Sicilian Escape March 23-29, 2027

Overview

This is a small-group tour, less than 25 on a coach for 44, so you’ll enjoy a more personal and relaxed way of experiencing Sicily—less time waiting for a large group, easier access to local places, and more opportunity to really connect with the destination. Over seven days, we’ll travel from Palermo to the Taormina Riviera, combining Sicily’s historic treasures and beautiful coastal towns with an unforgettable excursion to Mount Etna.

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	$2,349
Pre-Night (optional)	$116
Post-Night (optional)	$87
Travel Protection (optional)	$289

Per Person Pricing (Single Occupancy)

Special Offer: Single Supplement Waived

Option	Per Person
Tour	$2,349
Single Supplement	Waived
Pre-Night (optional)	$186
Post-Night (optional)	$100
Travel Protection (optional)	$289

Day 1 · Tue, Mar 23 · Palermo

Arrive in Palermo and welcome dinner

6:00PM

Arrive in Palermo, Italy. 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

Central Palace Hotel Federico II (or similar) Address: Via Principe Granatelli, 60, Palermo, Italy A fusion of classic and innovative design, Hotel Federico II is a family-run 65-room establishment located near Palermo's most important streets of ...

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Day 2 · Wed, Mar 24 · Palermo

Palermo and Monreale sightseeing with free time

Included meal: Breakfast Historic faith in Monreale The story of the splendid Monreale cathedral starts when the Arabs took control of Palermo. They transformed the cathedral into a mosque and banished the Bishop of Palermo from town. Not wishing ...

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

Optional excursion – Hidden Sicilian Treasure: Live Show Cooking & Authentic Flavors Step into a hidden Sicilian retreat for an unforgettable experience. Set within a historic venue, once the stables of a 15th-century palace framed by Punic stone ...

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Day 3 · Thu, Mar 25 · Agrigento

Travel to Agrigento and Valley of the Temples tour

Depart Palermo this morning and drive to Agrigento, location of a real cultural treasure, the UNESCO-nominated Valley of the Temples. Join your Local Guide for a walking tour through this remarkable archaeological site to see the beautiful temples...

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Stay at Hotel Della Valle, Agrigento

Via Ugo La Malfa 3, 92100 Agrigento, Italy

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 and one overlooking the swimming pool—wh...

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Day 4 · Fri, Mar 26 · Syracuse

Piazza Armerina and Villa Romana del Casale, onward to Syracuse

Art & architecture Explore an 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 i...

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Stay at Grand Hotel Villa Politi, Syracuse

Via M. Politi 2, 96100 Siracusa, Italy

Stay at Grand Hotel Villa Politi (or similar) Address: Via Maria Politi Laudien, 2, Syracuse, Italy This 100-room historical hotel is itself part of Syracuse's rich history, located north of the city centre close to the city’s famed archaeological...

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Day 5 · Sat, Mar 27 · Taormina Riviera

Syracuse Archaeological Park visit, Catania stop, and travel to Taormina Riviera

Included meal: Breakfast 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 flav...

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Sicilian Soul Etna views and wine-pairing dinner

Optional excursion – 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 cellar. Experience regional win...

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Stay at Hellenia Yachting Hotel, 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 private beach, a spa, and a pool. There is a piano bar located on the main terr...

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Day 6 · Sun, Mar 28 · Taormina Riviera

Mount Etna excursion and Taormina with farewell dinner

Included meals: Breakfast Dinner Natural wonder Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest volcano and one of the most active in the world. In 1669, an eruption that lasted 112 days produced a record-long stream of lava that destroyed the city of Catania. Not...

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Day 7 · Mon, Mar 29 · Taormina Riviera

Departure from Taormina Riviera

Overview Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning in the Taormina Riviera. Safe travels until we meet again! The nearest airport is Catania.

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