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Sicily and Its Isles (Palermo to Taormina, 2026)

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From Palermo to Taormina
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Overnight Flight
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Porta Felice)
  3. Day 2

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Porta Felice)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Palermo
  4. Day 3

    Palermo

    Palermo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Sicilian street food during market walking tour)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stella d'Italia)

    Included Activities

    • Walking food tour through Palermo's markets and historical center
    • Visit to Monreale Cathedral with Byzantine mosaics
    • Choice of cloisters exploration OR southern tower ascent with panoramic terraces
    Landmarks
    Monreale Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Palermo to Marsala

    Palermo to Marsala
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Meal prepared during hands-on cooking class, paired with farm wines)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stella d'Italia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to family-owned winery in Sicily's wine region
    • Meeting with local winemaker
    • Hands-on cooking class
    • Lunch prepared during cooking class with wine pairing

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset walk along Marsala waterfront
  6. Day 5

    Marsala

    Marsala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Stella d'Italia)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to salt pans of Stagnone Lagoon
    • Local boat tour of lagoon and islands
    Landmarks
    Stagnone Lagoon
  7. Day 6

    Marsala

    Marsala
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Foresteria Baglio della Luna)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Marsala wineries
    • Full-day optional excursion to Favignana island with waterjet transfer
  8. Day 7

    Marsala to Agrigento

    Marsala to Agrigento
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic picnic-style lunch at olive grove with sustainably produced EVOO), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mangia's Pollina Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Impact Moment visit to ethical olive oil maker
    • Exploration of olive groves on foot
    • Rustic picnic-style lunch at olive grove
    • Dinner at hotel
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  9. Day 8

    Agrigento to Cefalu Coast

    Agrigento to Cefalu Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mangia's Pollina Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Expert-guided tour of Valley of the Temples Greek ruins
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Temples
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  10. Day 9

    Cefalu Coast

    Cefalu Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel La Salina Borgo di Mare)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to seaside town of Cefalu with independent exploration
    • Access to resort's private beach

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Cefalu cathedral with Norman architecture
    • Visit to Mandralisca museum with Sicilian medieval art
    Landmarks
    Cefalu Cathedral
    Mandralisca Museum
  11. Day 10

    Cefalu Coast to Aeolian Islands - Isle of Salina

    Cefalu Coast to Aeolian Islands - Isle of Salina
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel La Salina Borgo di Mare)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Milazzo to Salina, sailing past Vulcano and Lipari
    Landmarks
    Vulcano
    Lipari
    Salina
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  12. Day 11

    Salina

    Salina
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Splendid Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pollara caper farm with field exploration
    • Tasting of salted capers with Malvasia dessert wine

    Optional Activities

    • Afternoon at leisure with café visits and local granita sampling
    Landmarks
    Pollara
  13. Day 12

    Salina to Sicily to Taormina

    Salina to Sicily to Taormina
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Splendid Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer back to mainland Sicily
    • Guided tour of Taormina's well-preserved Greek theatre with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Independent exploration of Taormina—café visits or shopping for handcrafted souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Taormina Greek Theatre
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  14. Day 13

    Taormina to Mount Etna to Taormina

    Taormina to Mount Etna to Taormina
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local musicians)

    Included Activities

    • Off-road vehicle adventure to Mount Etna
    • Exploration of lava formations and basalt rocks on Mount Etna
    • Dinner with local musicians
    Landmarks
    Mount Etna
  15. Day 14

    Taormina

    Taormina
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • George2.0•October 2024
    Tour leader good at herding cats but not much on social issues or history. Hotels frequently miles out of town so...
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    Traveled in October 2024
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    Thank you for your feedback. A member of Collette's Traveler Relations Team will be in contact with you to address your concerns. Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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  • Claire3.0•June 2024
    Tour to Malta and Sicily: Malta was very good. Hotel in Sicily was not good at all: Hotel was in the middle of...
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    Traveled in June 2024
    Reply from: Collette
    Thank you for taking the time to complete your review regarding the Sicily and Its Isles tour. All feedback is encouraged as it allows us the opportunity to identify areas of concern and strive to make the necessary enhancements. If you wish to speak with us regarding your tour experience, please contact our Traveler Relations Team at 855.821-7773. Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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  • James5.0•May 2024
    Great timing of busy and leisure times, good communication
    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Collette
    Thank you for submitting your feedback regarding your Old World Sicily & Malta program. We are happy you enjoyed the services provided by your tour and we hope to have the opportunity in welcoming you again on a future Collette tour! Sincerely, Collette's Traveler Relations Team
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  • Evelyn
    Evelyn5.0•April 2023
    Led by Rosario
    Great leader, nice group, good selection of sights and activities.
    Traveled in March 2023

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