Beauty of Sicily Tour

Duration: 7 Nights

From €1,979pp

6th June 2025

Discover the Mediterranean's largest island, with its own distinct history, culture and cuisine. Citrus and olive groves stretch into the distance and abundant pine forests lend the air that unmistakable aroma, contrasting with sweeping bays, red volcanic rocks and the dramatic backdrop of snow-capped Mount Etna.

Day 1 - Arrival in Sicily

You should arrive at the airport to take your flight to Catania. On arrival a coach will take us to the hotel, where we stay for three nights with breakfast and dinner. Depending on the date of departure you will stay at either the Kaos Hotel or the Hotel Baia di Ulisse.

Day 2 - Valley of the Temples

This morning, we visit what can truly be described as one of the wonders of the ancient world: the amazing Greek remains in the Valley of the Temples. We also visit Agrigento. We return to our hotel during the afternoon to relax.

Day 3 - Piazza Armerina & Taormina

We leave Agrigento and take the drive to the small town of Piazza Armerina, where one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries of the last century was made: a 4th century Roman villa. Taormina is one of the most beautiful towns on the island towering 250 metres above the sweeping coastline below.

Day 4 - Taormina

Today, we’ll visit Taormina with time to explore as you wish. Taormina is renowned for its beautiful gardens and charming atmosphere but its greatest claim to fame is the ancient theatre. It’s a legacy of the ancient Greeks.

Day 5 - Mount Etna

Dominating eastern Sicily is Europe’s highest volcano, Etna, and this morning we take the drive to as near to the snow-capped summit as possible.

Day 6 - Free Day

Today, is free to spend as you wish.

Day 7 - Syracuse

Today we take the drive to Syracuse, once one of the richest and most beautiful cities in the ancient world, even rivalling Athens.

Day 8 - Return home

At the appropriate time a coach will return us to the airport to take our return flight home after a very varied tour.

Inclusions

The price of this holiday is per person based on two people sharing a twin room. Single and sea view rooms are subject to availability at the relevant supplement. The price includes: