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Catania • Mt. Etna • Taormina • Syracuse • Agrigento • Marsala • Motya • Erice
Experience the enchanting island of Sicily, where Mediterranean charm meets ancient history. This Stay & Explore itinerary allows you to enjoy Catania and Marsala as your central hubs while offering optional excursions to Sicily’s most iconic destinations, from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna to the ancient temples of Agrigento.
Board your flight to Catania, Sicily, and begin your adventure on this sun-soaked island.
Benvenuti! Arrive on the island of Sicily and transfer to your hotel in Catania, a city of history, culture, and vibrant street life under the shadow of Mt. Etna. Enjoy leisure time to explore independently. Your tour begins with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at 6 PM, followed by a welcome reception.
Overnight: Catania
Explore Catania on a walking tour through its Baroque streets, large squares, and lively markets. Admire the rich architecture rebuilt after the 17th-century earthquakes.
Optional: Take a half-day excursion to Taormina, the “Jewel of the Ionian Sea,” famous for its ancient Greek Theater and breathtaking seaside views.
Overnight: Catania
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the morning at your own pace in Catania, or join the optional tour to Syracuse, the birthplace of Archimedes. Visit the Neapolis Archaeological Park, the Greek Theater, Roman Amphitheater, and the “Ear of Dionysius.” Explore the charming UNESCO-listed old quarter of Ortygia before returning to Catania.
Optional: Syracuse Tour
Overnight: Catania
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a day in Catania, or explore Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano. Ascend to the Silvestri Craters, walk across ancient lava flows, and learn about the geology and history of this iconic peak. Stop at a local farm for a Sicilian lunch before returning to Catania.
Optional: Mt. Etna with Lunch
Overnight: Catania
Meals: Breakfast
Drive to Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best-preserved Greek temple complexes outside Greece. Enjoy a local Sicilian lunch before continuing to Marsala. Check into your hotel in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Marsala
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Discover Marsala on a guided walking tour. Explore the history of this walled city, famous for its trade and Marsala wine. In the afternoon, optionally cruise the Stagnone Lagoon to the island of Motya, a Phoenician trading outpost and home to the 5th-century BC Motya Charioteer.
Optional: Motya Tour
Overnight: Marsala
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxing day in Marsala, or take a morning excursion to Erice, a medieval mountaintop town with cobblestone streets, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, and panoramic views. Return to Marsala for a farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.
Optional: Erice Tour
Overnight: Marsala
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to Palermo airport for your departure flight. Arrivederci Sicilia!
Meals: Breakfast
Flights: Roundtrip New York – Catania / Palermo – New York
7 Nights Accommodation: 4 nights Catania, 3 nights Marsala
9 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Modern air-conditioned motor coach
Services of English-speaking Tour Manager and local guides
Sightseeing & entrance fees included per itinerary
Hotel porterage, taxes, and gratuities included
Comfortable wireless headsets for enhanced touring
Stay in central hotels in Catania and Marsala for easy access to top attractions
Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Valley of the Temples, Ortygia, Greek Theater of Taormina
Optional excursions to Mt. Etna, Motya, and Erice for immersive experien
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