10-Day Small Group Sicily Tour: Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo & Cefalù

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Day 1: 🌟 Arrive in Catania and Settle Into Sicily 🌟

Welcome to Sicily! 🇮🇹

Welcome to Sicily! After arriving at Catania Airport, meet your private driver in the arrivals area for a smooth transfer to your hotel in the city center. Catania is one of Sicily’s most historic cities, known for Baroque architecture, lava-stone streets, lively piazzas, and views of Mount Etna. After check-in, take time to relax, walk near your hotel, or enjoy your first Sicilian dinner.

Day Highlights

• Private arrival transfer from Catania Airport
• Easy first night in Catania
• Time to rest after your flight
• Centrally located 4-star hotel
• Great introduction to eastern Sicily

Overnight: Catania 4-Star Hotel with Private bath and daily breakfast.

Day 2: ✨ Visit Catania and Travel to Taormina for a Food & Wine Tour ✨

Start your Sicily small group tour with a guided walking tour of Catania, a city filled with history, local color, and bold Sicilian character. Visit Piazza del Duomo, admire the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, see the famous Elephant Fountain, and walk through the lively fish market where local vendors sell seafood, produce, spices, and street food.

Later, travel to Taormina, one of the most beautiful towns in Sicily. In the evening, enjoy a guided Taormina food and wine tour through the old town. Taste local seafood, Sicilian wines, seasonal specialties, and pastries made with almonds, honey, citrus, and other island ingredients.

Day Highlights

• Guided Catania walking tour
• Piazza del Duomo and Cathedral of Sant’Agata
• Local food market visit
• Scenic transfer to Taormina
• Taormina food and wine walking tour
• Sicilian wine tasting and local bites
• Pastry tasting in the old town

Overnight: Taormina

Day 3: ✨ Visit Taormina, the Greek Theatre, Savoca and Forza d’Agrò ✨

Today begins with a guided Taormina walking tour, including the famous Ancient Greek Theatre. Set above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna in the distance, this landmark is one of the most visited historic sites in Sicily. Your guide will lead you through Taormina’s elegant streets, medieval corners, scenic viewpoints, and historic squares.

In the afternoon, head into the hills for a guided Godfather and Mafia history tour. Visit Forza d’Agrò and Savoca, two villages known for their timeless stone streets, sea views, and filming locations from The Godfather. You can see Bar Vitelli and the Church of Santa Lucia, then sit down for a pasta lunch with local wine.

Day Highlights

• Guided Taormina walking tour
• Ancient Greek Theatre visit
• Views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea
• Palazzo Corvaja and Piazza Duomo
• Visit to Forza d’Agrò
• Visit to Savoca and Godfather filming locations
• Pasta lunch with local wine

Note: Entrance fee to the Greek Theatre is not included and is paid locally.

Overnight: Taormina

Day 4: ✨ Explore Mount Etna and Enjoy Lunch at a Sicilian Winery ✨

Today’s Mount Etna tour takes you to Europe’s highest active volcano, one of the most memorable places in Sicily. Travel through Etna’s foothills, where vineyards, orchards, and lava fields shape the scenery. Your guide will explain the volcano’s history, geology, and role in Sicilian culture.

At Rifugio Sapienza, walk around the Silvestri Craters and see the volcanic terrain up close. Guests who want a higher-altitude experience may choose the optional cable car and 4×4 ascent toward the upper crater area. After visiting Mount Etna, continue to a local winery for a wine tasting and lunch featuring Etna wines and seasonal Sicilian food.

Day Highlights

• Guided Mount Etna day trip
• Walk near the Silvestri Craters
• Scenic drive through Etna’s volcanic foothills
• Optional cable car and 4×4 ascent
• Sicilian winery visit
• Etna wine tasting
• Lunch with local ingredients

Note: Optional Mount Etna ascent by cable car and jeep is not included and is paid locally.

Overnight: Taormina

Day 5: ✨ Visit Noto and Marzamemi Before Arriving in Syracuse ✨

Leave Taormina and travel south for a full day of Baroque architecture, coastal scenery, and Sicilian seaside dining. First, visit Noto, one of the most elegant towns in the Val di Noto area and a highlight of southeastern Sicily. Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, see the Royal Gate, admire Noto Cathedral, and view the ornate balconies of Palazzo Nicolaci.

Continue to Marzamemi, a colorful fishing village known for its waterfront setting, old tuna-fishing history, and relaxed coastal feel. Enjoy lunch by the sea before transferring to your hotel in Syracuse.

Day Highlights

• Guided visit to Noto
• Noto Cathedral and Corso Vittorio Emanuele
• Palazzo Nicolaci and Baroque architecture
• Visit to the fishing village of Marzamemi
• Seaside lunch
• Transfer to Syracuse
• Centrally located hotel in Syracuse

Overnight: Syracuse

Day 6: ✨ Visit Ortigia and the Historic Center of Syracuse ✨

Today you’ll explore Ortigia, the historic island center of Syracuse and one of Sicily’s most atmospheric old towns. Your guide will lead you through ancient streets shaped by Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Norman, and Baroque history.

See the Temple of Apollo, stroll along Via Cavour, visit the Jewish Quarter, and arrive at Piazza Duomo, one of Sicily’s most impressive squares. Continue to the Arethusa Fountain, a freshwater spring near the sea, and enjoy views over the waterfront. The rest of the day is free to enjoy Syracuse at your own pace.

Day Highlights

• Guided Ortigia walking tour
• Temple of Apollo
• Via Cavour and local streets
• Jewish Quarter
• Piazza Duomo
• Arethusa Fountain
• Free time in Syracuse

Overnight: Syracuse

Day 7: ✨ Visit the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and Travel to Palermo ✨

Depart Syracuse and travel across Sicily toward Agrigento, home to the Valley of the Temples, one of the island’s top archaeological sites. Walk among ancient Greek temples, olive trees, almond groves, and stone ruins that tell the story of Sicily’s Greek past.

Your guide will introduce you to the Temple of Concordia, Temple of Juno, and Temple of Heracles, giving you a clear sense of why Agrigento is one of the best places to visit in Sicily for history lovers. After lunch at a traditional trattoria, continue to Palermo, Sicily’s capital.

Day Highlights

• Guided visit to the Valley of the Temples
• Temple of Concordia
• Temple of Juno
• Temple of Heracles
• Traditional Sicilian lunch
• Transfer to Palermo
• First evening in Sicily’s capital city

Note: Entrance fee to the Valley of the Temples is not included and is paid locally.

Overnight: Palermo

Day 8: ✨ Visit Palermo’s Historic Center and Local Food Markets ✨

Today’s Palermo walking tour introduces you to one of Italy’s most fascinating cities. Palermo is known for Arab-Norman architecture, grand churches, Baroque piazzas, street food, markets, and a strong local identity that feels different from anywhere else in Italy.

Walk past Palermo Cathedral, see Quattro Canti, admire the Pretoria Fountain, and continue through lively streets and market areas where you can taste Sicilian favorites like sfincione, arancini, panelle, cannoli, and other local snacks. This is a great day for travelers who love history, architecture, and food.

Day Highlights

• Guided Palermo walking tour
• Palermo Cathedral
• Quattro Canti
• Pretoria Fountain
• Local markets and street food
• Sicilian snack tastings
• Free time in Palermo

Overnight: Palermo

Day 9: ✨ Visit Cefalù, the Norman Cathedral and the Seaside Old Town ✨

Travel from Palermo to Cefalù, one of the most loved coastal towns in Sicily. Set between the sea and the dramatic La Rocca cliff, Cefalù offers a mix of beach views, medieval lanes, Norman history, and relaxed seaside charm.

Your guide will lead you through the historic center, where you’ll see the Norman Cathedral, old stone streets, the picturesque harbor, and the Lavatoio Medievale, an ancient public washhouse carved into the rock. After the walking tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Sicilian dishes and fresh local ingredients.

Day Highlights

• Guided Cefalù walking tour
• Norman Cathedral
• Medieval streets and harbor views
• Lavatoio Medievale
• Seaside atmosphere
• Local Sicilian lunch
• Return to Palermo

Overnight: Palermo

Day 10: ✨ Depart from Palermo Airport ✨

Your Sicily small group tour ends today with a private transfer from your Palermo hotel to Palermo Airport. Your driver will meet you at the hotel approximately three hours before your flight, giving you time for check-in and departure.

Day Highlights

• Private transfer to Palermo Airport
• Easy departure from Sicily
• End of your 10-day Sicily tour

Departure Dates

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Pricing

For the Small Group Food of Sicily tour, the pricing is as follows:

• Price in Double Room: Euro €3,599 per person.
  This rate applies when you are 2 people with each person staying in a double room with one or two beds, let us know which bed type you want when booking.

• Single Room Pricing:
  – Pricing for a single room is Extra Euro €1,199.00 . If you prefer the privacy and comfort of a single room, please inquire for specific rates.

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These prices offer a comprehensive package covering accommodations, private ground services, guided tours, and unique culinary experiences, among other inclusions, ensuring a memorable and immersive journey through the stunning landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Sicily.