Highlights of Italy
(10 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome
Italy in a Week
(7 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome
Essence of Italy
(13 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi Coast & Capri
Romantic Italy
(12 Days)
Amalfi Coast & Capri, Florence, Tuscany, Rome
Italy in Style
(14 Days)
Lake Como & Milan, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi Coast & Capri
Exclusive Italy
(15 Days)
Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Venice, Lake Como
Family Tour of Italy
(13 Days)
Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Lake Como
Luxuries of Northern Italy
(12 Days)
Piedmont, Portofino & Cinque Terre, Bologna & Emilia Romagna, Lake Garda, Milan
Rome in Depth
(6 Days)
Venice & Beyond
(6 Days)
Venice, Padua, Verona, Lake Garda
Journey Through Italy
(14 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Amalfi Coast & Capri
Luxuries of Southern Italy
(10 Days)
Rome, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii
Lake Como & Portofino
(7 Days)
Lake Como & Bellagio, Portofino & Cinque Terre
Food & Wine Tour of Italy
(11 Days)
Piedmont, Bologna & Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany & Florence
Jewish Heritage: Italy
(14 Days)
Venice, Ferrara, Florence, Pisa & Livorno, Siena, Porto Ercole, Pitigliano, Rome
Gardens of Italy
(9 Days)
Rome, Florence, Tuscany
Italy for Art Lovers
(13 Days)
Rome, Assisi, Florence, Bologna, Ravenna, Padua, Venice, Milan
Highlights of Puglia
(6 Days)
Savelletri di Fasano, Alberobello, Cisternino, Locorotondo, Lecce, Ostuni, Polignano a Mare
Best of Puglia & Amalfi Coast
(9 Days)
Savelletri di Fasano, Alberobello, Cisternino, Locorotondo, Lecce, Ostuni, Matera, Ravello, Amalfi, Positano, Capri
Puglia in Depth
(9 Days)
Otranto, Lecce, Savelletri di Fasano, Alberobello, Cisternino, Locorotondo, Polignano a Mare
Best of the Amalfi Coast & Capri
(9 Days)
Positano, Capri, Ravello
Best of Southern Italy & Sicily
(17 Days)
Rome, Capri, Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Naples, Palermo & Monreale, Sciacca, Agrigento, Syracuse, Taormina & Mount Etna
Luxury Sicily Tours
A Week in Sicily
(7 Days)
Palermo & Monreale, Sciacca & Agrigento, Noto & Syracuse, Taormina
Highlights of Sicily
(8 Days)
Palermo & Monreale, Segesta, Erice, Sciacca, Agrigento, Taormina, Syracuse, Mt. Etna
Luxuries of Sicily
(7 Days)
Sciacca, Agrigento, Syracuse, Taormina & Mt. Etna
Journey Through Sicily
(11 Days)
Palermo & Monreale, Segesta, Erice, Sciacca, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina & Mount Etna
Garden Tour of Sicily
(8 Days)
Palermo, Taormina & environs
Culinary Tour of Sicily
(8 Days)
Palermo & Monreale, Trapani, Marsala, Sciacca, Agrigento, Noto, Modica, Taormina, Mount Etna
Jewish Tour of Sicily
(10 Days)
Palermo & Monreale, Sciacca, Agrigento, Noto, Syracuse, Taormina
Active Family Tour of Sicily
(10 Days)
Sciacca, Agrigento, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina, Mount Etna
Multi-Country Tours
Family Tour of London, Paris & Rome
(10 Days)
London, Paris, Rome
Luxuries of Switzerland & Italy
(11 Days)
Lausanne, Interlaken & Berner Oberland, Lucerne, Lake Como
France & Italy: Best of the Riviera
(9 Days)
Cote d'Azur, Portofino & Cinque Terre
Introduction to Switzerland & Italy
(9 Days)
Lausanne, Zermatt, Lake Como
(11 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Palermo & Monreale, Segesta, Erice, Sciacca, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina & Mount Etna
This comprehensive luxury tour of Sicily focuses on the best of the island.
Begin in Palermo. The vibrant capital of Sicily, Palermo is home to some of Italy's most fascinating cultural gems including impressive private museums, the country's largest opera house and a robust food culture. During private touring, explore lively local markets, the old Arab quarter and unique UNESCO-listed Arab-Norman architecture. Also, take a private excursion to Monreale for a private tour of the stunning cathedral, a masterpiece of Arab, Norman and Byzantine art.
Next, tour the highlights of northwestern Sicily. Visit Segesta to see the amphitheater and well-preserved Doric temple in a bucolic hillside setting. Also tour Erice, a medieval hilltop village that's filled with cobblestone streets, flowering vines and the aroma of almond pastries, a local specialty.
Continue to Sciacca, a luxurious resort destination on the Mediterranean, for three nights. In Sciacca, visit the local village, known for its ceramics and coral studios, and enjoy the resort's extensive leisure facilities and excellent restaurants. One day, take a private excursion to a renowned winery to sample some of Sicily's best wines and unique varietals.
Next, tour ancient Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples, an outstanding collection of well-preserved Hellenistic ruins and early Christian sites that's one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.
Continue to the UNESCO-listed Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa. Stay in a luxury boutique hotel in the center of Noto, and enjoy private touring of the atmospheric backstreets, important architectural highlights, and the town's renowned gelato and pastry shops. Visit nearby Modica and sample its famous chocolate, which is still made according to Aztec recipes brought from Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors. Also tour Ragusa and the labyrinthine streets in the ancient hill town of neighboring Ragusa Ibla. Next, tour Syracuse, a powerful city in antiquity. Tour the city with an expert private guide and explore highlights such as the Greek theater, Roman amphitheater, the ancient cathedral, the cave known as the Ear of Dionysius, the historic center of the island of Ortygia, charming seaside neighborhoods and elegant architecture.
Continue to Taormina, a historic clifftop town overlooking the sea. One day, enjoy a private excursion to Mount Etna, an active volcano synonymous with Sicily whose fertile soil supports vineyards, orchards and farms. Tour some of the most interesting volcanic sites on the mountain, and enjoy a lunch that incorporates the best of Sicily's fresh, regional ingredients and locally produced wine. In Taormina, also enjoy free time to explore the Greek theater, beautiful gardens, bougainvillea-lined backstreets and local boutiques. There will also be time to enjoy the extensive facilities at your luxury resort overlooking the Bay of Naxos.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Arrive Palermo
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights |
Day 2 |
Palermo
Private full-day city tour |
Day 3 |
Palermo – Segesta and Erice – Sciacca
Private transfer to resort for 3 nights with private tour of Segesta and/or Erice en route |
Day 4 |
Sciacca
Private half-day winery tour, gourmet lunch and wine tasting. Afternoon at leisure |
Day 5 |
Sciacca
At leisure at resort, with driver available for half day to visit town, if desired |
Day 6 |
Sciacca – Agrigento – Noto
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights with private tour of Valley of the Temples en route |
Day 7 |
Noto, Ragusa & Modica
Full-day private tour of Baroque cities, including chocolate tasting in Modica |
Day 8 |
Noto – Syracuse – Taormina
Private transfer to hotel for 3 nights with private tour of Syracuse en route |
Day 9 |
Taormina & Mount Etna
Half-day private excursion to Mount Etna with lunch at local winery |
Day 10 |
Taormina
At leisure in Taormina. Private boat charter can be arranged, upon request |
Day 11 |
Depart Catania
Private transfer to airport |
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Hotels
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Palermo: |
Grand Hotel Villa Igiea |
Sciacca: |
Verdura Resort |
Noto: |
Seven Rooms Villadorata |
Taormina: |
Grand Hotel Timeo |
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Cost
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$12,360 |
Per Person (double occupancy) |
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