Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout. Local guide at the Valley of Temples.

Transport

Private vehicle, ferry, walking.

Hygieneprotocol

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Accommodation

Hotels (13 nts).

Meals

13 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Hands-On Moment: Arancini Cooking Class, Syracuse. Orientation walks in Palermo, Taormina, Catania and Syracuse. Panarea & Stromboli Islands Boat Excursion. Visit to Ragusa. Villa Romana del Casale Visit. Valley of the Temples Guided Tour. Monreale Cathedral Visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Optional

Cefalù - Cefalù Beach Visit - Salita Saraceni Visit - Duomo di Cefalù Lipari - Town Centre Visit - Spiaggia di Canneto Beach Visit Vulcano - Ferry to Vulcano Island (12EUR per person) Catania - Catania Orientation Walk - La Pescheria Visit - Piazza del Duomo - Via Etnea Walk Taormina - Teatro Greco Taormina (10EUR per person) - Corso Umberto I Visit - Villa Comunale Gardens Mount Etna - Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour Noto - Noto Visit (12EUR per person) Syracuse - Parco Archeologico della Neapolis Visit (10EUR per person) Isole Egadi - Egadi Islands Excursion (Full-Day) (50-75EUR per person) Erice - Erice Excursion (Half-Day) (9EUR per person) Zingaro Natural Reserve - Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro Excursion (Full-Day) (50-70EUR per person)

Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes. LOCAL GUIDES It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. LUGGAGE In Europe it is very rare to find elevators in train stations, hotels or other public places. We use public transport on this trip, which means you will need to carry your luggage from platform to platform, in and out of trains and buses etc. and also possibly up several flights of stairs. You will also need to be able to stow your luggage safely on trains and buses. It is therefore essential that you pack light and bring luggage which is compact and lightweight, and which you can easily transport. The carrying of your luggage remains your responsibility at all times. We highly recommend travelling with a backpack or duffel bag over any wheeled luggage options. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE: During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.Cefalù - Cefalù Beach Visit - Salita Saraceni Visit - Duomo di Cefalù Lipari - Town Centre Visit - Spiaggia di Canneto Beach Visit Vulcano - Ferry to Vulcano Island (12EUR per person) Catania - Catania Orientation Walk - La Pescheria Visit - Piazza del Duomo - Via Etnea Walk Taormina - Teatro Greco Taormina (10EUR per person) - Corso Umberto I Visit - Villa Comunale Gardens Mount Etna - Mt. Etna Excursion & Wine Tasting Tour Noto - Noto Visit (12EUR per person) Syracuse - Parco Archeologico della Neapolis Visit (10EUR per person) Isole Egadi - Egadi Islands Excursion (Full-Day) (50-75EUR per person) Erice - Erice Excursion (Half-Day) (9EUR per person) Zingaro Natural Reserve - Riserva Naturale dello Zingaro Excursion (Full-Day) (50-70EUR per person)

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Day 1 Day 1: Palermo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Palermo

Arrive at any time. Tonight, meet your CEO and fellow travellers at the welcome meeting, then opt to head out for dinner and enjoy your first Sicilian meal.

Included Activities:
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Day 2 Day 2: Palermo/Cefalù (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Palermo/Cefalù (1B)

Head out for an orientation walk of Palermo’s historic city centre.Continue to Cefalú, often cited as one of Italy’s most beautiful townships, and stroll through cobbled streets to a picturesque cove by the beach. With free time, observe local fisherman working on their boats, visit the 12th century Duomo di Cefalú, opt to enjoy an aperitivo with incredible views, or simply wander around this postcard-pretty town which director Giuseppe Tornatore chose to set parts of his much-loved film Cinema Paradiso.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Palermo Orientation Walk
Day 3 Day 3: Cefalù/Lipari (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cefalù/Lipari (1B)

Travel to the Aeolian Islands, a small archipelago of volcanic lands known as "the pearls of Italy" for their intriguing natural formations. Named after Aeolus, the god of the winds, spend the next few days exploring pockets of this coastal paradise. Take a car and ferry to reach Lipari, the largest of the Aeolian Islands, and enjoy a free afternoon to explore. Opt to visit a local beach, or take another short ferry to see Vulcano’s active crater.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)
- Ferry 01:00 Hr(s)
Day 4 Day 4: Lipari (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Lipari (1B)

Enjoy a free morning in Lipari. Later, head out for an excursion to explore the beautiful islands of Panarea and Stromboli by boat. Swim in the turquoise waters of Cala Junco, stroll through Panarea’s scenic whitewashed village, and explore the town of Stromboli before taking an unforgettable sunset cruise. In the night breeze of the open sea, witness active Mount Stromboli’s spectacular eruptions.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Panarea & Stromboli Islands Boat Excursion

Additional Notes: We recommend bringing a sweater or other layered clothing for today’s boat excursion, which ends around 10pm.
Day 5 Day 5: Lipari/Catania (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Lipari/Catania (1B)

Say goodbye to the Aeolian Islands and ferry back to the mainland, then continue to Taormina, one of Sicily’s most visited destinations. After a short orientation walk, enjoy free time to visit the stunning Teatro Greco, an ancient Roman amphitheatre with commanding views of Mount Etna. Travel onwards to Catania for the evening.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Ferry 01:00 Hr(s)
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Taormina Orientation Walk
Day 6 Day 6: Catania (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Catania (1B)

Enjoy a CEO led orientation walk to get your bearings in Catania. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to continue exploring this town and all of its museums and historic attractions. Maybe visit La Pescheria market or walk the Via Etnea.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- CEO Led Orientation Walk
Day 7 Day 7: Catania (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Catania (1B)

Spend another whole free day in Catania. Choose to visit Mt. Etna, Catania’s cathedral located in the centre of the old town, or the Piazza Del Duomo just near the port area in the heart of the city. Later in day perhaps head out with the group for a delicious Sicilian meal.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Catania/Syracuse (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Catania/Syracuse (1B, 1L)

Travel to Syracuse, an enchanting city by the Ionian Sea that was once at the centre of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Take a cooking class on arrival and learn how to make Arancini — an iconic Sicilian specialty — to enjoy as a light lunch! Later, explore the old town’s baroque piazzas and medieval side streets with a CEO-led orientation walk.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Arancini Cooking Class
- Orientation With CEO
Day 9 Day 9: Syracuse (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Syracuse (1B)

Enjoy a full free day in Syracuse. Opt to visit the impressive Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, or travel to nearby Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage listed city renowned for its baroque architecture built with a unique golden limestone.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Syracuse/Agrigento (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Syracuse/Agrigento (1B)

Travel to the baroque city of Ragusa before heading to the medieval hilltop town of Piazza Armerina. Visit the world’s most varied collection of Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale. Known for their incredibly well-preserved state "in situ", or in their original location, observe ancient scenes of hunting, fishing and athletics depicted beautifully in mosaic tile. Continue to Agrigento.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Ragusa Visit
- Villa Romana del Casale Visit
Day 11 Day 11: Agrigento/Trapani (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Agrigento/Trapani (1B)

Take a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples, one of Sicily’s best-known attractions. Learn the history of this magnificent site as you explore the ruins of its seven temples, nestled on a ridge below Agrigento. Continue to Trapani, stopping en route in Marsala to see some of Europe’s oldest salt marshes.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Valley of the Temples Guided Tour
- Marsala Salt Marshes
Day 12 Day 12: Trapani (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Trapani (1B)

Enjoy a free day to explore the charms of Trapani and its nearby towns. Opt to cruise the idyllic Egadi Islands, spend the day hiking at a nature reserve filled with local flora and fauna, or hop on a funicular to explore the walled town of Erice.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 13 Day 13: Trapani/Palermo (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Trapani/Palermo (1B)

Travel to Monreale to visit the 11th century Monreale Cathedral, intricately decorated with thousands of gold mosaic tiles. Admire panoramic views of the Conca d’Oro (Golden Valley) and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Continue to Palermo and enjoy a CEO-led orientation walk upon arrival.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 00:15 - 00:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Monreale Cathedral Visit
- Palermo Orientation Walk
Day 14 Day 14: Palermo (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Palermo (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Highlights Of Sicily

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Sicily

Day 1: Palermo

Day 2: Palermo/Cefalù (1B)

Day 3: Cefalù/Lipari (1B)

Day 4: Lipari (1B)

Day 5: Lipari/Catania (1B)

Day 6: Catania (1B)

Day 7: Catania (1B)

Day 8: Catania/Syracuse (1B, 1L)

Day 9: Syracuse (1B)

Day 10: Syracuse/Agrigento (1B)

Day 11: Agrigento/Trapani (1B)

Day 12: Trapani (1B)

Day 13: Trapani/Palermo (1B)

Day 14: Palermo (1B)

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