Day 1: Arrival in Palermo
Welcome to Palermo - the stunning capital of Sicily. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 2: Palermo City Tour
After breakfast, you meet with your private guide to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Palermo.
The capital of Sicily - Palermo - has been a crossroads for cultures and civilizations for 8 millennia. Together with your private guide, you visit the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel.
Then you walk along Villa Bonanno to the Cathedral in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, just to admire the exterior; continue along Vittorio Emanuele to the imposing Four Corners. Then on to the Tuscan fountain in Piazza Pretoria and just behind it see two splendid Arabo-Norman churches, La Martorana and San Cataldo.
After the tour, you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Palermo on your own or join our carefully planned optional tour.
Day 3: Full-day Trip to Agrigento Valley of Temples
Following breakfast, you meet with your private guide-driver and embark on a day tour to Agrigento and Scala Dei Turchi.
The first stop is Agrigento-Valley of Temples. This place will take you to travel back in time among the Doric temples of the Hellenic period, visiting one of the largest and most spectacular archaeological areas in the world.
After this amazing experience, we will give you free time in Agrigento to enjoy your lunch.
We continue our tour after lunch and reach the next destination- Scala dei Turchi.
You will experience one of Sicily's most stunning sights. Explore the white cliffs and crystal-clear waters of the Scala dei Turchi, a natural rock formation that rises out of the Mediterranean Sea. You'll have time to take photos and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
After the tour, you return to your hotel in Palermo and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 4: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Palermo.
Day 4: Arrival in Taormina
Upon arrival at your hotel, you have the rest if the day at leisure.
Day 5: Sightseeing of Taormina
In the morning meet your private local guide. Together you take off to see the highlights of Taormina. During the tour you stroll along the main street, Corso Umberto I, and visit the Greco-Roman Theater that has Etna as its backdrop.
After the tour you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Taormina on your own, spend time on the beach or dine in one of the local restaurants overlooking the bay.
Day 6: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Wine Tasting and Lunch
In the morning meet your private driver and set off on a trip to one of the most famous Sicily attractions - Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe.
Your driver takes you to an access point - the Rifugio Sapienza on the southern slope located 2,000 meters (6562 feet) above sea level. Here you take a walk to visit the "Silvestri" craters and the latest new lava flows and craters from 2001-2003 and enjoy the desert moon atmosphere!
On the way down you also visit a local winery to have a tasting of the Etna wine with lunch.
After the winery visit you have a transfer back to Taormina hotel.
*Note: due to weather conditions and fog the view of the Mount Etna can be limited.
Day 7: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Taormina.
Day 7: Arrival in Syracuse
Upon arrival at your hotel, you have the rest if the day at leisure.
Day 8: Sightseeing Tour
In the morning meet your guide and together start the city tour. Today you visit one of the most important archeological sites in the World, the Neapolis Park of Syracuse. Here you explore the still-working Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheater.
Your tour continuous to the delightful Ortygia Island where you have an inside visit to the Duomo where a Greek Doric temple remains to be a part of it, and for this reason, it is included in the UNESCO list.
After the tour you return to the hotel and rest of the day is at your leisure.
Local tip: visit a local market and try famous Borderi sandwiches. Every sandwich Mr Borderi makes is a show by itself, and what a great sandwiches he makes, oh my!
Day 9: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Syracuse.
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Day 1: Arrival in Palermo
Welcome to Palermo - the stunning capital of Sicily. Upon arrival, you are met by your private driver at the airport, who transfers you to the hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day is at your own leisure to relax after the trip.
Day 2: Palermo City Tour
After breakfast, you meet with your private guide to enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Palermo.
The capital of Sicily - Palermo - has been a crossroads for cultures and civilizations for 8 millennia. Together with your private guide, you visit the Norman Palace and the Palatine Chapel.
Then you walk along Villa Bonanno to the Cathedral in Corso Vittorio Emanuele, just to admire the exterior; continue along Vittorio Emanuele to the imposing Four Corners. Then on to the Tuscan fountain in Piazza Pretoria and just behind it see two splendid Arabo-Norman churches, La Martorana and San Cataldo.
After the tour, you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Palermo on your own or join our carefully planned optional tour.
Day 3: Full-day Trip to Agrigento Valley of Temples
Following breakfast, you meet with your private guide-driver and embark on a day tour to Agrigento and Scala Dei Turchi.
The first stop is Agrigento-Valley of Temples. This place will take you to travel back in time among the Doric temples of the Hellenic period, visiting one of the largest and most spectacular archaeological areas in the world.
After this amazing experience, we will give you free time in Agrigento to enjoy your lunch.
We continue our tour after lunch and reach the next destination- Scala dei Turchi.
You will experience one of Sicily's most stunning sights. Explore the white cliffs and crystal-clear waters of the Scala dei Turchi, a natural rock formation that rises out of the Mediterranean Sea. You'll have time to take photos and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
After the tour, you return to your hotel in Palermo and have the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 4: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Palermo.
Day 4: Arrival in Taormina
Upon arrival at your hotel, you have the rest if the day at leisure.
Day 5: Sightseeing of Taormina
In the morning meet your private local guide. Together you take off to see the highlights of Taormina. During the tour you stroll along the main street, Corso Umberto I, and visit the Greco-Roman Theater that has Etna as its backdrop.
After the tour you return to the hotel. You have rest of the day free to enjoy Taormina on your own, spend time on the beach or dine in one of the local restaurants overlooking the bay.
Day 6: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Wine Tasting and Lunch
In the morning meet your private driver and set off on a trip to one of the most famous Sicily attractions - Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe.
Your driver takes you to an access point - the Rifugio Sapienza on the southern slope located 2,000 meters (6562 feet) above sea level. Here you take a walk to visit the "Silvestri" craters and the latest new lava flows and craters from 2001-2003 and enjoy the desert moon atmosphere!
On the way down you also visit a local winery to have a tasting of the Etna wine with lunch.
After the winery visit you have a transfer back to Taormina hotel.
*Note: due to weather conditions and fog the view of the Mount Etna can be limited.
Day 7: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Taormina.
Day 7: Arrival in Syracuse
Upon arrival at your hotel, you have the rest if the day at leisure.
Day 8: Sightseeing Tour
In the morning meet your guide and together start the city tour. Today you visit one of the most important archeological sites in the World, the Neapolis Park of Syracuse. Here you explore the still-working Greek Theater, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman Amphitheater.
Your tour continuous to the delightful Ortygia Island where you have an inside visit to the Duomo where a Greek Doric temple remains to be a part of it, and for this reason, it is included in the UNESCO list.
After the tour you return to the hotel and rest of the day is at your leisure.
Local tip: visit a local market and try famous Borderi sandwiches. Every sandwich Mr Borderi makes is a show by itself, and what a great sandwiches he makes, oh my!
Day 9: Departure
Following breakfast in your hotel, you check out and depart from Syracuse.