Classic Sicily

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1: UK - Sicily

  Fly to Catania and on arrival, transfer to Syracuse where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink.

• Day 2: Syracuse - Noto

  Enjoy a tour of Syracuse, including stops at the Greek theatre, considered one of the most important examples of its kind, the Ear of Dionysius limestone cave, and Ortygia Island. Then, continue to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto, renowned for its magnificent baroque architecture.

• Day 3: Syracuse - Cefalu - Palermo

  This morning, drive to Catania to view the cathedral and Piazza Stesicoro. Continue to Cefalù where you’ll visit the Norman cathedral with its exquisite mosaics. Finally, travel to Palermo where you’ll stay for the next two nights.

• Day 4: Palermo - Monreale

  Drive to Monreale to visit the Norman cathedral, founded in 1172 and considered a leading example of Norman-Arab architecture. Return to Palermo for a city tour including stops at the magnificent Arab-Norman cathedral; the Palatine Chapel, located within the Norman palace and covered in Byzantine influenced mosaics; and the historic old town. During an afternoon street-food experience, learn how Palermitan cuisine has been shaped by the region’s history.

• Day 5: Segesta - Erice - Agrigento

  Embark on a morning visit to the Archaeologica Park of Segesta where you see one of Sicily’s best preserved Doric temples. Proceed to the town of Erice with its imposing fortified walls overlooking the city of Trapani. Stop at Grammatico, the world-famous pastry shop, for some marzipan and biscuit tasting. Then drive to Agrigento where you’ll stay tonight.

• Day 6: Valley of the Temples - Piazza Armerina -Taormina

  This morning you’ll visit the Valley of the Temples, one of the world’s most impressive ancient Greek sites. Then, this afternoon drive to the elegant resort town of Taormina via Piazza Armerina to view the Roman mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.

• Day 7: Mount Etna

  Visit the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, for panoramic views. Stop at Barone di Villagrande for a wine tasting at a local vineyard before an afternoon guided tour of the Taormina Amphitheatre. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.

• Day 8: Sicily - UK

  Transfer to the airport to catch your flight home to the UK.