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9 Day Affordable Sicily

Code: IT-9DAFFSICILY-PKG-26

A 9-Day Gate 1 tour starting from $1,399.00

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2025-11-21 2025-11-30 1,399.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
2026-01-30 2026-02-08 1,599.00 Get A Quote Best Value  
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All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 888-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Escorted Tour Highlights

Countries Visited:

Italy

Cities Visited:

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Sightseeing Highlights

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Itria Palace
This first class hotel is located in Ragusa Ibla.

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel
This first class hotel is a five minute walk from the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista.

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel
This first class hotel is a five minute walk from the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista.

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel
This first class hotel is a five minute walk from the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista.

Mediterraneo Palace Hotel
This first class hotel is a five minute walk from the Cathedral of San Giovanni Battista.

San Giorgio Palace Hotel
This first class hotel overlooks the Santa Domenica valley.

San Giorgio Palace Hotel
This first class hotel overlooks the Santa Domenica valley.

San Giorgio Palace Hotel
This first class hotel overlooks the Santa Domenica valley.

San Giorgio Palace Hotel
This first class hotel overlooks the Santa Domenica valley.

San Giorgio Palace Hotel
This first class hotel overlooks the Santa Domenica valley.

NH Palermo
This first class hotel overlooks the Gulf of Palermo.

Mercure Palermo Centro
This first class hotel is located in the center of Palermo.

Mercure Palermo Centro
This first class hotel is located in the center of Palermo.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

NH Catania Centro Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Catania.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Palace Catania UNA Esperienze
This superior first class hotel is ideally located in the heart of historic Catania, close to many attractions.

Overview


9 Day Affordable Sicily

DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy

DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Catania
Benvenuti! Arrive in the island of Sicily, rich in history, culture, and tradition. Transfer to your hotel in Catania. The remainder of the day is at leisure to start exploring one of Sicily's most important cities. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Catania
Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Sunday - Catania City Tour
Begin the day with a city tour of Catania, a wonderful combination of ancient and modern, under the shadow of Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. After the city was destroyed in the 17th century, the entire old part of the city was rebuilt in Baroque style with large wide-open squares. Afternoon is at leisure to explore the city on your own. Or, take the optional tour to the old-world resort city of Taormina, also known as the "Jewel of the Ionian Sea." The tour is highlighted by the city's most famous archaeological monument, the Greek Theater, one of the most celebrated in Sicily
Optional: Taormina Tour (PM)
Overnight: Catania
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Monday - Syracuse
Today depart Catania for Syracuse. Step back in time to the glorious days of Greek Sicily, and explore the birthplace of Archimedes. Visit the archaeological park, the Roman amphitheater, and the "Ear of Dionysius," an awe-inspiring artificial limestone cave renowned for its outstanding acoustics. After free time on your own, continue to Ragusa, arriving in the afternoon
Overnight: Ragusa
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Tuesday - Walking Tour of Ragusa
Your day of exploration begins with a walking tour of Ragusa. Take in the Baroque atmosphere of Ragusa-Ibla, with its maze of narrow streets, lined with imposing churches, and stunning palaces. Spend the afternoon at leisure to discover the delights of Ragusa, or join the optional Donnafugata Castle Tour. Embark on a journey through the pristine landscapes of Sicily, where the Castle of Donnafugata awaits, nestled amid charming dry-stone walls. This enchanting castle seamlessly blends styles from various ages, creating a harmonious fusion of history and captivating legends. Explore the lavishly decorated rooms, each filled with period furniture, intricate frescoes, and antiques, showcasing the opulent lifestyle of eighteenth-century Sicilian aristocracy
Optional: Donnafugata Castle Tour
Overnight: Ragusa
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Wednesday - Valley of Temples
This morning, drive to Agrigento to discover the impressive Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This splendid archaeological park is the largest in the world with the best-preserved temple ruins outside of mainland Greece. Savor lunch featuring some of the area's local delicacies before continuing to Palermo. Check into your hotel in late afternoon
Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7, Thursday - Palermo Old City Tour
This morning, take a walking tour of the ancient Old City of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles, including its magnificent cathedral. In the afternoon, discover the vibrant capital of Sicily on your own, with its winding alleyways and colorful back streets, or linger over a cup of coffee at a local café, and perhaps savor an authentic Sicilian pastry. Perhaps, participate in the optionalPalermo Wine Tasting. Enjoy a wine tasting experience, just outside Palermo, where you'll savor four local wines, paired with traditional Sicilian delicacies. Take a tour through the barrel rooms, where the wines mature, and learn about Sicily's winemaking heritage
Optional: Palermo Wine Tasting (PM)
Overnight: Palermo
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Friday - Cefalu on the way to Catania
Depart Palermo this morning and travel to the charming fisherman village of Cefalu, with its ancient houses facing the sea. Stroll through the medieval narrow streets, and arrive at the magnificent Piazza del Duomo, where you will experience the splendidly intact atmosphere of this pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea. Then, continue on to Catania and check into your hotel. Tonight, bid farewell to your Tour Manager on your last night in Sicily
Overnight: Catania
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9, Saturday - Depart Italy
Arrivederci! Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast



All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 888-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

Gate 1

Gate 1
  • Round trip flights New York-Catania, Catania-New York
    Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • 7 nights First Class accommodations
  • 3 nights Catania
  • 2 nights Ragusa
  • 2 nights Palermo
  • Italian city hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides and entrance fees per itinerary
  • Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
  • Stroll in the Old City of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Tour the old city of Syracuse, famous for its ancient ruins
  • Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best-preserved outside of Greece
  • Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles


Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.

Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM. We recommend you to select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM.


All prices are per person, double occupancy, subject to availability and are quoted in U.S. Dollars. These pages are not endorsed or supported by the tour operator in any way. All information presented is based on promotional material provided by the tour operator. All prices, itineraries, accommodations and dates are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. The prices on this website are not guaranteed. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in pricing. Please call us toll free at 888-942-3301 to confirm availability and pricing.

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