7-Day Sicily Tour Packages
Picture spending a full week on Sicily, exploring ancient Greek ruins around Syracuse, discovering Taormina's coastal beauty and checking out Mount Etna's volcanic landscapes. Balance relaxing beach time with getting into the culture - Palermo's street markets, countryside vineyards, the works. You'll taste real cannoli, sip local wines and experience how all these different cultures mixed together on one island.
Insider tips: Recommended 7-day Sicily tour itineraries
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7 Day Sicily Itinerary, incl. Palermo and Taormina
A comprehensive tour of 8 Sicilian cities spans 7 days. Marvel at Monreale's UNESCO Cathedral, Valley of Temples in Agrigento, and Mount Etna's summit. Package includes 6 nights in hotels, 6 breakfasts, traditional lunch in Marsala, and 5 dinners for approx. $220 per day.
- Day 1
Palermo
Get to Palermo early to explore the area around your hotel. Stay near the Quattro Canti historic crossroads for convenient access to main attractions. Book an evening food tour to try authentic Sicilian street food like arancini and pasta alla norma.
- Day 2
Palermo & Monreale
Take an early bus to Monreale from Piazza Indipendenza. Buses run every 30 minutes. The Cathedral's golden mosaics look best in morning light. Return to Palermo to see the Cattedrale and Ballarò market. Visit the market between 10 AM and 1 PM when it's busy but not too hot. Remember to bring cash for street food.
- Day 3
Erice, Marsala & Agrigento
Start early for Erice. Wear shoes with good grip for the slippery cobblestone streets. Drive an hour to Marsala for wine tasting and lunch at a local winery. End your day at Agrigento's Valley of Temples in late afternoon when it's cooler and the ancient stones take on a golden glow.
- Day 4
Ragusa
The historic center of Ragusa Ibla sits on a hilltop. Begin at San Giorgio gate and walk up through the UNESCO old town. It takes about 25 minutes to walk from Giardini Iblei to Piazza Duomo. See the Cathedral of San Giorgio before the afternoon break (1-4 PM) when most places close.
- Day 5
Noto, Syracuse & Taormina
Visit Noto early to see the honey-colored baroque buildings in morning light. Drive 40 minutes to Syracuse. Check out the Duomo on Ortygia island, built around an ancient Greek temple with visible Doric columns. Get to Taormina for sunset views from the Greek Theater.
- Day 6
Mount Etna & Taormina
Pack layers for Etna. It's cold at 1800m even in summer. Take a morning tour before clouds roll in. Spend the afternoon on Corso Umberto, Taormina's main street. Skip the busy public beach and take the cable car to Isola Bella later in the day when crowds thin out.
- Day 7
Taormina
Start your last day with granita from Bam Bar. They open at 7:30 AM and get busy quickly. If you're flying from Catania airport, leave at least 1.5 hours for the transfer because of regular traffic delays.
7 Days in Sicily, incl. Palermo and Taormina
A cultural odyssey through 9 Sicilian cities, from Palermo's Norman architecture to Taormina's romantic charm. The route includes UNESCO sites like Valley of Temples in Agrigento and Monreale Cathedral. Features 6 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and luxury 4-star accommodations like Hotel Mercure in Palermo.
- Day 1
Palermo Arrival
Arrive at Palermo Airport and make your way to your city center hotel. Book your transfer in advance. As one traveler noted: "Getting from the airport was tricky - arrange transport ahead or you'll waste time negotiating with drivers." The public transport system can be confusing, and local taxis often charge tourists extra.
- Day 2
Monreale & Palermo
Visit Monreale Cathedral at 8 AM to see the golden mosaics in perfect morning light. The cathedral steps can be slippery, so wear shoes with good grip. Spend the afternoon exploring Palermo's historic center. Visit Ballaro market before 1 PM when locals do their shopping. Watch your belongings in the busy market areas.
- Day 3
Erice, Marsala & Agrigento
Drive to medieval Erice (2 hours) and arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds and enjoy clear hilltop views. Stop in Marsala for wine tasting and a light lunch. Continue to Agrigento (2-hour drive) and visit the Valley of Temples in late afternoon when it's cooler and the ancient stones take on a beautiful golden color.
- Day 4
Ragusa Ibla
The drive to Ragusa takes about 2 hours. The streets of Ragusa Ibla are steep and can be slippery. One visitor shared: "The walk down to Ibla is easy but climbing back up in the heat was challenging. Take water and plan for frequent stops." Rest at the Giardini Iblei gardens, which offer shade and plenty of benches.
- Day 5
Noto & Syracuse to Taormina
Start your day in Noto to photograph the baroque buildings in morning light. Drive 30 minutes to Syracuse. Explore Ortygia island before 11 AM to avoid crowds. Take the 1.5-hour drive to Taormina and spend your evening walking along Corso Umberto.
- Day 6
Mount Etna & Taormina
Pack layers for Mount Etna. Book a morning tour to avoid afternoon cloud cover. The temperature drops 10-15°C at higher altitudes. Return to Taormina and visit the Greek Theater in late afternoon when crowds thin out. Skip the expensive main street restaurants and try the local spots on side streets for better meals at lower prices.
- Day 7
Departure
If you have a morning flight from Catania Airport, leave Taormina at least 3 hours before departure. Summer traffic can be heavy on the 45-60 minute drive.
Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 6 days
A 6-day route connects 10 Sicilian cities from Catania to Palermo. Highlights feature Syracuse's ancient Greek ruins, Modica's chocolate tasting at Sabadì, Villa Romana del Casale's mosaics, and wine tasting at Florio Cellars in Marsala. Accommodations include 4-star hotels with daily breakfast and selected meals.
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What people love about 7-day Sicily tours
- SICILY: The Best of... 7 days / 6 nights
Giuseppe our tour guide was very knowledgeable, approachable for questions, and an enjoyable conpanion. Definitely worthwhile for any tourist interested in Sicily and its history. GS & KT
- Magical Sicily - 7 Days
The destinations were well thought out. We were very grateful that our chosen hotels had swimming pools I found having a bilingual tour very hard to hear sometimes and a lot of time is wasted from the tour guide having to give 2 lots of instructions. It was disappointing that 2 of the tours were cancelled because of the heat. One of these was for Mt Etna (our main reason for choosing this tour). Our tour guide did kindly arrange a driver for us to get to Mt Etna. When we got to Mt Etna there were so many other tours with 1000’s of people there and the weather much cooler that we were surprised ours was cancelled. We then had to pay our own entrance fees/tour for which we had already paid as part of the tour. We also had to pay an extra 50 euro to the driver because our tour went longer than expected due to the long lines of people. This all added an unnecessary expense for what should have been already included in the tour. Our tour guide was concerned because of the heat and she was worried as her own home in Palermo had lost power. Our tour guide was otherwise well organised and approachable but did seem annoyed that our tour to Mt Etna went longer than expected
- Northern Sicily: Islands & Volcanoes
Carla was fantastic, she ticked everything in my book, nothing for her was ever a problem, so amazing woman