Sicily: A 14-Day Adventure

Sicily is truly enchanting, my friends. It's an island of panoramas and perspectives, boasting numerous world-class landmarks. While its history is marked by battles, destruction, and the revival of cities and cultures, even the language here differs slightly from the mainland. The fusion of three cultures, the maritime climate, and architectural features have given the island its unique energy, setting it apart from the rest of the world.

This road trip is crafted for a group of up to 8 people.

Tour Plan: Catania – Etna - Taormina – Enna – Cefalu – Palermo – Erice - Agrigento – Ragusa - Syracuse – Catania.

Day 1. We are meeting you at the airport of Catania. Check-in, dinner, and if we will have time - beach, a short walk around the city. We will see the creation of the Sicilian master Vaccarinii - Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata, the San Nicolò l’Arena, Chiesa San Benedetto, Chiesa San Francesco Borgia, Castello Ursino, as well as the symbol of Catania - the Elephant Fountain.

Day 2. Trip to Taormina. Amazing landscapes, the strange Villa Communale Park by Lady Florence Trevelyan. On the way we will stop at Aci-Castello and walk around the castle. Sightseeing tour of Taormina, Isola Bella water park. Beach, dinner.

Day 3. A trip to Mount Etna, one of the highlights of our trip. Get ready for cool temperatures, low pressure and strong winds at the top of the mount. A cable car ticket and a jeep to the top costs 135 euros in total. On our way back you can buy the famous honey which obtained at the apiaries at the foot of Mount Etna. Lunch is expected in the village of Zaferrana in a typical Sicilian trattoria. Returning to the hotel (apartment), beach, dinner.

Day 4. A trip to Piazza Armerina, a short tour of the town. Now, the highlights - Villa Romana del Casale! It is an ancient Roman villa, where we will admire the perfectly preserved mosaics of the 3rd-4th century AD. In the evening we move to Enna, where we will spend the night.

Day 5. We are walking through Enna, a city on top of a mountain (990 meters), visiting the ruins of the castle and the rock of Ceres. After that we’re moving to Cefalu.

Day 6. Cefalù, the beautiful creation of the great Roger II - a walk around the city, optionally climbing the Rocca de Cefalù.

Day 7. Transfer to Palermo. Optionally, a beach stop on the way. In Palermo, lunch and a guided tour to explore the city.

Day 8. We will devote this day to Palermo. Walking sightseeing around the city. Visiting the Cathedral, Palatine Chapel, Norman Palace, Martorana, catacombs of the Capuchins. Optionally, you can extend your stay in Palermo for one day, there is an extremely high concentration of attractions, which would not be offensive to visit.

Day 9. Trip to Monreale, visiting the world-famous Cathedral. Optionally, if we have time, a trip to the monastery of St. Rosalia.

Day 10. Transfer to another city, on the way Segesta (archaeological excavations, Roman temple, and theater). Erice is a stunning ancient Norman town city built on top of a mountain. Yes, Sicily keeps such pearls a secret: there are no popular routes there. From the 750 meters’ height, we will see wonderful panoramas of the sea and mountains. While walking, we will be pushing away the clouds floating in the streets.

Day 11. Transfer to the ancient city of Agrigento. Here we will see beautiful cathedrals in the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which are completely different from each other, and even a Roman archaeological park.

Day 12. Transfer to Ragusa. On a sightseeing tour we will admire the unique churches and panoramas, and learn the history of this city.

Day 13. A visit to the incredible city of Syracuse. A walking tour in Syracuse, exploring the highlights. Visit Piazza Duomo, the Arethusa Fountain with the pond, immortalized by Ovid. Enjoy dinner in the old town. You'll have free time to either take a boat trip, appreciate the magnificent architecture on the island of Ortigia, or visit the ancient fortress Castello Maniace.

Day 14. After breakfast we are walking around the city. Transfer to airport.

Approximate price is 1680 €.

Do you have for free: Accommodation (hotels, BNB, cottages, bungalows - will be discussed, affects the final cost of the tour), all transfers (transportation with a driver is provided), services of our guide.

Surcharge: visa + insurance, flight, meals, equipment rental (if necessary), excursions with local guides at the facilities, entrance fees for the facilities (museums, exhibitions, etc.). In addition, we recommend carrying around 300 € for this purpose.

We look forward to welcoming you to wonderful Sicily!