Treasures of Sicily

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4.7 Based on 32 Reviews
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 18
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-7478
  • 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 Acireale, Italy
  • Ends Taormina, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore baroque heritage in Noto and Ragusa Ibla
  • Visit archeological sites in Siracusa, Agrigento and Selinunte
  • Cover the island's highlights and best heritage sites in nine days
Starting in Acireale and ending in Taormina, the "Treasures Of Sicily" trip is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites trip that takes 9 days. You will travel through Palermo, Catania, Taormina and 3 other destinations in Italy. "Treasures Of Sicily" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Sicily is one of the most fascinating islands in Europe, thanks to the indelible marks left by the Phoenician, Greek, Roman, Arab, Norman and Spanish civilisations. This comprehensive tour explores sophisticated cities, picturesque villages, well-preserved archeological sites and splendid scenery. It starts with an excursion on Mount Etna, continuing to the towns of Syracuse, Agrigento, and Selinunte – all Unesco World Heritage sites. There is also a day in Zingaro National Reserve with magnificent views of the Mediterranean.

Join us to celebrate Exodus’ 50th anniversary! The departure starting in Viagrande on 7 September 2024 features extra inclusions to mark the occasion: a traditional puppet show, a local birthday celebration and a special edition Exodus kitbag.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start in Viagrande
  • Day 2: Excursion on Mount Etna; afternoon wine tasting
  • Day 3: Drive to Syracuse to visit its archeological site; on to the Unesco-badged baroque town of Noto
  • Day 4: Visit the hilltop town of Ragusa Ibla; transfer to Agrigento's Valley of the Temples
  • Day 5: Visit ruins of Selinunte, overlooking the Mediterranean; drive to the hilltop village of Erice
  • Day 6: Walk in the Zingaro Nature Reserve; afternoon transfer to Palermo
  • Day 7: Morning visit to Monreale Cathedral; guided tour of Palermo and free time
  • Day 8: Drive to the fishing village of Cefalu to visit its Norman cathedral; on to charming Taormina; free time to explore
  • Day 9: End in Taormina
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts and one 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
  • Visa or vaccinations
  • Local city taxes approximately €10-€15
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 32 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 22 2019
5 - Excellent
Sicily is truly a treasure
A fabulous trip with a fantastic mix of scenery, walking , culture and food experiences. An outstanding guide, Alessandro who helped the trip run smoothly, was always friendly and informative.The pace was good with plenty of time... Read more
  • Nerida Woodcock
  • From Australia
  • On May 19 2019
5 - Excellent
Exodus - Treasures of Sicily Tour
The trip was great - got to see many areas of Sicily that are not necessarily on everyone's list of places to go. Our tour guide Martina was excellent and very passionate and knowledgeable about Sicily and it's history. She... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 28 2018
5 - Excellent
Sicily in a week
My husband and I had a fabulous trip to Sicily - a place I knew I would adore and I was not wrong. In 8 days you can only scrape the surface of this wonderful island but this round trip was a great way to see what it can offer. ... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Sep 20 2018
4 - Very Good
Sicily in a week !
Overall an excellent trip. This covers the main sites round the island. As it is the largest island in the Mediterranean there is quite a lot of ground to cover so it is quite a busy tour. However it was worth it to see the... 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:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Treasures of Sicily 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 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 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

Treasures of Sicily 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 Treasures of Sicily 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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