We Love —
- Embarking on an enchanting journey to Sicily’s east coast, where the stunning landscapes of Mount Etna and the sparkling waters of the Ionian Sea await.
- Exploring the island at your own pace with a rental car, choosing from a 5, 7, or 9-night stay to experience the islands unique charm.
- Tasting authentic Sicilian street food, like arancini, panella and a pistachio cannoli to finish.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
You have the option to select the length of your stay:
5 night road trip:
- Day 1: Arrival in Catania
- Day 2: Catania
- Day 3: Syracuse and Ortigia
- Day 4: Noto and Marzamemi
- Day 5: Modica and Raguse
- Day 5: Departure from Catania
7 night road trip:
- Day 1: Arrival in Catania
- Day 2: Catania
- Day 3: Syracuse and Ortigia
- Day 4: Noto
- Day 5: Marzamemi
- Day 6: Modica and Raguse
- Day 7: Cavagrande
- Day 8: Departure from Catania
9 night road trip:
- Day 1: Arrival in Catania
- Day 2: Catania
- Day 3: Syracuse and Ortigia
- Day 4: Noto
- Day 5: Marzamemi
- Day 6: Modica and Raguse
- Day 7: Cavagrande
- Day 8: Caltagirone
- Day 9: Scicli or Donnafugata Castle
- Day 10: Departure from Catania
Your hotels may be located inside or outside cities and towns. Please note that you can park your car inside or outside the hotels (subject to availability). Additional charges may apply on site.
Your itinerary in detail —
5 night tour
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CATANIA
Arrive in the lively city of Catania, where your Sicilian road trip begins. Collect your car and get on the road to your hotel, admiring the incredible view of Mount Etna on your way.
- Collect hire car from Catania airport
- Check in at your hotel
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 2: CATANIA
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 3: SYRACUSE AND ORTIGIA
Spend your morning discovering Syracuse’s rich history with a visit to its archaeological park, home to the grand Greek Theatre and ancient Roman Amphitheatre. In the evening, wander through Ortigia's charming streets, enjoy the scenic waterfront, and dine on exquisite Sicilian cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 4: NOTO AND MARZAMEMI
Depart for Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well preserved 18th century buildings and historical significance. Spend your time exploring its churches and palaces, savouring local Moscato di Noto, and in the afternoon stroll through the charming village of Marzamemi, a picturesque seaside village with a charming harbour.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 5: MODICA AND RAGUSA
Explore the historic towns of Modica and Ragusa by car, starting with Modica's stunning Baroque architecture and renowned chocolate shops. Continue to Ragusa, where you can admire its beautifully preserved old town, stroll through charming streets, and soak in panoramic views from its elevated position.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM CATANIA
- Breakfast included
- Check out from hotel
- Return hire car to airport
7 night tour
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CATANIA
Arrive in the lively city of Catania, where your Sicilian road trip begins. Collect your car and get on the road to your hotel, admiring the incredible view of Mount Etna on your way.
- Collect hire car from Catania airport
- Check in at your hotel
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 2: CATANIA
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 3: SYRACUSE AND ORTIGIA
Spend your morning discovering Syracuse’s rich history with a visit to its archaeological park, home to the grand Greek Theatre and ancient Roman Amphitheatre. In the evening, wander through Ortigia's charming streets, enjoy the scenic waterfront, and dine on exquisite Sicilian cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 4: NOTO
Depart for Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well preserved 18th century buildings and historical significance. Spend your time exploring its churches and palaces, savouring local Moscato di Noto, and strolling its elegant streets.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 5: MARZAMEMI
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village that has retained all its authenticity. Stroll along its harbours, wander through its narrow streets and admire its characterful buildings, or take time to unwind on one of its quaint beaches.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 6: MODICA AND RAGUSA
Explore the historic towns of Modica and Ragusa by car, starting with Modica's stunning Baroque architecture and renowned chocolate shops. Continue to Ragusa, where you can admire its beautifully preserved old town, stroll through charming streets, and soak in panoramic views from its elevated position.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 7: CAVAGRANDE
Start your day hiking down the Scala Cruci trail to swim in the natural pools at the bottom of the Cavagrande del Cassibile canyon. Enjoy a Sicilian meal in the nearby seaside town of Avola before retreating back to your hotel.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM CATANIA
- Breakfast included
- Check out from hotel
- Return hire car to airport
9 night tour
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN CATANIA
Arrive in the lively city of Catania, where your Sicilian road trip begins. Collect your car and get on the road to your hotel, admiring the incredible view of Mount Etna on your way.
- Collect hire car from Catania airport
- Check in at your hotel
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 2: CATANIA
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 3: SYRACUSE AND ORTIGIA
Spend your morning discovering Syracuse’s rich history with a visit to its archaeological park, home to the grand Greek Theatre and ancient Roman Amphitheatre. In the evening, wander through Ortigia's charming streets, enjoy the scenic waterfront, and dine on exquisite Sicilian cuisine at a local restaurant.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 4: NOTO
Depart for Noto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved 18th century buildings and historical significance. Spend your time exploring its churches and palaces, savouring local Moscato di Noto, and strolling its elegant streets.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 5: MARZAMEMI
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Marzamemi, an ancient fishing village that has retained all its authenticity. Stroll along its harbours, wander through its narrow streets and admire its charming buildings, or take time to unwind on one of its quaint beaches.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 6: MODICA AND RAGUSA
Explore the historic towns of Modica and Ragusa by car, starting with Modica's stunning Baroque architecture and renowned chocolate shops. Continue to Ragusa, where you can admire its beautifully preserved old town, stroll through charming streets, and soak in panoramic views from its elevated position.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 7: CAVAGRANDE
Start your day hiking down the Scala Cruci trail to swim in the natural pools at the bottom of the Cavagrande del Cassibile canyon. Enjoy a Sicilian meal in the nearby seaside town of Avola before retreating back to your hotel.
- Breakfast included
- Overnight at your hotel
DAY 8: CALTAGIRONE
DAY 10: DEPARTURE FROM CATANIA
- Breakfast included
- Check out from hotel
- Return hire car to airport
Your optional excursions —
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
During your stay, you will be accommodated in the following 4* hotels (or similar):
In the region of Catania or Syracuse:
- Hotel Nettuno 4*
- Villa Favorita Noto 4*
- Lanterne Magiche Ortigia
- Agriturismo Badiula
- or similar
In the region of Raguse or Modica:
- Relais Parco Cavalonga 4*
- Modica boutique hotel 4*
- Poggio del Sole 4*
- or similar
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay.
Optional excursions —
30-minute helicopter flight around Mount Etna
Discover Sicily on a high! Fly to the Etna volcano and take in breathtaking views of Sicily. Round off your experience with vineyard vistas before landing at Fiumefreddo heliport, where you can relax in a large pool with solarium and enjoy the bar and catering services.
Enjoy views of beautiful sprawling coniferous forests, ancient lava flows, extinct craters and the Piano Provenzana ski resort. Once you've reached an altitude of 3,500 metres, admire the whole of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and Calabria before descending the volcano's rugged slopes which offer unique views of Catania.
Our advice for a successful excursion? Choose to fly over Sicily at the beginning of your trip! In the event of bad weather, the flight can be rescheduled.
Please note: this flight is shared within the limits of our capacity (5 people).
Practical information:
- Tour type: Helicopter flight
- Guided: no
- Languages: English
- Availability: Flight available every day
- Accessible to people with reduced mobility: no
- Accessible to pregnant women: no
- Recommended minimum age: 5 years.
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Maximum weight: For safety reasons, people weighing over 120 kg will occupy two seats, which must be paid for before the flight.
- Duration: 30 minutes flight time + 30 minutes pre-flight preparation / formalities
- Number of seats: 5 passengers
- Transfers: no
- Pick-up and drop-off point: Via Catania Messina, 14, Sicily
Price includes:
- 30-minute helicopter flight (excluding registration fee to be paid on site).
Price does not include:
- 24.50 € registration fee to be paid per person upon check-in at Helipass.com
- Transfers are not included
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the "Price includes" section
- Gratuities, if any
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in "Price includes".
Private tour of Catania and the Cyclops Riviera
Explore the wonders of Catania and the Cyclops Riviera on an unforgettable excursion. Get ready for a day full of discoveries and emotions, from the baroque monuments of Catania to the breathtaking landscapes of the Cyclops Riviera.
Private tour of Noto and Syracuse - departure from Taormina
Discover the timeless charm of Sicily with a visit to Noto and Syracuse. Immerse yourself in the history, culture and natural beauty of these two UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Excursion to Mount Etna - from Catania
Explore Mount Etna on a group tour departing from your hotel in Catania, including hikes around the craters and a visit to a lava cave. End the day with a tasting of local produce at an organic farm in Zafferana Etnea.
Boat trip to the island of Ortigia - departing from Syracuse
Explore the island of Ortigia from the sea on a boat trip. Learn more about its thousand-year-old history, admire its emblematic sites and enjoy a swim before returning to the port.
Private tour of Noto, Modica and Ragusa - departing from Catania
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa on a private tour from Catania.
Visit Noto for its palaces and balconies, Modica for its Baroque churches and chocolate factories, and Ragusa for its magnificent landscapes and gardens.
Quad adventure on Mount Etna
Enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring Mount Etna on a quad bike. Admire explosive craters, cross eruptive fractures and discover a fascinating lava cave on this thrilling excursion.
Your journey to Sicily —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Syracuse
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 drop below 15 degrees, even in the coldest months.
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.
Syracuse is a city that combines rich architectural and cultural treasures with the charm of the ancient Sicilian countryside. Rich in Baroque architecture and witness to the splendour of Magna Graecia, it was conquered by Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans, all of whom left an indelible mark on the city's culture.
Noto
Welcome to an island of delectable cuisine, vibrant culture, and dramatic, rocky coastlines. Sicily boasts a landscape abundant with art and nature. With Etna and the seas of Jonio, the baroque splendour of Noto (26km) and the beauty of Siracusa all within easy reach, you can explore an unforgettable territory brimming with stories of times past and present.
Admire Baroque treasures protected by Unesco in the beautiful town of Noto. Lose yourself in the elegant alleys of Ortigia (11km), in Siracusa. Breathe in the silence of the protected reserves and marine areas, (Cavagrande 25km and Plemmirio 11km).
This land inspires memorable adventures and discoveries for all. For those who wish to relax on the beaches, this is a paradise as there are many wonderful sandy spots to discover...
Modica
This is the perfect location for those who want all the trappings of a Mediterranean escape, with the culture and entertainment of a city nearby.
The stunning city of Modica and the district known as the "Sacred Heart" has plenty to offer, and not only for shoppers! It is also an ideal starting point from which to discover the magic world of the baroque-style old Modica Bass, just 2 miles away.
Whilst the cathedral in Modica was rebuilt following an earthquake in 1693, many parts of the city have their roots in the Middle Ages. The city of Modica has some of the most beautiful Baroque architecture in Sicily. Meanwhile, there are several beaches on the nearby coast to enjoy.
