Sicily Grand Tour

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4 Based on 7 Reviews
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-9528
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Catania, Italy
  • Ends Taormina, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore baroque towns and ancient Greek temples
  • See the impressive Piazza Armerina mosaics
  • Take special tours led by local guides
  • Discover the best sights and towns in Sicily
Start in Catania and end in Taormina, the "Sicily Grand Tour" is a guided local culture trip that takes 15 days. You will travel through Trapani, Cefalu, Segesta and 8 other destinations in Italy. "Sicily Grand Tour" is a small group which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

The variety and richness of Sicily’s heritage is unparalleled – nowhere else have the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Spanish and Italians left such an indelible legacy. On this incredible journey, we sample the best Unesco sites, impressive archaeological treasures, quaint villages and diverse landscapes on the island. With so much to see and do, a two-week itinerary is ideal to cover the whole island at a reasonable pace. There is also time to venture into the heart of Sicily, to visit the Unesco-listed mosaics of Piazza Armerina.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start in Catania
  • Day 2: Excursion on Mount Etna; afternoon wine tasting
  • Day 3: Morning sightseeing tour of Catania; afternoon drive to Syracuse and visit archaeological park
  • Day 4: Free day in Syracuse
  • Day 5: Visit the Unesco-listed baroque towns of Noto and Ragusa
  • Day 6: Explore town of Modica; transfer and overnight in Piazza Armerina
  • Day 7: Morning guided visit in Piazza Armerina; see the Unesco-protected mosaics collection of Villa Romana del Casale
  • Day 8: Visit the Valley of Temples in Agrigento and archaeological site of Selinunte
  • Day 9: Explore the island of Mozia by ferry and drive to the hilltop town of Erice
  • Day 10: Half-day walk in Zingaro Nature Reserve; visit Segesta ruins and drive to Palermo
  • Day 11: Morning tour of Monreale and the ‘duomo’; afternoon guided visit to Palermo
  • Day 12: Free day in Palermo for individual sightseeing; drive to the picturesque port town of Cefalù
  • Day 13: Free day in Cefalù
  • Day 14: Transfer to Taormina, visit Greek theatre and free time
  • Day 15: End Taormina
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts and 1 wine tasting
Transport
  • Group arrival and departure transfers available
Guide
  • Tour leader throughout,Special guided tours in main Unesco sites and cities
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visa or vaccinations
  • Local city taxes (approx. €30)
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4 - Very Good
Based on 7 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • From Australia
  • On Sep 12 2022
2 - Poor
Very disappointing
Tour Guide was very good but it was more of a walking trip than we had expected. The hotels were not up to standard and one in particular was very dirty. Breakfasts were very poor.
  • Anonymous
  • On Jun 29 2019
4 - Very Good
Tour of epic proportions
The only criticism of the trip was that a number of hotels which were a good standard and a wide variety of styles and locations had very poor breakfasts of mainly cakes and issues with the rooms. Plumbing problems air con not... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 31 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent tour
Do this tour! Excellent itinerary, no early starts, relaxed pace but full on interest, guided tours and "guided" free time to wonder, excellent guide, Tiziano and driver Allessandro, great group of 6 people, great food at local... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Jul 29 2018
5 - Excellent
Fabulous tour with the best guide ever Milena and a wonderful driver Alessandro
The 15 day tour of Sicily was absolutely fantastic. The best tour guide ever, her name is Milena. A wonderful driver Alessandro. I felt that it was a pretty comprehensive tour of Sicily seeing all the highlights plus more.... Read more
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Sicily Grand Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Sicily Grand Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Sicily Grand Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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