Beautiful Sicily – historic, bountiful and diverse. Discover the Mediterranean’s largest island with its stunning coastline, rugged mountains, rich agriculture, active volcano, ancient ruins, historic villages and warm hospitality. This journey shall leave you breathless from her bountiful beauty, amazed by her contrasts and fulfilled by the discovery of an island that has attracted civilisations for over three thousand years.
| Commences | Concludes | Price (twin share per person) | Price (single supplement) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | Catania | |||
| Wednesday, 25 March 2026 | Friday, 3 April 2026 | $9,990 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Friday, 17 April 2026 | Sunday, 26 April 2026 | $9,990 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Friday, 8 May 2026 | Sunday, 17 May 2026 | $10,990 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Tuesday, 19 May 2026 | Thursday, 28 May 2026 | $10,990 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Sunday, 31 May 2026 | Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | $11,490 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Tuesday, 9 June 2026 | Thursday, 18 June 2026 | $11,490 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Tuesday, 23 June 2026 | Thursday, 2 July 2026 | $11,490 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Wednesday, 15 July 2026 | Friday, 24 July 2026 | $11,490 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Friday, 11 September 2026 | Sunday, 20 September 2026 | $11,490 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Friday, 25 September 2026 | Sunday, 4 October 2026 | $11,490 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | Thursday, 15 October 2026 | $10,990 AUD pp | +$6,000 | |
| Friday, 23 October 2026 | Sunday, 1 November 2026 | $10,990 AUD pp | +$6,000 |
Welcome to Sicily Bella, a journey delivering Sicily’s best landscapes, attractions and authentic experiences. On arrival, transfer to your hotel before enjoying a welcome dinner.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Palermo) - Grand Hotel et des Palmes
or similar
Enjoy a guided tour of historic Palermo, founded in 734BC. Visit the main attractions including the UNESCO listed Palermo Cathedral, Normanni Palace, Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral; as well as a street food tasting at a local market. In the mid-afternoon, you have leisure time to perhaps visit Cappuccini Catacombs, Teatro Massimo or join locals for ‘la passeggiata’ or late afternoon stroll through the city’s streets.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Palermo) - Grand Hotel et des Palmes or similar
Venture to the quaint village of Castelbuono in the Madonie Natural Park to enjoy a tasting of the traditional Italian panettone with a Sicilian twist from a popular family patisserie. Afterward, visit the amazing seaside town of Cefalù, nestled between the Tyrrhenian Sea and a distinctive precipitous rock. Stroll the cobbled streets, climb the stairs of La Rocca for a breath-taking view or dine at one of the many wonderful restaurants by the sea.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Palermo) - Grand Hotel et des Palmes or similar
Visit Corleone, a town once surrounded by defensive walls that connected the Castello Soprano and Sottano Castles and infamous for being the birthplace of several mafia bosses. Enjoy a short visit to the Anti-Mafia Museum, before lunch and wine tasting at a local winery. Afterward, continue to your luxurious hotel near Sciacca.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Sciacca) – Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel or similar
Enjoy a guided tour of Agrigento’s amazing UNESCO World Heritage Listed ‘Valley of the Temples’ featuring the largest and best-preserved Greek temples outside of Greece. The remarkable ruins date back to the 6th century BC; an era occupied by the richest and most famous Greek colony. The afternoon is yours to relax at your resort hotel or enjoy leisure time in the seaside fishing village of Sciacca.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Sciacca) – Verdura Resort, A Rocco Forte Hotel or similar
Depart for Villa Romana del Casale, the UNESCO World Heritage Listed 4th century villa featuring the world’s most impressive collection of Roman mosaics. After a guided tour, you will have time for an independent lunch in the town. Continue to the seaside town of Syracuse to check into another amazing hotel in the beautiful old town of Ortigia.
Overnight: Italy, Syracuse - Palazzo Artemide
or similar
Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Syracuse’s old town of Ortigia. The town is celebrated with a UNESCO World Heritage Listing for its architectural creation of Greek, Roman and Baroque influences. Options include a visit to Ortigia’s morning market, Syracuse’s amazing Neapolis Archaeological Park, Syracuse Cathedral, Castello Maniace; swimming in Ortigia’s blue sea; or stroll the trendy pedestrian streets of Via Roma, Piazza Minerva and Piazza Duomo.
Overnight: Italy, Syracuse - Palazzo Artemide or similar
Depart Syracuse for the beautiful resort town of Taormina. Discover the towns ancient history and stunning vistas on a guided walking tour. Visit the Teatro Antico, a remarkably preserved Greek theatre from the 3rd-century. The evening is at leisure to discover the lively streets lined with boutiques and restaurants.
Overnight: Italy, Taormina - Grand Hotel San Pietro or similar
Enjoy a special excursion onto Mt Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, utilising a four-wheel drive to get close to the craters. Afterward, enjoy a closing tour lunch and wine tasting at a Mt Etna winery before returning to Taormina. The rest of the day is yours to stroll the cobbled streets, shop in its trendy boutiques or take the cable car to Isola Bella’s stunning beach.
Overnight: Italy, Taormina - Grand Hotel San Pietro or similar
If you are not extending your stay with us in Taormina or to the Aeolian Islands, your tour ends on hotel check-out.
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