Itinerary
- Day 1
Palermo
You'll meet your tour director at 5 PM for a welcome drink and dinner at your waterfront hotel overlooking the Gulf of Palermo. During dinner, you'll learn about this city's fascinating history, shaped by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and many other cultures that left their mark here.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at waterfront hotel overlooking the Gulf of Palermo)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Palermo)
- Day 2
Palermo
This morning starts with a guided tour of Monreale Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring Byzantine, Arab and Norman styles with golden mosaics. After returning to Palermo, you'll walk through grand piazzas, see ornate castles and churches, and check out the lively markets. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Palermo)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Monreale Cathedral
- Walking tour of Palermo - piazzas, castles, churches and markets
Landmarks/POIs Monreale Cathedral 
- Day 3
Marsala - Agrigento
You'll head west toward Trapani to explore Sicily's culinary traditions. The drive takes you through salt flats harvested using traditional Phoenician methods. Later, you'll participate in a cooking demonstration and have a farm-to-table lunch at Baglio Elena Agriturismo. From there, you'll tour and taste fortified wines at Cantine Pellegrino in Marsala before continuing to Agrigento for dinner at your seaside hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Family-style farm-to-table lunch at Baglio Elena Agriturismo), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Baia di Ulisse Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Trapani salt flats
- Cooking demonstration at Baglio Elena Agriturismo
- Farm-to-table family-style lunch at Baglio Elena Agriturismo
- Tour and wine tasting at Cantine Pellegrino in Marsala
Landmarks/POIs Trapani Salt Flats Cantine Pellegrino Baglio Elena Agriturismo - Day 4
Taormina
You'll spend time exploring the Valley of the Temples, one of the world's largest archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by ancient Greeks. After that, you'll travel to Taormina, which sits high above the Sicilian coastline. This evening brings dinner at your seaside hotel, where you might catch views of Mount Etna at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Monte Tauro)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Valley of the Temples
Landmarks/POIs Valley of the Temples Mount Etna 
- Day 5
Taormina
A walking tour takes you through the medieval town of Taormina, passing lush public gardens, medieval palazzos, Baroque fountains and ancient ruins. You'll have free time to grab lunch wherever you like. In the afternoon, you'll head to the hilltop village of Savoca, which was featured in 'The Godfather'. After returning to Taormina, the evening is free for dining and exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Monte Tauro)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Taormina - gardens, palazzos, fountains and ruins
- Visit to Savoca village (The Godfather filming location)
Landmarks/POIs Savoca - Day 6
Taormina
You'll experience life on Mount Etna's slopes, starting at Oro d'Etna honey producer where bees create honey from orange, lemon, thyme and chestnut nectar. Then you'll drive through volcanic landscapes to Silvestri for crater walks and views. Next, you'll visit Tenuata San Michele winery for a tour, family-style lunch, tastings and panoramic views. You'll return to Taormina with a free evening to dine and explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Family-style lunch with winery tastings at Tenuata San Michele with panoramic views)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Eurostars Monte Tauro)
Included Activities
- Visit to Oro d'Etna honey producer
- Mount Etna scenic drive through volcanic landscapes
- Crater walk at Silvestri
- Winery tour with family-style lunch and tastings at Tenuata San Michele
Landmarks/POIs Oro d'Etna Silvestri Craters Tenuata San Michele - Day 7
Cefalù - Palermo
You'll arrive in Messina, a historic port city connecting Italy to the Mediterranean. Visit the Messina Cathedral bell tower to see the world's largest mechanical and astronomical clock, watching its bronze statues move at noon. After lunch on your own, you'll travel to the medieval seaside village of Cefalù for a stroll. The day ends with a farewell dinner of authentic Sicilian cuisine before you return to Palermo for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner of authentic Sicilian cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (NH Palermo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Messina Cathedral bell tower
- Stroll through Cefalù medieval seaside village
Landmarks/POIs Messina Cathedral Cefalù 
- Day 8
Palermo
Your tour ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
