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Sicily Grand Tour

Catania → Taormina 15 days Up to 16

About this trip

Fifteen days travelling round Sicily by coach, taking in the layers of history left behind by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans and Spanish rule. This is a fully guided sightseeing tour built around the island's UNESCO sites and archaeological remains, with enough time to cover Sicily properly rather than rushing between a handful of highlights.

Alongside the big archaeological sites you'll also take in quieter villages and the varied landscapes that run from coast to interior, including a detour inland to see the mosaics at Piazza Armerina.

What you'll do

  • Explore Sicily's UNESCO-listed archaeological sites
  • See the Roman mosaics at Piazza Armerina
  • Visit villages and towns shaped by Greek, Arab and Norman rule
  • Travel across the island's coastal and interior landscapes
  • Fully guided coach touring over 15 days
Good to know
  • Easy-paced coach tour suited to those who prefer sightseeing with a guide over independent exploration
  • Covers the whole island, so expect a fair amount of travel time between stops
What travellers actually say

Worth it if you want genuine Sicily insights with a stellar guide and don't mind brisk walking. Think twice if mobility's limited or you need reliable accommodation standards.

  • Guide Tiziano delivers honest cultural context with charm, balancing beauty and real problems.
  • Significant daily walking on steps in heat; accommodation sorting problematic, including unsafe facilities and bed-share mix-ups.
  • Late morning starts waste daylight hours on a packed 15-day itinerary hitting multiple highlights.
  • Group chemistry strong, but itinerary pace suits younger travellers better than middle-aged participants.

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Getting there

Catania
One-way · arrive 18 Sept 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Catania · 18 Sept19 Sept

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