Day 1: Arrival at Parlermo
You will arrive at Palermo airport and collect your vehicle before heading to the impressive city of Palermo. Check in at the hotel, and depending on the time of your arrival, make a head start on visiting the iconic sights of the city! Indulge in the local cuisine and enjoy dinner at your leisure, returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in the Palermo region.

Day 2: Palermo
Enjoy a full day that will begin with a visit to the cathedral, before continuing onwards to the Royal Palace or the "Palace of the Normans", built by the Arabs in the 10th century and extended by the Normans and the Spaniards, where you can visit the Palatine Chapel. Settle down for an included and tasty lunch, before making your way to Monreale, to visit the cathedral as well as the magnificent cloister, a masterpiece of Byzantine and Arab-Norman art. The journey will continue towards Monte Pellegrino, where you can visit the sanctuary of Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo. End the day at Mondello and enjoy a delighful stroll whilst you indulge on an authentic Sicilian ice cream. Dine at your leisure in the evening and enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in the Palermo region.

Day 3: Palermo - Agrigento
After breakfast, take the road to the city of Agrigento, where you can visit the magnificent Valley of the Temples, built in the 5th century BC, recognized today as a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Explore the local eateries for a delicious dinner, and return for the night at you hotel in Agrigento.

Day 4: Agrigento - Syracuse
Take the next step of your journey and head towards the Syracuse region, where in the afternoon, you can start to explore this ancient Greek colony, a heritage of humanity and a Unesco site. Take in the many gems of the archaeological area from the 5th century BC, including the Greek theatre, Roman amphitheatre, the altar of Ierona II and the Latomies of Paradise with the ear of Dionysus. Continue on the tour with a visit to the historic centre of the island of Ortigia, the temple of Apollo, the Duomo, an important baroque church built on an ancient temple and the Aretusa fountain. If the weather allows it, we advise you to continue on towards the city of Noto, capital of the Sicilian Baroque,and visit the stone garden. You can admire the beauty of the churches, the Convent of Santa Chiara and the cathedral, previously destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt even more beautiful than before. Dine at your leisure and enjoy an overnight stay at the Syracuse region hotel.

Day 5: Syracuse, Ragusa and Modica
Experience another fun-packed day discovering Baroque art in Europe! The cities of Ragusa and Modica were destroyed by a terrible earthquake in 1693, which radically changed the typography of Sicily, as all the cities were rebuilt according to the principles of the late baroque. Visit Ragusa Ibla, one of the most important art cities in Italy, thanks to different artistic and archaeological riches.

Proceed onwards to Modica, the city renowned for its churches and cathedral - and also known for holding the title of Italian capital of chocolate! Discover the local restaurants and enjoy dinner before heading back to your hotel for an overnight stay in the Syracuse region.

Day 6: Syracuse - Catania
Take the road back to Catania, and why not head towards Taormina, a real city gem offering an incredible view of the sea and Mount Etna, where you can also take the time to stroll through the alleys and visit the Greek theatre. Dine at your leisure and enjoy an overnight stay at your Catania region hotel.

Day 7: Catania - Etna

Discovery the impressive Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe (3345 meters), where you will arrive at 1800 metres, at the Sapienza refuge, where you can see where the craters were (crateri silvestri). Admire the splendid variety of flora and the lunar landscapes all along your route, which the volcano has formed over centuries, creating a unique place where nature, culture and history intertwine perfectly. Take the opportunity to view the volcano from greater heights in a cable car, or a 4X4 bus reaching up to 2800 metres. Venture out to find some dinner in a local eatery and return for an overnight stay at your Catania region hotel.
         
Day 8: Catania
Enjoy your time in Catania for a little longer before heading to Catania airport to drop off the vehicle.

Your hotels during your 8 days / 7 nights stay:

-Palermo Region
B&B C'era una volta, Florio B&B or Camplus Guest Palermo.

-Catania Region
Casa del Merlo à Milo, Tenuta San Michele à Santa Venerina, Feudo Grande à Fiumefreddo or Terrenia à Taormina.

-Ragusa-Syracuse Region
Feudo Bauly à Palazzolo Acreide, Il Limoneto, Villa di Papiri à Syracuse or Poggio del Sole a Ragusse.

Please note: If any of the hotels mentioned are not available, you will be accommodated in a hotel from a similar category.

Famed for its dazzling coastline, stunningly diverse history and delectable cuisine, Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, is a destination that constantly impresses and evolves, welcoming a consistent flock of year-round tourists.

For first-time visitors, we recommend beginning your adventures in the thriving capital, Palermo, where no end of historical monuments sit side by side with ornate palaces, ancient churches and sprawling museums. Finally, no stay in sun-soaked Sicily is complete without at least one day spent lounging on the beach!

Sicily is rightly considered one of the world’s most iconic travel destinations. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and has long been known as a 'melting pot' of ancient cultures due to its location on the major Mediterranean shipping routes. 

The landscape of Sicily is beautiful and varied. In the north-east, Mount Etna, with its fertile slopes and valleys, supports a number of vineyards. In the south-east there are the beautiful forest-covered mountains; the landscape characterised by soft hills, with vineyards, olive groves, almond trees, citrus and the characteristic carob trees.

To the west, the landscape becomes gentler with soft, rolling hills, and it is here one finds long sandy beaches. The weather is mild all year round and temperatures will not normally go below 15 degrees, even in the coldest months.

Sicily has often been described as Italy’s most cosmopolitan region, with so many cultures having passed through the island. Catania is a city that illustrates this rich heritage thanks to its history, culture, beautiful natural surroundings and wonderful food.

Whether you prefer to relax and sip an espresso at a sidewalk café or discover Catania and the Sicilian countryside, you won’t run out of things to do in this region.

With a Unesco-listed historic centre, grandiose black and white palazzi tower over baroque piazzas and a vibrant fish market, Catania is a city bursting with life. With a rich history dating back to early 4th & 5th centuries BC, Catania has seen recent renovations in the early 2000s which preserved the story of this unique city.

Come to Catania to discover the sights and sounds. Sample typical products of this region at the bustling fish market, marvel at the stunning views of Mount Etna and take in the inspirational detail of Baroque architecture.