Itinerary
- Day 1
Catania
You'll arrive in Catania and get settled into your accommodation in the city center. The rest of your evening is yours to spend however you like, so wander through the streets at your own pace and get a feel for the local atmosphere. You'll have a chance to try some authentic Sicilian food and start getting your bearings before the trip really kicks off.
- Start point
- Via Angelo D'arrigo, 95121 Catania Catania, Italy (Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and head straight to your accommodation in the city center. )
Optional Activities
- Wander around Piazza Università to soak in Catania's energy
- Visit the iconic Fontana dell'Elefante
- Dinner at Catania Social Club featuring seafood and pistachio pasta
Landmarks Piazza Università Fontana dell'Elefante 
- Day 2
Catania - Mount Etna - Taormina
Start with breakfast and check out some of Catania's local food scene, then drive up to Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. You'll walk around the volcanic landscape and see what the terrain looks like up there, after which you'll head down to Taormina on the coast for the evening. It's a full day of varied scenery, from volcanic rock to seaside town vibes.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Frally's dream)
Optional Activities
- Climb Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata for 360° views of Catania, Mount Etna, and the sea
- Explore Catania's fish market and sample Sicilian pistachios and fresh orange juice
- Climb Mount Etna, explore smaller craters, and take the cable car for views of the volcanic landscape
- Enjoy an arancino at the 2,500-meter station on Mount Etna
- Discover the coastal town of Taormina, wander its alleyways, enjoy the beach, and visit Isola Bella nature reserve
Landmarks Chiesa della Badia di Sant'Agata Catania Fish Market Mount Etna Taormina Isola Bella 
- Day 3
Taormina - Syracuse - Catania
Head out early to a quiet beach near Syracuse and spend time swimming in the water there. After grabbing lunch, you'll explore Syracuse itself and see the baroque architecture the town's known for. Later, you'll drive back to Catania for the evening where you can take another walk through the streets and have a relaxed dinner out somewhere local.
Optional Activities
- Visit Minareto Beach for a quiet swim in clear turquoise sea
- Lunch at Ristorante Zio Agatino featuring seafood for two
- Explore Syracuse including the island of Ortigia with ancient ruins and baroque architecture
- Try the best gelato in Syracuse
- Evening stroll in Catania passing the Greek-Roman Theatre and Villa Bellini, then walk along Via Etnea
- Visit San Berillo Quartiere for artwork, greenery, and cocktails
Landmarks Minareto Beach Syracuse Ortigia Greek-Roman Theatre Villa Bellini Via Etnea San Berillo Quartiere 
- Day 4
Catania - Palermo
Today you'll travel across the island to Palermo, Sicily's capital city. Once there, you'll spend the day walking around and seeing how the Arab, Norman, and baroque influences all show up in the same place. You'll check out the markets, walk past the big cathedrals, and get a sense of how many different periods of history shaped what the city looks like now.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Frally's dream)
Optional Activities
- Visit Quattro Canti, the dramatic heart of Palermo with four ornate facades
- Discover Fontana Pretoria, the 16th-century 'Fountain of Shame' with nude statues
- Walk through Ballarò Market, the city's oldest and liveliest street market
- Visit San Giovanni degli Eremiti, a 12th-century church with red domes and peaceful garden
- Pass through Porta Nuova, a grand city gate with richly decorated facade
- Admire Cattedrale di Palermo with its Norman, Moorish, Gothic, and Baroque elements
Landmarks Quattro Canti Fontana Pretoria Ballarò Market San Giovanni degli Eremiti Porta Nuova Cattedrale di Palermo 
- Day 5
Palermo
It's your last day, so take some time to think back on everything you've done, from the volcanic landscapes to the coastal towns and the cities you've explored. Then you'll head out for your departure, carrying the memories of Sicily with you.
