Colours of Sicily
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Experience Overview
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)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina
- Discover Erice and Modica
- Visit Monreale Cathedral, Infersa Salt Mill near Trapani, Valley of the Temples, the Archaeological Museum and historical Ortigia Island in Syracuse and the Greek Theater in Taormina
- View Mount Etna
How You'll Travel
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
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.
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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 22432
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 574.1581B
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 $3375 ($375 /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 the 12th-century Cattedrale di Monreale, one of Sicily’s great Norman landmarks. Later, return to Palermo and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, perhaps taking a stroll through its lively streets, browsing local shops or finding a cafe for a taste of Sicilian life. This evening, you could choose to join an Optional Experience with dinner.
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
Deborah - Traveled, April 2024
Great travel company. Love Trafalgar this was my 7th trip with them. Everything runs so smoothly. Travel directors and bus drivers are very professional. The hotels are nice, clean and usually within walking distance to town. The meals are great. The local specialists are very informative and knowledgeable. Great trip, the meals we had were absolutely amazing, the seafood was unbelievable. We had some terrific meals. The villages were so nice and the people. Mt. Etna was a great time, windy but how often do you get to walk on an active volcano. The water is beautiful too, pictures don't do it justice. Our travel director Gianluca and bus driver were great, extremely funny too. It was a great trip I highly recommend going. Shut out to Gianluca for handling my luggage that the airline misplaced.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
A Different Italy is Sicily. Trafalgar crew takes care of everything that you just have to pack your things and let them do the lead. You get to know Sicily, dive to their culture and get to know people. It's a different Italy (Sicily) which has an interesting history.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2023
The best tour director. Laura was an exceptional tour director. Her energy and enthusiasm were never ending and she went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a memorable time. Loved the additional experiences and visits to Vitelli’s bar and Mt. Etna.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Would use Trafalgar again. The trip was well - planned and timed, so we maximized our sightseeing. Our Guide and Driver were terrific. Covered all the highlights of Sicily.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/26/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Old, amazing, charming, delicious. Efficient and well planned. Big group of 49 people. Nice room mate. Lovely dinners in great places. Options well worth it. Busy but amazing. Excellent service and guest guides. Great hotels. Very efficient and helpful despite 49 travelers in our group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Colours of Sicily Review: Wonderful Experience Service was excellent. I wouldn't change a thing. Itinerary was well - paced and comprehensive. local speakers were excellent. Tour director was simply wonderful , providing insight, humor and interesting commentary. The driver of the coach was excellent maneuvering through crowded cities, narrow town roads and winding mountain roads. the food was excellent and the hotels were generally very nice. We loved the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/16/2024
Joseph Speranza - Traveled, April 2024
Sicily 2024. This was our third Trafalgar vacation. Our last trip was to Sicily with six friends. We had an amazing experience. All were very pleased. The tour is excellent value. We saw so many cities and sights. The tour director was very helpful, friendly and competent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/13/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Happy Memories. Trafalgar is a great way for anyone to see the world, whether a new adventure or returning as I have done many times. Well- worth this tour saw such a lot of history. Would like one day to return.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/18/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip. Great tour. Guide and driver were fantastic. Visited great places.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Great tour. Tour guide * Personal information removed by Feefo * was great. Reminded us of our favorite Trafalgar guide, * Personal information removed by Feefo * . We had a blast! Everything was wonderful including itinerary & food. The post hotel that Trafalgar booked for us was also great. We made great friends which we are already planning our next tour with. Thank you for great experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
