Pearls Of Sicily Private Tour - 8 days/7 nights

Arrive at Catania Airport and meet your driver for the journey to Siracusa, a city whose foundations reach back to Greek mythology and whose legacy includes some of the best-preserved ancient ruins in the Mediterranean. Once home to the great mathematician Archimedes and the site of the first Christian church in the western world, Siracusa is a place where history still breathes in every corner of the city. Settle in for two nights at our centrally located hotel, just steps from the city’s architectural treasures. This evening, enjoy a beautiful group welcome dinner in a local restaurant

Meals: Breakfast & lunch on your own, dinner included

Accommodation: Overnight in Siracusa

Begin the day with a guided exploration of Siracusa, one of the most important outposts of the ancient Greek world and a city where layers of history remain vividly present. Visit the Archaeological Park, home to the grand Greek Theatre still used for classical performances, the Latomia del Paradiso quarry, and the evocative Ear of Dionysus. Continue into the heart of the city to admire the elegant Baroque townhouses rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693 and the graceful Piazza Duomo, where the Cathedral’s Baroque facade rises above the fifth-century BC Temple of Athena embedded within its walls. After an authentic Sicilian foodie experience at the lively market, we’ll enjoy a relaxing one-hour boat cruise around the beautiful coastline and historic island of Ortigia, offering a unique perspective of Siracusa from the sea. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy Siracusa at your own pace and experience the city as locals do.

Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Accommodation: Overnight in Siracusa

Your journey to Agrigento begins with a stop in the vibrant city of Catania, whose distinctive Baroque architecture carved from dark volcanic stone reflects both the creativity and resilience that followed the earthquake of 1693. During your free time, you may wish to explore landmarks such as the Cathedral of Saint Agatha, the lively fish market, and the exteriors of the grand Bellini theatre, or the peaceful villa gardens. Continue to the famed Roman Villa del Casale, one of Italy’s treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites, built in the early fourth century and home to the richest and most extensive collection of Roman mosaics ever discovered. After an included lunch in a local tavern, travel onward to Agrigento for an overnight stay in a family-run hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch included, dinner on your own

Accommodation: Overnight in Agrigento

Tour the ancient city of Agrigento, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most powerful centres of Magna Graecia. In the Valley of the Temples, a local expert will illuminate an extraordinary constellation of Greek temples rising from olive groves and golden fields, a landscape where the foundations of Western culture still stand in solemn beauty. Continue across Western Sicily to the coastal town of Marsala, celebrated for its historic cellars and centuries of winemaking traditions. Here you will enjoy a tasting at a renowned winery, sampling elegant varietals such as the crisp Catarratto or the expressive Mille e Una Notte, accompanied by a light Sicilian lunch. Later, travel on to Palermo and settle in for two nights at our centrally located and exclusive hotel, with the evening free to enjoy the Sicilian Dolce Vita at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast & lunch included, dinner on your own

Accommodation: Overnight in Palermo

Embark on a guided walking tour of Palermo, a city shaped by centuries of conquest and cultural exchange. Once the seat of a powerful Arab Emirate, Palermo still reveals its Middle Eastern influences in its churches and in the winding lanes of the old Arab Quarter. Visit the evocative Palatine Chapel, a twelfth-century masterpiece, along with selected rooms of the Royal Palace. Continue to the Capo market for a street food tasting that captures the city’s bold and vibrant flavours. In the afternoon, travel into the hills to Monreale. Here, admire its magnificent twelfth-century Norman Cathedral, a sacred space famed for its intricate biblical mosaics. Dinner is included this evening in a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner included, lunch on your own

Accommodation: Overnight in Palermo

Travel to the seaside village of Cefalù, a place of medieval lanes, lively squares, and a waterfront that has inspired artists and filmmakers alike, including scenes from Giuseppe Tornatore’s beloved film “Cinema Paradiso.” Most of the town’s highlights lie around Corso Ruggero and Piazza del Duomo, where you can visit the impressive Norman Cathedral, famed for its luminous mosaics and its place within Sicily’s Arab Norman heritage. After time on your own for sightseeing and lunch, continue to Taormina for your final two nights. Perched on a rocky bluff shaded by cypress and pine trees, Taormina opens onto sweeping views of the coast and Mount Etna, offering an exquisitely preserved historic center and one of the most captivating atmospheres in Sicily.

Meals: Breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Accommodation: Overnight in Taormina

Explore majestic Mount Etna, the highest and most active volcano in Europe. Its summit shifts with each eruption, and today it rises more than eleven thousand feet above the Ionian Coast, creating a landscape shaped by fire, ancient forests, and sweeping lava fields. The experience offers a powerful sense of Sicily’s natural drama and the geological forces that have shaped the island for millennia. After your visit, descend to the village of Linguaglossa for a tasting at a family-run winery, where the volcanic soil produces some of Sicily’s most distinctive wines. Return to Taormina for a private farewell, with an included dinner in one of the town’s many inviting restaurants.

Meals: Breakfast & dinner included, lunch on your own

Accommodation: Overnight in Taormina

Arrivederci Bella Sicilia. After breakfast, private transfers to Catania Airport bring your journey through Sicily to a close. May you carry with you the quiet strength of its ancient stones, the warmth of its coastal light, and the spirit of a land that has welcomed travelers for thousands of years. Sicily reveals itself to those who listen, and we hope its stories stay with you long after your return home.

Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner on your own