Experience the best of Sicily on this flexible Fly & Drive adventure, where you set the pace and choose your path. Explore historic sites, cinematic locations and local flavours, while enjoying the freedom to follow our suggested highlights or create your own journey across this enchanting island.

Self-guided tour | 9 days | 7 nights

Trip Highlights | Italy

• Catania - Palermo

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Catania
• 7 nights of accommodation 
• 7-day car rental, in selected category
• 7 full breakfasts
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour          

Day 1  |Depart Canada

• Fly to Catania.

Day 2  | Welcome to Catania

• Arrive at Catania Airport, pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel in the Catania/Taormina area. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a first stroll to soak in the Sicilian atmosphere.

Day 3 | Catania -Savoca, Forza d’Agrò & Taormina

• After breakfast, drive to Forza d’Agrò, a picturesque hilltop village overlooking Taormina and the Ionian coast. Inspired by The Godfather, wander its narrow alleys and visit the Cathedral and medieval arch. Next, head to Savoca, home to the iconic Bar Vitelli.
• In the afternoon, it’s time to be inspired by The White Lotus. Discover Taormina,  celebrated as “the Pearl of the Mediterranean.” Stroll along Corso Umberto, admire Palazzo Corvaja and visit the Greek-Roman Theatre for breathtaking views of Mount Etna, Giardini Naxos and Calabria. (approximately 120 km)
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Catania – Mount Etna, Alcantara Gorges, Motta Camastra - Catania

• Today, explore Sicily’s dramatic natural landscapes. Drive up Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Silvestri Craters (1,900 metres) and admire the volcanic terrain.
• Continue to the Alcantara Gorges, a canyon sculpted by lava flows with striking basalt formations and Motta Camastra, another filming location in the mafia series.
• On your return, stop in Castiglione di Sicilia, a charming village in the Etna wine region, where you can visit local wineries.
• Back in Catania, explore Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral of Sant’Agata, Elephant Fountain, Via Etnea, Castello Ursino, and the authentic fish market, La Pescheria. (approximately 100 km)
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5 | Catania – Acireale & Villa Altobello - Cefalù – Palermo

• Drive to Acireale, famed for its baroque churches and palaces. Be inspired by The Godfather Part III and visit Villa La Limonaia.
• Continue west to Cefalù, a charming seaside town that served as the backdrop for Cinema Paradiso, which features a Norman cathedral, medieval washhouse and atmospheric streets.  Arrive in Palermo in the evening and check into your hotel. (approximately 250 km)
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 6 | Palermo - Monreale – Palermo

• Explore Palermo, starting with the Cathedral, resting place of Emperor Frederick II and the Norman kings. Continue to the Norman Palace and Palatine Chapel, masterpieces of Arab-Norman art and UNESCO sites adorned with golden mosaics. Next, follow in the footsteps of the famous hotel drama series again and drive to Villa Tasca, a magnificent 16th-century residence with frescoes and Murano chandeliers.  Return to the historic center for a taste of Palermo’s renowned street food at Antica Focacceria San Francesco, where you can try panelle, arancine, sfincione, and cannoli. 
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• In the afternoon, visit Teatro Massimo, the grand opera house also featured in the mafia film trilogy. Conclude the day with a drive to Monreale to admire its breathtaking cathedral and cloister, decorated with 80 pairs of intricately carved columns. (approximately 35 km)
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7 | Palermo - Corleone, San Giuseppe Jato & Piana degli Albanesi

• Dive into Sicily’s mafia history with a visit to Corleone, birthplace of many mafia figures and home to the CIDMA Anti-Mafia Museum in a former monastery.
• Continue to San Giuseppe Jato, where Parco Giuseppe Di Matteo—Sicily’s first urban park on confiscated mafia land—stands as a symbol of justice and rebirth.
• End the day in Piana degli Albanesi, an Albanian-heritage village preserving language and traditions, famous for its exceptional cannoli. (approximately 135 km)
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8 | Palermo – Castelbuono – Catania

• Drive into the Madonie Mountains to visit Castelbuono, a medieval town centered around Ventimiglia Castle. Stroll its historic streets and sample local specialties, from wild mushrooms to traditional pastries. In the afternoon, continue east toward Catania. (approximately 280 km)
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Catania – Return to Canada

• After breakfast, drive to Catania airport, return your rental car, and board your flight home.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Superior Accommodation

Catania

NH Catania Centro (or similar)

Palermo

Mercure Hotel Palermo Centro (or similar)

Important Information | Departure Dates

• Daily from June 3 to October 23, 2026

Not included

• Meals and beverages, unless specified
• City or tourist tax, payable at destination
• Parking fees, if applicable
• Gratuities
• Activities and excursions
• Personal expenses and insurance

Transportation

• Avis Car Rental:
• CDMR- Manual - VW T-Cross or similar  
• IDMR- Manual - VW T-Roc or similar       
• IDAR- Automatic- Mercedes A Class        
• When booking your Fly & Drive tour, the first name added on the file is considered  the principal driver of the vehicle. Modifications or change of name to principal driver’s name will incur fees.
• Distances in kilometres are estimated and presented as a guideline for reference purposes only. 
• Car Rental Inclusions:
• Unlimited Mileage, Loss Damage Waiver (includes Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) + Super Theft Protection (STP), Vehicle License Fee (VLF), DOWF (Damage to Windscreen and Other Glass), One (1) additional driver (ADD), airport surcharge, tax
• Car Rental Exclusions:
• Fuel, parking fees, traffic violation tickets, additional driver fee, car upgrades, road assistance, toll fees and intercity toll fees, young driver surcharge under 26 years, additional insurance coverage, child car seats, luggage racks, additional rental nights, late drop off fees. All extra services are payable at the rental counter.
• Minimum age for car rental is 21 years old with a prepaid voucher. A valid driver's license issued for at least 12 months from country of origin must be presented at time of rental. All drivers under the age of 26 will be subject to a surcharge. 

Important Note

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

City Tax

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