Tour Details
This tour offers a personalised and immersive experience of Sicily, combining guided visits of historical sites with independent exploration and wine tasting.
Tour Type: Private Tour
Duration: 6 Days
Our Tour
Embark on a six-day journey through Sicily, discovering its rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture. From the ancient ruins of Agrigento to the charming streets of Palermo, this tour offers a diverse and unforgettable experience. Explore world-renowned sites like the Valley of the Temples, Mount Etna, and the Baroque cities of Noto and Ragusa. Indulge in authentic Sicilian cuisine, including wine tasting, and immerse yourself in the island’s vibrant atmosphere. With a blend of history, culture and natural beauty, this tour is perfect for travelers seeking an unforgettable adventure in Sicily.
History
Uncover the secrets of Sicily’s past and immerse yourself in its vibrant present.
Sicilian Culture
Discover the heart of Sicily: a land of ancient wonders and modern charm.
Art and Traditions
Explore Sicily’s rich tapestry of history and culture.
Hotels – 4 Stars or similar:
- PALERMO PORTA FELICE, GARIBALDI or similar****
- CATANIA HOTEL KATANE PALACE or similar****
- RAGUSA POGGIO DEL SOLE RESORT or similar****
- AGRIGENTO DELLA VALLE , DIOSCURI BAY PALACE or similar****
Rates
- Minimum passengers per Car/Minivan From 01/04 to 31/10/2025
- 6 / 7 pax $2199.00AUD per person.
- 4 / 5 pax $2899.00AUD per person.
- 2 / 3 pax $4149.00AUD per person.
- Single Supplement $436.00AUD.
Rate Includes:
- Accommodation in 4 stars Hotels IN b/b
- Car with English Speaking Driver at disposal from day 2 to day 5 (included) according to the itinerary
- Visit of a winery & wine tasting in Marsala
- Visit of a winery & wine tasting on Etna
- Half day Local guide in Palermo
- 2 hrs Local guide at Valley of The Temples
- Arrival transfer Palermo airport / Hotel in Palermo
- Departure transfer Catania / Catania airport
Rate Does Not Include:
- Beverages
- Entrance fees at monuments
- City Tax (some City Councils may introduce a tourist tax that it has to be paid directly at the Hotel)
- Everything which is not clearly specified under ”rate includes”
Driver Escort: is not a Licensed Tourist Guide and he cannot escort people inside the monuments because this is not allowed by Italian Rules. However, he has the competences to promote the most important highlights providing basic historical & cultural information.
Licensed Tourist Guide: is the only professional, with a Regional license, permitted to conduct visits and tours in all sites and museums in a city.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 4 stars Hotels offering high quality customized services, carefully selected in the most suggestive historical centres of the main Sicilian towns.
- Experience the best of Sicily: from the ancient Greek temples of Agrigento to the vibrant city of Palermo.
- Discover the island’s unique blend of cultures, from Arab to Norman, through its architecture, art, and cuisine.
- Enjoy guided tours of historic sites and have free time to explore at your own pace.
- Immerse yourself in the local way of life, tasting delicious food and wines, and shopping for handcrafted souvenirs
1st DAY PALERMO
Private transfer from Palermo airport to Hotel 4**** in Palermo.
Overnight.
2nd PALERMO – MONREALE – PALERMO
After a buffet breakfast, meet your local guide for a walking tour of the capital of Sicily Palermo, one of the richest towns in the island for its history and art: the wonderful Arab-Norman Cathedral (during the Holy Mass, exterior visit only); the Norman palace (outside) with the amazing Cappella Palatina, mirable example from an historical and an artistic point of view, of how different cultures, religions and way of thinking apparently incompatible can coexist; the debated fountain in Pretoria Square, adorned with XVI century sculptures; the most beautiful baroque church in Palermo, Santa Caterina and its cloister.
Lunch on your own. Then proceed to Monreale for an independent visit of its huge Norman Cathedral, proclaimed the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in your Hotel.
3rd PALERMO -ERICE - MARSALA visit of a winery & wine tasting - AGRIGENTO
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Erice, charming medieval town situated on a hill in panoramic position over Trapani and the Mediterranean sea . Proceed to Marsala, a city on the western coast famous for its production of sweet Sicilian wine. Lunch on your own.
Independent visit of the historical centre and stop to a prestigious winery, where You will enjoy a wine tasting and learn about local production. Proceed to Agrigento.
Accommodation at your hotel and.
Overnight.
4th DAY AGRIGENTO – PIAZZA ARMERINA – CATANIA AREA
After a buffet breakfast,, meet your local guide and visit the magnificent Valley Of Temples of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Temple of Concord, which is in almost perfectly preserved conditions, Juno and Heracles that represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Proceed to Piazza Armerina in the inland of Sicily: lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, independent visit the worldwide known Villa Romana del Casale: it is the richest, largest and most complex collection of late Roman mosaics in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Catania.
Accommodation and overnight at your 4**** Hotel.
5th DAY CATANIA – MOUNT ETNA– TAORMINA – CATANIA AREA
After a buffet breakfast, weather conditions permitting, excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 1900 metres to visit the Sylvester Craters where you can enjoy a spectacular panorama over the Ionian Sea. Stop in a winery on the slopes of the Volcano for a nice wine tasting.
Proceed to Taormina, charming city called “the pearl of the Ionian Sea”, founded in 400 BC and beautifully located overlooking the sea and the peak of Mount Etna. Lunch on your own. Enjoy time at leisure to shop for handmade lace, coral jewels, ceramics, home-made sweets and preserves down “Corso Umberto” or simply walk through its tiny streets. Individual visit of the fascinating Greek-Roman theatre.
Back to your Hotel in Catania and overnight.
6th DAY CATANIA Buffet breakfast.
Private transfer to Catania airport.
End of services.
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