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Sicily in Depth
Small Group
Tour Description:
See every slice of Sicily during this 9-day guided tour. Take off to Paradise Quarry in Syracuse with a Local Expert to see the Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped limestone grotto where voices may echo up to 16 times. At Casa Nepeta, stroll organic crops before tasting an artisanal bitter infused with Sicilian botanicals. Visit the Palatine Chapel, travel to the salt pans and windmills on the western coast and taste Marsala wine in its hometown. Finally, in Taormina, join a Local Expert at the cliffside Greek theater, with views towards Mount Etna, the island’s active Strato volcano.
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Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 18 Apr 27 — Monday 26 Apr 27 | Starting at $4,975 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 02 May 27 — Monday 10 May 27 | Starting at $5,025 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 16 May 27 — Monday 24 May 27 | Starting at $5,025 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 30 May 27 — Monday 07 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,050 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 13 Jun 27 — Monday 21 Jun 27 | Starting at $5,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 27 Jun 27 — Monday 05 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,150 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 11 Jul 27 — Monday 19 Jul 27 | Starting at $5,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 25 Jul 27 — Monday 02 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 08 Aug 27 — Monday 16 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 22 Aug 27 — Monday 30 Aug 27 | Starting at $5,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 05 Sep 27 — Monday 13 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 19 Sep 27 — Monday 27 Sep 27 | Starting at $5,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 03 Oct 27 — Monday 11 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 17 Oct 27 — Monday 25 Oct 27 | Starting at $5,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Sunday 31 Oct 27 — Monday 08 Nov 27 | Starting at $4,975 | 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 Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice.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 & SightseeingDestination Highlights:
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYWelcome to Palermo
Relax and settle in before meeting your Travel Director and small group for dinner at a local restaurant. It’s the perfect chance to connect with your fellow travelers as you begin your journey through Sicily.
Palermo & the Golden Age of the Normans
Trace Palermo’s layered history on a walking tour that leads into the 12th-century Palatine Chapel, explored in the company of a Local Expert. The afternoon opens into unhurried time in and around Palermo Cathedral, where shifting architectural styles reveal the city’s changing story. As evening settles, join your small group for a relaxed Dine-Around, sampling the dishes locals favor and the way they like to enjoy them.
Trapani and Marsala
Nestled along its crescent-shaped coastline, Trapani sits close to the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll discover the age-old tradition of salt production on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, visiting the colorful salt pans and an ancient stone windmill where seawater settles into clear salt crystals. Then continue to Marsala and savor an exclusive tasting at a local winery with your group - enjoying the town’s renowned wine in quiet, sunlit surroundings.
Explore the Valley of the Temples
Journey along the southern coast of Sicily towards Agrigento, where the Valley of the Temples unfolds across a ridge above the sea. Walk the site with a Local Expert, taking in how this UNESCO-recognized site remains as some of the finest expressions of ancient Greek architecture. Marvel at the Temple of Concordia and the cliff-top Temple of Juno, each carrying centuries of stories in their columns and outlook. Afterwards, gather back at the hotel for dinner with the group, sharing reflections on the day’s unforgettable discoveries.
Discover Villa Romana del Casale and Ragusa
Today, you’ll travel inland to the Villa Romana del Casale, a luxurious UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for mosaics that reflect the scale and skill of Roman craftsmanship. Continue to Ragusa and follow a Local Expert through the narrow alleyways of Ragusa Ibla, a town shaped by Bronze Age roots and early Sicel tribe settlements, who gave their name to Sicily. Admire the area’s Sicilian Baroque architecture before a Farm-to-Table dinner that brings the small group together over local flavors.
Modica, Noto and Casa Nepeta
Begin your day in Modica, a town rebuilt after the 17th-century earthquake and known for its chocolate-making tradition. At an artisanal workshop, discover techniques rooted in older Mediterranean methods and how local craft shapes daily life. Later, enjoy a short drive to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Noto, where Baroque palaces and honey-colored streets set the scene for time at leisure. Choose a local spot for lunch at your own pace before completing the day with an early aperitivo at Casa Nepeta, a sensory botanical journey among aromatic herbs followed by a tasting of Sicily’s authentic artisanal bitters.
Ancient Syracuse
Choose your way to discover Syracuse today. You can opt for sightseeing with your Local Expert at Syracuse’s Paradise Quarry - home to the unique Ear of Dionysius, an ear-shaped grotto with remarkable acoustics - before visiting the Greek theater. Alternatively, you can explore the Old City on the island of Ortigia, a labyrinth of narrow streets lined with palaces. This historic area is where the famed mathematician Archimedes ran through the streets, exclaiming 'Eureka!' Continue your journey along Sicily’s Ionian Riviera to the charming resort of Giardini Naxos or Marina Forza d'Agrò (departure dependent).
Taormina and the Dawn Coast of Europe
After breakfast, consider an optional journey through the vineyards towards Mount Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Next, you’ll continue to Taormina, perched on Monte Tauro with views of the Ionian Sea and Etna. With a Local Expert, visit the ancient Greek theater, set on a cliff and open to the sky, and even see Etna through its broken arches. Wander along Corso Umberto and take in the outlook from Piazza IX Aprile. Later, gather for dinner at a local restaurant, sharing Sicilian dishes and wines with the group.
Depart Catania
Your time in Sicily comes to an end as you transfer to the airport. Take in steady views of Mount Etna - a final glimpse of the volcanic landscape that has shaped the journey.
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.
