Real Sicily | Classic | 2025
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Sicily with the "Real Sicily | Classic | 2025" tour. Discover the island's rich cultural tapestry as you explore Catania's UNESCO-listed historic core and take a thrilling cable car ride in Taormina for breathtaking beach views. Experience the adrenaline rush of an optional ride on Mt Etna, and delve into the ancient wonders of Syracuse and the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. Relax on the sun-kissed beaches of Cefalù, where water sports and coastal cruises await. In Palermo, join a walking tour to uncover the history of the Mafia and enjoy a farewell dinner at Al Fresco. With comfortable accommodations and seamless transport, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation in the heart of Italy.
Highlights
- Explore Catania's UNESCO listed historic core
- Take a cable car ride in Taormina for stunning beach views
- Experience an adrenaline-filled ride on Mt Etna
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Syracuse
- Tour the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
- Relax on the beaches of Cefalu and enjoy water sports
- Join a walking tour in Palermo to learn about the history of the Mafia
Mode of Transport
Optional Tour of Mt Etna
Cooking Class in Taormina
Coastal Cruise in Cefalu
Dining Summary
- 2 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
FAQs
- London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
- Rome: Can arrangements be made for travellers with accessibility needs? If you require arrangements to be made for your accessibility needs, please inform your Trip Manager as soon as possible. We try our best to contact all accommodations and secure ground floor rooms for easy wheelchair access.Please remember that Italy can be physically challenging to get around. Coaches can’t access historical centers, and there will be lots of walking (on roads that are often uneven and cobbled). Travellers with accessibility needs will find this trip challenging.
- Madrid: Do the included meals have a set menu? Yep. Usually, we arrange a buffet for all your included meals. If you’d like a vegetarian option, please inform your Trip Manager beforehand, and they’ll sort it out for you.
- Rome: When would be the best time to book tickets for museums and other attractions? This would depend on the museums & attractions you’re planning to visit. If you’d like to know the exact timings, please contact our 24x7 Helpline to access your day-to-day itineraries to check when you’ll have free time in each city.
- Madrid: I need to refrigerate my medication. Can I do that on the coach? Of course! Just inform your Trip Manager if you need refrigeration on the coach. Please remember that the fridge is turned off overnight, so you’ll have to take your medication with you into your accommodation. We recommend that you bring a cooler bag with you as a backup. It’s your responsibility to store your medication with care.
Included Experience
- Catania: Stroll around the ancient Sicilian port at the foot of Mount Etna. See the Piazza Stesicoro and the Baroque and Renaissance buildings of Via dei Crociferi.
- Taormina: Greek and Roman ruins. Sun-drenched beaches. Epic Italian food. There’s so much to do in this seaside town, you’ll never want to leave.
- Noto: Float around this opulent Sicilian city, taking in the Baroque architecture and panoramic views as you go.
- Agrigento: Explore the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, a UNESCO-listed site featuring some of the world's most treasured Greek art and architecture.
Accommodation
Destinations
- Europe
- Italy
Tour Types
- Beach Tours
- Walking
- Adrenaline Sports
- Ruins-Archaeology
- Foodie and Wine Tours
- Cultural
Location: Catania
Welcome to Catania! This colourful cacophony of baroque piazzas and ancient ruins is the perfect place to get acquainted with Sicily. We'll have a chance to check out Catania's UNESCO listed historic core before an included dinner in a local restaurant. Is Sicilian cuisine the best in the world? It has to be up there...
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Catania Excelsior (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Location: Catania, Taormina
We've got more spectacular Sicilian towns to explore today, as we head from Catania to Taormina. Uniquely perched on the side of a mountain, this elegant resort town is the perfect place to live the good life in Italy. We'll waste no time admiring the gorgeous panoramas, as we take the cable car that connects the town's historic centre with its awesome beaches. After sunning ourselves for a bit, why not opt for a cooking class with some local masterchefs, learning how to whip up local delicacies like Arancini & Cannoli? It's the perfect way to impress everyone when you get back home.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Isabella (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Mount Etna, Taormina
Today we've got an unmissable optional for you. Sicily’s stupendous stratovolcano Mt Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe. And what better way to experience this majestic monster than on an adrenaline filled ride, as you pass vineyards and orchards spread across the fertile slopes? You won’t find views quite like this anywhere in Europe. Whether or not you opt for the tour, you'll have a free afternoon to explore Taormina - lazing on the beach, checking out the Roman theatre or sitting and drinking a spritz as life lazily moves by. It's a hard life.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Isabella (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Taormina, Syracuse, Noto
See ya, Taormina – it's time to visit some historical hotspots. Next stop, Syracuse. We’ll have some free time to check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Syracuse. Famed for its rich ancient Roman and Greek history, with ancient amphitheatres and architecture everywhere you look, this place was even mentioned in the Bible (how's that for history creds?). Our next outing is to Noto, home to some of Sicily’s most impressive historic architecture. We’ll check out the Corso Vittoria Emanuele and other legendary landmarks, and then it’s off to an organic farm for a Tastes of Sicily experience – the freshest Sicilian ingredients, brought to us direct from farm to table. Just what the doctor ordered! And after a long day, it’s time to hit the hay. ’Til tomorrow, friends.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Panorama Palace Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Syracuse, Valley of the Temples, Cefalù
Heading from Syracuse we'll arrive in the Valley of the Temples, the perfect base to explore another ancient wonder... We won't be leaving Italy without visiting the Valley of the Temples. This mystical valley is a treasure trove of historical and archaeological heritage. We'll discover ancient temples, sanctuaries and a necropolis. It’s a spectacular testament to Sicily’s ancient history (and natural beauty). Arriving in Cefalù we'll enjoy another included dinner of Sicilian delicacies. What a day - and we're not done yet.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Giara (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Cefalù
Cefalu is a real gem, home to Sicily's best beaches and most impressive Arabic architecture. This truly is the island that keeps on giving. Today's all about coastal vibes, soaking up that sun, sea and sand - with plenty of water sports to get involved with. If you're feeling a little more zen, why not opt for the coastal cruise and soak up some scenery instead? Later on we'll stroll the winding cobbled streets and watch fishermen taking stock of the day's bounties, before exploring the town's foodie and nightlife scene. Ah, Sicily - sigh.<br/>
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel La Giara (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Palermo
It's time to end on a high, as we make our way towards Sicily's sizzling capital. Palermo is vivacious, colourful and boasts a thriving culinary scene, but it’s also been plagued by organised crime for decades. Today on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® experience, you can join a walking tour through the historic centre, learning about the history of the Mafia in Palermo and how the civil antiMafia movement was formed. We'll round things off with a farewell dinner at Al Fresco, AKA the 'bistro of second chances'.
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Federico II Central Palace (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Palermo
Time to head home after one final breakfast together. Hug it out, swap social details - and don't be sad, we'll see each other on the road again soon.<br/>
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Dinner in Catania
-An included dinner in a local restaurant in Catania.
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Cable Car Ride in Taormina
-A cable car ride in Taormina connecting the town's historic center with its beaches.
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Tour of the Valley of the Temples
-An included tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
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Dinner in Cefalu
-An included dinner of Sicilian delicacies in Cefalu.
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Farewell Dinner in Palermo
-A farewell dinner at Al Fresco in Palermo.
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Breakfast in Palermo
-A final breakfast together in Palermo.
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Transport
-Travel between destinations in Sicily via comfortable coach, ensuring a smooth and scenic journey as you explore the island's historic and cultural sites.
Not Included
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Optional Tour of Mt Etna
-An optional adrenaline-filled ride on Mt Etna.
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Cooking Class in Taormina
-An optional cooking class with local masterchefs in Taormina.
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Coastal Cruise in Cefalu
-An optional coastal cruise in Cefalu.
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