Throughout  your tour of Sicily you will be able to discover beneath the Sicilian sun, explore a diverse array of architectural styles and learn how a wide variety of cultural influences have converged to shape Sicily’s unique character.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - Palermo

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to the island of Sicily aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - Palermo

Touch down in Milan or Rome. Then fly to Palermo, Sicily’s capital and chief port. A Go Ahead representative greets you at the airport and escorts you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or begin acquainting yourself with Palermo. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - Palermo

This morning, you’ll have a guided tour of bayside Palermo at the foot of Mount Pellegrino. Pass the city’s palazzi, visit the Palermo Cathedral and visit the Chiesa della Martorana, famed for its beautiful mosaics. Pass through the Four Corners, where four Spanish Baroque palaces stand, and the so-called “Fountain of Shame.” Your tour then continues on to nearby Monreale for a visit to the town’s magnificent Norman cathedral, whose mosaics are comparable to the those of the Hagia Sofia in Istanbul.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Palermo cathedral, Chiesa della Martorana, Monreale

Day 4 - Palermo

You’ll find plenty of interesting possibilities for your free day in Palermo today. Visit the spectacular collection of art in the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia, study the eclectic mix of architectural styles in the Duomo, shop amid the open-air stalls of the Vucciria market or visit the Marionette Museum. Be sure to leave time for gelato sampling. The Italian style of ice cream was invented in Palermo! Alternatively, join an optional excursion to medieval Erice and Segesta.
Included meals: breakfast

$99 USD

Erice & Segesta Journey to some of western Sicily to visit the ancient ruins of Segesta. Here, you’ll view a magnificent Doric temple and an ancient Greek theater. Next, visit the well-preserved village of Erice, perched on the summit of Monte San Giuiliano. The relics within Erice are fascinating, from its Phoenician walls to its Norman castles. Your guided tour of the town wil focus on the town's churches and the role they played in Erice's history.

Day 5 - Syracuse

Travel south through the Sicilian countryside to Agrigento. Here, enjoy a guided tour of its fascinating Greek ruins. Continue on to Syracuse and arrive in time for an included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Included entrances: Greek Ruins

Day 6 - Syracuse

Not long after its founding in 734 B.C., Syracuse rivaled Athens and Rome for political power and cultural importance. Plato considered it a model for the ideal city. On your guided tour, enter the Archaeological Park for a visit to the most complete ancient Greek theater in existence. Note the way that the natural setting is incorporated into the design of the theater, where Aeschylus premiered many of his works. Then tour the massive Paradise Quarry and gardens, featuring the cave that Caravaggio dubbed “The Ear of Dionysius” for its unique acoustics. Also included is a visit to an ancient Roman amphitheater. Later, cross a bridge to the Island of Ortygia, where your guide leads a walking tour of this beautiful old city of Syracuse. Highlights include the 6th-century Temple of Apollo, the Duomo and the harbor-front fountain.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Syracuse Greek Theater

Day 7 - Syracuse

Spend the day at your leisure in Syracuse. Consider a visit to the Archaeological Museum or the more unusual Papyrus Museum. Alternatively, you might opt for an excursion to a traditional Sicilian manor house, owned and operated by a Sicilian contessa. Enjoy appetizers, a gourmet meal, desserts and a tour of the farm’s facilities.
Included meals: breakfast

$75 USD

Sicilian Manor House With its warm climate, open fields and fertile soil, Sicily is home to some of Italy’s finest foods. Local crops include oranges, lemons, olives, onions, nuts, tomatoes, eggplants and herbs. On your visit to Casa Bianca, an estate owned and run by a Sicilian contessa, you'll taste an authentic homemade Sicilian meal. You’ll discover the region’s delicious and varied flavors during your included family-style lunch.

Day 8 - Taormina Region

Journey past the city of Catania and Mount Etna to Taormina, situated on the island’s northernmost point. A local expert guide introduces you to this scenic town perched high above the sea. Pass the Duomo, the Corso Umberto I and the Palazzo Corvaia, seat of the first Sicilian parliament. Then visit the town’s 2nd-century Greek theater, whose stunning location overlooking the coast—with Mount Etna providing a natural background—reflects how seriously the ancient Greeks took the importance of drama. Performances are still held here today during the summer. This evening, you are invited to an optional Traditional Sicilian Dinner and wine tasting excursion.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrances: Greek theater ruins

$89 USD

Traditional Sicilian Dinner & Wine Tasting Venture into the foothills surrounding Mt. Etna for dinner and a wine tasting at a local vineyard. Like Sicily itself, Sicilian cuisine has been profoundly influenced by the myriad cultures that have made this island their home. Please note: The restaurant's menu is predominantly meat-based.

Day 9 - Taormina Region

With a free day in the Taormina region, you might choose to visit the town’s 14th- and 15th-century palaces. Or opt to take an excursion to explore Hidden Sicily. Visit Savoca and Forza D’agro, two traditional villages that have preserved their authenticity over the years.
Included meals: breakfast 

$49 USD

Hidden Sicily On today’s excursion, visit the traditional Sicilian villages that served as sets for Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. First, visit Savoca and tour the Church of St. Lucia and the Bar Vitelli. Walk through this medieval village and marvel at its 15th-century buildings and the city's panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea. Continue on to Forza d'Agrò, another “hidden” Sicilian village, where you'll visit the Church of the Annunciation.

Day 10 - Taormina Region

Enjoy another free day reveling in the Taormina’s region’s natural attractions from the magnificent beaches to cliff walks. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to the captivating mountainscapes of Mount Etna. Dinner is included this evening.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

$79 USD

Mount Etna Travel from Taormina to the base of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and highest active volcano. Here, you'll enjoy a guided hike part of the way up the mountain. A local guide will lead your group up Etna, showing you the way while teaching you about life near the volcano. Lunch is included at a mountainside restaurant. Please note: Comfortable shoes and layered clothing are recommended. Temperatures on the mountain are cool in the summer and can be quite chilly the rest of the year.

Day 11 - Taormina Region

If you are not continuing on our tour extension to Rome, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport in Catania for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)