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- Day 1 Welcome to Palermo Relax and settle in before meeting your Travel Director and small group for dinner at a local restaurant. It’s the perfect chance to connect with your fellow travelers as you begin your journey through Sicily. Locations Visited: Palermo IT.
- Day 2 Palermo & the Golden Age of the Normans Trace Palermo’s layered history on a walking tour that leads into the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, explored in the company of a Local Expert. The afternoon opens into unhurried time in and around Palermo Cathedral, where shifting architectural styles reveal the city’s changing story. As evening settles, join your small group for a relaxed Dine-Around, sampling the dishes locals favor and the way they like to enjoy them. Locations Visited: Palermo IT.
- Day 3 Trapani and Marsala Nestled along its crescent-shaped coastline, Trapani sits close to the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll discover the age-old tradition of salt production on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, visiting the colorful salt pans and an ancient stone windmill where seawater settles into clear salt crystals. Then continue to Marsala and savor an exclusive tasting at a local winery with your group - enjoying the town’s renowned wine in quiet, sunlit surroundings. Locations Visited: Palermo IT, Trapani IT, Marsala IT.
- Day 4 Explore the Valley of the Temples Journey along the southern coast of Sicily towards Agrigento, where the Valley of the Temples unfolds across a ridge above the sea. Walk the site with a Local Expert, taking in how this UNESCO-recognized site remains as some of the finest expressions of ancient Greek architecture. Marvel at the Temple of Concordia and the cliff-top Temple of Juno, each carrying centuries of stories in their columns and outlook. Afterwards, gather back at the hotel for dinner with the group, sharing reflections on the day’s unforgettable discoveries. Locations Visited: Marsala IT, Agrigento IT.
- Day 5 Discover Villa Romana del Casale and Ragusa Today, you’ll travel inland to the Villa Romana del Casale, a luxurious UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for mosaics that reflect the scale and skill of Roman craftsmanship. Continue to Ragusa and follow a Local Expert through the narrow alleyways of Ragusa Ibla, a town shaped by Bronze Age roots and early Sicel tribe settlements, who gave their name to Sicily. Admire the area’s Sicilian Baroque architecture before a Farm-to-Table dinner that brings the small group together over local flavors. Locations Visited: Agrigento IT, Ragusa IT.
- Day 6 Modica, Noto and Casa Nepeta Begin your day in Modica, a town rebuilt after the 17th-century earthquake and known for its chocolate-making tradition. At an artisanal workshop, discover techniques rooted in older Mediterranean methods and how local craft shapes daily life. Later, enjoy a short drive to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Noto, where Baroque palaces and honey-colored streets set the scene for time at leisure. Choose a local spot for lunch at your own pace before completing the day with an early aperitivo at Casa Nepeta, a sensory botanical journey among aromatic herbs followed by a tasting of Sicily’s authentic artisanal bitters. Locations Visited: Ragusa IT, Modica IT, Noto IT, Ragusa IT.
- Day 7 Ancient Syracuse Choose your way to discover Syracuse today. You can opt for sightseeing with your Local Expert at Syracuse’s Paradise Quarry - home to the unique Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped grotto with remarkable acoustics - before visiting the Greek theater. Alternatively, you can explore the Old City on the island of Ortigia, a labyrinth of narrow streets lined with palaces. This historic area is where the famed mathematician Archimedes ran through the streets, exclaiming 'Eureka!' Continue your journey along Sicily’s Ionian Riviera to the charming resort of Giardini Naxos or Marina Forza d'Agrò (departure dependent). Locations Visited: Ragusa IT, Syracuse IT, Giardini Naxos IT.
- Day 8 Taormina and the Dawn Coast of Europe After breakfast, consider an optional journey through the vineyards towards Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Next, you’ll continue to Taormina, perched on Monte Tauro with views of the Ionian Sea and Etna. With a Local Expert, visit the ancient Greek theater, set on a cliff and open to the sky, and even see Etna through its broken arches. Wander along Corso Umberto and take in the outlook from Piazza IX Aprile. Later, gather for dinner at a local restaurant, sharing Sicilian dishes and wines with the group. Locations Visited: Giardini Naxos IT.
- Day 9 Depart Catania Your time in Sicily comes to an end as you transfer to the airport. Take in steady views of Mount Etna - a final glimpse of the volcanic landscape that has shaped the journey. Locations Visited: Giardini Naxos IT, Catania IT.
Name: Sicily in Depth - Small Group
Brand: Insight
Quality: Superior First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Palermo
End City: Catania
Location Summary: Palermo, IT
Trapani, IT
Marsala, IT
Agrigento, IT
Ragusa, IT
Modica, IT
Noto, IT
Syracuse, IT
Giardini Naxos, IT
Catania, IT
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Highlights
- Dining Summary - 5 Dinner (D). 8 Breakfast (B).
- Well-being - Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.. Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day..
- Additional Included Highlights - Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.. Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.. We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.. From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.. Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).. If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport..
- Travel Director - "A type of food I really love introducing my guests to is the street food because it tells a lot about the habits of the locals, it can be a slice of pizza folded up or a sfogliatella in Naples, an arancini, a gelato in Sicily, or a cannolo. ". "One fun fact people don't usually know before they come to Italy is that the Italian alphabet only has 22 letters.". "One thing I really love about showing guests about Italy is how art and beauty can be found around every corner of some of Italy's cities, which are real open air museums.".
- Top Rated Highlights - Palermo: Visit the spectacular 12th-century Palatine Chapel. Its sombre exterior gives away few clues to the riches inside. Step into a world where the walls glitter with 12th-century mosaics - the best of their kind in the world.. Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples and its impressive Hellenistic ruins like the well-preserved Temple of Concordia and the clifftop Temple of Juno overlooking the Sicilian landscape.. Piazza Armerina: Travel to the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO site since 1997. The Villa is one of the most luxurious of its kind, showcasing its rich and intricate mosaics which decorate almost every room.. Ragusa: Walk through Ragusa with a Local Expert, taking in its noted Baroque churches and the elegant facades that define the old town.. Modica: Discover Modica’s celebrated hand-made chocolate, shaped by age-old techniques and rich aromas. You’ll watch the craft unfold and sample pieces that carry the distinctive texture and flavor made possible through Modica's traditional cold-working process.. Noto: Awaken your senses on a botanical walk through Casa Nepeta’s organic crops of catmint (Nepeta), marjoram and shrubby thyme, herbs long used by Sicilians and rooted in the area’s local identity. Learn how these aromatics are used, see the production process up close and taste an artisanal bitter infused with locally-sourced Sicilian botanicals.. Taormina: Visit Taormina’s ancient amphitheater with your Local Expert. Carved from honey-colored stone and set high on the cliff, the theater frames wide views of the Ionian Sea and the distant rise of Mount Etna through its weathered arches.. Taormina: Wander through Taormina’s limestone streets and lively boutiques with a Local Expert. Then enjoy free time along Corso Umberto and take in the broad outlook from Piazza IX Aprile, where the town opens towards sea and sky..
- Authentic Dining - Palermo: Embark on a fun exploration of Palermo's tasty culinary scene on a Dine-Around evening with your small group.. Marsala: Enjoy a tasting of some of the island's richest Sicilian wines at a local winery in Marsala. . Ragusa: Savor the flavors of Ragusa during your Farm-to-Table dining experience, highlighting the freshest locally sourced ingredients – a relaxing moment spent with your fellow travelers.. Giardini Naxos: Your celebration dinner reflects some of Sicily's top culinary heritage..
- Make Travel Matter - Trapani: Explore how the ancient tradition of salt extraction has been handed down from generation to generation. Set in a breathtaking natural landscape, home to pink flamingos and various aquatic birds, the salt pans and windmills create a picturesque scene against a backdrop of sea and sky. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities..
- Insight Choice - Syracuse: Wander through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, test the remarkable acoustics in the Ear of Dionysius and step into the ancient Greek theater, set within one of Sicily’s most evocative historic sites.. Syracuse: Stroll through the old town on the island of Ortigia, tracing its narrow lanes towards the Fonte Aretusa and the legends that continue to shape this historic waterfront..
- Choice Highlights - Choose between two carefully selected activities. Syracuse: Wander through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, test the remarkable acoustics in the Ear of Dionysius and step into the ancient Greek theater, set within one of Sicily’s most evocative historic sites.. Syracuse: Stroll through the old town on the island of Ortigia, tracing its narrow lanes towards the Fonte Aretusa and the legends that continue to shape this historic waterfront..
