Sicilian Fantasy

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Journey across the Mediterranean's largest island to sample local olive oils and citrus fruits from ancient royal towns, stand among the ruins of proud empires, and venture across Mount Etna’s otherworldly lava fields. Experience a land where medieval villages cling to mountainsides and twisting lanes invite you to stroll down unexpected paths. There’s nothin...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Journey across the Mediterranean's largest island to sample local olive oils and citrus fruits from ancient royal towns, stand among the ruins of proud empires, and venture across Mount Etna’s otherworldly lava fields. Experience a land where medieval villages cling to mountainsides and twisting lanes invite you to stroll down unexpected paths. There’s nothing like your first taste of Sicily—just pair a local dessert wine with a fresh coastal breeze, and you’ll understand how life is truly meant to be savoured

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 26 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityPalermo
End CityTaormina

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly

Destinations

Attractions

  • Agrigento
  • Bar
  • Palermo
  • Sicily
  • Syracuse
  • Taormina

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 5

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 26

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in 4 star hotels
    • Transportation by deluxe motorcoach
    • Professional services of an experienced English-speaking tour escort and visits with English-speaking local guides
    • Entrance tickets to all archaeological sites as per the itinerary
    • Visit and wine tasting and light lunch in a winery in Marsala
    • Meals as per itinerary (please inform us at the moment of the booking, in case of any food allergy or dietary restrictions)
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard to be in touch with family and friends
    • Headsets to follow the information provided by the tour leader and local guides
    • Stretch your legs with extra legroom on the coaches! More space is provided on board to pamper travellers with the most comfortable trip

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Itinerary

DAY 1: PALERMO ARRIVAL

Benvenuti a Palermo! Upon arrival at the airport, make your own way to your hotel (optional private transfer is available upon request). Enjoy the day at your own leisure. That night, meet your Tour Leader and have dinner in the hotel and rest up for the adventure that lies ahead. Meals: D

Accommodation at the Hotel Mercure, Palermo, or similar

DAY 2: PALERMO & MONREALE

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, and then head out on a morning excursion to Monreale, recently included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, an ancient royal town famous for its almonds, olive oil, and citrus fruits, as well as for its fine Norman architecture. V...

DAY 3: PALERMO > ERICE > MARSALA > AGRIGENTO

Start your day with an early breakfast before departing for Erice, a charming medieval village perched on Monte San Giuliano. Its narrow, winding streets have remained virtually unchanged since the sixth century, making it a perfect place for a serene morning...

DAY 4: AGRIGENTO > RAGUSA

Embark on a captivating day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before setting off for Ragusa. The historical center of “Ibla” awaits, adorned with its awe-inspiring baroque palaces and churches. Ragusa’s inclusion among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, alongside seven other Val di Noto cities, speaks to its profound cultural significance.

Explore the ancient charm of the old gate of San Giorgio and the serene Giardini Iblei. A leisurely stroll leads to Piazza Pola, where the hidden gem, the church of San Giuseppe, awaits your discovery. Allow yourself to be entranced by the grace of the Cathedral of San Giorgio, the poignant Church of the Souls in Purgatory, and the grandeur of the Cosentini palace – a pinnacle of Late Baroque architecture in Sicily.

Returning to the hotel, savor a delectable dinner, concluding the day’s adventures. Rest easy, knowing you’ve experienced the very essence of Ragusa’s historical and cultural tapestry. Meals: B, D

Accommodation at the Poggio del Sole Hotel, Ragusa, or similar

DAY 5: RAGUSA > NOTO > SYRACUSE > TAORMINA

DAY 6: TAORMINA & MOUNT ETNA

After breakfast, head off to Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe and the highest mountain in Italy. Learn about volcanic activity and marvel at the old lava fields and black magma rock that comprises Etna’s landscape. If weather permits, you have...

DAY 7: TAORMINA DEPARTURE

Enjoy one final breakfast before the tour comes to an end. Optional private transfer to Catania airport is available upon request. Meals: B

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,844
Price per day$263
Last Updated: 3/24/2025
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International or domestic airfare
    • Gratuities to guides and drivers
    • Travel insurance
    • Porterage service
    • Additional meals when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to monuments or museums when not mentioned on the itinerary
    • Local city tax for overnight stays
    • Visas required for entry into the country as necessary
    • Anything of a personal nature or that is not mentioned in included

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