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

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From Palermo to Catania

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Gold Operator: TUI Italia
Road Trip & Self-Drive: Hit the open road and travel at your own pace
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Self-guided: Independent exploration, backed by expert advice and support
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
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
- Explore Palermo Cathedral
- Visit La Martorana Church
Landmarks
Capella Palatina
Palermo Cathedral
La Martorana Church
Day 2
Monreale - Palermo
Monreale - Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Palermo)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cattedrale di Monreale
- Explore cathedral cloisters
- Climb cathedral clock tower (if open)
Landmarks
Cattedrale di Monreale
Day 3
Palermo - Cefalu - Catania
Palermo - Cefalu - Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Catania Centro)
Optional Activities
- Explore Cefalu town
- Hike La Rocca di Cefalu
- Visit Temple of Diana ruins
Landmarks
La Rocca di Cefalu
Temple of Diana
Day 4
Catania - Taormina - Mount Etna - Catania
Catania - Taormina - Mount Etna - Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Hotel NH Catania Centro)
Optional Activities
- Explore Greek Theatre in Taormina
- Visit Roman Odeon
- Visit Piazza IX Aprile
- Visit Taormina Duomo
- Try granita with brioche at local bar
- Lunch at Mount Etna winery with wine tasting
Landmarks
Greek Theatre of Taormina
Roman Odeon of Taormina
Piazza IX Aprile
Taormina Duomo
Mount Etna
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

Landmarks
Capella Palatina
Palermo Cathedral
La Martorana Church

Landmarks
Cattedrale di Monreale

Landmarks
La Rocca di Cefalu
Temple of Diana

Landmarks
Greek Theatre of Taormina
Roman Odeon of Taormina
Piazza IX Aprile
Taormina Duomo
Mount Etna

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Hotel NH Palermo
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 2
Hotel NH Catania Centro
Hotel 4*
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Tim5.0•October 2026
Trip was fantastic. Everything exceeded expectations. Yvonne was the best. Our drivers and tour guides were all...
Trip was fantastic. Everything exceeded expectations. Yvonne was the best. Our drivers and tour guides were all amazing. Punctual, informative and so nice. Special shoutout to Armando in Napoli. The walking tour was scheduled to be 2 hours. He spent over 4 hours with us. We learned so much. If I had to change anything, I would have extended the Amalfi and did only 1night in Naples. Thank you so much!! We have already shared your app. with friends.Show more
Ian5.0•October 2026
Great trip. Hotels were excellent. Trouble free car rental pick up and drop off. Very good rough itinerary to follow.

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Plan your adventure:

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

Itinerary

Introduction

Palermo

Optional Activities

Monreale - Palermo

Optional Activities

Palermo - Cefalu - Catania

Optional Activities

Catania - Taormina - Mount Etna - Catania

Optional Activities

Catania Departure

Optional Activities

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