Best of Sicily
Palermo | Agrigento | Siracusa | Taormina (10 Days)
This is a classic, moderate-paced itinerary through Sicily, great for first-time visitors.
Highlights
- Enjoy Palermo’s colorful markets and golden mosaics
- Admire the striking medieval hill town of Erice
- Step back in ancient history at the Valley of the Temples
- See the town that inspired ‘The Godfather’ story
- Marvel at the Roman-era mosaic floors of Vila Romana del Casale
- Discover Siracusa’s lovely old Greek center on Ortigia island
- Spend a day in the beautiful towns of the Baroque Valley
- Taste wines from Mount Etna’s volcanic vineyards
- Relax in the handsome resort town of Taormina
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Brief Itinerary
| Day |
Highlights |
Overnight |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Palermo and private transfer to your hotel. |
Palermo |
| Day 2 |
Guided tour of Palermo, including the markets, Palatine Chapel and Monreale. |
Palermo |
| Day 3 |
Guided excursion to Erice, Trapani and Marsala. |
Palermo |
| Day 4 |
Visit the Valley of the Temples en route to your hotel in Agrigento. |
Agrigento |
| Day 5 |
Visit Vila Romana del Casale en route to your hotel in Siracusa. |
Siracusa |
| Day 6 |
Guided tour of Siracusa, including Ortigia and the Neapolis Archaeological Park. |
Siracusa |
| Day 7 |
Day trip to the beautiful towns of the Baroque Valley: Ragusa, Modica and Noto. |
Siracusa |
| Day 8 |
Visit Mt. Etna, with wine tasting and lunch, en route to your hotel in Taormina |
Taormina |
| Day 9 |
Guided walking tour of Taormina, including the Greco-Roman theatre. Optional ‘Godfather villages’ excursion. |
Taormina |
| Day 10 |
Private transfer to the Catania airport for departure. |
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