Highlights of Sicily 9 Day Tour Package

Our Highlights of Sicily 9 Day Tour Package is the absolute best way to see all of Sicily’s most impressive features. Starting in Palermo and finishing in Catania, we will transport you around Italy’s largest island on a jam-packed, fact-filled itinerary. Begin with a guided tour of Palermo, to learn about its history and mafia connections. Venture off to Agrigento for the renowned Valley of the Temples. Explore the natural beauty and history of Western Sicily’s Segesta and Erice. Follow your guide through the Baroque streets of Catania, ending the day looking over breathtaking views of Mount Etna. Explore Greek and Roman monuments at the Neapolis Archeological Park. Admire the magnificent Isola Bella Nature Reserve and roam the idyllic streets of Taormina.

If you’re a passionate, flexible traveler with an interest in Sicily’s history and culture, our Highlights of Sicily 9 Day Tour Package is the best choice. Return home with the comfort of knowing you’ve seen Sicily in all its finest glory, having experienced its greatest assets. This tour includes 8 nights of accommodation, transport, and guided tours in Palermo, Valley of the Temples, Catania, Ortigia, and Castelmola. Book now and begin the countdown to your magical Sicilian break.

Highlights of Sicily 9 Day Tour Package Highlights

Gain knowledge about the No Mafia movement combating Sicily's most infamous gangs
Be amazed by the impressive architectural wonders in the Valley of the Temples
Select from a variety of accommodation choices that cater to your budget and preferences
Engage in interactive tours led by our friendly and knowledgeable guides
Experience awe-inspiring vistas of Mount Etna from a viewpoint in Catania city
Appreciate the historic Greek landmarks at the Archaeological Park of Neapolis
Explore the stunning Isola Bella Nature Reserve, renowned as the 'pearl of the Ionian'
Wander through the charming and picturesque streets of Taormina town

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Highlights of Sicily 9 Day Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Palermo

Arrive independently in Palermo and head to your hotel
Overnight in Palermo

Day 2 - Palermo

Meet your local guide at a centralized location in Palermo
Spend 3 hours touring Palermo’s history with an experienced local who knows this city inside and out
Explore the city center’s famous sites such as Piazza Pretoria, the Cathedral, Massimo Theater, City Hall, and the Il Capo Market
Learn about the notorious mafia’s influence and the brave anti-mafia movement that rebelled against them
Visit Cassaro, Palermo’s oldest street, and note the ‘pizzo’ sticker on storefronts as a joint effort against paying extortion fees to the mafia
Be directed where to taste the best Sicilian food in the city
You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from
Overnight in Palermo

Day 3 - Agrigento

Meet your guide at a centralized location and board the minivan to Agrigento
Take a guided, informative tour of the Valley of the Temples. Learn about its history dating back to the 5th century BC and appreciate its early contribution to Greater Greece architecture
Hop back on board the bus and head on to Piazza Armerina
Independently roam around the Roman Villa of Casale. Take time to admire its mosaic decorations and unpack the stories of its former Roman inhabitants
Return to Palermo
Overnight in Palermo

Day 4 - Segesta & Erice

Meet your driver early in the morning for a full-day excursion to Western Sicily at a centralized meeting point in Palermo
Stop off at Erice uptown, an important religious site associated with the goddess Venus
Free time to explore the town’s historic center and visit the Medieval Castle for magnificent views of Trapani
Head back to the bus for a scenic drive through the salt pans of Trapani
Continue to Segesta, a city founded by Sicily’s ancient indigenous people
Roam through the remains and visit the famous 5th-century BC Doric Temple, located on a hilltop outside of the ancient city
Return to Palermo
Overnight in Palermo

Day 5 - Transfer to Catania

Independent transfer to Catania
Independent transfer to the hotel for check in
Overnight in Catania

Day 6 - Catania

Meet the guide at a centralized location and embark on a two-hour walking tour of the city center
Begin on the Baroque streets of the historic center and retrace the city’s extensive history
See all the highlights of the area with your expert guide
Finish the tour at a spectacular Mount Etna viewpoint
Overnight in Catania

Day 7 - Syracuse, Ortigia & Noto

Meet your guide and bus in the morning at a predetermined location
Head off to Neapolis Archeological Park - home to many Greek and Roman Syracuse monuments
Visit the site’s main archeological monuments including the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Paradise Anatomy with the Ear of Dionysius and the Cave of the Cordari, the Altar of Hieron, and the Church of San Nicolò ai Cordari
Head to Ortigia for a two-hour guided tour with an expert local guide
Learn about the city’s history while exploring the Greek temples, Christian churches, Swabian, Aragonese, and Baroque palaces, courtyards, Arab alleys, stores, modest homes, and beautiful squares
Lunch break in Ortigia
Continue to Noto to see the Sicilian Baroque and true open-air museum
Explore the UNESCO-listed historic center along with its palaces and churches
Return to Catania
Overnight in Catania

Day 8 - Giardini Naxos, Taormina & Castelmola

Meet your guide in the morning at a centrally located Catania pickup point
Travel to the seaside village of Giardini Naxos, Sicily’s first Greek colony
Walk along the promenade and take in the beautiful surrounding landscape
Enjoy a quick stop-off at the magnificent Isola Bella Nature Reserve
Marvel at the spectacular views of the bay containing the Blue Grotto and Cape Taormina
Continue on to Castelmola to admire the ruins of the Norman walls and Piazza Duomo
Journey towards Taormina
Free time to explore Corso Umberto's exclusive shops and characteristic craft stores
Visit Taormina’s main attractions such as Palazzo Corvaja, the Greek Theater, Badia Vecchia, and Palazzo Duchi di Santo Stefano
Return to Catania
Overnight in Catania

Day 9 - Departure

Day 9 is reserved for your independent departure

NB - all timings on Highlights of Sicily 9 Day Tour Package are approximate

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Pricing

Includes

All touring and accommodation

Agrigento: Local guide at the Valley of the Temples

Syracuse, Noto & Ortigia: hotel pick up & entrance ticket to the Neapolis Archaeological Park

Taormina, Castelmola & Giardini Naxos: hotel pick up from Catania

Excludes

Anything not mentioned above

Intercity transfer from Palermo to Catania

Meals & drinks

Agrigento: Entrance fees, guide to the Roman Villa of Casale (Valley of the Temple: €10.00 per person. Valley of Temples + Archaeological Museum: €13.50 per person. Roman Villa of Casale: €10.00 per person). Please note that prices shown may vary without prior notice

Erice & Segesta: Entrance fees (Doric Temple in Segesta: €6.00 per person + €1.50 for transportation to the theater. Erice Cathedral: 2€ per person). Please notice that prices shown may vary without prior notice

Taormina, Castelmola & Giardini Naxos: optional visit of Taormina's Greek Theater (€10.00 per person)

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Gratuities

Essential Information

Each day of this tour package will be led by a local guide who opitimizes Tourist Italy's values: to provide you with an authentic, passion-filled tour

Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process

The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience

During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package