Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Palermo, Italy
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Sicily, Italy
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Highlights
Acireale: Daniela and her family will welcome you with the words 'Be My Guest', treating you like cherished family member. She'll share stories about life on the farm and interesting information about the house and the lemon and orange groves. After a drink, enjoy her home-cooked cuisine, served with warmth and generosity of true Sicilian hospitality.
Marsala: Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
Modica: Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.
Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics, the best of their kind in the world.
Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.
Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
Ragusa: Join a Local Specialist on an insightful look into the historic devastation at the root of Ragusa's two distinctive districts.
Syracuse: Walk with a Local Specialist through the historic island of Ortigia and visit the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
Catania: Explore Catania's Old Town and see the Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante statue and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
Palermo: Meet your host to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement while uncovering the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina
Discover Erice and Modica
Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral, Infersa Mill in Marsala, Valley of the Temples, the Syracuse Archaeological Museum, Ortigia and the Greek Theatre in Taormina
View Mount Etna
Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
Ragusa: Join a Local Specialist on an insightful look into the historic devastation at the root of Ragusa's two distinctive districts.
Syracuse: Walk with a Local Specialist through the historic island of Ortigia and visit the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheatre with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
Catania: Explore Catania's Old Town and see the Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante statue and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
Palermo: Meet your host to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement while uncovering the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina
Discover Erice and Modica
Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral, Infersa Mill in Marsala, Valley of the Temples, the Syracuse Archaeological Museum, Ortigia and the Greek Theatre in Taormina
View Mount Etna
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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day 1 - Welcome to Palermo
Start your Sicilian journey in Palermo, whose rich trading history has left its unforgettable mark on the city's Italian, Arab and Norman-styled piazzas, street markets and churches. Enjoy some free time to relax before joining your Travel Director and fellow travellers for dinner to kick-start your Sicilian adventure.
Meals:Dinner
Location Visited:Palermo
Accommodation:Garibaldi
day 2 - Explore the Capital of Sicily
Head to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo where a Local Specialist will guide you through one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture, the 12th-century Cattedrale di Monreale. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience to the beautiful fishing village of Sferracavallo, at the foot of Mount Capo Gallo? Here, you'll feast on Palermitano specialities, perfectly paired with delicious Sicilian wine.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Palermo, Monreale, Palermo
Accommodation:Garibaldi
day 3 - Journey to Ancient Marsala Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter
Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, where you'll learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Leaving Palermo behind, head to Erice to explore the hilltop 'Town of a Hundred Churches' and enjoy free time for lunch. Next, stop at the Infersa Mill salt pans and learn about the ancient 'culture of salt', an industry that has shaped this region for centuries. Later, arrive in Marsala, home to the wine which shares its name. During your evening at leisure, explore picture-perfect Marsala or opt to join the Optional Experience at a Marsala winery followed by a dinner of regional dishes.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Palermo, Erice, Marsala
Accommodation:Seawater
day 4 - Onwards to Agrigento and Ragusa
Today's first stop is Agrigento, where you'll join a Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. Explore one of the world's most treasured centres of Greek art and architecture, including the seven sandstone Doric temples overlooking the city. There's time for lunch before you head to Ragusa, a city with two very different souls the lower and older Ragusa Ibla and higher Ragusa Superiore are separated dramatically by a deep ravine, the Valle dei Ponti.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa
Accommodation:Poggio del Sole
day 5 - Explore Beautiful Baroque Modica Dive Into Culture
This morning, discover the rebuilding of Ragusa following a 17th-century earthquake which destroyed most of of the city. Your Local Specialist will reveal how this devastating seismic event led to the development of an entirely new city on a nearby ridge, while some of its brave residents remained to rebuild what was lost. You'll hear how it was only in the early 20th century that the two were eventually fused together. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Modica. Your Travel Director will show you the sights on an orientation of this Baroque beauty before learning about the secrets of Modican chocolate. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure or perhaps consider joining an optional experience to a unique local farm restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Ragusa, Modica, Ragusa
Accommodation:Poggio del Sole
day 6 - Off to Historic Syracuse
Once a major Mediterranean power and the birthplace of Archimedes, the historic city of Syracuse takes centre stage this morning. Join your Local Specialist for an in-depth look into its vibrant past and discover some of its remarkable treasures at the Archaeological Museum. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. You may choose to take a boat ride to the island of Ortigia, the ancient heart of Syracuse, linked to the mainland by a stone bridge or simply spend the afternoon strolling through the city's atmospheric streets at your own pace. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Ragusa, Syracuse
Accommodation:Eureka Palace Hotel & Spa
day 7 - Venture Past Mount Etna to Taormina
Continue up the coast to Catania, the city that lies in Mount Etna's shadow. You'll have some free time to explore on your own and perhaps sample arancini, a favourite Catania snack. Later join a Local Specialist to delve into the history and culture of the ancient town of Taormina. A particular highlight of this afternoon will be a visit to the beautifully preserved ruins of the Teatro di Taormina. Imagine masked actors performing against the backdrop of glorious sea views more than 2,500 years ago. You'll have an evening on your own to spend as you wish or consider joining an optional experience evening enjoying Sicilian specialities.
Meals:Breakfast
Location Visited:Syracuse, Catania, Taormina, Giardini Naxos
Accommodation:Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos
day 8 - Taormina Free Day Connect with Locals
Taormina is yours for the taking today. During your free time, you could choose to explore the elegant boutiques along Corso Umberto. Work up an appetite and stop for some of the city's signature cannoli or cool down with a famous Sicilian granita, a half-frozen dessert served with a piping-hot brioche. Movie buffs will delight in an Optional Experience to Mount Etna and Savoca, the hilltop village of 'The Godfather'. Later this evening, learn the art of Sicilian cuisine on a charming Be My Guest experience.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Location Visited:Giardini Naxos
Accommodation:Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos
day 9 - Farewell Sicily
Your journey through Sicily has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond farewell to new friends and take your airport transfer for your return journey home.
Felt the Dinners / Lunches provided were top notch. TR extremely helpful in many situations. Sites selected were again first rate. Had visited Sicily before, however this trip was superb. Thank you.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 out of 5
We had an incredible time in Sicily. Our tour director, was the absolute best—her personality and deep knowledge made the experience truly special. Alongside her was our amazing driver; without them, we would never have discovered the hidden gems that Sicily has to offer.
I highly recommend this trip to anyone who loves Italian food, history, and people. And let’s not forget our local guide—she was incredible and a wonderful storyteller.
Having a great group of fellow travelers makes all the difference, and this trip had just that. Thank you, Trafalgar, for another unforgettable experience!
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Teresa K.Verified Traveler
4.0 out of 5
Good tours and such knowledge of the history of Sicily
Beautiful scenery.
