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Real Sicily (Age 27-35)

8 days
From Catania to Palermo
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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 27-35
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Catania

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Catania's UNESCO-listed historic core
    Landmarks
    Piazza Stesicoro
    Via dei Crociferi
  2. Day 2

    Catania to Taormina

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride in Taormina

    Optional Activities

    • Arancini & Cannoli Making Class
    Landmarks
    Taormina
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  3. Day 3

    Taormina

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Villa Esperia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Mt. Etna Tour
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
    Ancient Roman Theatre
  4. Day 4

    Taormina - Noto - Syracuse

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Noto's baroque architecture and landmarks
    • Tastes of Sicily experience at an organic farm
    • Explore Syracuse UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Corso Vittoria Emanuele
    Syracuse UNESCO World Heritage Site
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  5. Day 5

    Syracuse to Cefalu via Valley of the Temples

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of Sicilian delicacies)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Explore Valley of the Temples - ancient temples, sanctuaries and necropolis
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
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  6. Day 6

    Cefalu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Sabbie D Oro Hotel Cefalu (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Coastal Cruise
    Landmarks
    Cefalu
  7. Day 7

    Cefalu to Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner Al Fresco at the 'bistro of second chances')
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles President (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour through historic centre - Palermo's anti-Mafia history
    Landmarks
    Palermo Historic Centre
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  8. Day 8

    Palermo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

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Contiki

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Rating
4.7(6,309 reviews)
Response time
7 hours
Response rate
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    June 1st, 2026
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    May 31st, 2026
    Tom was such an incredible trip manager. I was always so engaged in everything he had to say about either historical...
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    May 31st, 2026
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Tour ID: 255888

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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before August 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 19th, 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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