Could you provide a price list for the "opt to" activities mentioned, specifically the Mount Etna day trip, the Aeolian Islands boat tour, and the arancini making in Syracuse?

Are entrance fees for major sites like the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento or the Teatro Greco in Taormina included in the base price, or should we budget for these separately?

Where do you fly from? Is air included? Where do I join the group? I need to be in Calabria Life Resort on Oct. 15 - can you provide air/transport to get there? What is the single supplement?

Air is not included in this tour. The single supplement is an additional $1299 USD.

what does the tour include? do you pick up at the airport? How many people are in a group? Are dinners included? How much free time do you have each day? Are the escorted tours over by a certain time which allows free time?

The maximum on this trip is 16 travellers. Airport arrival/departure transfers are not offered for this trip. Free time is provided throughout various days of the trip. Meals include 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch. Allow USD495-645 for meals not included.

Is there an addition price for those traveling as a single? What is the price for a single?

We don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option—a single room all to yourself at a great G Adventures price. For this departure, the My Own Room extra is $2179.00.

What is the maximum group size for this tour?

The tour typically operates with a set itinerary, and the group is expected to be close to the maximum capacity, subject to availability.

Is our CEO also our driver? Does this tour include entrance fees? Are there options for this tour?

The CEO and driver will not be the same person but you will likely only 1 driver for the duration of the trip. Entrance fees will be included for any activities that are included in the tour price. Yes, there are optional extras - more info can be found on the tour PDF, which I have attached here.

I am travelling solo and would like my own room. Is there a surcharge?

We believe that travelling by yourself shouldn't be more expensive. We treat single travellers the same as the rest of the group, which is why we don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Don't want to share a room? No problem. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option—a single room all to yourself at a great G Adventures price. Please be advised that the My Own Room option is subject to availability.

What is the policy regarding deposits for the tour?

The deposit is non-refundable, but can be used for future G Adventures tours with no expiry.

How is luggage handled during the tour?

Travelers must carry their own luggage between destinations and must be prepared for stairs and short walks.

We will accept the additional night accommodation on the evening of May 6, 2025 for $140 U.S.

The price of one night of pre accommodation would be $140.

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Highlights of Sicily

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Palermo
Palermo
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vecchio Borgo)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2
Palermo to Cefalu
Palermo to Cefalu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel La Giara)
Included Activities
- Palermo Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Cefalu Beach Visit
- Salita Saraceni Visit
- Duomo di Cefalu Visit
- Aperitivo with views
Landmarks
Duomo di Cefalu
Day 3
Cefalu to Lipari
Cefalu to Lipari
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Oriente Lipari)
Optional Activities
- Local beach visit
- Ferry to Vulcano Island (12 EUR per person)
Landmarks
Vulcano
Day 4
Lipari
Lipari
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Oriente Lipari)
Included Activities
- Panarea & Stromboli Islands Boat Excursion
Landmarks
Panarea
Stromboli
Cala Junco
Day 5
Lipari to Catania
Lipari to Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- Taormina Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Teatro Greco Taormina (14 EUR per person)
- Corso Umberto I Visit
- Villa Comunale Gardens
Landmarks
Teatro Greco
Mount Etna
Day 6
Catania
Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo)
Included Activities
- CEO Led Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Catania Food Tour
- La Pescheria Visit
- Piazza del Duomo
- Via Etnea Walk
- Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour (70 EUR per person)
Landmarks
La Pescheria
Via Etnea
Piazza del Duomo
Day 7
Catania
Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo)
Optional Activities
- Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour (70 EUR per person)
- Catania Cathedral Visit
- Piazza del Duomo Visit
- Group dinner
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Catania Cathedral
Piazza del Duomo
Day 8
Catania to Syracuse
Catania to Syracuse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Arancini prepared in cooking class)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gran Bretagna Siracusa)
Included Activities
- Arancini Cooking Class
- Orientation With CEO
Day 9
Syracuse
Syracuse
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Gran Bretagna Siracusa)
Optional Activities
- Parco Archeologico della Neapolis Visit (10 EUR per person)
- Noto Visit (12 EUR per person)
Landmarks
Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Noto
Day 10
Syracuse to Agrigento
Syracuse to Agrigento
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Colleverde Park Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ragusa Visit
- Villa Romana del Casale Visit
Landmarks
Ragusa
Villa Romana del Casale
Day 11
Agrigento to Trapani
Agrigento to Trapani
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal)
Included Activities
- Valley of the Temples Guided Tour
- Marsala Salt Marshes
Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Marsala Salt Marshes
Day 12
Trapani
Trapani
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal)
Optional Activities
- Egadi Islands Excursion (Full-Day) (50-75 EUR per person)
- Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro Excursion (Full-Day) (50-70 EUR per person)
- Erice Excursion (Half-Day) (9 EUR per person)
Landmarks
Egadi Islands
Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro
Erice
Day 13
Trapani to Palermo
Trapani to Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Vecchio Borgo)
Included Activities
- Monreale Cathedral Visit
- Palermo Orientation Walk
Landmarks
Monreale Cathedral
Conca d'Oro
Day 14
Palermo
Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Palermo Food Tour

Landmarks
Duomo di Cefalu

Landmarks
Vulcano

Landmarks
Panarea
Stromboli
Cala Junco

Landmarks
Teatro Greco
Mount Etna

Landmarks
La Pescheria
Via Etnea
Piazza del Duomo

Landmarks
Mount Etna
Catania Cathedral
Piazza del Duomo

Landmarks
Parco Archeologico della Neapolis
Noto

Landmarks
Ragusa
Villa Romana del Casale

Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Marsala Salt Marshes

Landmarks
Egadi Islands
Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro
Erice

Landmarks
Monreale Cathedral
Conca d'Oro

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Hotel Vecchio Borgo
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Days 1, 13
Hotel La Giara
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day 2
Hotel Oriente Lipari
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Days 3, 4
Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
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Days 5, 6, 7
Hotel Gran Bretagna Siracusa
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Days 8, 9
Colleverde Park Hotel
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day 10
B&B Hotel Trapani Crystal
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Dale2.0•June 2025
I’ve already contacted G adventure; they don’t care. G Adventure emphasizes that everyone should feel welcomed....
I’ve already contacted G adventure; they don’t care. G Adventure emphasizes that everyone should feel welcomed. When the “CEO” wears a keffiyeh on every outing and places a Palestine banner on her backpack, it’s a message to Jews that we are not welcomed. In fact, we shouldn’t even exist. I removed my yellow ribbon pin to avoid controversy. My guide did not feel the need to do the same.Show more
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Wendy5.0•April 2024
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Michele5.0•April 2024
This tour was fantastic. The CEO was wonderful, any issues were handled immediately. Everyday was a terrific...
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Karen5.0•April 2024
Did not realize in advance that optional activities should be researched more
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Sharon5.0•May 2024
Great experience. I would take another tour in a heartbeat.
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Kathy5.0•May 2024
Another amazing trip with G-Adventures. Sicily is an amazing destination with so much to offer and G-Adventures did a...
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Angela5.0•May 2024
Using G we have had the full Sicilian experience thanks to our wonderful CEO, Eveline. Having seen all the varied...
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Alan5.0•May 2024
Good itinerary. Good pace. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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Susan5.0•May 2024
We had a fabulous time in Sicily. The guide was most accommodating and the group we traveled with were good fun to be...
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Karen5.0•October 2023
We saw alot the highlights of Sicily and the time we spent there was full of memorable experiences. We especially...
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Vicki
Asked on January 19th, 2026
Could you provide a price list for the "opt to" activities mentioned, specifically the Mount Etna day trip, the Aeolian Islands boat tour, and the arancini making in Syracuse?
Price / Availability
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  Vicki
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Are entrance fees for major sites like the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento or the Teatro Greco in Taormina included in the base price, or should we budget for these separately?
- V
  Vicki
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  Is the "private vehicle" used throughout the tour air-conditioned? Additionally, are there any segments of the trip where we will be expected to use public trains or ferries while carrying our own luggage?
- V
  Vicki
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  For the activities listed as "low intensity," such as the walks in Cefal\u00f9 and Palermo, are there many steep inclines or stairs we should be prepared for?
- V
  Vicki
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  You recommend a budget of $495\u2013$645 USD for meals not included. Does this estimate typically cover modest sit-down dinners, or is it intended for more casual/street food options?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Unfortunately, we do not have the costs associated with these optional activities at this time. Once you arrive on tour, the CEO will check with each supplier and give you the costs.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Any entrance fee not mentioned will need to be paid locally to your CEO.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  The private vehicles used on tour will have AC, yes. During your tour the transportation used will be as follows: Private vehicle, ferry, walking. In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. We highly recommend travelling with a backpack or duffel bag over any wheeled luggage options.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  The walks in Cefal\u00f9 and Palermo are rated low intensity, but you should expect uneven cobblestone streets, some stairs, and gentle inclines, especially in the historic centres. There are no long or steep climbs included, and the pace is relaxed, but it\u2019s not completely flat. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  The recommended food budget is usually for entry-level local spots. The CEO will offer alternatives, and some nights will even offer to make group reservations depending on how the group is feeling.
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Don
Asked on April 8th, 2025
Where do you fly from? Is air included? Where do I join the group? I need to be in Calabria Life Resort on Oct. 15 - can you provide air/transport to get there? What is the single supplement?
Flights / Transfers
Single supplement
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2025
  Air is not included in this tour. The single supplement is an additional $1299 USD.
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  Don
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Can I fly from Palermo to some connecting point to Calabria Life Resort?
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Andrew
Asked on February 6th, 2025
what does the tour include? do you pick up at the airport? How many people are in a group? Are dinners included? How much free time do you have each day? Are the escorted tours over by a certain time which allows free time?
Group size
Meals
Tour Details
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  The maximum on this trip is 16 travellers. Airport arrival/departure transfers are not offered for this trip. Free time is provided throughout various days of the trip. Meals include 13 breakfasts and 1 lunch. Allow USD495-645 for meals not included.
B
Bill
Asked on January 23rd, 2025
Is there an addition price for those traveling as a single? What is the price for a single?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  We don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option—a single room all to yourself at a great G Adventures price. For this departure, the My Own Room extra is $2179.00.
O
Omar
Asked on December 1st, 2024
What is the maximum group size for this tour?
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  The tour typically operates with a set itinerary, and the group is expected to be close to the maximum capacity, subject to availability.
J
Jason
Asked on October 22nd, 2024
Is our CEO also our driver? Does this tour include entrance fees? Are there options for this tour?
Operator
Tour Details
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  The CEO and driver will not be the same person but you will likely only 1 driver for the duration of the trip. Entrance fees will be included for any activities that are included in the tour price. Yes, there are optional extras - more info can be found on the tour PDF, which I have attached here.
- J
  Jason
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Is the Mt. Etna option free? When will we know the price? Can you set up rooms at Hotel Vecchio Borgo?
- J
  Jason
  Traveler•Written October 2024
  Can you help set up our flights? Do we get a discount through you? We will be flying from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Palermo.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  We cannot assist with flights, these must be sorted separately yourself. The visit to Mt. Etna is not free of charge but costs will depend on how many wish to do this, so your tour guide will advise of pricing at the welcome meeting on day one. Extra nights can be added for 140 USD per twin/double room per night.
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Brandon
Asked on October 10th, 2024
I am travelling solo and would like my own room. Is there a surcharge?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  We believe that travelling by yourself shouldn't be more expensive. We treat single travellers the same as the rest of the group, which is why we don't charge single supplements. We'll partner you up with a same-sex roommate to ensure you pay the same as everyone else. Don't want to share a room? No problem. Sometimes it's just more convenient and comfortable to have your own room, which is why we offer single travellers a "My Own Room" option—a single room all to yourself at a great G Adventures price. Please be advised that the My Own Room option is subject to availability.
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Natasha
Asked on October 4th, 2024
What is the policy regarding deposits for the tour?
Payments
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  The deposit is non-refundable, but can be used for future G Adventures tours with no expiry.
R
Raymond
Asked on August 27th, 2024
How is luggage handled during the tour?
Transport
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  Travelers must carry their own luggage between destinations and must be prepared for stairs and short walks.
R
Roger
Asked on July 24th, 2024
We will accept the additional night accommodation on the evening of May 6, 2025 for $140 U.S.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
  The price of one night of pre accommodation would be $140.
- R
  Roger
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  I made a mistake. My flight only leaves the U.S. on May 6, 2025. It arrives in Palermo on May 7 at 6:30pm. I need to cancel the pre night for May 6. I will be there on the evening of May 7.

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