Our 8-day small-group escorted tour including Palermo, Erice, Marsala, Siracusa, Mt. Etna & Taormina from $2,899 includes 14 meals, sightseeing and all on-tour transportation. Maximum of 20 guests.

Sicilian Charm and Antiquity. A journey across Sicily reveals the most exciting chapters of ancient history through fabulous archaeological sites and the rich tapestry of its culture, traditions, cuisine and art. Today, the island offers splendid resorts, fine wine and great cuisine for the accomplished traveler. We’ve designed this journey to showcase Sicily’s many splendors, and in the company of just a small group of travelers, you’ll enjoy a more personal, in-depth and rewarding experience.

Would you rather see Sicily on your own?
8 days from $4,299 - Explore with your own car, driver and guides. Experience the enhanced flexibility and personal touch of our privately-guided travel. You’ll enjoy all the features of our small-group escorted tour, plus our city-center deluxe hotel in Taormina, the lovely Monte Tauro.

Palermo, Segesta, Erice, Marsala-Trapani, Agrigento, Noto, Mt. Etna, Siracusa & Taormina, Sicily, Italy

It's Included

• A leisurely pace, delicious meals with fine loocal wines and relaxing overnights in the Sicilian countryside make this a great journey...and an affordable one.
• Our specially arranged private visits explore Sicily’s marvelous archaeological sites and the richness of Sicilian life today.
• The intimacy of a small group...excellent superior first class hotels...and fabulous dining every day!
• 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Day 1 - Palermo, Sicily
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, rich with a long heritage of ancient history and great art. Check-in to your superior first class hotel and enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner. Meals D Principe di Villa Franca

Day 2 - Monreale & Palermo Sightseeing
Today’s tour includes the unusual cathedral of Monreale, a 12th century blend of Arab, Byzantine and Norman styles with lovely interior mosaics. In Palermo, an ancient city once ruled by Phoenicians, Romans, Goths, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, you’ll visit the Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni and the Cappela Palatina. Then relax over a typical Palermitano lunch, including panelle and arancine, with wine. Meals B,L

Day 3 - Palermo / Segesta / Erice / Marsala-Trapani
Drive to Segesta for a private tour of the island’s best-preserved Greek archaeological site, located in the scenic Sicilian countryside. See the perfectly preserved Doric temple and ascend the summit for spectacular views. Continue to the medieval town of Erice; stroll the cobblestone streets and stop-in for a visit with Maria Grammatico, the world-famous pastry chef, to sample the delights of her kitchen. Your last stop of the day is a winery in Marsala, the city of wine. Tonight is spent in a magnificent country manor near Marsala-Trapani. Meals B,D Baglio Oneto

Day 4 - Marsala-Trapani / Agrigento
Your sightseeing begins at a scenic estate to taste the local extra-virgin olive oil. Then tour the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento – one of the world’s most important archeological sites. After dinner tonight in a fine restaurant, you’ll tour the valley’s illuminated temples. Enjoy a peaceful overnight at your superior first-class hotel, overlooking the bay. Meals B,D Dioscuri Bay Palace

Day 5 - Noto and Siracusa
Journey through the countryside of central Sicily en route to Piazza Armerina to see the remains of Villa del Casale and the largest collection of late Roman mosaics. Next is Noto, where you’ll explore the historic town center, filled with beautiful Baroque palaces, churches and homes. Then travel to Siracusa, a gorgeous city with a long history of overlapping cultures. Check-in to your superior first-class hotel and enjoy a free evening. Meals B,D Grand Hotel Ortigia

Day 6 - Visit Mt. Etna / Taormina
Siracusa was the city of Archimedes and Aeschylus and once rivaled Athens as the most important city of the ancient Greek world. Your sightseeing includes Ortigia, the city’s medieval section, and the Archaeological Park to see the Altar of Geron II and the Ear of Dionysius. Visit the town’s well-preserved Greek Theater carved out of the rocky hillside and ascend Mt. Etna to 6,500 feet above sea level to an area of recent eruptions. After a lunch of regional Etna cuisine and wine, you’ll continue on to Taormina, Sicily’s most famous resort town and a favorite of 19th-century English aristocrats. The city is lovely by day, and in the evening the ambience is simply enchanting. Stroll the illuminated streets and enjoy the view of Mt. Etna’s nocturnal fires. Overnight in beautiful Naxos Beach in a charming superior first-class hotel. Meals B,L Giardini dei Greci

Day 7 - Taormina
This morning, you visit the Greco-Roman theater, one of Sicily’s largest and wonderfully preserved. From this hilltop site, you’ll have breathtaking views of the Ionian Sea and Mt. Etna in the background. The rest of the day is free to explore at your own pace. You’ll find winding medieval streets, welcoming cafes and delightful boutiques. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner at one of our favorite Sicilian restaurants. Meals B,D

Day 8 - Taormina
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Principe di Villa Franca (Palermo, Italy)
The Hotel Principe di Villa Franca is located in Palermo, Sicily. The antiqued rooms and their marble floors give an old-world touch of elegance to the hotel, while the modern comforts of air-conditioning and artwork are added for a touch of ‘today’. All guest rooms have air-conditioning, TV, telephone, and minibar. Additional hotel amenities include pool, bar, and restaurant.

Grand Hotel Ortigia (Siracusa, Italy)
Overlooking the Porto Grande, the Grand Hotel Ortigia has been in its prime spot since 1898. All guest rooms are equipped with minibar and air-conditioning. Hotel amenities include restaurant, and access to the hotel’s private beach.

Giardino dei Greci (Taormina, Italy)
On the bay of Taormina, the Hotel Giardino dei Graci is a mixture of traditional culture and modern elegance. All guests stay in rooms furbished with internet, terrace, satellite TV, telephone, and air-conditioning. Additional hotel amenities include snack bar, pool, terrace, and coffee shop.

Baglio Oneto (Trapani , Italy)
Located in Marsala, the Baglio Oneto Hotel Resort lies in the blissful solitude of the Sicilian countryside. All guests stay in rooms well equipped with air-conditioning, telephone, and TV. This Sicilian manor estate converted into a delightful resort also includes a pool, restaurant, and gardens.