9-Day Sicily in Depth - Small Group
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Tour Overview
Highlights
See every slice of Sicily during this 9-day guided tour. Take off to Paradise Quarry in Syracuse with a Local Expert to see the Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped limestone grotto where voices may echo up to 16 times. At Casa Nepeta, stroll organic crops before tasting an artisanal bitter infused with Sicilian botanicals. Visit the Palatine Chapel, travel to the salt pans and windmills on the western coast and taste Marsala wine in its hometown. Finally, in Taormina, join a Local Expert at the cliffside Greek theater, with views towards Mount Etna, the island’s active Strato volcano.
- "A type of food I really love introducing my guests to is the street food because it tells a lot about the habits of the locals, it can be a slice of pizza folded up or a sfogliatella in Naples, an arancini, a gelato in Sicily, or a cannolo. "
- "One fun fact people don't usually know before they come to Italy is that the Italian alphabet only has 22 letters."
- "One thing I really love about showing guests about Italy is how art and beauty can be found around every corner of some of Italy's cities, which are real open air museums."
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Price in USD (per person, based on double occupancy)
Itinerary
Relax and settle in before meeting your Travel Director and small group for dinner at a local restaurant. It’s the perfect chance to connect with your fellow travelers as you begin your journey through Sicily.
Palermo, Italy
Palermo is the largest city on the island of Sicily. Over 2,700 years old, it was first founded by the ancient Phoenicians. It is Sicily's main center of culture and economy.
Trace Palermo’s layered history on a walking tour that leads into the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, explored in the company of a Local Expert. The afternoon opens into unhurried time in and around Palermo Cathedral, where shifting architectural styles reveal the city’s changing story.
Palermo, Italy
Palermo is the largest city on the island of Sicily. Over 2,700 years old, it was first founded by the ancient Phoenicians. It is Sicily's main center of culture and economy.
Nestled along its crescent-shaped coastline, Trapani sits close to the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll discover the age-old tradition of salt production on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, visiting the colorful salt pans and an ancient stone windmill where seawater settles into clear salt crystals. Then continue to Marsala and savor dinner with an an exclusive tasting at a local winery - enjoying the town’s renowned wine in quiet, sunlit surroundings.
Palermo, Italy
Palermo is the largest city on the island of Sicily. Over 2,700 years old, it was first founded by the ancient Phoenicians. It is Sicily's main center of culture and economy.
Trapani, Italy
Trapani is a port city on the western tip of Sicily, known for its beautiful coastline, historic architecture, and fresh seafood, serving as a gateway to the Egadi Islands.
Marsala, Italy
Marsala is a historic port city on Sicily's west coast, famous worldwide for its namesake fortified wine. It features ancient ruins, coastal scenery and authentic Sicilian culture.
Journey along the southern coast of Sicily towards Agrigento, where the Valley of the Temples unfolds across a ridge above the sea. Walk the site with a Local Expert, taking in how this UNESCO-recognized site remains as some of the finest expressions of ancient Greek architecture. Marvel at the Temple of Concordia and the cliff-top Temple of Juno, each carrying centuries of stories in their columns and outlook. Afterwards, gather back at the hotel for dinner with the group, sharing reflections on the day’s unforgettable discoveries.
Marsala, Italy
Marsala is a historic port city on Sicily's west coast, famous worldwide for its namesake fortified wine. It features ancient ruins, coastal scenery and authentic Sicilian culture.
Agrigento, Italy
A city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy, and capital of the province of Agrigento. It is renowned as the site of the ancient Greek city of Akragas.
Today, you’ll travel inland to the Villa Romana del Casale, a luxurious UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for mosaics that reflect the scale and skill of Roman craftsmanship. Continue to Ragusa and follow a Local Expert through the narrow alleyways of Ragusa Ibla, a town shaped by Bronze Age roots and early Sicel tribe settlements, who gave their name to Sicily. Admire the area’s Sicilian Baroque architecture before a Farm-to-Table dinner that brings the small group together over local flavors.
Agrigento, Italy
A city on the southern coast of Sicily, Italy, and capital of the province of Agrigento. It is renowned as the site of the ancient Greek city of Akragas.
Ragusa, Italy
Ragusa is a stunning Baroque city in southeastern Sicily, divided into upper and lower towns. It features UNESCO World Heritage architecture, steep streets, and magnificent churches that showcase Sicilian Baroque artistry.
Begin your day in Modica, a town rebuilt after the 17th-century earthquake and known for its chocolate-making tradition. At an artisanal workshop, discover techniques rooted in older Mediterranean methods and how local craft shapes daily life. Later, enjoy a short drive to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Noto, where Baroque palaces and honey-colored streets set the scene for time at leisure. Choose a local spot for lunch at your own pace before completing the day with an early aperitivo at Casa Nepeta, a sensory botanical journey among aromatic herbs followed by a tasting of Sicily’s authentic artisanal bitters.
Ragusa, Italy
Ragusa is a stunning Baroque city in southeastern Sicily, divided into upper and lower towns. It features UNESCO World Heritage architecture, steep streets, and magnificent churches that showcase Sicilian Baroque artistry.
Modica, Italy
Modica, a Baroque city in Sicily, is known for its exquisite architecture and famous chocolate, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Noto, Italy
A city and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. In 2002 Noto and its church were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ragusa, Italy
Ragusa is a stunning Baroque city in southeastern Sicily, divided into upper and lower towns. It features UNESCO World Heritage architecture, steep streets, and magnificent churches that showcase Sicilian Baroque artistry.
Choose your way to discover Syracuse today. You can opt for sightseeing with your Local Expert at Syracuse’s Paradise Quarry - home to the unique Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped grotto with remarkable acoustics - before visiting the Greek theater. Alternatively, you can explore the Old City on the island of Ortigia, a labyrinth of narrow streets lined with palaces. This historic area is where the famed mathematician Archimedes ran through the streets, exclaiming 'Eureka!' Continue your journey along Sicily’s Ionian Riviera to the charming resort of Giardini Naxos or Marina Forza d'Agrò (departure dependent).
Ragusa, Italy
Ragusa is a stunning Baroque city in southeastern Sicily, divided into upper and lower towns. It features UNESCO World Heritage architecture, steep streets, and magnificent churches that showcase Sicilian Baroque artistry.
Syracuse, Italy
A historic city in Sicily notable for its rich Greek history, culture, amphitheatres, architecture.Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site along with the Necropolis of Pantalica.
GIARDINI NAXOS, Italy
Giardini Naxos is a seaside town and comune on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina. Nestled at the foot of Taormina, it's famous for its beaches, historical significance as the first Greek colony in Sicily, and as a popular base for exploring Mount Etna and the surrounding area.
After breakfast, consider an optional journey through the vineyards towards Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Next, you’ll continue to Taormina, perched on Monte Tauro with views of the Ionian Sea and Etna. With a Local Expert, visit the ancient Greek theater, set on a cliff and open to the sky, and even see Etna through its broken arches. Wander along Corso Umberto and take in the outlook from Piazza IX Aprile. Later, gather for dinner at a local restaurant, sharing Sicilian dishes and wines with the group.
GIARDINI NAXOS, Italy
Giardini Naxos is a seaside town and comune on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina. Nestled at the foot of Taormina, it's famous for its beaches, historical significance as the first Greek colony in Sicily, and as a popular base for exploring Mount Etna and the surrounding area.
Your time in Sicily comes to an end as you transfer to the airport. Take in steady views of Mount Etna - a final glimpse of the volcanic landscape that has shaped the journey.
GIARDINI NAXOS, Italy
Giardini Naxos is a seaside town and comune on the east coast of Sicily, Italy, in the Province of Messina. Nestled at the foot of Taormina, it's famous for its beaches, historical significance as the first Greek colony in Sicily, and as a popular base for exploring Mount Etna and the surrounding area.
Catania, Italy
An Italian city on the east coast of Sicily facing the Ionian Sea. In the 14th century and into the Renaissance period, Catania was one of Italy's most important cultural, artistic and political centres. The city has a rich culture and history, hosting many museums, restaurants, churches, parks and theatres.
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- DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Palermo's Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) at 12:00 and 15:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.
- DAY 9: Complimentary departure transfers arrive Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) on the last day of the tour at 06:30 and 08:30.
- CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Palermo and Catania. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
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NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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