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 | Taormina | |||
| 10 April 2024 | 19 April 2024 | $7,490 AUD | $4,000 AUD | SOLD OUT |
| 1 May 2024 | 10 May 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | Tour Closed |
| 15 May 2024 | 24 May 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | Tour Closed |
| 29 May 2024 | 7 June 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | Tour Closed |
| 19 June 2024 | 28 June 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | Tour Closed |
| 3 July 2024 | 12 July 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | |
| 11 September 2024 | 20 September 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | 1 Spot remaining |
| 2 October 2024 | 11 October 2024 | $7,890 AUD | $4,000 AUD | |
| 16 October 2024 | 25 October 2024 | $7,490 AUD | $4,000 AUD |
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 her main attractions including the UNESCO listed Palermo Cathedral, Palace Normanni, Palatine Chapel and Monreale Cathedral; as well as San Giovanni degli Eremiti church and Ballarò 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, continue to one of the eight towns forming part of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed ‘Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto’. Caltagirone is also known for its pottery and ceramic craftsman. Afterward, continue to the seaside town of Syracuse to check into another amazing hotel in the beautiful old town of Ortigia.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Syracuse) - Ortea Palace 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, Sicily (Syracuse) - Ortea Palace or similar
Depart Syracuse for a visit to the Val di Noto region renowned for its Baroque architecture. Discover Ragusa with a short architectural tour of its more significant buildings, before arriving to the beautiful resort town of Taormina.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Taormina) - NH Collection Taormina 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 visit the stunning Teatro Greco amphitheatre.
Overnight: Italy, Sicily (Taormina) - NH Collection Taormina 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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