About this trip
This is a tour through Sicily's layered history, from ancient Greek temples to Byzantine mosaics to medieval hill towns, with the island's food and coastline as a constant backdrop.
You'll cover a good spread of the island, taking in its most significant ancient sites alongside time in Taormina and on the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano.
It's a guided group trip at a moderate pace, suited to those who want the history explained rather than pieced together alone.
What you'll do
- Explore the Doric temples at the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento
- Wander the cobbled streets of the walled hilltop town of Erice
- View the mosaics at the Roman Villa Romana del Casale
- Spend time on Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano
- Walk the streets of Taormina overlooking the Ionian Sea
- Fully guided throughout, with a set group itinerary
- Moderate pace with a mix of walking, sightseeing, and travel between towns
Worth it if you love ancient history and don't mind early starts. Think twice if you need downtime or prefer a slower pace.
- Guide Daniele delivered exceptional breadth and depth, making historical sites truly memorable and understandable.
- Villa Romana's mosaics and frescoes, plus early arrivals at major sites, beat the crowds substantially.
- Packed itinerary leaves minimal time to sit and relax; Catania's fish markets only added post-tour.
- Cefalu is genuinely noisy and crowded despite its Greek theatre being worth seeing.
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Departing in Aug is cheapest — from £1,975, about 11% below the priciest month (Apr).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Syracuse · 29 Aug – 30 Aug
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