Settle into Sicily’s culture, beaches, nightlife, and delicious seaside cuisine. 

This itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do. 

Trip Highlights

• Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
• 9 days | 7 nights
• Format: Self-guided tour

Italy

• Catania Giardini Naxos

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Catania 
• 7 nights of accommodation
• 7 full breakfasts                                   
• Round-trip private transfers from Catania airport to the hotel            
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Not included

• Meals, unless specified
• Activities and excursions
• Gratuities
• Porterage
• City taxes, payable at the hotel directly

Itinerary

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Catania, Sicily.

Day 2 | Catania – Giardini Naxos

• Upon arrival at Catania airport, meet your local representative to transfer to your hotel in Giardini Naxos for check-in. Spend the rest of your day is at your own leisure in Sicily. 

Day 3 - 8 Giardini Naxos 

• Spend six days discovering the town of Giardini Naxos and its surroundings or relax by the beach and take advantage of the hotel amenities.
• ($) Optional Activities
•  Out & About suggestions
• Etna Tour: The Etna volcano is among the most active on the planet and is worth a visit, located only 42 kilometres away from Giardini Naxos.
• Agrigento – Piazza Armerina: Discover ancient Sicily as you walk among the majestic Temples of Agrigento and the dazzling Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina.
• Lipari – Vulcano: Escape to the Aeolian Islands, where Lipari’s charm meets Vulcano’s soothing thermal springs and dramatic lunar landscapes.
• Palermo – Cefalù: Immerse yourself in Palermo’s vibrant culture before unwinding along Cefalù’s golden beaches and medieval streets.

• Siracusa: Step into a world of timeless beauty in Siracusa, where Greek ruins and seaside elegance blend seamlessly.
• Panarea – Stromboli: Sail through sparkling waters to Panarea’s chic paradise and witness Stromboli’s spectacular natural fireworks.
• Noto – Tellaro – Marzamemi: Wander through Noto’s baroque splendor, explore Tellaro’s ancient treasures, and savor the coastal charm of Marzamemi.

•  Meal(s): Breakfasts

Day 9 | Giardini Naxos - Catania Return to Canada

• After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport and board your flight back home.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

4 Star Accommodation

Giardini Naxos

• Hellenia Yachting Hotel & Spa (or similar) 4 star

4 Star Superior Accommodation

Giardini Naxos

• UnaHotels Naxos Beach (or similar)

Room details

• Bed size(s): 1 Italian standard double bed or 2 Italian standard single beds
• Room occupancy: Maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
• Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Seaside tours

Sink your toes in the sands of some of the world's best beaches. Tour packages include:

• Round-trip flight with Air Canada
• Local flights (select packages)
• Airport, train and port transfers (select packages)
• Hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast or all-inclusive meal plan (see package details)
• Expertly curated activities and excursions (select packages)
• Aeroplan® points

More to Know

City Tax

• City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Italy and are payable in local currency upon checkout

Important Note

• The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.

Aeroplan

In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.

Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.

Travel completion by December 31, 2026.