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Immerse yourself in the diversity of the beautiful Sicilian coast
Ancient civilisations, prehistoric caves, Byzantine churches, Baroque buildings and majestic landscape – the island of Sicily has it all. Immerse yourself in all the glory of Sicily including its mouth-watering cuisine! Explore the volcanic valleys of Mt. Etna, timeworn streets of Siracusa, the architectural wonders of Ragusa and the rich history of Palermo. Starring dramatic cliffside villages, clear waters and delicious seafood, this is a chance to experience the highlights of Sicily.
- Start
- Palermo, Italy
- Finish
- Syracuse, Italy
- Destination
- Italy
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PESY
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 15 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Breathtaking walks with expansive views are the perfect way to experience Sicily’s spectacular beauty
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Explore the lunar-like landscape of Europe’s largest active volcano – the towering Mount Etna
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Discover the truly ancient history of the island with the ‘Sicilian Stonehenge’ in the Malabotta forest. Enjoy a lunch of local specialties in the forest, with views of Mount Etna rising in front of you.
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Search crumbling Greek and Roman ruins in the charming seaside town of Taormina
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Taste tradition in the famous chocolate of Modica, made from a centuries-old secret recipe
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Your feature stay hotel is located in the middle of the lovely historical heart of Siracusa, on the island of Ortigia. Hidden in its basement is Europe's oldest Jewish ritual bath, a so called mikveh, discovered during renovation works.
Is this trip right for you?
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On this trip you'll need to be in good health and able to walk for extended distances for quite a few hours, with some up-and-down sections, and on varied terrain, from well-defined paths to rocky trails.
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Summer temperatures can be very high in Sicily (over 40°C), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single room supplement is available at an additional charge. Please ask your travel consultant for more details, and please note that in some hotels a single supplement exclusion applies where single rooms are not available. Also, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Piazza Borsa or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer from Palermo Airport
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
An arrival transfer from Palermo Airport to the joining point hotel is included in the price of this trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight details at the time of booking. In the evening you will meet your tour leader and fellow travelling companions at a welcome meeting (this is usually at 6pm, but you will be advised as to the exact time and place in a notice, located near the reception at our hotel), where your tour leader will give you a briefing on what lies ahead on your tour.Accommodation
- Hotel Piazza Borsa or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Palermo Sightseeing Tour
- Monreale Cathedral
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 8 kilometres, around 2 hours. Total driving time approximately 2 hours.Accommodation
- Agriturismo Borgo Abacena or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cefalu Sightseeing Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 7 kilometres, around 3 hours. Total driving time approximately 3 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Continental similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Montalbano Sightseeing Walk
- Malabotta Forest & Megaliti dell'Argimusco
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 9 kilometres, around 4 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Continental or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Castelmola Country Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 9-11 kilometres, around 3.5 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Corsaro or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sartorius Mountains Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 7 kilometres, around 4 hours. Total driving time approximately 1.5 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Montreal or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mt Etna’s Summit Area by Cable Car
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 13-17 km, around 4-5 hours. Different options are available, according to weather conditions and fitness level of the group. An optional jeep tour to the crater of Torre del Filosofo at almost 3,000m can be booked as well.Accommodation
- Hotel Montreal or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 9 kilometres, around 3.5 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Alla Giudecca (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ragusa Sightseeing Tour
- Vendicari Nature Reserve Coastal Walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 9 kilometres, around 3.5 hours. Total driving time approximately 2 hours.Accommodation
- Hotel Alla Giudecca (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Siracusa Sightseeing Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Total walking distance approximately 6 kilometres, around 2.5 hours.Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinnersTransport
Private minibus, Local train, Cable carAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (8 nights), Feature stay in Siracusa (2 nights)Included Activities
- Arrival Transfer from Palermo Airport
- Palermo Sightseeing Tour
- Monreale Cathedral
- Cefalu Sightseeing Walk
- Montalbano Sightseeing Walk
- Malabotta Forest & Megaliti dell'Argimusco
- Castelmola Country Walk
- Sartorius Mountains Walk
- Mt Etna’s Summit Area by Cable Car
- Ragusa Sightseeing Tour
- Vendicari Nature Reserve Coastal Walk
- Siracusa Sightseeing Tour
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Important notes
LEVEL OF FITNESS
You'll need to be in good health and able to walk for a few hours, with some up-and-down sections, and on varied terrain, from well-defined paths to rocky trails.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Palermo Airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.

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