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Sicily in Depth - Small Group
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Length
9 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Palermo (Sicily, Italy)
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Ends in
Catania (Sicily, Italy)
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Available Tour Start Dates
APR 18, 2027 to OCT 31, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Small Group
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$4,726.25
Overview
See every slice of Sicily with your Small Group as you move through coastlines, ancient sites and local flavors woven into daily life. You’ll explore Palermo’s distinctive character, step into Syracuse’s fascinating history through UNESCO-listed landmarks, and travel west to the salt pans and windmills for a closer look at regional traditions and seaside landmarks. Savor local wine in Marsala and even stand within Taormina’s cliffside Greek theater, whose arches frame the island’s active volcano, Mount Etna.
Visited During Tour
Agrigento (Sicily, Italy) | Catania (Sicily, Italy) | Giardini Naxos (Italy) | Marsala (Sicily, Italy) | Modica (Italy) | Palermo (Sicily, Italy) | Ragusa (Sicily, Italy) | Syracuse (Sicily, Italy) | Trapani (Sicily, Italy)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Sicily in Depth - Small Group tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 458-1713
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1Welcome 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.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Palazzo Liberty Unique, Splendid Hotel La Torre, Palermo -
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2Palermo & 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.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Palazzo Liberty Unique, Splendid Hotel La Torre, Palermo -
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3Trapani 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Seawater, Marsala -
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4Explore 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.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: The Scala dei Turchi Resort, Agrigento -
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5Discover 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.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Mediterraneo Palace, Ragusa -
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6Modica
Enjoy a relaxed start this morning or take an optional visit towards the Val di Noto. Later, wander into Modica, a town rebuilt after the 17th-century earthquake and known for a long tradition of chocolate-making. At an artisanal workshop, you’ll discover the techniques rooted in older Mediterranean methods and gain a clear sense of how local craft shapes daily life.
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- Breakfast
Accommodations: Mediterraneo Palace, Ragusa -
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7Ancient 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).
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos, Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò -
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8Taormina 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.
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- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hellenia Yachting, Giardini Naxos, Baia Taormina, Marina di Forza D’Agrò -
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9Depart 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Sicily in Depth - Small Group tour:
Travelers Notes
* DAY 1: Complimentary arrival transfers depart Palermo's Falcone-Borsellino Airport (PMO) at 12:00 and 15:00 on the first day of the tour. Guests should arrive at least 2 hours before the last transfer time. Please be aware when booking your flights.* DAY 9: Complimentary departure transfers arrive Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) on the last day of the tour at 06:30 and 08:30.* CHARGEABLE TRANSFERS: Chargeable transfers available in Palermo and Catania. Guests who have booked their extra hotel nights with Insight Vacations, or whose flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach timings may purchase a chargeable transfer. However, guests booking independent hotel nights should make their own transfer arrangements.* NOTE: This trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website.
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