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Mini Tour of Sicily from Catania to Palermo

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From Catania to Palermo
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Catania

    Catania
    Start point
    Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa Vincenzo Bellini (CTA), Via Fontanarossa, Catania, Catania 95121, Italy (Catania Airport)

    Optional Activities

    • Private transfer to hotel (available on request)
  3. Day 2

    Noto - Ragusa

    Noto - Ragusa
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Archaeological Park of Neapolis with Greek Theatre, Roman Amphitheatre, Latomie of Paradise, and Ear of Dionysius
    • Explore Ortigia island and view Cathedral and Arethusa Fountain
    • Visit Palazzo Nicolaci in Noto
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Dinner at hotel in Ragusa
    Landmarks
    Archaeological Park of Neapolis
    Greek Theatre of Siracusa
    Ortigia
    Cathedral of Siracusa
    Arethusa Fountain
    Palazzo Nicolaci
    Noto
  4. Day 3

    Modica - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento

    Modica - Piazza Armerina - Agrigento
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch with panoramic views at Orti di San Giorgio), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ragusa Ibla historical centre with Cathedral and Giardino Ibleo gardens
    • Visit Sabadì chocolate manufacturer with multisensorial tasting
    • Tour Palazzo Castro Polara Grimaldi
    • Visit Villa Romana del Casale with polychrome mosaics
    • Lunch with panoramic views at Orti di San Giorgio
    Landmarks
    Ragusa Ibla
    Cathedral of Ragusa Ibla
    Giardino Ibleo
    Modica
    Palazzo Castro Polara Grimaldi
    Villa Romana del Casale
    Orti di San Giorgio
  5. Day 4

    Marsala - Palermo

    Marsala - Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (Light lunch with wine tasting at Marsala wine cellars)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of the Temples with Temple of Hera, Temple of Concordia, and Temple of Heracles
    • Tour Marsala wine cellars with barrel vault exploration
    • Light lunch and wine tasting at Marsala
    • Visit the Salt Road with salt marshes and industrial archaeology sites
    • Breakfast at hotel
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
    Temple of Hera
    Temple of Concordia
    Temple of Heracles
    Marsala
    Salt Road
  6. Day 5

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Monreale Cathedral and Arab-Norman Cloister
    • Visit Palermo Arab-Norman Cathedral
    • Visit Martorana Church
    • Visit Cappella Palatina
    • Stop at Antica Focacceria San Francesco
    • View Teatro Massimo and fountain in Pretoria Square
    • Breakfast at hotel
    Landmarks
    Monreale Cathedral
    Monreale Cloister
    Palermo Cathedral
    Martorana Church
    Cappella Palatina
    Teatro Massimo
    Pretoria Square
    Antica Focacceria San Francesco
  7. Day 6

    End of Tour

    End of Tour
    End point
    Palermo, Palermo, Italy (PAlermo Hotel )
    Meals
    Breakfast (Hotel breakfast)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

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4.1
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  • Transport
    4.6
  • Guide
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    3.9
  • Food
    3.8
  • Tour Operator
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  • Carmelo4.0•May 2024
    The tour covered all the highlights very well. The additional tour guides new their subject well. We enjoyed most of...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Tiara3.0•September 2023
    The tour was okay. I wish the guide was a little more caring and personable. The entrance fees for some of the...
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    Traveled in August 2023
  • Chris
    Chris4.0•May 2023
    The accommodation was excellent, the meals were great, the tour guide and driver did their jobs well. At times we...
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    Traveled in May 2023
    Reply from: Soleto Travel
    Dear Chris, Many thanks for your positive reviews, I am really glad to know you enjoyed our Tour. I will definitely take your comments into account to improve the tour and eliminate those small glitches. Many thanks Best Regards, Omar
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  • Jas5.0•May 2023
    A good intro to Sicily and great tour leader with amazing knowledge.
    Traveled in May 2023
  • Mirna4.0•July 2022
    It can be improved . The tour guide and driver were good . Food really bad except two meals . One night we drove to a...
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    Traveled in July 2022
    Reply from: Soleto Travel
    Hi Mirna, Many thanks for your review . I am really happy to know you enjoyed our tour. Thanks again Best regards, Omar
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  • Marilyn4.0•August 2019
    We enjoyed the tour, 5 days was just enough to get a taste of Sicily. We expected an English speaking tour which...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Soleto Travel
    Dear Marilyn, Many thanks for your review. It is very important for us. We take into account every comment and from this year we run the tour separately for the 3 languages. Thanks Best Regards, Omar
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  • Cristina4.0•August 2018
    The tour as a whole was really good, we saw many places and met some great people. Our guide, Alice, was lovely and I...
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    Traveled in August 2018
    Reply from: Soleto Travel
    Hi Cristina, Many thanks for your review, I am glad that overall you enjoyed the tour . From 2024 we are keeping the groups separate in order to avoid the mixed up with the English and It-Sp speaking part of the group. Thanks, Best regards, Omar
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    Veronica5.0•May 2018
    We really enjoyed !!! Thank you !!!
    Traveled in May 2018
  • Euan
    Euan3.5•October 2017
    The content was good; the number of people in the group was too large; the guide Placido coped with this very well in...
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    Traveled in October 2017

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    Rose

    Asked on December 26th, 2025

    How much extra are the entrance fees? Is the tour operated in English only for Sept and Oct 2026?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written January 2026

      The tour is operated in English only - with a monolingual group on the months of April - May - June - September - October , sometimes even July due to the high demand. The entrance fees total cost is Euro 85,00 per person, which are not mandatory however they can be pre purchased through us at the booking time or even before tour departure.

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    Annie

    Asked on July 31st, 2025

    How much is the transfer on the first day? What are the hotel names?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      The transfer on the first day is already included in the tour cost, no extra costs for that. The hotels are: Catania: Il Principe Hotel 4*, Ragusa: Mediterraneo Palace 4* or similar, Agrigento: Colleverde Park Hotel 4* or similar, Palermo: Mercure Palermo Centro Hotel 4* or similar

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      Annie

      Traveler•Written August 2025

      Who do we contact upon arrival at the airport of Catania to transfer to the hotel on the 23 of August? It says that the transfer is included in the cost of our tour.

    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written August 2025

      We do not have a reservation from you for the 23 August tour.

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    Reiner

    Asked on January 5th, 2025

    Will I be informed about the itinerary details before the tour?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written January 2025

      Yes, detailed itineraries are provided prior to your departure for better planning.

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    Jennifer

    Asked on December 28th, 2024

    Can I request special room arrangements for my stay?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      Yes, you can request twin bed arrangements or other preferences during the booking process.

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    Russell

    Asked on September 27th, 2024

    Do you have a week tour of Sicily starting 24 or 25 March, 2025 for 2 ladies. Then, we want a private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum, Amalfi for 5 days. We have been to Pompeii several times and wish to see the new areas and not the common tour.

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      Yes, we do have a group tour from Catania to Catania starting on the 22 MArch and a 10 days tour of Sicily from Palermo to Palermo, starting on the 25th. No problem for the private tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum for 5 days. We do operate a similar Private Tour which can be customized accordingly to specific requests.

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    Maria Cristina

    Asked on September 26th, 2024

    What if I have to cancel my booking?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      Cancellation policies apply, and you can check the terms provided at the time of booking.

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    Asked on September 21st, 2024

    Are there any additional costs I should be aware of?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      Yes, local city taxes and additional transfers may incur extra charges during your stay.

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    Marina

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    What will be our first hotel so we can check in. We are on our way to Catania

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      Hotels list includes: Hotel Il Principe 4* in Catania, Mediterraneo Palace Hotel 4* in Ragusa, Hotel Colleverde 4* in Agrigento, Hotel Mercure 4* in Palermo. Sunday morning meeting with tour leader at 8:15am at reception. Important to drop luggage at reception at 8:00 am for bus loading.

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    Ann

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    Will time permit for us to leave and fly to Athens in time for a 4:00pm boarding?

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      Traveler•Written September 2024

      Do you provide airline reservation service?

    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      My colleagues from the Tour Radar Team can certainly help you to find the best airline option. As we do not manage airfare but only land service, but I can search the availability for you.

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    Mareike

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    Are personal insurance details required for the tour?

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    • Soleto TravelOperator•Written September 2024

      You don’t need to provide insurance details for all travellers.

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