Real Sicily

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Small Group Tour
Sicily - where have you been all our lives? For the first time we're taking you across this idyllic island, from the ancient streets of Catania to the mountainside charms of Taormina, where we'll take some cooking classes and cycle down Mt Etna. What's next? How about some more UNESCO heritage sites, some spectacular beaches, and a valley of ancient archaeolo...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

What's this trip about?

    Sicily - where have you been all our lives? For the first time we're taking you across this idyllic island, from the ancient streets of Catania to the mountainside charms of Taormina, where we'll take some cooking classes and cycle down Mt Etna. What's next? How about some more UNESCO heritage sites, some spectacular beaches, and a valley of ancient archaeological wonders? This one finishes on a high in Palermo, a colourful tumble of a city with some of the best food in Italy.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCatania
End CityPalermo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Sicily

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Catania

Welcome to Catania! This colourful cacophony of baroque piazzas and ancient ruins is the perfect place to get acquainted with Sicily. We'll have a chance to check out Catania's UNESCO listed historic core before an included dinner in a local restaurant. Is Sicilian cuisine the best in the world? It has to be up there...

Day 2: Catania to Taormina

We've got more spectacular Sicilian towns to explore today, as we head from Catania to Taormina.Uniquely perched on the side of a mountain, this elegant resort town is the perfect place to live the good life in Italy. We'll waste no time admiring the gorgeous panorama...

Day 3: Taormina

Today we've got an unmissable optional for you. Sicily’s stupendous stratovolcano Mt Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe. And what better way to experience this majestic monster than on an adrenaline filled bike ride, as you pass vineyards and orchards spread...

Day 4: Taormina to Noto via Syracuse

See ya, Taormina - it's time to visit some historical hotspots.On the way to Noto we'll stop off at Syracuse, notable for its rich Roman and Greek ancient history, with ancient amphitheatres and architecture everywhere you look. It was even mentioned in the Bible - ho...

Day 5: Noto to Cefalu via Agrigento

Heading from Noto we'll arrive in Agrigento, the perfect base to explore another ancient wonder...From Agrigento we have an included tour of the Valley of the Temples, This mystical valley is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological heritage. As you wander th...

Day 6: Cefalu

Cefalu is a real gem, home to Sicily's best beaches and most impressive Arabic architecture. This truly is the island that keeps on giving. Today's all about coastal vibes, soaking up that sun, sea and sand - with plenty of watersports to get involved with. If you're ...

Day 7: Cefalu to Palermo

It's time to end on a high, as we make our way towards Sicily's sizzling capital.Palermo is a vivacious and colourful tumble of a city with a rich history and a thrilling culinary scene. But it’s also been plagued by organised crime for decades. Today we can opt for a...

Day 8: Depart Palermo

We're headed back to the airport after one final breakfast together. Hug it out, swap social deets - and don't be sad, we'll see each other on the road again soon.

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Price per day$305
Last Updated: 12/6/2024

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Patty

Aug 2022

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I had such an amazing time on my tour of Sicily! I would recommend to any young person wanting to travel, explore, get a taste of southern italy, make memories and m...

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