Simply Sicily
Overview
Highlights
- City Sightseeing Palermo Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour (24 Hours)
- Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour (Small Group)
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Catania (CTA)
- Manual rental car for 6 nights - upgrade to automatic available Pickup and drop off at Catania airport 2 nights in Palermo at the Hotel Principe di Villafranca or similar
- Palermo Hop-On/ Hop-Off Bus Tour (24 hours)
- 4 nights in Taormina at the Hotel Isabella or similar
- Taormina Cooking Class and Food Market Tour
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Ciao, Sicily! Upon arrival in Catania, pick up your rental car and take a scenic journey to Palermo. This trip is roughly 2.5 hours, so you may want to plan a stop or two along the way. Check into your hotel, get settled, then enjoy your first night in Palermo....
Rise and shine! After a lovely breakfast, you may want to continue using your hop-on/hop-off bus pass. Today, be sure to visit Palermo's most iconic sites, like the Palazzo dei Normanni, Capella Palatina, and Palermo Cathedral.
All that exploring making you hungry? Stop at a local spot for one of Sicily's most beloved snacks - arancini!
Enjoy breakfast, then wave goodbye to Palermo and take a stunning seaside drive to Taormina! This drive is around 3.5 hours, so you'll want to stop along the way. Spring for a beautiful lunch at a waterfront restaurant, visit areas of natural beauty, or stroll ...
Recharge with breakfast, but don't fill up too much - you're in for a fun, food-filled day! This morning, you'll embark on your included Taormina Cooking Class & Food Market Tour. Visit a local market and pick fresh ingredients, enjoy a tasting from an auth...
Fuel up with a yummy breakfast - your day is about to erupt with fun! Consider taking a 1-hour drive to impressive Mount Etna. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the world's most active - and most beautiful - volcanoes. Take a hike up, or consider a tour!
Today, you might want to soak up some Mediterranean sun! Lounge on Taormina's picture-perfect beaches: Isola Bella, Mazzaro, or the shore of Giardini Naxos. See why these coastal beauties are some of the most sought-after beach destinations in the world!
Get one last look at Taormina before you journey to Catania Airport. Return your rental car, find your gate, and spend your flight home dreaming about your next adventure!
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