Palermo Tours in April 2026

The Colours of Sicily tour was exceptional. Our tour director kept everything fun . Even when faced with an emergency, she was able to keep us on track. The restaurants we visited during the tour were outstanding. We chose the optional excursions that were offered and are happy we did. Honestly, they should be included in the tour. My only disappointment was the first hotel called the Astoria Palace. The staff was great but the hotel itself was not in a good location. We had to walk quite a distance to the center of Palermo. The beds were like plywood. We arrived the day before the tour started and had to change rooms the day of the tour. I had contacted the hotel prior to arriving via email and they never got back to me. Fortunately was able to get the info I needed prior to our arrival. The staff was helpful and moved our luggage for us. It took Trafalager quite sometime to confirm the starting hotel. I called monthly and never got a straight answer. I was told to call back “ next month”. I finally got the confirmation after a final call 2 1/2 weeks prior to the tour. Fortunately I was able to get a reservation at the starting hotel ( even though it was not very good) on my own. Originally I booked a room close to the Garabaldi in the center of town. It would have been very difficult to change hotels to the Astoria Palace and would have cost more. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see Sicily. Just be prepared to spend more for the excursions. They were exceptional.

Your tour involves an intimate weaving of the Sicilian people and their lives and customs. We saw church celebrations ate special foods, saw volcanic activity, toured organic farms and gardens and much more!

Insight’s tour of Italy and Sicily was a great way to experience the country! Our tour director knew so much about the country and the history. She even shared information about the places we didn’t stop at but would see during our coach rides.

This was a wonderful way to see Sicily. We enjoyed all the sights. We did all the optional excursions and were very happy with all of them. We especially loved Cefalu, Trattoria Il Delfino in Sferracavallo, Erice, the Marsala winery, the chocolate tasting in Modica, the Aromas of Sicily at Enrico and Rita Russino's herb farm, Taormina, Savoca, Mt Etna, and the farewell dinner at the agriturismo.

Information provided about each day's walking was comprehensive, up to date and easily accessible. Directions to accommodation were generally good but in some cases not 100% accurate. In those cases we had to rely on signs or trial and error. Baggage transfers were all fine and those wanting a day off could be taken to the next stop with the bags.

I chose to travel with Trafalgar because their itinerary included more of what I wanted to see. We visited so many beautiful places and learned so much! It is a fast paced itinerary which is want I wanted.