Best of Sicily Winter Escorted Tour | Vacation Packages for 2021 – 2022

With stunning archaeological sites, beautiful churches, breathtaking panoramic views, and delicious food, Sicily is a remarkable vacation destination that offers plenty to see and do throughout the year. Even in winter, you can enjoy the best of Sicily, including a visit to captivating Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Italy, as well as the charming towns of Siracusa and Ragusa and the Valley of the Temples, home to some of the most complete Greek Temples outside of Greece.

Starting at $1,644

Package Description:

Additionally, you will be able to enjoy the charming atmosphere of coastal towns such as Cefalù and Taormina. Sicily's blend of unique points of interest, rich history, charming locals, and tasty cuisine makes it a top travel destination no matter the time of the year.

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$1,644

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What's included in this package

Transportation by

deluxe motor coach or minibus as per itinerary

Accommodation in

4-star hotels in double/twin rooms with private facilities

Buffet breakfast,

lunch, and dinner daily (Full board treatment from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8)

Plus:

Sweets and Rosolio liquor tasting in a renowned pastry shop in Castelbuono
Wine tasting at a typical farmhouse on Mount Etna
Olive oil tasting at a typical farmhouse in Selinunte
Sicilian specialties tasting in Ragusa Ibla
Multilingual tour escort (if fewer than 15 participants, your driver will also be your tour escort)
Panoramic visits as per itinerary
Local guide assistance where necessary
Porterage service at hotels
VAT taxes and service charges

Your trip itinerary

Day 01 (Saturday): PALERMO

Arrive on your own in Palermo and make your way to the hotel. In the afternoon, meet and greet with your tour escort and group. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner together before retiring for the night.

Day 02 (Sunday): PALERMO, CEFALÙ, CASTELBUONO, CATANIA

After breakfast, depart for Cefalù, a charming coastal town known for its beautiful cathedral and picturesque streets. Enjoy a visit to a local pastry shop in Castelbuono for a tasting of traditional sweets and Rosolio liquor. Continue to Catania for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 03 (Monday): CATANIA, MOUNT ETNA, TAORMINA, CATANIA

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel before heading to Mount Etna. Weather permitting, reach the 2,000-meter level of the highest active volcano in Europe and admire a stunning panoramic view of the Ionian Sea. Have lunch at a local restaurant on the slopes of Mount Etna, then move on to the famous Taormina. Spend some free time exploring this beautiful city, overlooking Mount Etna and the sparkling sea. Shop for handmade lace, ceramics, coral jewelry, and local food and sweets in the many small shops on Corso Umberto, or simply enjoy the view sitting in one of the cafés with a delicious granita. If you wish, visit the famous Greek Theater (optional, not included). Return to Catania for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 04 (Tuesday): CATANIA, SIRACUSA, RAGUSA with Sicilian specialties tasting

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to Piazza Armerina to visit the famous Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses the world's largest collection of late period Roman Mosaics. Typical lunch in a local restaurant to taste the delicious specialties of the area. After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Siracusa, a beautiful coastal city rich in Greek and Roman history. Visit its archaeological park to see the Greek Amphitheater, The Ear of Dionysus, Minerva's Temple, and the Roman Theater. Continue to the Island of Ortigia, the old baroque city center of Siracusa built by the Aragonians. Admire the Cathedral and the Fountain of Aretusa. After some free time for lunch on your own on Ortigia Island, proceed to Ragusa, a beautiful town built in two sections: the “new part," constructed after the 1693 earthquake, and the "old part," Ragusa Ibla, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and art. Enjoy a typical aperitif and a tasting of local products while overlooking the main square and the majestic Cathedral of Ragusa Ibla before retiring to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05 (Wednesday): RAGUSA, PIAZZA ARMERINA, AGRIGENTO

After breakfast at the hotel, head to Piazza Armerina to visit the famous Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site housing the world's largest collection of late-period Roman mosaics. Enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant to taste the area's delicious specialties. The tour then moves on to Agrigento, where you will visit the Valley of the Temples. This collection of temples represents some of the best examples of Ancient Greek architecture outside of Greece, with the temples of Juno, Hercules, Zeus, Concordia, and Castor and Pollux. Before reaching your new hotel in Agrigento for dinner, enjoy an unforgettable after-dark tour of the illuminated Valley of the Temples. Dinner and overnight at your Agrigento hotel.

Day 06 (Thursday): AGRIGENTO, SELINUNTE, PALERMO

After breakfast, head to Selinunte, an ancient city renowned for its well-preserved temples and acropolis. Visit a typical farmhouse for an olive oil tasting and lunch. Continue to Palermo for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

Day 07 (Friday): PALERMO, MONREALE, MOUNT PELLEGRINO/CATACOMBS/CAPO MARKET (optional), PALERMO

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Sicily's capital, viewing wonders of art and architecture, such as the Palatine Chapel, the Cathedral, the Opera House, and Praetorian Square. Immerse yourself in the colorful and vibrant life of Palermo. Continue to Monreale to tour the Cathedral with its beautiful 12th-century mosaics and the Benedictine monastery. Return to the hotel for lunch, and enjoy an afternoon of free time to discover this beautiful city or visit one of the markets. Optionally, join a tour of Monte Pellegrino for a wonderful view of the valley, visit the shrine of Saint Rosa, patron saint of the city, explore the Capuchin Catacombs where 8,000 mummies are entombed, and take a walking tour of the Capo Market, one of Palermo’s most colorful and historic markets. The night will end with dinner and a good night's sleep at the hotel in Palermo.

Day 08 (Saturday): PALERMO

After breakfast at the hotel, the tour and our services will end.

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Not included:

All land & air prices: Additional U.S. & foreign departure taxes and surcharges fee(s) assessed by the airlines
Beverages
Entrance fees to monuments or museums (about €68 per person), tips, extras
Hospitality city tax which varies by city and hotel category. Where applicable, it must be paid locally at the hotel

General conditions:

Multi-language escorted group tour
All departures are guaranteed
If there are fewer than 15 travelers, your driver will also be your multilingual tour escort
For organizational reasons, the itinerary may be reversed or modified without notice. In any case, the visits and excursions mentioned in the itinerary are guaranteed
(*) Rate based on two adult persons sharing a double or twin-bedded room with a private bathroom. Single rooms are available at an additional supplement. Children’s, triple room rates, and alternative accommodation arrangements are available upon request (additional charges may apply).