Explore Eastern Sicily Tour | Inspiring Travel

Itinerary Highlights

Enjoy a walking tour of Ragusa Ibla including a visit of the atelier of a Sicilian cart master
Call at the massive Cathedral and see the 6th-century-B.C Temple of Apollo in Ortigia
Complete a walk up Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna
Visit Concetto and Valentina’s farm where they cultivate the famous “Romana” almond and enjoy a homely lunch
Best time to travel May - Sep

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout

4 nights

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Eastern Sicily is a destination that could not be better suited to a luxury tour. It is steeped in history, with a landscape that is both dramatic and varied - meaning whichever direction you venture you will find sights, sounds and experiences to delight and inspire.

Thoughts of sandy beaches, calm blue ocean, craggy mountains, quaint towns, and rolling green pastures complimented by the smell of oregano, orange blossom and mint drifting by on the breeze are enough to get anybody thinking about their next holiday. Then, throw in incredible excursions ranging from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to an adventure on the slopes of Mt. Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano, and you can see why so many well-heeled travellers are choosing to experience Sicily by car.

With this tour you will travel in luxury and style, staying at some of the most chic and elegant hotels on this storied island, allowing you to get the best of every step of your trip. However you want to explore, and whichever sights you would like to see, our Travel Specialists are ready and waiting to tailor-make your dream tour, exactly how you want it.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival - Catania - Val di Noto

Arrival at Catania Airport and private transfer to Ragusa Ibla. Set out on a guided walking tour of the historic city centre. During the tour, stop at the atelier of a Sicilian cart master. Then, enjoy dinner inside the cave of an ancient watermill located in the middle of a canyon.

Day 2 Syracuse - Val di Noto

Ortigia

Today, join a local guide and visit the island of Ortigia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Venture down winding streets lined with stunning Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Visit the famous Cathedral and see the 6th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo. Then, visit a local farm where they will take you around their "Romana" almond orchards and enjoy a homely lunch on-site.

Day 3 Taormina

Taormina

Continue to Taormina, a location labeled by Goethe as “a corner of paradise,” and enjoy a walking tour through the upper town. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Ionian Sea, expect magnificent views. See the celebrated Teatro Greco, with its spectacular views of Mt. Etna and the calm sea far below. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant overlooking the ocean.

Day 4 Mount Etna

Mt Etna

Reach Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna. Take a cable car ride up the slope and enjoy a walk around the crater, escorted by a knowledgeable alpine guide. Then, visit an extraordinary winery on the slopes of this legendary volcano. Taste fabulous local wines paired with local food, all backdropped by the mountains dramatic panorama, before driving back to Taormina.