Welcome to Sicily

Valderice - Arrive in Palermo or Trapani, where our team will warmly welcome you and arrange your transfer to your reserved accommodation in the Trapani region.

Salt Pans of Trapani (WWF), Trapani, and Erice

Riserva Naturale Saline Di Trapani E Paceco - After breakfast, set off for Trapani. Discover the captivating world of salt extraction at the WWF nature reserve of the Trapani and Paceco salt pans. Sparkling salt pools, pink flamingos, and historic windmills create an enchanting scene.

Trapani - Next, explore the delightful old town of Trapani. Enjoy time for personal exploration, shopping, or savoring a refreshing gelato at one of the cozy cafes.

Erice - Continue with a walk around the impressive city walls from Phoenician times and the remnants of the Venusburg. Don’t miss sampling the delicious Ericini (biscuits) before departing Erice.

Palermo, Monreale, Cammarata

Duomo di Monreale - Depart early for Palermo. A unique blend of cultures makes Palermo one of Europe’s most intriguing cities. Begin by visiting the Monreale Cathedral and its cloister, a significant medieval sacred building. Known as “the most beautiful house of God in the world,” it boasts 6,240 square meters of golden mosaics, forming the largest iconographic Bible globally. The basilica’s architecture is a masterpiece of Norman-Sicilian church design. Everywhere you look, from the niches to the sanctuary sides and the ships, mosaics depicting sacred history abound. The magnificent cloister offers such a graceful impression that visitors wish to linger forever.

Norman Palace - Proceed to the city center to visit the Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace (€18.00 per person). The Royal Palace, also known as the Norman Palace, houses the Palatine Chapel, first visited during Roger II’s coronation as the first king of the Sicilian Empire. Marvel at the gold mosaics, star-decorated beams, and stalactites while listening to the tour guide’s insights. Explore the palace rooms, particularly the Room of the Winds and the Room of Roger II, and admire the world’s oldest parliament.

Cattedrale di Palermo - Visit the cathedral with royal tombs (€1.50 per person), plus Quattro Canti, the Martorana church, and Piazza Vigliena, located in the heart of Palermo’s historical center.

Palermo - Take an orientation tour of Sicily’s capital to gain an overview of the city’s most significant landmarks, such as Piazza Politeama with its splendid theater, Italy’s largest opera theater building, Teatro Massimo, the renowned shopping street Via Libertà, and Palermo’s tourist port before departing the capital.

Cammarata - Enjoy a typical dinner featuring local specialties this evening.

Sican Mountains Park

Lercara Friddi - Experience highly interesting sites, breathtaking landscapes, and Mediterranean delights, summarizing this day in a few words. Travel via Lercara Friddi, the birthplace of Frank Sinatra’s father.

Prizzi - Continue to Prizzi for a planned walk along the Corso, then proceed to Palazzo Adriano.

Palazzo Adriano - Visit Palazzo Adriano, founded by Albanian exiles with ancient customs and traditions. Explore the beautiful “Santa Maria Assunta” church of the Greek-Byzantine rite. Here, Giuseppe Tornatore filmed his award-winning Oscar movie “Nuovo Cinema Paradiso.”

Eremo di Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina - Visit the hermitage of Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina, a mystical and captivating place in the forest’s heart, where the life of the Virgin and Palermo’s patron saint is recounted. The hermitage includes the church, crypt, monastery rooms, cells, kitchen, and refectory, in addition to the “cave.”

Cammarata - Stroll through the heart of Cammarata, the district’s pride, with its unique urban landscape extending on a steep slope from 600 to 950 meters high. Its narrow courtyards, steep climbs, and stairs of the Arab quarter delight every visitor.

Agrigento, Piazza Armerina

Valle dei Templi - Visit the world cultural city, described by Pindar as the “most beautiful city of mortals.” Take a long walk through the Valley of the Temples, seeing the Hera, Concordia, Zeus, Castor and Pollux temples, and the Temple of Heracles, which transport you to the mythical city of antiquity (€10.00 per person).

Giardino della Kolymbethra - Extend your walk to the Kolymbetra Gardens, a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts (€5.00 per person).

San Leone - Enjoy free time and a lunch break on Agrigento’s most beautiful beach promenade.

Villa Romana del Casale - Continue to Piazza Armerina to visit the Roman Villa del Casale, likely a luxurious country house for a Roman aristocrat, and a world cultural asset of the highest order. The floors of its 40 rooms are covered with nearly intact mosaics, spanning approximately 3,000 square meters. Dinner and overnight stay in an agriturismo in the Piazza Armerina area.

Caltagirone, Noto, Siracusa

Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte - Begin by visiting the monumental staircase leading to the “Santa Maria del Monte” church.

Noto - Drive to Noto, representing the Sicilian Baroque world cultural heritage in the southeast, along with seven other cities.

Parco Archeologico della Neapolis - Arrive in Syracuse, the largest and most powerful city of the Greek era. First, visit the archaeological zone, including the “Latomie del Paradiso,” the Seiler grotto, the Ear of Dionysus, the theater, Hieron’s sacrificial altar, and the Roman amphitheater (€10.00 per person).

Duomo di Siracusa - Continue to Ortigia to see Syracuse’s old town and take a walk to the Arethusa spring, the cathedral, and the Apollo temple. Dinner and overnight stay in a charming country house in the Etna-Catania area.

Fonte Aretusa - Visit the legendary Fonte Aretusa, a source of inspiration for poets and artists.

Etna, Taormina (optional)

Mount Etna - Enjoy the amenities of your accommodation (pool, horse riding, hiking, bocce ball, and country activities), or explore the area independently. Nearby are the archaeological excavations of Lentini, the Regional Archaeological Museum of Carlentini, and the UNESCO Area of Pantalica. Intercity buses provide easy access to Catania, the island’s second-largest city, 30 km away. Alternatively, join our optional excursion to Etna and Taormina. Travel through lemon and orange plantations with unique landscape views to Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna. The journey takes you to the “Silvestri Crater” at around 2,000 meters altitude. From here, you can optionally take the cable car up to 2,600 meters or a jeep up to approximately 3,000 meters. Numerous hiking trails await exploration.

Ancient Theatre of Taormina - Continue to Taormina. Visit the ancient theater and stroll through the medieval streets.

Arrivederci Sicilia

Catania - “Just a few words”… It was a wonderful week. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to your home airport or an extended stay, depending on your departure.

• Private transportation
• Dinner
• Sample Ericini cookies
• Breakfast

• Entrance fees

The “adventure trip” and “sustainable” tour for those who want to get to know the most authentic Sicily with all its facets. We will explore the numerous UNESCO sites of Sicily: Greek temples and theaters, Roman architecture, cathedrals and domes of Norman origin and Arabic testimonies, without ever neglecting the mythical landscape with its breathtaking views, crystal clear seas and everything that characterizes this extraordinary land . Short and easy walks in nature reserves and nature parks with all the species-rich flora that become magical in every season will further enrich this trip. Special attention is paid to the typical Sicilian cuisine, which is rich in knowledge and tradition with its simple but tasty ingredients and will fascinate every visitor.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.