• 4 Dinner (D)
• 8 Breakfast (B)
• 1 Lunch (L)

• Business class coach with extended leg room
• Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants
• 4 & 5-star stays

• Marsala: Taste some of the island’s richest Sicilian wines at a local winery in Marsala. 
• Ragusa: Savour the flavours of Ragusa during your Farm-to-Table dining experience, highlighting the freshest locally sourced ingredients – a relaxing moment spent with your fellow travellers.
• Giardini Naxos: Your dinner reflects some of Sicily’s top culinary heritage.

• Syracuse: Wander through the gardens of Paradise Quarry, test the remarkable acoustics in the Ear of Dionysius and step into the ancient Greek theatre, set within one of Sicily’s most evocative historic sites.
• Syracuse: Stroll through the old town on the island of Ortigia, tracing its narrow lanes towards the Fonte Aretusa and the legends that continue to shape this historic waterfront.

Discover Sicily’s capital with a Local Specialist, passing ornate piazzas and market-lined streets before you step inside the Palatine Chapel in the Palazzo dei Normanni. Gaze up at 12th-century gold mosaics shimmering around a carved Arab-Norman-Byzantine interior that blends muqarnas ceilings with Latin script and Greek images.

Hear how King Roger II forged a cosmopolitan court here during the island’s Golden Age. The chapel’s famed Christ Pantocrator and cedar-wood ceiling tell of craftsmen from across the Mediterranean, making this one of Europe’s most compelling sacred spaces.

Explore the coastal wetlands near Trapani and learn how sea water becomes crystals at the traditional salt pans, guided by keepers who still harness wind and sun. Stroll past an ancient stone windmill and shallow basins that mirror sky and clouds, keeping an eye out for pink flamingos and other migratory birds.

This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience sustains a centuries-old craft dating back to Phoenician trade. Your visit supports local heritage and conservation in this fragile landscape where sea, salt and wind have shaped livelihoods for generations.

Taste Sicily’s celebrated fortified wine where it was born. Tour oak-scented cellars and learn how the solera method creates layers of character before you taste Marsala wines ranging from amber-hued sweet styles to drier, nutty expressions, often paired with local cheeses and almonds.

Hear how 18th- and 19th-century merchants like Florio helped place Marsala on the world stage. Notes of caramel, citrus peel and spice reveal a maritime tradition that still defines this western corner of the island.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples, walking cypress-framed paths to admire the near-intact Temple of Concordia and the cliff-top Temple of Juno. Stand beneath classical Doric columns carved from honeyed tufa, with the sea and orchards stretching beyond.

Founded as Akragas in the 6th century BCE, this was among the most prosperous Greek cities. Your Local Specialist shares how sanctuaries, necropolises and city walls reveal a world where myth, religion and daily life intertwined on Sicily’s southern coast.

Visit the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its intricate mosaics preserved by an ancient landslide. From the “Great Hunt” to the lively “Bikini Girls,” elevated walkways let you study scenes of sport, feasting and empire in vivid stone.

Built in the 4th century, this lavish rural complex likely served an elite Roman owner. North African artisans, opulent marble and elaborate heating systems speak to a cosmopolitan Sicily at the crossroads of Mediterranean trade and taste.

Walk the labyrinthine lanes of Ragusa Ibla with a Local Specialist, pausing at Duomo di San Giorgio and palazzi with curling wrought-iron balconies. Quiet stairways open to belvederes and gardens, where limestone facades glow in late light.

Reborn after the 1693 earthquake, Sicilian Baroque here balances drama and grace—scrolling cornices, cherubs and masks guarding doorways. The atmosphere is contemplative yet elegant, revealing a town shaped by faith, resilience and refined craftsmanship.

Discover Modica’s artisanal chocolate tradition where you’ll watch the craft unfold from cocoa to bar using a traditional cold-working process. Learn why sugar crystals remain delightfully grainy, then sample Modica chocolate infused with citrus, cinnamon or peperoncino.

Introduced under Spanish rule and inspired by Aztec methods, Modica’s technique preserves bold cocoa aromas and a rustic texture. Family workshops carry this heritage forward, turning simple ingredients into bars that speak of place and time.

Explore the Neapolis Archaeological Park, wandering the gardens of the Latomia del Paradiso to test the acoustics in the resonant Ear of Dionysius. Continue to the vast Greek theatre, carved directly from bedrock and framed by pines and sea air.

Hear legends of tyrants and playwrights—Aeschylus himself staged works here—while your Local Specialist brings ancient Syracuse to life. This is one of two included Syracuse options; you’ll select this visit on tour at no extra cost.

Stroll the island heart of Syracuse—Ortigia old town—through lanes scented with sea breeze to Piazza Duomo, where a baroque cathedral rises from the columns of a Greek temple. Continue to the freshwater spring of Fonte Aretusa, shaded by papyrus on the waterfront.

Stories of nymphs, merchants and medieval guilds echo in courtyards and loggias, revealing layers of Greek, Norman and Spanish rule. This is an included alternative to Neapolis; choose your preferred Syracuse experience on tour.

Visit Taormina’s ancient amphitheatre with a Local Specialist to frame the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna through weathered arches. Wander elegant Corso Umberto to Piazza IX Aprile, where terraces open toward a blue horizon and church bells mark the hour.

Founded by Greeks and remodeled by Romans, the theatre’s stone tiers host a panorama that’s etched into Sicilian memory. Boutiques and cafés line limestone streets, balancing resort sparkle with timeless Mediterranean ease.

Begin your journey in convivial style and meet your Travel Director over a Sicilian welcome dinner. Taste regional classics—perhaps arancini, caponata or pasta con le sarde—paired with local wines that capture sun, sea and volcanic soils.

Palermo’s cuisine blends Arab spices, Norman traditions and market-fresh produce. Shared tables and lively conversation introduce the island’s generous spirit as you settle into Sicily’s rhythm of appetite and hospitality.

Savour a Farm-to-Table dinner celebrating Ragusa’s countryside—Ragusano cheeses, fragrant herbs, sun-ripe tomatoes and estate olive oils—accompanied by sample regional wines from the Iblei hills.

Your hosts spotlight seasonal produce and time-honoured recipes, underscoring Sicily’s deep bond between land and table. It’s an evening of warm hospitality and clear, honest flavours that speak of the island’s agricultural heart.

Conclude your journey above the sea in Taormina with a celebratory meal of coastal Sicily—crudo or grilled catch, handmade pasta and citrus-laced desserts—paired with Etna wines that channel volcanic soils. Raise a glass to celebrate your time in Sicily.

Candlelit corners and salt-tinged breezes enhance the evening’s mood. Stories and friendships, like the view, linger long after the final toast to Sicilian cuisine and cliffside beauty.

Explore Noto’s golden streets along Corso Vittorio Emanuele to the Cathedral of San Nicolò and palaces that epitomize Sicilian Baroque. Ornate facades blush at sunset, balconies ripple with ironwork, and piazzas invite a slow passeggiata.

Rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake, Noto is a masterclass in urban harmony and UNESCO-listed grace. This is an Optional Experience offered at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability and minimum numbers.

Ascend the vineyard-cloaked slopes of Mount Etna, passing lava fields and stone terraces toward Rifugio Sapienza. Walk the rim of the Silvestri craters and feel the crunch of black lava flows beneath your boots on Europe’s largest active volcano.

Your guide shares Etna’s geology and folklore, from Roman myths to modern eruptions. Weather-dependent enhancements may be offered on the day. This is an Optional Experience at additional cost, bookable on tour.

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