Real Sicily (Classic)

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Sicily - where have you been all our lives? We're taking you across this idyllic island, from the ancient streets of Catania to the mountainside charms of Taormina, where we'll enjoy some cooking classes and take a ride down Mt Etna. What's next? How about some more UNESCO heritage sites, some spectacular beaches, and a valley of ancient archaeological wonder...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Sicily - where have you been all our lives? We're taking you across this idyllic island, from the ancient streets of Catania to the mountainside charms of Taormina, where we'll enjoy some cooking classes and take a ride down Mt Etna. What's next? How about some more UNESCO heritage sites, some spectacular beaches, and a valley of ancient archaeological wonders? This one finishes on a high in Palermo, a colourful tumble of a city with some of the best food in Italy.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range18 to 35 years
Flights and transport
Start CityCatania
End CityPalermo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Start Catania

Welcome to Catania! This colourful cacophony of baroque piazzas and ancient ruins is the perfect place to get acquainted with Sicily. We'll have a chance to check out Catania's UNESCO listed historic core before an included dinner in a local restaurant. Is Sicilian cuisine the best in the world? It has to be up there...

Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar)

Dinner

Day 2: Catania to Taormina

We've got more spectacular Sicilian towns to explore today, as we head from Catania to Taormina. Uniquely perched on the side of a mountain, this elegant resort town is the perfect place to live the good life in Italy. We'll waste no time admiring the gorgeous panoram...

Day 3: Taormina

Today we've got an unmissable optional for you. Sicily’s stupendous stratovolcano Mt Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe. And what better way to experience this majestic monster than on an adrenaline filled ride, as you pass vineyards and orchards spread acro...

Day 4: Taormina to Syracuse via Noto

See ya, Taormina – it's time to visit some historical hotspots. Next stop, Syracuse. We’ll have some free time to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Syracuse. Famed for its rich Roman and Greek history, with ancient amphitheatres and architecture everywhere y...

Day 5: Syracuse to Cefalù via Valley of the Temples

Heading from Syracuse we'll arrive in the Valley of the Temples, the perfect base to explore another ancient wonder... We won't be leaving Italy without a tour of the Valley of the Temples. This mystical valley is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological heri...

Day 6: Cefalù

Cefalu is a real gem, home to Sicily's best beaches and most impressive Arabic architecture. This truly is the island that keeps on giving. Today's all about coastal vibes, soaking up that sun, sea and sand - with plenty of water sports to get involved with. If you're...

Day 7: Cefalù to Palermo

It's time to end on a high, as we make our way towards Sicily's sizzling capital. Palermo is vivacious, colourful and boasts a thriving culinary scene, but it’s also been plagued by organised crime for decades. Today on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® experience, you can join ...

Day 8: End Palermo

Time to head home after one final breakfast together. Hug it out, swap social details - and don't be sad, we'll see each other on the road again soon.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,927
Price per day$241
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
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Finish Date
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Availability
27 Apr 2025
04 May 2025
$1,927
$2,496
11 May 2025
18 May 2025
$2,605
$3,364
25 May 2025
01 Jun 2025
$2,002
$2,571
01 Jun 2025
08 Jun 2025
$2,402
$3,085
08 Jun 2025
15 Jun 2025
$2,669
$3,428
15 Jun 2025
22 Jun 2025
$2,002
$2,571
18 Jun 2025
25 Jun 2025
$2,669
$3,428
22 Jun 2025
29 Jun 2025
$2,119
$2,688
25 Jun 2025
02 Jul 2025
$2,825
$3,584
29 Jun 2025
06 Jul 2025
$2,119
$2,688

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Accommodation

  • Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar)
  • Hotel Isabella (or similar)
  • Hotel Panorama (or similar)
  • Hotel La Giara (or similar)
  • Ibis Styles President (or similar)
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Meals Included
  • 2 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
18 to 35 years
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Trip ID
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