How do I request a letter for my visa application?

You can contact us for assistance in obtaining a confirmation letter for your visa application.

Can I pay using a specific card type for this trip?

You can inquire about payment methods when booking your trip; various options are generally available.

Can I request a single room during the trip?

Single rooms are available for an additional cost.

What type of transportation will be used during the tour?

Transportation will be via Contiki motorcoaches.

What should I do if I want to change my payment plan?

You can discuss modifying your payment plan options with our customer service team.

Will accommodation be shared with the same gender?

Shared accommodation is typically with other travelers of the same gender.

Is there information about the group composition for this tour? What is the gender distribution and current number of participants and their ages?

The September 8, 2024 departure is confirmed and available. This trip accommodates a maximum of 24 travelers.

Which hotels will you be using? Also, could you give us a quote for round trip airfare from San Diego for one couple and Seattle for the other?

The hotel for this trip is being finalized as the tour is set to depart in September 2025. Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. TourRadar doesn't include international airfare, but travelers can search flight prices through our website.

Is there a cancellation policy if I don't get my visa?

Cancelation policies may apply based on the timing of your cancellation; it's essential to review these details.

When will I know who else is joining the trip?

You will have access to a chat feature 30 days before your departure to connect with other travelers.

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Real Sicily (Classic)

8 days

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From Catania to Palermo

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Platinum Operator: Contiki
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 8 - 24
Ages 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Catania
Meals
Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant featuring Sicilian cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel (Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Catania's UNESCO listed historic core
Landmarks
Piazza Stesicoro
Via dei Crociferi
Day 2
Catania to Taormina
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Isabella (or similar)), Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))
Included Activities
- Cable car ride in Taormina
Optional Activities
- Cooking class with local professionals to learn Sicilian specialities (arancini and cannoli)
Landmarks
Taormina
Day 3
Taormina
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Isabella (or similar)), Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Ride up Mt Etna (Europe's highest active volcano) passing vineyards and orchards
- Visit the ancient Roman theatre
- Relax on the beach
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Taormina Roman Theatre
Day 4
Taormina - Noto - Syracuse
Accommodation
Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Noto's baroque architecture and landmarks including Corso Vittoria Emanuele
- Tastes of Sicily experience at an organic farm
Optional Activities
- Explore Syracuse UNESCO World Heritage Site including ancient amphitheatres
Landmarks
Noto
Corso Vittoria Emanuele
Syracuse
Day 5
Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples
Meals
Dinner (Dinner featuring Sicilian delicacies)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel La Giara (or similar)), Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Valley of the Temples including ancient temples, sanctuaries and necropolis
Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Day 6
Cefalu
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel La Giara (or similar)), Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Water sports activities on Cefalu's beaches
- Coastal cruise with scenic views
Landmarks
Cefalu
Day 7
Cefalu to Palermo
Meals
Dinner (Farewell dinner Al Fresco at the 'bistro of second chances')
Accommodation
Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))
Included Activities
- Walking tour through Palermo's historic centre exploring the city's fight against organised crime and the anti-Mafia movement
Landmarks
Palermo
Day 8
Palermo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Piazza Stesicoro
Via dei Crociferi

Landmarks
Taormina

Landmarks
Mount Etna
Taormina Roman Theatre

Landmarks
Noto
Corso Vittoria Emanuele
Syracuse

Landmarks
Valley of the Temples

Landmarks
Cefalu

Landmarks
Palermo

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Meals
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Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar)
Hotel
day 1
Hotel Isabella (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Villa Esperia (or similar)
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar)
Hotel
day 4
Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Hotel La Giara (or similar)
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Ibis Styles President (or similar)
Hotel
day 7

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Contiki

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Rating: 4.7(6,248 reviews)
Response time: 10 hours
Response rate: 96%
Cancellation policy

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4.7

Aileen
March 17th, 2026
One of the best decisions I’ve ever made! I got to explore South Europe with the most amazing people, and every...
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Natalie
December 3rd, 2025
If you’re considering booking this tour… DO IT! My only regret is not being able to do the full European Quest!!! Rob...
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Thomas
November 11th, 2025
The experience of this trip was utterly extraordinary. Ryan and Marcos made the trip an absolutely unforgettable...
The experience of this trip was utterly extraordinary. Ryan and Marcos made the trip an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the outset, Ryan made everyone so comfortable and that allowed strong bonds to form throughout the travel group. Overall the trip allowed myself to form genuine bonds with people from differing corners of the world, whilst also seeing the various beautiful landscapes and architecture that Europe has in multitudes.Show more

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Steffi
Asked on March 20th, 2025
How do I request a letter for my visa application?
Visa
- ContikiOperator•Written March 2025
  You can contact us for assistance in obtaining a confirmation letter for your visa application.
M
Martinus
Asked on February 8th, 2025
Can I pay using a specific card type for this trip?
Payments
- ContikiOperator•Written February 2025
  You can inquire about payment methods when booking your trip; various options are generally available.
T
Toni
Asked on December 18th, 2024
Can I request a single room during the trip?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  Single rooms are available for an additional cost.
P
Philippe
Asked on December 14th, 2024
What type of transportation will be used during the tour?
Transport
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  Transportation will be via Contiki motorcoaches.
D
Dana
Asked on December 14th, 2024
What should I do if I want to change my payment plan?
Payments
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  You can discuss modifying your payment plan options with our customer service team.
J
Joan
Asked on December 2nd, 2024
Will accommodation be shared with the same gender?
Accommodation
- ContikiOperator•Written December 2024
  Shared accommodation is typically with other travelers of the same gender.
B
Bonnie
Asked on August 6th, 2024
Is there information about the group composition for this tour? What is the gender distribution and current number of participants and their ages?
Group size
Other
- ContikiOperator•Written August 2024
  The September 8, 2024 departure is confirmed and available. This trip accommodates a maximum of 24 travelers.
J
Jean
Asked on June 5th, 2024
Which hotels will you be using? Also, could you give us a quote for round trip airfare from San Diego for one couple and Seattle for the other?
Accommodation
Flights / Transfers
- ContikiOperator•Written June 2024
  The hotel for this trip is being finalized as the tour is set to depart in September 2025. Contiki trips are specifically tailored for individuals aged 18 to 35 years old. TourRadar doesn't include international airfare, but travelers can search flight prices through our website.
- J
  Jean
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Since we are not in your targeted age group, we will continue our search elsewhere.
K
Kirsten Janieke
Asked on April 12th, 2024
Is there a cancellation policy if I don't get my visa?
Payments
Visa
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2024
  Cancelation policies may apply based on the timing of your cancellation; it's essential to review these details.
N
Nicholas
Asked on April 3rd, 2024
When will I know who else is joining the trip?
Group size
- ContikiOperator•Written April 2024
  You will have access to a chat feature 30 days before your departure to connect with other travelers.

From

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Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 4th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Contiki. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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