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Itinerary

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    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Catania to Taormina

    Catania to Taormina
    Start point
    Catania, Italy (Arrival transfer from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)

    Included Activities

    • Evening Taormina Food & Wine Tour
  3. Day 2

    Taormina

    Taormina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Pasta lunch with bruschetta and cannolo on extraordinary terrace)

    Included Activities

    • Godfather vs Mafia Tour with visit to Savoca and Forza d'Agro
    • Aperitif at Vitelli bar
    • Taormina Walking Tour
    • Greek Theatre Visit
    Landmarks
    Greek Theatre of Taormina
    Savoca
    Forza d'Agro
  4. Day 3

    Taormina

    Taormina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Wine tasting with pairing cold appetizers and lunch at Etna winery)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mt. Etna base camp at 1,900 meters
    • View of extinct Silvestri craters
    • Winery visit with wine tasting and lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Ascent to 3,000 meters via cable car and Jeep with Alpine Guide
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Silvestri Craters
    Refuge Sapienza
  5. Day 4

    Taormina to Syracuse

    Taormina to Syracuse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional fresh fish lunch in a family taverna overlooking the sea in Marzamemi)

    Included Activities

    • Noto Walking Tour
    • Taste of Modica chocolate
    • Marzamemi visit
    • Traditional fresh fish lunch in Marzamemi
    Landmarks
    Noto
    Marzamemi
  6. Day 5

    Syracuse

    Syracuse
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ortigia
    • Apollo Temple visit
    • Jewish district exploration
    • Duomo Square visit
    Landmarks
    Apollo Temple, Syracuse
    Duomo of Syracuse
    Church of St. Lucy, Syracuse
    Archimede Fountain
    Ortigia
  7. Day 6

    Syracuse to Palermo

    Syracuse to Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna)

    Included Activities

    • Temple Valley guided visit
    • Fresh seasonal lunch in local taverna
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples, Agrigento
  8. Day 7

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Palermo
    • Martorana Church visit
    • Piazza Pretoria visit
    • Quattro Canti visit
    • Cathedral visit
    Landmarks
    Martorana Church
    Piazza Pretoria
    Quattro Canti
    Cathedral of Palermo
  9. Day 8

    Palermo

    Palermo
    End point
    Palermo, Italy (Departure transfer to Falcone Borsellino Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Debbie
    Debbie5.0•October 2026
    The experience was excellent! Highly recommend Sicily Tours!
    Traveled in October 2026
  • georgina4.0•October 2026
    We enjoyed a very see all sights your with 6 of us on board a Mercedes bus with driver and expert your guides at each...
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  • Jan4.8•October 2026
    We loved our Sicily tour. It was a great introduction to Sicily covering history, culture, experiences, good food. We...
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  • Gillian5.0•October 2026
    The tour was well organised. All guides and drivers were good. The hotels were well located to the old towns in...
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  • Diane
    Diane4.0•October 2026
    Overall this was an excellent tour.As expected, some guides were better than others- but all were friendly and...
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  • Rosanne4.7•September 2026
    We had a great time on our tour. The communication was given the day before via the WhatsApp they advised us where to...
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    Traveled in August 2026
  • Debra5.0•June 2026
    Just returned home from the Highlights of Sicily Tour and loved every minute of it. Massimo and Graziana were always...
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    Traveled in May 2026
    Reply from: Sicily Activities
    Hi Debra, thanks a lot for Your great review :) We are really happy You have enjoyed Sicily and the tour. Just to specify that Massimo and Graziana work for Sicily Activities Tour Operator and they were really happy to assist You day by day :) All the best Sicily Activities Team
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  • catherine
    catherine5.0•June 2026
    This tour was fantastic exceeding my expectations! An excellent combination of seeing sites with a small group and...
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  • Arthur5.0•June 2026
    We have just completed the 8 day highlights tour and have enjoyed the most incredible experience. We have seen...
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  • Chaoming4.0•May 2026
    Had a very good experience.
    Traveled in May 2026

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    Marina

    Asked on September 8th, 2026

    What is the single supplement cost on this tour? And what are the tour start dates in April, May 2027?

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written September 2026

      The tour is scheduled every wednesday and friday. Supplement for single room is 1100€ per person if you will pay in advance with credit card or 850€ if you will cash to our guide.

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    Arthur

    Asked on August 24th, 2026

    We are interested in 8 Days Small Group Sicily Highlights (Max 8 Guests) in November. We arrive from Brisbane Australia on 11 November into Milan and could possibly get a flight to Catania to arrive early evening that day or definitely arriving 12 November into Catania. We head to Malta on 18 November. Have you got something to fit those dates availble?

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written August 2026

      our last small group tour starts on november 9th from Catania and ends in Palermo on november 16

      for Your dates we can organize the same tour on a private basis in 4 stars classic hotels.
      Starting on november 12th with pick up in Catania airport and ending on november 18 at Catania airport or Pozzallo (depends on how You get to Malta)

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    Laurie

    Asked on July 25th, 2026

    Do you still have space available on your 8 days Small Group Sicily Highlights for November 4 to 11? I have a possible 2 persons interested in joining the two that we have booked.

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written July 2026

      Unfortunately we are fully booked now for november 4th

      we can have 4 space for the october 30th tour.
      Let me know if You would like to change date?

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    Laurie

    Asked on July 20th, 2026

    Can this tour be done from about November 16th

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written July 2026

      yes can be done, but on private way.
      price will be 2995€ per person

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    Tina

    Asked on June 16th, 2026

    We are interested in the trip but we are only available November 20 to 30. Are there any other options?

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written June 2026

      in that period we can do a private tour for You 4.
      Same itinerary and 4 stars classic hotels, and we can add 2 days to fill in from 20 till 30 november
      The only activity we cannot do in that period would be the Taormina food and wine walking tour, since our partner will be closed.
      if You would like upgraded hotels let me know too :)

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    Ann

    Asked on May 23rd, 2026

    I have 4 passengers that want to visit Sicily in July or August, 2027. When will you post your 2027 prices?

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written May 2026

      I have just posted avaialbility for 2027 in july You can choose and date available. In august we operate the small group tours only at the end of the month, but if they would like a prticular arrival date I can open that date for them :)

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    Danielle

    Asked on May 7th, 2026

    is it possbile to add a post experience to Malta for 2 or 3 nights, immersive excursions, some free time and maybe a day trip to Gozo????

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written May 2026

      for our small group we have space on may 29 and june 3. unfortunately on may 22nd we are fully booked.
      Price for this tour is 2495€ + 895€ single supplement
      If You would like to have 1 of the above date I can discount to 2295+795 per person

      If they are stuck on may 22nd we can create a semi private tour for them.

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    Rachael

    Asked on April 27th, 2026

    I am doing the 8 days small group Sicily tour and I finish up in Palermo on October 2. I need to stay one more night and am hoping to stay in the same hotel as the tour. Could you please book me one extra night on Friday Oct 2 and if you can, how much will that be please?

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written April 2026

      I am going to ask the hotel availability. Price is 220€ if You pay cash or 240€ if You will pay with Cc.

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    Jose

    Asked on March 17th, 2026

    Can this start Monday March 30th?

    Tour Details
    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written March 2026

      On march 30th we have a very similar tour the food and wine tour. You will stop in the same town and same duration. Or if You would like the same tour (highlights) we have last 2 seats for april 1st.

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    Heather

    Asked on March 12th, 2026

    What hotels would we stay in each place, and which additional tours are avalaible in these place during free time please .

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    • Sicily ActivitiesOperator•Written March 2026

      in Taormina we will stay in Ariston with seaview room
      in Syracuse in Livingston with seaview room
      in Palermo in Politeama or Ai Cavalieri

      During Your free time You could the following tours/activities:
      in Taormina
      Taormina cooking class in small group

      in Syracuse
      Syracuse boat tour private or small group

      in Palermo
      Monreale private
      cefalu' with lunch private
      Palermo streetfood tour (private or small group

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