Sicily Escorted Tour Package – 9 Days: Palermo, Agrigento & Giardini Naxos

Explore Sicily’s Ancient Ruins, Medieval Towns & Majestic Volcanoes

Discover the best of Sicily on this 9-day escorted journey, combining UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Baroque cities, medieval hilltop towns, and natural wonders. From the vibrant streets of Palermo to the dramatic slopes of Mount Etna, this tour offers the perfect balance of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm. Ideal for culture seekers, couples, and small groups wanting a stress-free, immersive Sicilian experience.

✈️ Day 1 – Depart for Italy

Board your international flight to Sicily and prepare for an unforgettable Italian adventure.

🇮🇹 Day 2 – Arrival in Palermo

Welcome Dinner & Orientation

Arrive in Palermo, Sicily’s energetic capital. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy leisure time before meeting your Tour Manager at 6 PM for an orientation and welcome dinner featuring authentic Sicilian flavors.

Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Dinner

🏛 Day 3 – Monreale Cathedral & Palermo Old City Tour

Travel to Monreale to explore its iconic Norman Cathedral, adorned with glittering 12th-century Byzantine mosaics. Return to Palermo to tour the ancient Old City, visiting landmarks including the magnificent Palermo Cathedral.

Optional Experience: Cefalù Tour

Discover the picturesque seaside town of Cefalù with its medieval streets, Piazza del Duomo, and charming Fisherman’s Village along the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Breakfast

🏰 Day 4 – Erice & Farm Lunch

Drive to the medieval mountaintop town of Erice, walking its cobbled streets lined with Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture. View iconic windmills and salt pans before enjoying lunch at a local farm, complete with regional delicacies and wine. Continue to Agrigento for an evening at leisure and a group dinner.

Overnight: Agrigento
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

🏺 Day 5 – Agrigento & the Valley of the Temples

Explore the Valley of the Temples, one of the best-preserved Greek archaeological sites outside mainland Greece. Tour eight majestic temples dating from 510–430 B.C., set atop rocky hills south of Agrigento. After lunch, travel to the coastal resort town of Giardini Naxos, where the evening is at leisure.

Overnight: Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

🌊 Day 6 – Leisure in Giardini Naxos & Optional Syracuse Tour

Enjoy a free day in Giardini Naxos or take the optional tour to Syracuse, the birthplace of Archimedes. Highlights include:

• Neapolis Archaeological Park

• Greek Theater & Roman Amphitheater

• Ear of Dionysius – a limestone cave with incredible acoustics

• Ortygia Island – UNESCO World Heritage site

Return to Giardini Naxos for dinner at your hotel.

Overnight: Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast

🌋 Day 7 – Mount Etna & Taormina

Visit Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, and ascend to the Silvestri Craters to observe layers of solidified lava. Continue to Taormina for a walking tour including the iconic Greek Theater, with panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside. Spend time at leisure exploring the charming hilltop town before returning to Giardini Naxos.

Overnight: Giardini Naxos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

🏛 Day 8 – Piazza Armerina & Roman Villa del Casale en route to Palermo

Stop in Piazza Armerina to see the stunning Roman mosaics of Villa del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing daily life, mythological scenes, and Homeric epics. Continue to Palermo for your last evening and bid farewell to your Tour Manager.

Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

👋 Day 9 – Departure

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight, taking home memories of Sicily’s ancient ruins, medieval towns, and breathtaking landscapes.

Meals: Breakfast

✅ Escorted Package Includes

• ✈️ Round-trip flights (New York – Palermo – New York)

• 🏨 7 Nights First-Class Hotels:

  • 3 Nights Palermo

  • 1 Night Agrigento

  • 3 Nights Giardini Naxos

• 🍽 13 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners)

• 🚍 Modern Air-Conditioned Motor Coach

• 🎧 Wireless Audio Headsets for Touring

• 👨‍💼 English-Speaking Tour Manager

• 🏛 Local Guides & Entrance Fees per Itinerary

• 🧳 Porterage & Hotel Taxes

• 💼 Tips for Included Services