Best of Sicily
8 days
From
$ 1359
Duration8 days
If the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Sicily” is "The Godfather” we’re here to expand your horizons. Sicily is a very different Italian experience, and we're excited to introduce it to you – everything from UNESCO Heritage sites and stunning cathedrals to creepy catacombs and the majestic Mt Etna. This trip moves at a good pace but still gives you the perfect mix of fun activities and free time – and incredible cuisine, of course. Find out why Sicily is one of Italy’s true hidden gems.
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Duration: 8 daysService level: Standard
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Physical Grading: Average
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Ages: 12+
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Itinerary
Day 1: Catania
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Catania/Palermo
In the afternoon, take a walking tour that includes Quattro Canti, Pretoria Square, the cathedral, and Marina Square. Opt to visit the unique and fascinating Catacomb of the Capuchins for a walk on the creepy side.
Make sure to include a nightly 'passeggiata', a lovely Italian tradition.
Make sure to include a nightly 'passeggiata', a lovely Italian tradition.
Opt to visit the local fruit and fish market in Catania with your CEO, before travelling to Palermo. Enjoy an orientation walk around town.
Enjoy lunch from local Palermo markets.
Meals: B, L
Day 3: Palermo
Reach Monreale after a short bus ride. The town has beautiful views of La Conca d'Oro Valley and is famous for its Norman cathedral with Arabic and Byzantine architectural influences.
Head back to Palermo to enjoy a free afternoon wandering around this busy southern Italian city.
Head back to Palermo to enjoy a free afternoon wandering around this busy southern Italian city.
Visit Monreale and check out the beautiful views of La Conca d'Oro Valley. Visit the Norman cathedral before enjoying a free afternoon back in Palermo.
Meals: B
Day 4: Palermo/Ragusa
Travel by public bus to Ragusa in the southeast. Enjoy an orientation walk of the old town.
Part of the eight Sicilian towns of the Val di Noto, this town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Baroque architecture and artistic creations.
Quench your thirst with an included wine tasting and local snacks.
Part of the eight Sicilian towns of the Val di Noto, this town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Baroque architecture and artistic creations.
Quench your thirst with an included wine tasting and local snacks.
Travel to Ragusa and take an orientation walk of the old town, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Baroque architecture. Enjoy an included wine tasting with local snacks.
Meals: B
Day 5: Ragusa/Siracusa
Modica is known for the quality of its Aztec-inspired chocolates. Don't miss an opportunity to try them! Opt to join a chocolate tasting, which can be arranged through your CEO.
Continue on to Scicli, another charming ancient town set in a gorge near the coast.
Continue on to Scicli, another charming ancient town set in a gorge near the coast.
Head to Modica, famous for its Baroque architecture. Visit the historic centre and enjoy a cheese tasting and a light lunch. Travel to Scicli and opt to see the Church of San Matteo before continuing on to Siracusa (Syracuse).
Cheese tasting with light lunch.
Meals: B, L
Day 6: Siracusa/Randazzo
Enjoy a free morning in this UNESCO-listed Greco-Roman seaside city.
Opt to visit the historic centre on the island of Ortigia, marvel at the Greek ruins, walk the winding and charming streets, visit the Duomo, or laze on the beach.
In the late afternoon, drive to Randazzo, a town on the outskirts of Catania. Stay in a farmhouse and enjoy a local dinner and the lovely setting.
Opt to visit the historic centre on the island of Ortigia, marvel at the Greek ruins, walk the winding and charming streets, visit the Duomo, or laze on the beach.
In the late afternoon, drive to Randazzo, a town on the outskirts of Catania. Stay in a farmhouse and enjoy a local dinner and the lovely setting.
Enjoy a free morning in this UNESCO-listed Greco-Roman seaside city. Opt to visit the historic centre, marvel at the ruins, visit the Duomo, or laze on the beach. In the afternoon, drive to Randazzo. Stay in a farmhouse and enjoy a local dinner.
Enjoy a local dinner in a farmhouse.
Meals: B, D
Day 7: Randazzo/Catania
Leave early to visit the famous volcano, Mt Etna. Hike the south side past lava flows for a dramatic view of the four craters and the coast of Sicily.
Opt for a more strenuous trek with a local guide (weather permitting). Continue to Catania for a free afternoon in the city.
Opt for a more strenuous trek with a local guide (weather permitting). Continue to Catania for a free afternoon in the city.
Visit famous Mt Etna. Hike the south side past lava flows for a dramatic view. Opt for a more strenuous trek with a local guide (weather permitting). Continue on to Catania.
Meals: B
Day 8: Catania
Depart at any time.
Meals: B
Inclusions
Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Wine Tasting, Ragusa Your Foodie Moment: Chocolate Tasting, Modica Your Foodie Moment: Cheese Tasting, Scicli
- Short orientation walk in Palermo
- Walking tour of the city
- Cathedral visit (Monreale)
- Orientation walk of Ragusa
- Historic centre visit in Modica
- Scicli visit
- Free time in Syracuse
- Mt Etna hike
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
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Transport
Public bus, Train, Private van, Walking -
Accommodation
Standard hotels (6 nts), Farmhouse (1 nt)