Could you please confirm if the internal transportation for this tour is by train?

All transportation for this trip will be done in a private vehicle. The maximum group size is 12 people so we would typically get 2 sprinter vans or a mini bus to transport the luggage and group comfortably.

Would you be able to email us the list of optional activities and what prices apply so we can see if we can maybe arrive a few days earlier and do some of the optional activities then or add them on during the tour?

We'd be happy to share a list of optional activities you may wish to join either before or during the trip. Please note that availability can vary slightly, but here's a general guide with approximate costs (in Euros): Siracusa: Castello Maniace – €5, Cathedral – €2, Archaeological Museum – €14, Neapolis Archaeological Park – €17. Monreale: Cathedral & Cloister – €13. You're more than welcome to arrive a few days early and explore these sites at your own pace, or you can choose to join the optional visits during the tour, depending on the day's schedule and your free time.

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Italy: Highlights of Sicily

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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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 1 - 12
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Day 1
Catania
Catania
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through cobblestone laneways with Mount Etna views
- Visit Piazza del Duomo
- Dinner with group
Landmarks
Piazza del Duomo
Mount Etna
Day 2
Catania to Syracuse
Catania to Syracuse
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mt Etna day trip with lava cave visit and crater walk at approximately 2000m altitude
- Syracuse orientation walk with group leader
Landmarks
Mount Etna
Day 3
Syracuse
Syracuse
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore streets and historic building facades
- Boat trip around island of Ortigia
- Visit Neapolis Archaeological Site - EUR17
- Cathedral visit - EUR2
- Archaeological Museum visit - EUR14
- Castello Maniace visit - EUR5
- Wander aimlessly through city, stop by cafes and restaurants
- Granita in afternoon cafes
Landmarks
Ortigia Island
Neapolis Archaeological Park
Day 4
Syracuse to Agrigento
Syracuse to Agrigento
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Noto
- Day trip to Ragusa
Optional Activities
- Explore historic centre extending up Colle di Girgenti hill
- Visit Via Atenea and Viale della Vittoria for panoramic sunset views
- Try famous gelato pecorino in local cafes or patisseries
Landmarks
Noto
Ragusa
Day 5
Agrigento to Marsala
Agrigento to Marsala
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit Valley of the Temples including temples of Hera, Herakles, Zeus and Castor and Pollux
Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Temple of Hera
Day 6
Marsala to Palermo
Marsala to Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore medieval town of Erice
- Local sweets tasting in Erice
Optional Activities
- Wander labyrinth of small alleyways and buzzing market squares
- Visit 12th century cathedral in old heart of city
- Explore winding roads and main monuments
Landmarks
Erice
Palermo Cathedral
Day 7
Palermo
Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour with local guide on anti-Mafia movement including Teatro Massimo, Cape Market, Piazza della Memoria and Beati Paoli Square
- Street food tasting during anti-Mafia movement tour
Optional Activities
- Visit Monreale cathedral and climb to roof - EUR13
- Explore Monreale's panoramic position with views over city and sea
- Wander Palermo independently
- Dinner with group
Landmarks
Teatro Massimo
Capo Market
Piazza della Memoria
Monreale Cathedral
Day 8
Palermo
Palermo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended exploration of Palermo

Landmarks
Piazza del Duomo
Mount Etna

Landmarks
Mount Etna

Landmarks
Ortigia Island
Neapolis Archaeological Park

Landmarks
Noto
Ragusa

Landmarks
Valley of the Temples
Temple of Hera

Landmarks
Erice
Palermo Cathedral

Landmarks
Teatro Massimo
Capo Market
Piazza della Memoria
Monreale Cathedral

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Heidi
June 18th, 2026
The trip was well organized and our tour leader, Riccardo was fantastic. He was so knowledgeable, pleasant and...
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Anne
May 24th, 2026
Great trip, interesting places to visit. Have gained so much insight into the history of the region. Nice group of 7...
Great trip, interesting places to visit. Have gained so much insight into the history of the region. Nice group of 7 people and an awesome tour leader. It was a very active trip, with lots of walking….not for the faint hearted! As you have to carry your luggage up and down a lots of stairs at train stations and hotels without lifts, you need to be able to lift and carry it yourself. Travel light! Food was good, there was plenty of time to do our own wandering ( and laundry) etc Two or 3 nights in most hotels was very good.Would definitely recommend an Intrepid holiday to anyone who wants to be on the move, learn about the places you are in and see a few places off the beaten path!Show more
Xiuhong
May 24th, 2026
The overall arrangement was very good, in particular for the mix selection of the places, including big cities and...
The overall arrangement was very good, in particular for the mix selection of the places, including big cities and nature centers/resorts. The team leaders have done their job well. They were friendly and worked hard to cope with difficult situations such as train cancellations and different requests from the team members. The only failure was the bus trip from Bratislava to Budapest as the condition inside the bus was very poor. There were traffic jams and it took too much time on the road in the uncomfortable bus.Show more

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Could you please confirm if the internal transportation for this tour is by train?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  All transportation for this trip will be done in a private vehicle. The maximum group size is 12 people so we would typically get 2 sprinter vans or a mini bus to transport the luggage and group comfortably.
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Would you be able to email us the list of optional activities and what prices apply so we can see if we can maybe arrive a few days earlier and do some of the optional activities then or add them on during the tour?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2025
  We'd be happy to share a list of optional activities you may wish to join either before or during the trip. Please note that availability can vary slightly, but here's a general guide with approximate costs (in Euros): Siracusa: Castello Maniace – €5, Cathedral – €2, Archaeological Museum – €14, Neapolis Archaeological Park – €17. Monreale: Cathedral & Cloister – €13. You're more than welcome to arrive a few days early and explore these sites at your own pace, or you can choose to join the optional visits during the tour, depending on the day's schedule and your free time.

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Italy: Highlights of Sicily

Itinerary

Catania

Optional Activities

Catania to Syracuse

Included Activities

Syracuse

Optional Activities

Syracuse to Agrigento

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Agrigento to Marsala

Included Activities

Marsala to Palermo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Palermo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Palermo

Optional Activities

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