Colours of Sicily
From CAD $3750
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Vibrant palette of colors come alive on your tour of Sicily. Sip local wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, wander the chic streets of Taormina and meet the locals in colorful towns and villages. Top it all off with a sweet treat – all the Modican chocolate you can lay your hands on.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
Be My Guest
- Acireale: Daniela and her family will welcome you with the words 'Be My Guest', treating you like cherished family member. She'll share stories about life on the farm and interesting information about the house and the lemon and orange groves. After a drink, enjoy her home-cooked cuisine, served with warmth and generosity of true Sicilian hospitality.
Iconic Experience
- Monreale: The sombre exterior of the cathedral at Monreale 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.
- Marsala: Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
- Erice: Led by your Travel Director, explore the quiet alleys of this ancient walled town, as if you've stepped into the Middle Ages. See the medieval churches and marvel at the sea views from the gardens of the Castle of Venus.
- Agrigento: A Local Specialist will lead you through the magnificent remains of the Greek colony in the Valley in the Temples. See the massive Temple of Concord and clifftop Temple of Juno.
- Modica: Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.
- Ragusa: Join a Local Specialist on an insightful look into the historic devastation at the root of Ragusa's two distinctive districts.
- Syracuse: Walk with a Local Specialist through the historic island of Ortigia and visit the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
- Taormina: Visit the ancient Greek Amphitheater with your Local Specialist. Set on a cliff, open to the sky, take your seats and enjoy the view through the crumbling arches to Mount Etna.
- Catania: Explore Catania's Old Town and see the Cathedral on the Piazza del Duomo, the Fontana dell'Elefante statue and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Palermo: Meet your host to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement while uncovering the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina
- Discover Erice and Modica
- Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral, Infersa Mill in Marsala, Valley of the Temples, the Syracuse Archaeological Museum, Ortigia and the Greek Theater in Taormina
- View Mount Etna
Trip Details
Product Code: 28393
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 574.1581C
Starts: Palermo, Italy
Finishes: Catania, Italy
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3750 ($417 /day)
Itinerary
Start your Sicilian journey in Palermo, whose rich trading history has left its unforgettable mark on the city’s Italian, Arab and Norman-styled piazzas, street markets and churches. Enjoy some free time to relax before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner to kick-start your Sicilian adventure.
Accommodation: Garibaldi
Meals: Dinner
Head to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo where a Local Specialist will guide you through one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture, the 12th-century Cattedrale di Monreale. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience to the beautiful fishing village of Sferracavallo, at the foot of Mount Capo Gallo? Here, you’ll feast on Palermitano specialties, perfectly paired with delicious Sicilian wine.
Accommodation: Garibaldi
Meals: Breakfast
Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, where you'll learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Leaving Palermo behind, head to Erice to explore the hilltop 'Town of a Hundred Churches' and enjoy free time for lunch. Next, stop at the Infersa Mill salt pans and learn about the ancient 'culture of salt', an industry that has shaped this region for centuries. Later, arrive in Marsala, home to the wine which shares its name. During your evening at leisure, explore picture-perfect Marsala or opt to join the Optional Experience at a Marsala winery followed by a dinner of regional dishes.
Accommodation: Seawater
Meals: Breakfast
Today’s first stop is Agrigento, where you’ll join a Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. Explore one of the world’s most treasured centers of Greek art and architecture, including the seven sandstone Doric temples overlooking the city. There’s time for lunch before you head to Ragusa, a city with two very different souls – the lower and older Ragusa Ibla and higher Ragusa Superiore are separated dramatically by a deep ravine, the Valle dei Ponti.
Accommodation: Poggio del Sole
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of Modica with a visit to a local chocolate workshop to uncover the secrets of its traditional recipe. Later, in Ragusa, your Local Specialist reveals how a 17th-century earthquake reshaped this UNESCO-listed city—leading to the rise of elegant Ragusa Superiore above, while resilient locals rebuilt Ragusa Ibla below. This evening is at leisure, or you may choose to join an Optional Experience to a local farm restaurant.
Accommodation: Poggio del Sole
Meals: Breakfast
Once a major Mediterranean power and the birthplace of Archimedes, the historic city of Syracuse takes center stage this morning. Join your Local Specialist for an in-depth look into its vibrant past and discover some of its remarkable treasures at the Archaeological Museum. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. You may choose to take a boat ride to the island of Ortigia, the ancient heart of Syracuse, linked to the mainland by a stone bridge or simply spend the afternoon strolling through the city’s atmospheric streets at your own pace. This evening, gather with your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation: Eureka Palace Hotel & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Continue up the coast to Catania, the city that lies in Mount Etna’s shadow. You’ll have some free time to explore on your own and perhaps sample arancini, a favorite Catania snack. Later join a Local Specialist to delve into the history and culture of the ancient town of Taormina. A particular highlight of this afternoon will be a visit to the beautifully preserved ruins of the Teatro di Taormina. Imagine masked actors performing against the backdrop of glorious sea views more than 2,500 years ago. You’ll have an evening on your own to spend as you wish or consider joining an optional experience evening enjoying Sicilian specialties.
Accommodation: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast
Taormina is yours for the taking today. During your free time, you could choose to explore the elegant boutiques along Corso Umberto. Work up an appetite and stop for some of the city's signature cannoli or cool down with a famous Sicilian granita, a half-frozen dessert served with a piping-hot brioche. Movie buffs will delight in an Optional Experience to Mount Etna and Savoca, the hilltop village of 'The Godfather'. Later this evening, learn the art of Sicilian cuisine on a charming Be My Guest experience.
Accommodation: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Your journey through Sicily has come to an end. All that's left is to say a fond farewell to new friends and take your airport transfer for your return journey home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Patricia Kyte - Traveled, April 2024
The driver was excellent and all the service was too. Saw lots of places and it was really well planned. Our tour guide, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was very knowledgeable & made sure we all enjoyed ourselves.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/14/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Sicily at its best. Our tour guide and bus driver did everything possible to make our trip memorable. Our tour guide, *Personal details removed by Feefo* and bus driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo* were outstanding. All the local guides were excellent. Especially enjoyed the experience at the organic farm and the dinner at the b&b.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Sicily 2024. Trafalgar, I felt we were well taken care of. Great way to indulge into the Sicilian culture. Beautiful scenery. *Personal information removed by Feefo*, our Trafalgar representative was a native of Sicily and very knowledgeable about everything . She was also such a pleasure to be around and took great care of us.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Robert Pacific - Traveled, April 2024
A fabulous experience in Sicily Great time. Our tour guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was great. Our bus driver *Personal information removed by Feefo* really knew how to navigate the coach. We met many great people from all walks of life.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/16/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Tour director and driver went above and beyond with their assistance for my husband who had mobility issues.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/18/2024
Samuel Lombardo - Traveled, September 2024
Outstanding Tour of Sicily. Trafalgar provided genuinely good service and attention to detail and needs before and during the excursion. We have used Trafalgar in the past and will do so again in the future. The sites we visited were excellent choices. Members of the tour group were all pleasant people. We are inspired to return to Sicily in the future. However, the tour director and coach driver both made the entire experience absolutely fantastic. ************** (guide) and Michele (driver) warrant much credit for the really big and favorable difference throughout the entire week.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/14/2024
Joan Lombardo - Traveled, September 2024
Tour of a life time! I experienced a change in hip pain over the course of the trip. Our director, Guissippi, made sure I had a handicapped room at all hotels . I had brought a small wheelchair with me and Mekele the bus driver always had it ready for me and made sure to make movement as easy as possible. They truly were my angels. Had a terrific tour guide who was informative and took care of us all with whatever our needs were. The hotels, food, local guides were superb. This was my husband’s bucket list. His entire family immigrated from Sicily and to see the places they spoke to fondly of so special to him. We are already getting a family vacation together to go back in 2027. We had a wonderful trip and highly recommend Trafalgar to all.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
We love the Colours of Sicily. The service exceeded our expectations. Gianmarco was very attentive to my daughter's dietary needs, making sure the different restaurants always had something special for my daughter that she could eat while still experiencing Sicilian food. Gianmarco, Simone and the local guides were awesome. They made this trip not only fun but educational. With the exception of a two couples, the rest of our group was friendly & kind. We made new friends we hope to see on future Trafalgar tours. We also had our first experience with What's App. This is a great tool for communication within our group & guides not to mention the great pictures posted there.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Excellent variety of tours, breathtaking scenery, fantastic tour guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Taste and see Italy. Outstanding. The Tour director and Bus driver were always helpful and approachable if we ever had questions to ask. I was amazed at the beauty and history of Sicily. When visiting someone’s home and property the passion and hospitality was outstanding the food was exceptional. The seafood dinner will remain in my mind forever the freshness of the food and flavors amazing. I went on all the optional extras which were a perfect mix of experiences.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
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