9-Nights A Classic Journey Around Sicily - Tailormade Journeys
from $12,995
Abercrombie & Kent
OFFER ID 1667434
Feel the heat in Italy’s enchanting southern island, with an enlightening road trip around its rich cultural mix of ancient temples, romantic baroque cities in ravines, wild sandy shores and vine-threaded volcanic slopes.
Presided over by fiery Mount Etna, Sicily is a red-hot mix of sunbaked temples, sizzling sea views and sensational produce grown on its fertile volcanic slopes. Travel back in time on a tailor-made road trip from the charmingly chaotic capital of Palermo to fiery Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Marvel at Norman-Arab-Byzantine architecture, Doric temples and honey-hued churches and drive through sun-kissed countryside dotted with olive and almond trees.
Drive right up to the crater edge of Etna by private jeep, and taste wines from grapes grown in its fertile soil
Delve into Arab-Norman-Byzantine Palermo, intriguing and full of stories, including the dazzling cathedral and cloisters of Monreale
Marvel at the Roman mosaics of the Villa del Casale
Admire the baroque churches of the Val di Noto and taste artisanal chocolate in Modica
Drink in the views of Mount Etna from Taormina’s ancient amphitheater
Wander among near-intact 2,000-year-old temples, strewn among almond trees outside Agrigento
Fall under the spell of beautiful Syracuse and the tangle of cobbled streets at its island heart
9 nights from $12,995 per person
Featured Destinations
Taormina
The east coast of Sicily is considered by many to be its most magnificent. Lovely Taormina was called "the greatest work of art and nature" by Goethe in his Italian Journey. Situated above the Ionian Sea with Mount Etna as a spectacular backdrop, this storybook town of sculpted gardens, stately palaces and ancient monuments is easily one of Sicily’s most striking sites. There is much to see and do here; the main attractions in Taormina are seen on foot. Incredible vistas are available from Taormina's Public Gardens which are filled with exotic flowers and plants. In Giardini-Naxos, close to the pier, the Bourbon fort contains a fine museum, Museo Archaeologico. The entrance is via a garden bisected by an ancient lava flow.
Full day tour of the famous Volcano Mt.Etna and Taormina
Added value:
Experience visiting a live volcano
Visit the charming sea village of Taormina
Stop at a local winery near Mt. Etna
Time for shopping on the famous Corso Umberto in Taormina
Tour duration: 8 hours
Not wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking
Included:
Private car or van and English speaking driver guide.
Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Excluded:
Meals
Siracusa
Sicilia is the favorite island of Gods in traditional poetry. The most powerful and biggest ancient city in Sicilia is Siracusa. Its name may come from the native word "Siraco", which means "marsh", due to the bogs which surrounded the city. Or it may derive from a Phenician etymology signifying the presence of seagulls on its rocky shores. Few cities of the ancient world had the importance Syracuse had in Magna Grecia, the ancient Greek settlements in Italy. The most spectacular monuments in the archeological area surrounded by colorful Mediterranean vegetation are the Greek amphitheatre and the Orecchio di Dionisio (Dionysius' Ear). Besides touring the Archeological Museum that contains beautiful objects, Ortigia Island, the heart of the old Greek city, is worth a visit. Outside the city limits is Eurialo Castle, an incredible structure built to protect the city from the Cathaginians, and Pantalica, the great rocky necropolis in Anapo Valley.
Agrigento
Agrigento is a small town on the Southern coast of Sicily. The beach is wonderful and the small streets of the old town are quaint and charming. Just outside the city, you will find magnificent Greek temples located in the Valley of the Seven Temples.
Palermo
Palermo is a city and seaport in Italy on the northwestern coast of Sicily, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is the largest city and chief port of Sicily. Many of the oldest buildings in the city date from the period when Sicily was a Norman kingdom and show Arab, Byzantine, Norman, and Spanish influences. Outstanding examples are the cathedral (1169-1185), the Palatine Chapel (1140), and the church of San Giovanni degli Eremiti (1132).
Spend a full day in the capital of Palermo and Monreale.
Added value:
Visit of Piazza Pretoria-Quattro Canti-Norman Palace and Monreale
Visit of Palermos famous food market Vucciria
Time for shopping
Tour duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair accessible
Physical activity: Moderate with a fair amount of walking
Included:
Private sedan or van and English speaking guide for the day
Clients are picked up and dropped off at the Port
Not included: meals
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
10/20/2025 -
12/31/2026
from$12,995per person
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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Remarks
Advertised price was quoted on 10/20/25 based on March 2026 departures. Pricing is dynamic and subject to change based on specific travel dates, room categories and availability. Prices are per person, double occupancy and include internal air where applicable. Holiday surcharge may apply. Departure dates, prices and availability may change at any time. Some restrictions may apply.
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.
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