Sicilian Fantasy | Guided Group Tour | 7 Days

DAY 1:                                                      PALERMO 

Make your own way to the tour hotel (Mercure Centro Hotel, Via Mariano Stabile, 112). Day at leisure with dinner at your hotel. Overnight Palermo. (D) 

DAY 2:                                                      PALERMO – MONREALE – PALERMO 

Start the day with an excursion to Monreale, famous for its Norman architecture and beautiful Cathedral, now a UNESCO site. Enjoy some time shopping for local delicacies. Return to Palermo for a walking tour of the historic centre. Discover the city’s diverse influences through its palaces, churches, and vibrant streets. Visit the Cathedral, with its blend of styles and rich history. Free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Palermo. (B, D)  

DAY 3:                                                      PALERMO – ERICE – MARSALA – AGRIGENTO  

Travel to Erice, a well-preserved medieval village with ancient charm. Continue to Marsala for a light lunch and wine tasting in a traditional winery. After this flavourful experience, head to Agrigento. Visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO site, and explore ruins like the Temple of Concord, Hercules, and Jupiter. Check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Agrigento. (B, L, D)  

DAY 4:                                                      AGRIGENTO – RAGUSA 

Depart for Ragusa and explore its historic centre, Ragusa Ibla. Stroll through Giardini Iblei and admire stunning Baroque architecture. Highlights include the Church of San Giuseppe, the Cathedral of San Giorgio, and Cosentini Palace. This area is part of the UNESCO-listed Val di Noto. After your walking tour, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Ragusa. (B, D) 

DAY 5:                                                      RAGUSA – NOTO – SIRACUSA – TAORMINA 

Begin with a visit to Noto, known for its elegant Baroque buildings and the restored Cathedral of San Nicolò. Continue to Syracuse and explore Ortigia Island, the city’s ancient core, rich in medieval and Baroque treasures. Later in the afternoon, arrive in Taormina. Check-in to your central hotel in Taormina and enjoy dinner. Overnight in Taormina. (B, D) 

DAY 6:                                                     TAORMINA – MT. ETNA – TAORMINA 

Venture to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Learn about its geology and explore its lunar-like landscape of lava fields and craters. Weather permitting, reach up to 1,800 meters for breathtaking views. Return to Taormina and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Taormina. (B) 

DAY 7                                                       TAORMINA 

After breakfast, the tour ends. End of our services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

PALERMO: Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro  

AGRIGENTO: Hotel Della Valle  

RAGUSA: Hotel Poggio del Sole  

TAORMINA: Hotel Splendid, or Hotel Caesar Palace, or Hotel Giardini Naxos (only on departures May 10 and August 30, 2026).  

INCLUDES: 

• 6 nights accommodation in a combination of 3 and 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• Sightseeing tours in Palermo and Agrigento
• Visit to the Cathedral of Monreale with entrance ticket
• Entrance ticket to the Valley of Temples Agrigento
• Visit to Mount Etna
• Wine tasting

EXCLUDES:  

• Entrance tickets to sites and museums (unless stated otherwise)
• City tax (to be paid directly at the hotel)
• Beverages
• Hotel taxes and or service charges
• Tips
• Everything which is not mentioned in “includes”

THINGS TO NOTE: 

• Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• For operational reasons, order of itinerary and/or excursions is subject to change at any time. Optional excursions not specified in our itinerary will be suggested by the tour leader.
• In case of bad weather conditions, the boat trip will be replaced with the visit inside to the mill “Mulino Ettore e Infersa”