The Essence of Sicilia

D01: ARRIVAL IN CATANIA

The journey begins on Day 1 in Catania, Sicily's second-largest city. Upon arrival, you will have a private transfer to your accommodation, followed by a light dinner.

D02: CATANIA AND ETNA

Day 2 is dedicated to an excursion with a local guide on Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, including a soft trekking tour across its unique volcanic landscapes. In the evening, you will return for a city tour of Catania, followed by dinner.

D03: TAORMINA AND SYRACUSE

On Day 3, you will travel to the enchanting clifftop town of Taormina to explore its medieval streets and visit the famous Greek Theater. In the late afternoon, the journey continues south to Syracuse, where you will check in for dinner.

D04: SYRACUSE - NOTO - SCICLI 

Day 4 begins with a deep dive into the history of Syracuse. You will wander through the old town of Ortigia, admiring its Baroque architecture and visiting the iconic Duomo, followed by a stop at the Archaeological Park of Neapolis to see the grandest surviving Greek Theater. In the afternoon, you will venture into the Val di Noto (UNESCO World Heritage region) to discover the magnificent Baroque cities of Noto and Scicli. Dinner and overnight stay will be in the Scicli area.

D05: MODICA - RAGUSA - AGRIGENTO

Day 5 starts with a visit to Modica, a city famous for its unique cold-processed chocolate, before continuing to Ragusa, another stunning example of Sicilian Baroque artistry. From there, you will head to Piazza Armerina to visit the Imperial Roman Villa, famous for having some of the most intricate and well-preserved Roman mosaics in the world. The day concludes in Agrigento, where you will check in for dinner.

D06: THE TEMPLES OF AGRIGENTO AND MARSALA

Day 6 begins with a visit to the breathtaking Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, one of Sicily's most significant archaeological sites. In the afternoon, you will journey west to Marsala, where the main event is a visit to a prestigious local winery for a tasting of the renowned Marsala liqueur. You will enjoy an excellent dinner and spend the night in Marsala.

D07: MARSALA - PALERMO

Day 7 involves an early transfer to Palermo, Sicily's vibrant capital. The day will be spent exploring iconic sites, including the Norman Palace, the splendid Palatine Chapel, and San Giovanni degli Eremiti. You will conclude the day with a visit to the bustling Ballarò market, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Palermo.

D08: PALERMO AND RETURN HOME

The final day, Day 8, begins with an exploration of the magnificent Palermo Cathedral, followed by a short drive to the Monreale Cathedral, considered the most complete example of Norman-Arab architectural beauty on the island. From there, you will be transferred to Palermo airport, marking the end of your Sicilian journey.