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The Sicilian 2026
10 days from Palermo to Taormina Riviera
Tour Description:
Trekked by more than half of humankind’s ancient world, modern day Sicily still offers off-the-beaten-path discoveries that reveal an undiscovered side of Italy. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, French, Germans, Spanish, Italians, and even the British have left an impression on this gorgeous island, and it shows in its diverse architecture, unique culture, and multinational cuisine. As you trace the sparkling coast from the flamboyant capital city of Palermo to the ultra-chic Taormina Riviera, you can expect stunning archaeological treasures, ancient works of art, and a warm welcome at every turn, and a cool gelato on every corner. Traditional granita, cannoli, and Marsala wine serve to sweeten the experience on this Undiscovered Tour of Sicily. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Ragusa so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
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| Friday 27 Mar 26 — Monday 06 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,049 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 03 Apr 26 — Monday 13 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,119 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 10 Apr 26 — Monday 20 Apr 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 17 Apr 26 — Monday 27 Apr 26 | Starting at $3,119 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 24 Apr 26 — Monday 04 May 26 | Starting at $3,159 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 01 May 26 — Monday 11 May 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 08 May 26 — Monday 18 May 26 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 May 26 — Monday 25 May 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 22 May 26 — Monday 01 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 May 26 — Monday 08 Jun 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 19 Jun 26 — Monday 29 Jun 26
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| Friday 21 Aug 26 — Monday 31 Aug 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 28 Aug 26 — Monday 07 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 18 Sep 26 — Monday 28 Sep 26 | Starting at $3,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 25 Sep 26 — Monday 05 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,199 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 02 Oct 26 — Monday 12 Oct 26 | Starting at $3,119 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 Oct 26 — Monday 19 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,859 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 16 Oct 26 — Monday 26 Oct 26 | Starting at $2,949 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial Features Included in this Tour:• Guided sightseeing in Palermo followed by a scenic drive to Monreale• Visit to a traditional salt mill with wine-tasting experience in Marsala • Guided walking tour of Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples • Guided sightseeing in Mazaro del Vallo• Guided visit to Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina • Guided walking tour of Ragusa Ibla • Globus Choice excursions in Ragusa – Included in your tour with your choice of a visit to an authentic Carrettieri (Sicilian carts) workshop or a visit to Palazzo Arezzo di Trifiletti with a guided owner-led tour • Guided visit to Syracuse’s Archaeological Park • Complimentary [LF] Granita (semi-frozen drink) and brioche tasting at the Bar Vitelli of Savoca− “The Godfather” filming location • Visit to Taormina’s ancient Greek theater• Orientation walks in Catania and Taormina• Visit Erice and Noto
Notes:
We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
We encourage all guests to prebook their preferred included Globus Choice excursions to ensure your selection is available. If your preference is not selected 35 days prior to departure, we will select a Choice excursion on your behalf based on availability.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN PALERMO, ITALY
Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Dinner
DinnerDay 2 PALERMO
Sicilian Specialties PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata and a visit to the cathedral. Scenic drive to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and a visit to the Norman Cathedral. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
The story of the splendid Monreale Cathedral began as Arabs took control of Palermo. They transformed the cathedral into a mosque and banished the Bishop of Palermo from town. Not wishing to venture too far from his beloved cathedral, the Bishop settled in a small village in the hills overlooking Palermo, the site of modern-day Monreale. There, he built a modest church to keep the flame of local Christian worship alive. Today the cathedral is known for its stunning mosaics that cover an area of over 64.500sq ft
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 3 PALERMO–ERICE–MARSALA–MAZARA DEL VALLO
Sweet & Salty Sicily ERICE Free time to browse.
MARSALA Visit a salt mill en route to Mazara del Vallo. Enjoy a wine tasting. (B,D)
99 mi / 160 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Lagoons, salt pans and windmills can be found along the coastline near Marsala. Learn all about the production of salt when visiting one of the original salt mills
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 4 MAZARA DEL VALLO–AGRIGENTO
Timeless Temples MAZARA DEL VALLO Guided sightseeing includes the cathedral and a walk in the Old Town.
AGRIGENTO Take a guided walking tour at the Valley of Temples. (B,D)
93 mi / 150 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGY The ruins of Akragas remain Sicily's most amazing archaeological site. The impressively well-preserved Tempio della Concordia sits in a spectacular setting upon a ridge where it served as a beacon for homecoming sailors and today draws enthralled visitors to revel in the remarkable Valley of the Temples
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–RAGUSA
Ancient Artistry in Sicily PIAZZA ARMERINA Take a guided visit to the Villa Romana del Casale with the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. (B,D)
130 mi / 210 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the extraordinary example of Roman power in one of the most luxurious villas of its kind in the Italian countryside. Marvel at the magnificently preserved mosaics that embellish the Villa Romana del Casale, designed and installed by African mosaic workers and the strength of the Roman influence and power throughout the Mediterranean region
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 6 RAGUSA
Historic Streets & Sweets RAGUSA Guided walking tour includes the city’s oldest district, the Ibla, the 19th-century gardens of Giardini Iblei, and St. George Cathedral. Visit an authentic Carrettieri (Sicilian carts) workshop. Free time. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
Visit an authentic Carrettieri workshop and learn everything about this ancient art. The craftsmanship involved in creating these carts is highly esteemed, and the tradition has been passed down through generations. Sicilian cart painting is considered a unique form of folk art, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 7 RAGUSA–NOTO–SYRACUSE
World Stages NOTO Walk along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to admire San Nicolò Cathedral.
SYRACUSE Guided visit to the Archaeological Park features the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheatre. (B)
56 mi / 90 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ARCHITECTURE & ARCHAEOLOGY Discover the extraordinary evidence of history found at Neapolis Archaeological Park of Siracusa. The stars of this show are the magnificent ancient ruins of the Greek Theatre and remarkable Roman Amphitheatre which are revered as one of the greatest archaeological sites in all of Italy
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
Coastal Treasures CATANIA Take an orientation walk with free time to browse in Piazza del Duomo and Via Etnea. Take a scenic drive en route to Taormina Riviera with free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
75 mi / 120 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURE & TRADITION Catania is an ancient port city on Sicily's east coast. It sits at the foot of Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano. The city's wide central square, Piazza del Duomo, features the whimsical Fontana dell 'Elefante statue and richly decorated St. Agata Cathedral. Nearby, La Pescheria weekday fish market is a rowdy spectacle surrounded by seafood restaurants
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 9 TAORMINA RIVIERA EXCURSION TO SAVOCA
Frozen in Time SAVOCA Orientation walk followed by a [LF] Granita (semi-frozen drink), and brioche tasting at Bar Vitelli.
TAORMINA RIVIERA Orientation walk and free time for lunch. Visit the Greek Theatre, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
43 mi / 70 km
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Not quite the same as sorbet, the Sicilian invention of granita is Sicily’s take on frozen concoctions that varies with the delightful tastes of lemon, mandarin orange, jasmine, almond, mint, coffee, or berries. A frozen blend of Sicilian pistachios is also a tempting way to enjoy this traditional treat
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 10 TAORMINA RIVIERA
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. The nearest airport is Catania. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| Palermo | Palermo | Mazara Del Vallo | Agrigento | Ragusa | Syracuse | Taormina Riviera |
Central Palace Hotel Federico II
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Via Principe Granatelli, 60 Palermo Italy
A fusion of classic and innovative design, Hotel Federico II is a family- run 65 room establishment located near the city's most important streets of culture, tourism and shopping, halfway between the Teatro Massimo and the Teatro Politeama. Breakfast is served with a rich buffet while the in-house restaurant offers traditional Mediterranean dishes revisited along with a great wine selection. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.
First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Via Principe Granatelli, 60 Palermo Italy
A fusion of classic and innovative design, Hotel Federico II is a family- run 65 room establishment located near the city's most important streets of culture, tourism and shopping, halfway between the Teatro Massimo and the Teatro Politeama. Breakfast is served with a rich buffet while the in-house restaurant offers traditional Mediterranean dishes revisited along with a great wine selection. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
