What are the most common routes from Catania for multi-day tours?

Tours typically follow a clockwise path starting in Catania. The journey begins with Syracuse and Noto followed by Ragusa and Modica then continues to Agrigento before reaching Palermo. Many tours end in either Catania or Taormina. Quality accommodations like Mediterraneo Palace in Ragusa and Mercure Palermo Centro serve as comfortable stops.

What accommodation options are available in Catania for the first night?

The city center offers several 4-star properties including Il Principe Hotel Romano House Hotel and Dimora De Mauro. These establishments blend historic baroque architecture with contemporary comforts.

What's the best way to explore Mount Etna when starting from Catania?

Mount Etna stands just 30-40 minutes from Catania. Standard tours stop at Rifugio Sapienza (1900 meters) with options to take cable cars and 4x4 vehicles up to 3000 meters. Many itineraries pair this with visits to local wineries.

What's the best season to start a tour from Catania?

Tour activity peaks between April and October with September drawing the largest crowds. The mild temperatures of spring (April-May) and early fall (September-October) provide ideal conditions for exploring both the coast and inland sites like Mount Etna.

How accessible is Catania airport for starting a multi-day tour?

Catania Fontanarossa Airport sits just 15 minutes from downtown hotels such as Il Principe Hotel and Romano House Hotel. While most operators provide airport transfers some require separate bookings costing between $55-70 for two people.

Sicily Tours from Catania

An adventure starting in Catania is a great way to see Sicily. We have 88 tours that range from 5 days up to 15 days. The most popular time for tours from Catania is September, which has the most tour departures.

10 best Sicily tours from Catania

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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily and Malta 11 days
4.2 (20 traveler reviews)
"I especially enjoyed the villa at Amerina with the incredible mosaics. Excellent tour!"
Lynn, traveled in July
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina,Valletta,Marsaxlokk,Mdina+10 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $3,253
US$2,765per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Small Group Tour Wonders of Sicily from Catania to Palermo
4.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa, Agrigento, Marsala, Erice,Selinunte,Palermo,Monreale+3 more
Age Range
Ages 24+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Soleto Travel
20% Off
From $2,378
US$1,903per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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South-Oriental Sicily Beauty, Self-Drive
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"We were blown away with Sicily, how easy everything was and the hotel quality, especially in Syracuse was great."
Oliver, traveled in May
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Scicli, Marzamemi, Modica, Ragusa
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From $960
US$816per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Sicily & Malta Signature
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Seeing this much of Sicily and Malta made it worthwhile. Malta was fantastic. We felt like VIP'S."
Doris, traveled in November
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Saline di Nubia,Palermo,Monreale,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina,Valletta,Mdina,Marsaxlokk,Comino+12 more
Age Range
Ages 13+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Omega Tours
15% Off
From
US$2,938per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Sicilian Adventure: Volcanoes, Sea and Hidden Treasures
"Highly recommend this trip to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Sicily."
Luca, traveled in May
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Catania, Marzamemi, Agrigento, Scopello, Trapani,San Vito Lo Capo,Palermo,Taormina+3 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Worldee
15% Off
From
US$488per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 6 days
4.4 (35 traveler reviews)
"The wine tour was fun. The sights we were taken to were nice to see."
Sammy, traveled in April
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From
US$1,518per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days Catania/Taormina
4.9 (8 traveler reviews)
"Everything was perfectly organized, and we never had to worry about a thing. Dimensione Sicilia delivered a fantastic experience."
Roseanna, traveled in November
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina,Castelmola,Savoca+9 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From
US$2,969per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Best of Sicily Catania to Taormina - 10 Days
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Well organised tour, Angela is a great guide."
Andrea, traveled in November
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Monreale,Palermo,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina,Castelmola,Savoca+8 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Click Tours
36% Off
From $4,300
US$2,752per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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New Tour The Best of Sicily & Malta - 11 Days
3.9 (6 traveler reviews)
"Both the Sicily tour and the week in Malta were wonderful. The tour guide in Sicily who took us around Palermo and to Monreal was very knowledgeable, especially in the Cathedral."
Achille, traveled in September
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Catania, Monreale, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica,Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Palermo,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina,Mdina,Marsaxlokk,Blue Grotto,Dingli,Valletta+12 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Soleto Travel
20% Off
From $3,561
US$2,849per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Mini Tour of Sicily from Catania to Palermo
4.1 (9 traveler reviews)
"We really enjoyed !!!"
Veronica, traveled in May
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo+4 more
Age Range
Ages 20+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Soleto Travel
20% Off
From $2,127
US$1,702per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 8 days
4.4 (96 traveler reviews)
"Sicily is a beautiful place and they did a wonderful job sharing their beautiful island with me."
CRISTINA, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo,Cefalu,Mount Etna,Taormina+7 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi Incoming Operator Srl
15% Off
From $1,922
US$1,633per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Our most booked and loved tours
Best Seller
In-depth Cultural
Small Group Sicily Highlights (Maximum 8 Guests)
4.7 (180 traveler reviews) award winner
"We had a great small group. The itinerary enabled us to see a lot and also provided us with some free time."
Darlene, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto,Marzamemi,Syracuse,Agrigento,Palermo+4 more
Age Range
Ages 12+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Sicily Activities
15% Off
From $2,743
US$2,331per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Our most booked and loved tours
Best Seller
Food & Culinary
Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour (Maximum 8 Guests)
4.8 (91 traveler reviews) award winner
"Very well organized. Well informed and punctual leaders and drivers overall."
Cynthia, traveled in March
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse,Island of Ortigia,Palermo+2 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Sicily Activities
15% Off
From $1,667
US$1,417per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Best of Sicily - 8 Days (Small Group Tour)
4.6 (27 traveler reviews)
"This entire tour was superbly done, including great hotels, good drivers and guides, and interesting day trips."
David, traveled in July
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto,Marzamemi,Syracuse,Island of Ortigia,Agrigento,Palermo+5 more
Age Range
Ages 9+
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Click Tours
36% Off
From $4,680
US$2,995per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Sicilian Adventure: Catania to Palermo - 6 Days
4.0 (2 traveler reviews)
Duration
6 days
Destinations
Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina,Agrigento,Marsala,Monreale,Palermo+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Sicily South Italy
Operated in
English, Italian,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Click Tours
36% Off
From $2,240
US$1,434per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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