Discover Sicily by Private Car | Partially Guided Tour | 7 Days

Day 1                    PALERMO

Upon arrival at Palermo airport, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight in Palermo.  

Day 2                     PALERMO – MONREALE OR CEFALU – PALERMO  

After breakfast, visit Palermo, Sicily’s capital, including the Norman Palace and Palatina Chapel, the Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Pretoria Square, Martorana Church, and the Massimo Opera House. In the afternoon, choose from two options. Please let us know your preference at the time of booking.

• Option 1: Visit Monreale, renowned for its 12th-century cathedral adorned with stunning Byzantine mosaics, featuring the Christ Pantocrator, and its beautiful cloister.
• Option 2: Explore Cefalù, a gem on Sicily’s northern coast, where you can stroll through cobbled streets, immersing yourself in its rich history, charming alleys, and stunning coastal views.

Return to the hotel. The rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight in Palermo. (B)

Day 3                     PALERMO – AGRIGENTO (VALLE DEI TEMPLI)

After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to Agrigento. Explore the Valley of the Temples, a vast sacred site featuring seven monumental Doric temples from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the day is yours to relax. Overnight in Agrigento. (B)

Day 4                    AGRIGENTO – SIRACUSA – TAORMINA  

After breakfast, depart for a visit to Syracuse, exploring the Neapolis Archaeological Park, including the Greek Theatre, Altar of Hieron II, and the “Ear of Dionysius” Cave. Continue to Ortigia Island, the city’s oldest district, where Greek heritage blends with Baroque charm. Later, transfer to Taormina for an overnight stay. (B)

Day 5                    TAORMINA   

After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Taormina, perched on Mount Tauro and offering breathtaking views of the Ionian coast. Stroll along Corso Umberto from Porta Messina to Porta Catania, visiting landmarks like the Greek-Roman Theatre, Sicily’s second-largest classical theatre, and Palazzo Corvaja. The rest of the day is yours to relax. Overnight in Taormina. (B)

Day 6                    TAORMINA – ETNA – TAORMINA   

After breakfast, embark on a half-day excursion (approx. 5 hours) to Mount Etna, Sicily’s highest peak and Europe’s largest active volcano. Stop in Zafferana Etnea for a panoramic view of the Ionian coast and a complimentary honey tasting. Visit the Silvestri Craters (1,980m) for a walk. Return to Taormina and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Taormina. (B)

Day 7                    TAORMINA – CATANIA   

After breakfast, departure transfer to Catania Airport. End of our services. (B)

Accommodation (or similar):

PALERMO: Hotel Plaza Opera  

AGRIGENTO: Hotel Baglio Della Luna  

TAORMINA: Eurostar Monte Tauro   

Includes:

• Arrival transfer from Palermo airport to hotel  
• 6 nights accommodation
• Breakfast daily
• English driver and local guide on day 2 as per itinerary
• Transfer from Palermo to Agrigento
• Local guide in Agrigento for 2 hours
• Entrance to Valle dei Templi
• English driver on day 4 as per itinerary
• Local guide in Siracusa for 3 hours
• Entrance to “Neapolis” Archaeological Park Siracusa
• Local guide in Taormina for 3 hours
• Entrance to Teatro Grego in Taormina
• English driver and local guide on day 6 as per itinerary (for 5 hours)
• Departure transfer from Taormina hotel to Catania airport

Things to Note:

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes.
• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.
• A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.