Italy (Sicily): See & Experience it ALL in 7 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

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You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all ""FIRST CLASS,"" yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can bea...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Cooking Class at a Local’s Home
    • Exploring 3 of Southern Italy’s Prettiest Towns
    • Swimming in Clear Water Alongside a White Cliff
    • Hiking Around a Mighty Volcano
    • Structures Designed by Greeks Thousands of Years Ago
    • Rich Culture
    • Delicious Food

What's this trip about?

    You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all ""FIRST CLASS,"" yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: Cooking Class at a Local’s Home Exploring 3 of Southern Italy’s Prettiest Towns ►Swimming in Clear Water Alongside a White Cliff Hiking Around a Mighty Volcano Structures Designed by Greeks Thousands of Years Ago Rich Culture Delicious Food And Much, Much More

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityPalermo
End CityTaormina

Travel Themes

  • Education / Learning
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Italy

Attractions

  • Agrigento
  • Catania
  • Cefalu
  • Mount Etna
  • Palermo
  • Syracuse
  • Taormina

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • International Airfare *For those holding VIP membership (ask for details)
    • Lodging *Some restrictions apply
    • Male or Female Tour Guides
    • Tours in English
    • All Ground Transportation
    • All Activities in Itinerary Below
    • All Entry Fees
    • Your Own On-Call Concierge
    • Breakfasts
    • Dinner x 1

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ‘Buongiorno’ from the Largest Island in the Mediterranean

Through the island’s capital city of Palermo, we reach by train our first destination, Cefalu. This coastal town is one of Sicily’s most popular destinations. Despite its size, every year Cefalu attracts millions of tourists from all over Italy and elsewhere in Europe...

Day 2: A Charming Town Filled with Street Life Followed by a Secluded Natural Attraction

Before relocating by train to the hilltop town of Agrigento, we are provided with a guided tour in Cefalu. The town’s architecture, restaurants and vibrant street scene never fail to excite. In the later part of the day, we take a train to Agrigento. After checking in...

Day 3: The Greeks Leaving Their Permanent Mark Here

Before relocating by train to the coastal city of Catania, we are provided with a guided tour at Agrigento’s most famous attraction, the Valley of the Temples. This is one of the most outstanding examples of ‘Magna Graecia’ art and architecture. This area was populate...

Day 4: Europe's Most Active Stratovolcano & a Traditional Dinner with Mama

As a daytrip from Catania, we are taken by coach to the tallest active volcano in Europe. Mount Etna’s current height is 3,357 meters (11,014 feet). This is also one of the world's most active volcanoes. Mount Etna is in an almost constant state of activity. The ferti...

Day 5: An Entire Town Listed as a World Heritage Site

We make a daytrip by train from Catania to a 2,700-year-old town called Syracuse. Notable for its rich Greek and Roman history, culture, amphitheaters and architecture, Syracuse is best explored by foot with a private tour guide. Once the largest city in the ancient w...

Day 6: Sicily’s Oldest Tourist Destination Perched on a Cliff Overlooking the Ionian Sea

Today we make a daytrip by train from Catania to Taormina. This coastal town has been a tourist destination since the 19th century. After the Italian unification, Taormina began to attract well-off tourists from Northern Europe. Taormina quickly became a welcoming hav...

Day 7: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport or port in Catania.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,471
Price per day$353
Last Updated: 4/12/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Sofia Rueda

Feb 2023

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I’m so glad I decided to book this trip at the last minute, it was so much fun.

I’m so glad I decided to book this trip at the last minute, it was so much fun. I particularly liked visiting the various towns in Sicily, I loved learning about the...

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Patti Olson

Feb 2023

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This Sicily tour with CharlieTheTraveler was amazing!!

This Sicily tour with CharlieTheTraveler was amazing!! Loved the itinerary, the guides were amazing, and the whole process was efficient and smooth. I definitely app...

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Michelle Wylder

Feb 2023

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This was my first time booking with an independent tour company, and I did not regret it.

This was my first time booking with an independent tour company, and I did not regret it. Charlie is an expert at creating unforgettable experiences through his tour...

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Beth Kennedy

Feb 2023

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This tour was super fun!

This tour was super fun! CharlieTheTraveler is a great company to book with if you’re looking for an organized trip that saves you time in planning. Sicily was a pre...

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Caroline Ufford

Feb 2023

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I highly recommend booking with Charlie and this tour.

I highly recommend booking with Charlie and this tour. Sicily is a beautiful place. This trip allows you to explore its towns will being well accompanied by trustwor...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • International flights are not included in the price. However, we would be happy to assist you in finding airfare upon request.
    • Insurance
    • Although travel insurance is not included in the price, we can recommend a company which provides comprehensive coverage. Note all customers are required to have travel insurance for this tour.
    • Additional Services
    • Alcohol
    • Additional nights accommodation
    • Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Accommodation

,Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our travelers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Our tours include the first night of accommodation, the hotel included is always selected as 4-5 Star by American standards - always unique and great customer service. We can also book 3 Star and boutique properties on behalf of our guests. Please inquire if interested. Night 1: Cefalu, Preferred Accommodation: Sea Palace or Sunset Hotel Night 2: Agrigento, Preferred Accommodation: Colleverde Park Hotel Nights 3-6: Catania, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel NH Catania Parco Degli Aragonesi or Romano Palace Luxury Hotel or Hotel Nettuno or Plaza Hotel This tour includes lodging for 1 night. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at an establishment which meets your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isn’t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can upgrade your room type for the night included as well as book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options.
Cancellation policy

What Happens If I Cancel This Trip?

To confirm your tour, full payment is needed at the time of your purchase. However, refunds are offered. You will receive a full refund if canceling at least 91 days in advance from the departure date. Cancelling between 90-60 days prior to departure entitles you to a 50 percent refund. Cancelling between 59-31 days prior to departure entitles you to a 25 percent refund. Canceling 30 days or less prior to departure is not eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests need to be made by email and become effective on the date received by CharlieTheTraveler.

What Happens If You, CharlieTheTraveler, Cancel This Trip?

In the unlikely event CharlieTheTraveler needs to cancel this trip, such as because of very poor weather conditions, we will give you a full refund for the tour within 14 business days of the cancellation. Note: We are not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund, nor is this transaction covered by the Restitution Fund.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

1 dinner is included on this tour, along with breakfast at the hotel. We are very picky about food and refuse to accept anything short of quality. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Although we get customers of all ages and from several countries, our statistics show most people who book are 30 to 65 years old and from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. We welcome your kids specifically and only when the tour is exclusive to you and your group-meaning other customers are not joining you. We define kids as anyone under 18 years old. In order to make the tour exclusive to you and your group, your booking would need to be for 4 persons or more for any of our tours except Iceland. For our Iceland tour, your booking would need to be for 8 persons or more. Regarding the cost of bringing a non-adult, we do deduct from the total based on the amount of activities you request we remove from the tour. Note that reducing the total price of the tour by removing activities is something offered for non-adults only. Adults can opt out of activities but the total price does not change.
Optional Activities
  • Lodging x 1 Night only
  • Dinner x 1
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • All Entry Fees
  • Private Transportation
  • Tour Guides
Additional Information
Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It's a perfect balance. *Female guides are available upon request. Note the daytrip to Mount Etna is shared with other travelers. The rest of this tour is exclusive to you and whomever else you may book on behalf of. Also, note that we cannot guarantee our tour guide specifically at Mount Etna will speak English.
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