Classic Sicily
Authentic Local Experiences:
- Tour and taste the exceptional fortified wines at the renowned Cantine Pellegrino in Marsala.
- Savor life on the side of Europe's highest active volcano as you visit a honey producer and a winery on Mount Etna.
- Baglio Elena Agriturismo
- Cantine Pellegrino Marsala winery
- Honey producer Oro d'Etna
- Messina Cathedral
- Monreale Cathedral
- Mount Etna scenic drive
- Palermo Walking Tour
- Taormina Walking Tour
- The Godfather villages
- Valley of the Temples tour
- Winery Tour and Lunch at Tenuata San Michele
- 7 Breakfasts (B), 2 Lunch (L) , and 4 Dinners (D)
- NH Palermo, Palermo (2)
- Baia di Ulisse, Agrigento (1)
- Eurostars Monte Tauro, Taormina (3)
- NH Palermo, Palermo (1)
Trip Highlights:
*Visits subject to availability
Dining Experiences:
Hotels:
*Only single or double/twin rooms are available on this tour.
INSIDER TIP! Extend your vacation with pre-nights or post nights. We've negotiated special hotel rates to make it easy and affordable.

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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Palermo Arrival & Welcome Dinner | ||
2 | Palermo Walking Tour & Monreale Cathedral | ||
3 | Baglio Elena Agriturismo & Cantine Pellegrino | ||
4 | Valley of the Temples & Taormina | ||
5 | Taormina Walking Tour & Godfather Villages | ||
6 | Mount Etna Tour & Wine Tasting | ||
7 | Messina Cathedral & Cefalù | ||
8 | Tour Ends in Palermo |