Travel Conception

Sicilian Escape March 23-29, 2027

Mar 23 - 29, 2027

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Diane Pajak

Travel Conception

Overview

This is a small group departure for a 7-day guided tour of Sicily from Palermo to Taormina Riviera with historic sites, coastal towns, and a Mount Etna excursion.

Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Palermo followed by a scenic drive and visit to Monreale
• Guided walking tour in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
• Guided visit to Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina
• Guided visit to Syracuse’s Archaeological Park
• Visit to Catania
• Guided excursion to Mount Etna (weather permitting)
• Orientation walk in Taormina
• Sicilian specialty lunch

Sicilian Escape 2027 Pricing

7 Days | Palermo to Taormina Riviera

Per Person Pricing (Double Occupancy)

Option

Per Person

Tour

$2,049

Includes a $300 discount!

Pre-Night (optional)

$116

Post-Night (optional)

$87

Travel Protection (optional)

$289

Per Person Pricing (Single Occupancy)

Option

Per Person

Tour

$2,499

Sale

Includes a $300 Discount

Pre-Night (optional)

$186

Post-Night (optional)

$100

Travel Protection (optional)

$289

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE AIR

Day 1 · Tue, Mar 23 · Palermo

Arrival in Palermo and welcome dinner

6:00PM

Arrive in Palermo, Italy. Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. Included meal: Dinner

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Stay at Central Palace Hotel Federico II, Palermo

Hotel amenities: Spa services ATM Elevator Laundry available Concierge desk Restaurant on-site Free WiFi Luggage storage Bar/lounge Parking/valet Room features: Non-smoking rooms Desk Phone Television Hair dryer Minibar In-room safe Room service W...

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Day 2 · Wed, Mar 24 · Palermo

Palermo sightseeing and Monreale excursion

Your introduction to Palermo starts this morning with a guided sightseeing tour of Palermo’s highlights, including a visit to the cathedral. Take a scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedra...

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Hidden Sicilian Treasure: Live Show Cooking & Authentic Flavors (optional)

Hidden Sicilian Treasure: Live Show Cooking & Authentic Flavors Step into a hidden Sicilian retreat for an unforgettable experience. Set within a historic venue (approximately 2 hours 45 minutes), once the stables of a 15th-century palace framed b...

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Day 3 · Thu, Mar 25 · Agrigento

Drive from Palermo to Agrigento

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner This morning, depart Palermo and drive to Agrigento, location of a real cultural treasure, the UNESCO-nominated Valley of the Temples. Distance: 87 mi / 140 km.

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Guided walking tour in the Valley of the Temples

Ancient archaeology The ruins of Akragas remain Sicily's most amazing archaeological site. The impressively well-preserved Tempio della Concordia sits in a spectacular setting upon a ridge where it served as a beacon for homecoming sailors and tod...

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Stay at Hotel Della Valle, Agrigento

Via Ugo La Malfa 3, 92100 Agrigento, Italy

Stay at Hotel Della Valle in Agrigento. Set amid a beautiful garden with olive and palm trees, Hotel Della Valle features a bar serving snacks and cocktails throughout the day, an outdoor swimming pool, and two restaurants—one located in the park ...

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Day 4 · Fri, Mar 26 · Syracuse

Agrigento to Syracuse via Piazza Armerina

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch Travel through central Sicily from Agrigento to Syracuse, stopping en route in Piazza Armerina.

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Villa Romana del Casale guided visit and regional lunch

Art & architecture Explore the extraordinary example of Roman power in one of the most luxurious villas of its kind in the Italian countryside. Marvel at the magnificently preserved mosaics that embellish the Villa Romana del Casale, designed and ...

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Stay at Grand Hotel Villa Politi, Syracuse

Via M. Politi 2, 96100 Siracusa, Italy

Stay at Grand Hotel Villa Politi in Syracuse. This 100-room historical hotel is itself a part of Syracuse's rich history, located north of the city center close to Syracuse’s famed archaeological zone. Set in a magnificent 19th-century former nobl...

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Day 5 · Sat, Mar 27 · Taormina Riviera

Syracuse Archaeological Park guided visit

This morning, join your Local Guide for a visit to Syracuse’s Archaeological Park featuring the Greek Theater, the Roman Amphitheater, the Ear of Dionysus, the Cordmakers’ Cave, the Garden of Paradise, the Altar of Hieron II, and the Roman Amphith...

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Syracuse → Catania → Taormina Riviera transfer

Local tastes Sicily’s love affair with food goes back a long way. Cooking traditions originating from the Greeks, Arabs, and Normans blend with those from Spain and North Africa, resulting in a fabulous melting pot of flavors and unique dishes. Ce...

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Sicilian Soul Etna views and wine-pairing dinner

An optional evening excursion may be available: Sicilian Soul: Etna Views, Wine Pairing & Cultural Sounds. Enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque landscape of Sicily to indulge in a wonderful wine-pairing dinner at a family-operated wine cel...

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Stay at Hellenia Yachting Hotel, Taormina Riviera

Stay at Hellenia Yachting Hotel in Giardini Naxos on the Taormina Riviera. Hellenia Yachting Hotel is an elegant 4-star hotel in Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony of Sicily. The property directly overlooks the waterfront and features a privat...

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Day 6 · Sun, Mar 28 · Taormina Riviera

Guided excursion to Mount Etna

Come face to face with Europe’s tallest active stratovolcano with a guided excursion to Mount Etna (weather permitting). Enjoy a scenic drive en route to a panoramic viewpoint from where you can observe the extinct craters and solidified lava flow...

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Taormina orientation, free time, and farewell dinner

This afternoon, after an orientation walk, spend some free time exploring the breathtaking town of Taormina. Later, enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the end of your Sicilian Escape. Included meal: Dinner

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Day 7 · Mon, Mar 29 · Taormina Riviera

Departure from Taormina Riviera

Included meal: Breakfast Safe travels until we meet again!

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