Small Group Tour of Sicily: Highlights

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Vacation / Holiday Package
This trip is a full immersion to reach history, culture, traditions and lifestyle of Sicily ** Sicily Activities is currently only asking for a 5% deposit in order to confirm your bookings. This soft booking and cancellation policy reflects Sicily Activities' commitment to their customers and proves why they're a great tour operator to book with.
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit world famous monuments and little-known corners of Sicily’s most stunning towns
    • Get a full immersion to reach history, traditions and culture of island
    • Be always accompanied by local guides who know it best
    • Experience Sicily though its gastronomy, wines, art and music
    • Get an authentic lifestyle experience and feel like you’ve lived in Sicily the whole life

What's this trip about?

    This trip is a full immersion to reach history, culture, traditions and lifestyle of Sicily ** Sicily Activities is currently only asking for a 5% deposit in order to confirm your bookings. This soft booking and cancellation policy reflects Sicily Activities' commitment to their customers and proves why they're a great tour operator to book with.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCatania
End CityPalermo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Wine Tasting

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Trip includes

    • 4 stars hotels
    • Airport Meet & Greet with Private transfer
    • All ground transportation with Mercedes Minivan
    • 8 Small Group Tours and Activities as per Itinerary
    • Meal
    • Local Licensed Guide for all Tours
    • 24/7 customer service
    • Restaurant suggestion and reservation

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1 ARRIVAL AND EVENING TAORMINA FOOD&WINE TOUR
Upon arrival at Catania airport be greeted by your driver, who will bring you to your charming hotel in Taormina. Meet your local guide in the city center when it starts to cool down and discover ideal places to get a real taste of Taormina. Savour its delicious food, so...
DAY 2 GODFATHER VS MAFIA TOUR WITH LIGHT LUNCH
After breakfast meet your “mafia” guide in the lobby of your hotel and start a half-day trip to small antique villages Savoca and Forza d’Agro located on the mountains. See the places where the most famous scenes of Godfather movies were done and where started the love s...
TAORMINA WALKING TOUR & GREEK THEATRE VISIT
After some relaxation take an easy walk with your local guide. He will reveal Taormina’s culture, architecture, natural and political history and tell stories about the Sicilian people and their traditions. Conquered by the Romans, Greeks, Arabs, Byzantines and Normans, ...
DAY 3 ETNA TRIP UNTIL 1900/3000 MT WITH LUNCH IN ETNA WINERY
On this day start your adventure with visit of Mt. Etna. Firstly, you will reach the base camp Refuge Sapienza, located at 1,900 meters. See the marvelous extinct Silvestri craters and take souvenir pictures of the area. There is free time to walk on the old lava flows. ...
DAY 4 NOTO WALKING TOUR WITH LUNCH IN MARZAMEMI
After breakfast at 09.00 am meet your private driver in front of Your hotel and move to magnificent Noto. Enjoy an easy walk with local guide in town of UNESCO heritage – a jewel of baroque. While walking taste a famous Modica chocolate. After the tour move to astonishin...
DAY 5 ORTIGIA WALKING TOUR
Meet your local guide in the city center and start 2 hours walking tour of Ortigia, Syracuse’s old town. Admire the majesty of the Apollo Temple before heading down Via Cavour, one of the most colorful streets in Ortigia, where local artists and aristocrats like to spend...
DAY 6 GUIDED VISIT OF TEMPLE VALLEY IN AGRIGENTO, LUNCH AND TRANSFER TO PALERMO
It’s time to say goodbye to Syracuse and move towards Palermo passing ancient Temple Valley. Your driver will pick you up in Your hotel. After approx. 2 hours, you will reach the Temple Valley where Your local guide will wait for you for 2 hours of guided visit of this U...
DAY 7 PALERMO WALKING TOUR & WINE
On this day discover the beauty of Palermo on this 2 hours Walking tour of Palermo. Meet the local guide at 10.00 in Your Hotel. The Tour, led by a local expert guide, explores the fascinating mixture of Sicily’s capital. Be ready to discover Authentic Palermitan area. P...
DAY 8 DEPARTURE
Breakfast and transfer to Palermo airport

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,755
Price per day$219
Last Updated: 4/10/2025

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Sicily Activities.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Sicily Activities Reviews & Ratings

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Jay

Jun 2020

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Exceptional trip

The assistance and on call service provided with Sicily Activities was exceptional. Our trip was designed around our needs and also catered for my wife’s pregnant st...

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Georgy

Apr 2020

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Best customer service ever

Best customer service ever. I had my private tour of Sicily booked for this June. Due to current pandemic crisis I was forced to cancel my trip. Sicily Activities ad...

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Dennis

Oct 2019

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Just ideal

Just what we were looking for. Small group was ideal. Nice to bond with fellow travelers. We appreciated the flexibility, especially after flight delay and lost lugg...

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Priscilla

Oct 2019

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Absolutely excellent experience

Wonderful, absolutely excellent experience with Sicily Activities Team. Pre booking assistance, 24 hours concierge during the trip and fantastic memories after tour ...

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Bill

Sep 2019

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An unbelievable vacation in Sicily

Massimo, we just wanted to thank you again for an unbelievable vacation in Sicily. Your guides are great and make the experience very personal…Our only regret from S...

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May 2023

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Wonderful Godfather Tour with Antonio. He was charming, very professional, spoke excellent English and was very informative. It was a brilliant day out. I highly rec...

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Jessica

Oct 2020

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Overall a great company to book with -- will use again!

When searching for a company to book with, I look for easy communication, a clear idea of what they offer, and kind people. I can tell you that our trip with Sicily ...

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Jessica C

Oct 2020

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Fantastic way to see Sicily!

From the start, Sicily Activities made sure that we had the exact trip we imagined. They even helped us book a restaurant that we had a hard time getting reservation...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Entrance fees to monuments
    • Optional Etna ascent until 3000mt
    • City tax to be paid in hotel

Accommodation

4 stars hotels or 3 stars superior hotels, Classic or Superior Rooms

3 nights in Taormina: Hotel Ariston, Sea View Room 2 nights in Syracuse: Hotel Gargallo or Alfeo, Classic Room 2 nights in Palermo: Hotel Garibaldi, Superior or Classic Room

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Meals Included
  • 8 breakfasts in hotel
  • 4 lunches and 1 dinner in restaurants/wineries during activities
  • All other food and wine tastings mentioned in itinerary
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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