Highlights of Sicily Tour with 8 Reviews by G Adventures

14 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

16 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Palermo, Italy

Ends

Palermo, Italy

Highlights

Soak up Sicilian culture in Cefalù.

cruise the Aeolian Islands.

watch the Stromboli volcano erupt aboard a sunset boat tour.

take a cooking class and learn how to make iconic Sicilian dishes.

wander the narrow streets of Ortigia.

admire one of the most well-preserved multicoloured floor mosaics from Roman times.

visit the cathedral in Monreale and witness the finest example of Norman architecture in Sicily

admire one of the most well-preserved multicoloured floor mosaics from Roman times.

visit the cathedral in Monreale and witness the finest example of Norman architecture in Sicily

Itinerary

Sicily’s sun-drenched coasts and timeless villages await on the 14-day "Highlights of Sicily" tour, a journey that begins and ends in Palermo. Wander through the charming streets of Cefalù, marvel at the volcanic drama of the Aeolian Islands, and soak up the history of Agrigento’s ancient ruins. This small group sightseeing trip is packed with immersive experiences: join a Sicilian cooking class, wander medieval hilltop towns, and discover a rich tapestry of Italian culture and tradition. Accommodations, transport, and meals are thoughtfully arranged, allowing you to relax and savor every moment. Perfect for anyone dreaming of an authentic Italian adventure, this tour’s standout feature is its seamless blend of breathtaking landscapes and deep cultural immersion across Sicily’s north and south.

day 1 - Palermo

Arrive at any time. Tonight, meet your CEO and fellow travellers at the welcome meeting, then opt to head out for dinner and enjoy your first Sicilian meal.

Accomodation:Hotel Vecchio Borgo (or similar)

Included Activity:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr

day 2 - Palermo/Cefalù

Head out for an orientation walk of Palermo's historic city centre. Continue to Cefalú, often cited as one of Italy's most beautiful townships, and stroll through cobbled streets to a picturesque cove by the beach. With free time, observe local fisherman working on their boats, visit the 12th century Duomo di Cefalú, opt to enjoy an aperitivo with incredible views, or simply wander around this postcard-pretty town which director Giuseppe Tornatore chose to set parts of his much-loved film Cinema Paradiso.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel La Giara (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 75 km

Included Activity:Palermo Orientation Walk

Optional Activities:Palermo food tour , Cefalù Beach Visit Cefalù's crescent-shaped beach is one of the most popular along the whole Sicilian coast. Enjoy a quick dip in the waters, or simply lounge on the beach., Salita Saraceni Visit The Salita Saraceni is an enormous staircase that winds up through three tiers of city walls. Spend 30 to 45 minutes heading up to the summit of La Rocca - from here, you'll have wonderful views of the town below., Duomo di Cefalù Have an aperitivo in Piazza Duomo and visit Cefalù's cathedral, one of the jewels in Sicily's Arab-Norman crown. Opt to climb the towers themselves for great views of the area.

day 3 - Cefalù/Lipari

Travel to the Aeolian Islands, a small archipelago of volcanic lands known as "the pearls of Italy" for their intriguing natural formations. Named after Aeolus, the god of the winds, spend the next few days exploring pockets of this coastal paradise. Take a car and ferry to reach Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore. Opt to visit a local beach, or take another short ferry to see Vulcano's active crater.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Oriente Lipari (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.0 hr Distance : 135 km, Ferry Duration : 1.0 hr

Optional Activities:Town Centre Visit , Spiaggia di Canneto Beach Visit Head to the island's most popular swimming spot - the long, pebbly strip at Canneto - and spend a day on the beach like a local., Ferry to Vulcano Island Take a 10 min ferry ride to nearby Vulcano, a small volcanic island, visited since ancient Roman times. Opt to take an hour-long crater hike.

day 4 - Lipari

Enjoy a free morning in Lipari. Later, head out for an excursion to explore the beautiful islands of Panarea and Stromboli by boat. Swim in the turquoise waters of Cala Junco, stroll through Panarea's scenic whitewashed village, and explore the town of Stromboli before taking an unforgettable sunset cruise. In the night breeze of the open sea, witness active Mount Stromboli's spectacular eruptions.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Oriente Lipari (or similar)

Included Activity:Panarea & Stromboli Islands Boat Excursion Duration : 8.0 hr

day 5 - Lipari/Catania

Say goodbye to the Aeolian Islands and ferry back to the mainland, then continue to Taormina, one of Sicily's most visited destinations. After a short orientation walk, enjoy free time to visit the stunning Teatro Greco, an ancient Roman amphitheatre with commanding views of Mount Etna. Travel onwards to Catania for the evening.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo (or similar)

Transport:Ferry Duration : 1.0 hr, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 90 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 55 km

Included Activity:Taormina Orientation Walk

Optional Activities:Catania Orientation Walk , Teatro Greco Taormina Built in the 3rd century BC and still in use today, Teatro Greco is one of the most dramatically situated Greek theatres in the world., Corso Umberto I Visit Taormina's chief delight is wandering this pedestrian-friendly, boutique-lined thoroughfare., Villa Comunale Gardens Created by Englishwoman Florence Trevelyan in the late 19th century, these beautiful public gardens offer breathtaking views of the coast and Mt Etna.

day 6 - Catania

Enjoy a CEO led orientation walk to get your bearings in Catania. Afterwards, you'll have free time to continue exploring this town and all of its museums and historic attractions. Maybe visit La Pescheria market or walk the Via Etnea.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo (or similar)

Included Activity:CEO Led Orientation Walk

Optional Activities:Catania Food Tour , Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour , La Pescheria Visit , Piazza del Duomo A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Catania's central piazza is a set piece of contrasting lava and limestone, surrounded by buildings in the unique local baroque style and crowned by the grand Cattedrale di Sant'Agata., Via Etnea Walk Stroll through Catania's main shopping street, which runs straight from Piazza del Duomo to the foothills below Etna. Visit the Giardino Bellini gardens and watch local unfold.

day 7 - Catania

Spend another whole free Day in Catania. Choose to visit Mt. Etna, Catania's cathedral located in the centre of the old town, or the Piazza Del Duomo just near the port area in the heart of the city. Later in Day perhaps head out with the group for a delicious Sicilian meal.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo (or similar)

Optional Activities:Via Etnea Walk Stroll through Catania's main shopping street, which runs straight from Piazza del Duomo to the foothills below Etna. Visit the Giardino Bellini gardens and watch local unfold., Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour , La Pescheria Visit , Piazza del Duomo A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Catania's central piazza is a set piece of contrasting lava and limestone, surrounded by buildings in the unique local baroque style and crowned by the grand Cattedrale di Sant'Agata.

day 8 - Catania/Syracuse

Travel to Syracuse, an enchanting city by the Ionian Sea that was once at the centre of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Take a cooking class on arrival and learn how to make Arancini — an iconic Sicilian specialty — to enjoy as a light lunch! Later, explore the old town's baroque piazzas and medieval side streets with a CEO-led orientation walk.

Meal:Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:Hotel Gran Bretagna Siracusa (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.0 hr Distance : 70 km

Included Activities:Arancini Cooking Class Duration : 1.5 hr, Orientation With CEO Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr

day 9 - Syracuse

Enjoy a full free Day in Syracuse. Opt to visit the impressive Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, or travel to nearby Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage listed city renowned for its baroque architecture built with a unique golden limestone.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Gran Bretagna Siracusa (or similar)

Optional Activities:Noto Visit , Parco Archeologico della Neapolis Visit

day 10 - Syracuse/Agrigento

Travel to the baroque city of Ragusa before heading to the medieval hilltop town of Piazza Armerina. Visit the world's most varied collection of Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale. Known for their incredibly well-preserved state "in situ", or in their original location, observe ancient scenes of hunting, fishing and athletics depicted beautifully in mosaic tile. Continue to Agrigento.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Colleverde Park Hotel (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.75 hr Distance : 90 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 1.75 hr Distance : 100 km

Included Activities:Ragusa Visit, Villa Romana del Casale Visit Duration : 2.5 hr

day 11 - Agrigento/Trapani

Take a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, one of Sicily's best-known attractions. Learn the history of this magnificent site as you explore the ruins of its seven temples, nestled on a ridge below Agrigento. Continue to Trapani, stopping en route in Marsala to see some of Europe's oldest salt marshes.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 2.5 hr Distance : 135 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.75 hr Distance : 32 km

Included Activities:Valley of the Temples Guided Tour Duration : 2.0 hr, Marsala Salt Marshes

day 12 - Trapani

Enjoy a free Day to explore the charms of Trapani and its nearby towns. Opt to cruise the idyllic Egadi Islands, spend the Day hiking at a nature reserve filled with local flora and fauna, or hop on a funicular to explore the walled town of Erice.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal (or similar)

Optional Activities:Egadi Islands Excursion (Full-Day) The crystal-clear seas off western Sicily are home to the idyllic Aegadian islands of Favignana and Levanzo. Cruise through the coastal waters and drop anchor in beautiful spots around the islands., Erice Excursion (Half-Day) , Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro Excursion (Full-Day)

day 13 - Trapani/Palermo

Travel to Monreale to visit the 11th century Monreale Cathedral, intricately decorated with thousands of gold mosaic tiles. Admire panoramic views of the Conca d'Oro (Golden Valley) and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Continue to Palermo and enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk upon arrival.

Meal:Breakfast

Accomodation:Hotel Vecchio Borgo (or similar)

Transport:Private Vehicle Duration : 1.5 hr Distance : 110 km, Private Vehicle Duration : 0.25 hr - 0.5 hr Distance : 20 km

Included Activities:Monreale Cathedral Visit Duration : 1.0 hr, Palermo Orientation Walk

day 14 - Palermo

Depart at any time.

Meal:Breakfast

Optional Activities:Palermo food tour

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What's Included

Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts).

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13 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Note: Allow USD495-645 for meals not included.

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Private vehicle, ferry, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout. Local guide at the Valley of Temples.

Included activities

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Hands-On Moment: Arancini Cooking Class, SyracuseOrientation walks in Palermo, Taormina, Catania and SyracusePanarea & Stromboli Islands Boat ExcursionVisit to RagusaVilla Romana del Casale VisitValley of the Temples Guided TourMonreale Cathedral Visit

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