About This Trip
Travel Period: Mar, 2026 - Oct, 2026
Departure Date: Tuesday
Uncover the sun-drenched secrets of Sicily on this breathtaking 10-day private journey through Italy's most captivating island. Your adventure begins in the vibrant capital of Palermo, where rich history meets delicious street food surprises. From there, you will journey through medieval coastal villages like Cefalù, marvel at the baroque architecture of UNESCO World Heritage cities like Catania and Noto, and stand atop Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano. With private chauffeured transfers, exclusive wine tastings, and stays in handpicked comfort hotels, this itinerary seamlessly blends ancient Greek ruins, dramatic coastal views in Taormina, and traditional Sicilian flavors into the ultimate Mediterranean escape.
Itinerary Summary
| DAY | PLACE | HIGHLIGHTS |
| 1 - 2 | Palermo | Arab-Norman Cathedral, Local Food Tasting |
| 3 | Palermo - Catania | Cefalu Village, Mandralisca Museum, Gastronomic Tour in Catania |
| 4 - 5 | Catania, Etna, Taormina | Mount Etna Park, Local Honey Tasting, Greco-Roman Theatre of Taormina, Leisure Time |
| 6 | Catania - Syracuse - Noto | Archaeological Park of Neapolis, Stone Garden of Noto |
| 7 | Ragusa - Modica - Piazza Armerina | Ibleo Garden, Sabadi Chocolate Shop With Tasting, Villa Romana del Casale |
| 8 | Agrigento - Marsala - Palermo | Valley of the Temples, Local Wine and Food Tasting, Via del Sale Scenic Drive |
| 9 | Palermo - Erice - Segesta | Hilltop Town of Erice, Ancient Ruins of Segesta |
| 10 | Palermo | Departure |
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Palermo Airport, a private transfer will take you directly to your hotel.
In the late afternoon, you will meet your tour leader at the hotel to kick off your Sicilian adventure, leaving the rest of your evening free to relax and settle in.
- Palermo
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Monreale, where explore the famous Arab-Norman Cathedral and its stunning Cloister.
Afterward, will return to Palermo to spend the rest of the day discovering the capital, complete with a delicious local food surprise.
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- Palermo
Travel from Palermo to Catania with a scenic stop at Cefalù, a beautiful medieval seaside village famed for its Norman Cathedral.
After some free time to visit the Mandralisca Museum, and continue to Catania to admire its UNESCO-listed baroque old town. Take a walk past the historic fish market to Piazza del Duomo, see the iconic lava stone Elephant, and stop at a local bar to taste traditional granita with brioche.
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- Catania
Today you will head to Mount Etna Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Europe's tallest active volcano, where you can marvel at the unique volcanic landscapes and inactive craters at Rifugio Sapienza.
Next, visit a local beekeeping farm to taste homemade honey before proceeding to the beautiful hilltop town of Taormina. Here, you can visit the ancient Greco-Roman theatre with its breathtaking views over Naxos Bay, and end the day taking in the scenery along the Riviera dei Ciclopi before returning to Catania.
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- Catania
Enjoy a full day completely at leisure. Use this time to relax, shop, or independently explore the historic city center of Catania at your own pace.
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- Catania
Depart Catania for Syracuse, where you will explore the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, once the most powerful Greek colony in Sicily.
After walking through the historic island center of Ortigia and its Piazza Duomo, you will head to Noto, the capital of Sicilian baroque known as the "stone garden". Admire the elegant curves and floral carvings of the facades before continuing to Ragusa for check-in and dinner.
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- Ragusa
Begin your morning exploring Ragusa Ibla's historic churches and the beautiful Ibleo garden. You will then drive to Modica to admire its UNESCO-listed baroque architecture and enjoy a tasting of delicious local specialties.
Afterward, continue to Piazza Armerina to visit the spectacular Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale before heading to your hotel in Agrigento.
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- Agrigento
Start the day with a guided tour of Agrigento's famous Valley of the Temples, where you can admire the ancient ruins of the Juno, Concordia, and Hercules temples.
Next, travel to the historic port town of Marsala for a specialized wine and local product tasting. Conclude your afternoon driving along the scenic Via del Sale to view the nature reserve lagoons and ancient salt pans before returning to Palermo for the night.
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- Palermo
Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a full-day coach excursion from Palermo. You will visit the historic hilltop town of Erice and the spectacular ancient ruins of Segesta before returning to your hotel in Palermo for your final evening.
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- Palermo
Savor your final breakfast at the hotel before your holiday comes to an end. A comfortable private vehicle will transfer you from the hotel directly to Palermo Airport for your flight home.
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