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Sicily Essence: 5 Days from Palermo to Catania, Self-Drive

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From Palermo to Catania
4.2 (146 reviews)
  • Mount Etna with some smoke at sunset.
  • Historic coastal town with a sandy beach and clear water.
  • Marina with boats and cityscape with Mount Etna in the background.
  • Historic cathedral surrounded by palm trees and gardens.
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  • Ancient theater ruins with coastal view and Mount Etna.
  • Town square with historic buildings and mountainous backdrop.
  • Ornate interior of a historical church with mosaics.
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Road Trip & Self-Drive
Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Start point
    Aeroporto Palermo Boccadifalco (LICP), Piazza Pietro Micca, Palermo, Palermo 90135, Italy (Car pick up at Palermo Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Palermo)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Capella Palatina (Norman chapel with Arab and Byzantine mosaics)
    • Explore Palermo Cathedral (blend of Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic architectural influences)
    • Visit La Martorana Church (Norman architecture with magnificent mosaics)
    Landmarks
    Capella Palatina
    Palermo Cathedral
    La Martorana Church
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  2. Day 2

    Palermo to Monreale

    Palermo to Monreale
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Palermo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cattedrale di Monreale (UNESCO World Heritage Site with Arab-influenced mosaics and cloisters)

    Optional Activities

    • Climb the cathedral's clock tower (if open) for panoramic views
    • Coffee stop at cafés around the cathedral square
    Landmarks
    Cattedrale di Monreale
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  3. Day 3

    Palermo to Cefalu to Catania

    Palermo to Cefalu to Catania
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Catania Centro)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cefalu town (fishing village with shops and restaurants)
    • Hike La Rocca di Cefalu (coastal cliff with panoramic views)
    • Visit Temple of Diana ruins (ancient temple on La Rocca)
    Landmarks
    La Rocca di Cefalu
    Temple of Diana
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  4. Day 4

    Catania to Taormina to Mount Etna

    Catania to Taormina to Mount Etna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Catania Centro)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Greek Theatre (ancient amphitheater with sea and Mount Etna views)
    • Explore Roman Odeon (historical site)
    • Visit Piazza IX Aprile (charming square with panoramic views)
    • Visit Duomo (cathedral with mosaics)
    • Try 'granita with brioche' at a historic bar
    • Lunch and wine tasting at a winery on Mount Etna slopes with traditional Sicilian cuisine
    Landmarks
    Greek Theatre (Taormina)
    Roman Odeon (Taormina)
    Piazza IX Aprile
    Taormina Duomo
    Mount Etna
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  5. Day 5

    Catania Departure

    Catania Departure
    End point
    Aeroporto di Catania Fontanarossa Vincenzo Bellini (CTA), Via Fontanarossa, Catania, Catania 95121, Italy (Car drop off at Palermo Airport or Catania Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Quick tour of Catania city centre

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Hotel NH Palermo

    Hotel 4*
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