The places we visited were all fantastic especially starting from the historic center with its stunning architecture and lively markets."
What unique cultural experiences can I expect in the first days of tours starting from Palermo?
The first days in Palermo often include visits to the gold-adorned Cappella Palatina food tastings at local markets and hands-on cooking classes. Many tours take you through the Arab-Norman Cathedral and the Byzantine Church of Martorana. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The street food tour in Palermo's markets was an incredible way to start - our guide explained all the unique Sicilian specialties and let us sample everything from arancini to cannoli."
What are the best side trips available from Palermo in the first few days of tours?
Early tour days often feature trips to nearby attractions: Monreale's Norman Cathedral takes 30 minutes to reach the beach town of Mondello is 15 minutes away and the medieval town of Cefalù sits an hour from Palermo. One TourRadar reviewer noted: "The day trip to Monreale from Palermo was breathtaking - the cathedral's mosaics were incredible and offered a perfect contrast to Palermo's busy streets."
How far is the transfer from Palermo Airport to the city center hotels?
The airport transfer covers 32km and takes 45-60 minutes to reach central Palermo hotels. Tour operators typically arrange direct transport to properties like the Mercure Palermo Centro or Hotel Plaza Opera. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The transfer was smooth and well-organized taking us directly to our hotel in central Palermo."