Sicily Highlights & Aegadian Islands | Partially Guided Tour | 10 Days

DAY 1:                                   CATANIA 

Arrival at Catania Airport and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Catania.  

DAY 2:                                   CATANIA – SYRACUSE – NOTO – RAGUSA 

After breakfast, depart for Syracuse to explore the Archaeological Park of Neapolis, once the most powerful Greek colony in Sicily. Continue to Ortigia to visit its charming old town, Piazza Duomo, and Cathedral. Proceed to Noto, the UNESCO-listed capital of Sicilian Baroque, known as the “stone garden” for its ornate palaces, churches, and artistic façades. Stroll through its elegant streets before continuing to Ragusa for overnight. (B, D) 

DAY 3:                                   RAGUSA – MODICA – PIAZZA ARMERINA – AGRIGENTO 

After breakfast, visit Ragusa Ibla with its elegant churches and the Ibleo Garden. Continue to Modica to admire its UNESCO-listed Baroque treasures and enjoy a tasting of local specialties. Travel on to Piazza Armerina to explore the splendid Villa Romana del Casale, a late imperial UNESCO site. Conclude the day with a transfer to your hotel in Agrigento for overnight. (B, L, D) 

DAY 4:                                   AGRIGENTO – MARSALA – SALINE – PALERMO 

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring the temples of Juno, Concordia, and Hercules. Continue to Marsala, rich in Phoenician, Arab, and Norman heritage, and enjoy a tasting of its local wine. Travel along the Via del Sale to the Stagnone Lagoon and salt pans, an important nature reserve and one of the world’s oldest salt works. Arrive in Palermo in the evening for overnight. (B, L) 

DAY 5:                                   PALERMO – MONREALE – PALERMO  

After breakfast, visit Monreale to admire its magnificent Arab-Norman Cathedral and cloister. Return to Palermo to explore its Arab-Norman heritage, including the Cathedral, the Byzantine Church of the Martorana, and the Palatine Chapel, a prime example of cultural and religious coexistence. Enjoy a tasting at a local bakery during the visit. Overnight in Palermo. (B, L) 

DAY 6:                                   PALERMO – FAVIGNANA (AEGADIAN ISLANDS) 

After breakfast, private transfer to the port of Trapani. Depart by hydrofoil to Favignana, the largest island of the Aegadian Islands. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight in Favignana. (B, D) 

DAY 7:                                   FAVIGNANA (BOAT EXCURSION – CALA ROSSA, CALA AZZURRA, CALA ROTONDA) 

In the morning, depart from Favignana for a boat tour around the island, learning about the Tonnara and the Florio family. Visit the island’s most beautiful coves, including Cala Rossa, Bue Marino, Cala Azzurra, and Lido Burrone, with opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. Enjoy a typical lunch aboard the boat near Marasolo/Preveto and continue exploring the southern coves. Return to Favignana in the afternoon, stopping at Cala Rotonda for coffee and pastries, and a final swim at Cala del Pozzo. Overnight in Favignana. (B, L, D) 

DAY 8:                                   FAVIGNANA 

After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure exploring the charms of Favignana. Wander its town squares and admire the traditional Mediterranean architecture or stroll along the picturesque waterfront with its fishing boats and nets. Overnight in Favignana. (B, D) 

DAY 9:                                   FAVIGNANA – TRAPANI 

Enjoy a final free morning in Favignana before returning to Trapani by early afternoon. Spend the afternoon exploring Trapani’s charming historic centre at your leisure. Overnight in Trapani. (B, D) 

DAY 10:                                 TRAPANI 

After breakfast, check out of hotel. End of services. (B) 

ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR): 

CATANIA: Il Principe Hotel, or Romano House Hotel 

RAGUSA: Mediterraneo Palace Hotel 

AGRIGENTO: Baia di Ulisse Wellness & Spa 

PALERMO: Mercure Palermo Centro, or Ibis Styles Palermo Cristal 

TRAPANI: Hotel Punta Tipa, or Hotel Vittoria 

FAVIGNANA: Hotel Aegusa 

INCLUDES: 

Sicily 

• 5 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Multilingual tour leader
• Local guides or audio-guides when necessary
• Private arrival transfer from Catania Airport to hotel
• Private departure transfer from Palermo hotel to Trapani Port
• Transportation by air-conditioned bus from day 2 to day 5
• Sightseeing tours in Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Palermo, and Monreale
• Typical product tastings:
  • Modica (3rd day): visit to the famous Sabadì chocolate shop with tasting
  • Marsala (4th day): visit to the Florio wine cellar with tasting
  • Palermo (5th day): gastronomic surprise with street food tasting

In Aegadian Islands 

• 4 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
• Meals as per itinerary
• Private transfer from Trapani Port to Trapani hotel
• Ferries: Trapani – Favignana – Trapani
• Boat trip to Favignana with lunch
• Egadi Islands entrance fees

EXCLUDES: 

• Departure transfer*
• Tour leader/guide in Aegadian Islands
• Meals not specified above
• Beverages
• Entrance fees to monuments/museums in Sicily*
• City taxes*
• Tips and extras in general
• Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling
• Anything not specified under “Includes”

*Not included unless you have pre-purchased the privilege package at the time of booking. 

OPTIONAL ADD-ON: PRIVILEGE PACKAGE 

Silver 

• City taxes
• All entrance fees as per program in Sicily

Gold 

• Private departure transfer (Pick-up between 07:00-20:59 only. Transfers outside of these times will incur a surcharge. This will be advised upon confirmation.)
• City taxes
• All entrance fees as per program in Sicily

Platinum 

• Upgrade to Superior/Deluxe rooms
• Private departure transfer (Pick-up between 07:00-20:59 only. Transfers outside of these times will incur a surcharge. This will be advised upon confirmation.)
• City taxes
• All entrance fees as per program in Sicily

Privilege packages are available on request for an additional cost and will be indicated in the booking if selected. 

THINGS TO NOTE: 

• Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m.
• Tour can be a combination of regular tours; therefore, coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.
• Entrance fees to sights are not included and are to be paid locally, unless you have pre-booked the Privilege Package before departure
• A government tourist tax may need to be paid locally upon arrival at your hotels.
• For organizational reasons, or due to force majeure, the itinerary may be modified.
• Please note the tour operator is not responsible for any disruption due to weather and sea conditions concerning all hydrofoil and ferry crossings among the islands.
• Only 1 suitcase (any size) and 1 handbag per person is allowed.