Colors of Sicily
Tour Type: Country Explorer
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Sicily's vibrant palette of colors comes alive on this trip. Sip local wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, wander the chic streets of Taormina and meet the locals in colorful fishing villages. Top it all off with a sweet treat - all the Modican chocolate you can lay your hands on.
Be My Guest
Brochure Type Europe & Britain 2025 v1
Sicily's vibrant palette of colors comes alive on this trip. Sip local wine on the slopes of Mount Etna, wander the chic streets of Taormina and meet the locals in colorful fishing villages. Top it all off with a sweet treat - all the Modican chocolate you can lay your hands on.
Be My Guest
- Catania Learn how to make homemade macaroni and sit down to a delicious local meal with your charming hosts, the locals of Castiglione di Sicilia, a Jewish Village.
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- Modica Learn how the local Modica chocolate is made and enjoy a chocolate tasting.
- Marsala Explore Sicily's 'Culture of Salt' at the Salina della Laguna.
- 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.
- Catania During an exploration with your Travel Director see the Duomo, Piazza and the noble buildings of Palazzo Senatorio.
- Taormina Visit the ancient Greek Ampitheatre 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.
- Syracuse Walk with a Local Specialist through the historic island of Ortygia and visit the Archaeological Museum of Syracuse.
- 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.
- Ragusa Join a Local Specialist on an insightful look into the historic devastation at the root of Ragusa's two distinctive districts.
- 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.
- Palermo On a one-of-a-kind experience, team up with a local to learn about the civil anti-mafia movement as you discover the lesser-known history of the ancient city of Palermo.
- Discover Modica and Catania
- Explore Palermo, Monreale, Valley of the Temples, Ragusa, Syracuse and Taormina with a Local Specialist
- Visit Monreale Norman Cathedral, Erice, Infersa Mill in Marsala, Valley of the Temples, the Syracuse Archaeological Museum, Ortygia and the Greek Theater in Taormina
- View Mount Etna (optional)
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Optional Experiences and free time
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2025
- Duration
- 9 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Palermo | Welcome to Palermo: 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 a Welcome Dinner to kick-start your Sicilian adventure. Accommodations: Garibaldi |
| Day 2 | Palermo | Explore the Capital of Sicily: Head to Monreale on the slopes of Monte Caputo where a Local Specialist will guide you through one of the greatest examples of Norman architecture, the 12th-century Cattedrale di Monreale. This evening, why not join an Optional Experience to the beautiful fishing village of Sferracavallo, at the foot of Mount Capo Gallo? Here you'll feast on Palermitano specialties, perfectly paired with delicious Sicilian wine. Accommodations: Garibaldi |
| Day 3 | Marsala | Journey to Ancient Marsala Dive Into Culture Make Travel Matter: Discover hidden Palermo as you join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, and learn about the civil anti-mafia movement. Leaving Palermo behind, we head to Erice, the hilltop 'Town of a Hundred Churches'. You'll have some free time for lunch before continuing to Marsala, home to the nutty-flavoured wine which shares its name. Dive Into Culture along the way, stopping at the salt pans to visit the Infersa Mill to learn about the ancient 'culture of salt' and industry which has shaped this region. You'll be thrilled with an evening at leisure in picture-perfect Marsala with its marble streets and expansive piazze filled with colorful restaurants. Accommodations: Seawater |
| Day 4 | Ragusa | Onwards to Agrigento and Ragusa: Today's first stop is Agrigento where you'll join a Local Specialist for a visit to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples. You'll 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 we 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. Accommodations: Poggio del Sole |
| Day 5 | Ragusa | Explore Beautiful Baroque Modica Dive Into Culture: This morning we pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Modica. Your Travel Director will show you the sights on an orientation of this Baroque beauty before we Dive Into Culture and learn the secrets of Modican chocolate. Later, we return to Ragusa to learn about the rebuilding of the city following a 17th-century earthquake which destroyed most of it. Your Local Specialist will reveal how this devastating seismic event led to the development of an entirely new city on a nearby ridge, while some of its brave residents remained to rebuild what was lost. You'll hear how it was only in the early 20th century that the two were eventually fused together. This evening is yours to enjoy at leisure, or perhaps consider joining an Optional Experience to a unique local farm restaurant. Accommodations: Poggio del Sole |
| Day 6 | Syracuse | Off to Historic Syracuse: Once a major Mediterranean power and the birthplace of Archimedes, the historic city of Syracuse takes center stage this morning as you join your Local Specialist for in-depth insights into its colorful past. You'll see some of its treasures at the Archaeological Museum, then visit the island of Ortygia, the ancient heart of the city connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. Your afternoon is open to spend as you wish. This evening you'll join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodations: Mercure |
| Day 7 | Taormina | Venture Past Mount Etna to Taormina: 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 our Optional Experience evening enjoying Sicilian specialties. Accommodations: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos |
| Day 8 | Taormina | Taormina Free Day Connect with Locals: Taormina is yours for the taking today. You could choose to visit the 10th century Palazzo Corvaja with its Islamic-style tower or 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. Accommodations: Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos |
| Day 9 | Catania | Farewell Sicily: 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. Accommodations: |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
