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Best of Sicily
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Best of Sicily
9 Days from $3,675 per person
Flexible Travel Dates | Fully Private | 4-5 star hotel options
The presented itinerary is planned on a private basis, it can be modified or adjusted to your liking. The dates are flexible and hotel options can be adjusted, contact us for further information or adjustments for a particular package.
ITINERARY AT THE GLANCE
This sample itinerary has been expertly crafted by our travel professionals to inspire your 9-day exploration of the captivating island of Sicily. It can be fully customized to align with your personal interests, preferences, and budget, allowing you to immerse yourself in the island’s rich history, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you’re eager to discover ancient archaeological sites, indulge in the exquisite flavors of Sicilian cuisine, or relax on stunning beaches, this itinerary offers the flexibility to experience the true essence of Sicily at your own pace and schedule.
Arrival
Palermo City Tour
Cultural Flavors: Exploring Segesta and Erice
Trip to Agrigento
Temples and Turquoise: The Valley and Cliffs Adventure
Trip to Taormina
Sightseeing in Taormina
Savoring Mount Etna: A Wine Adventure
Departure
OVERVIEW
Trip Quick Look
MAP
Trip Map
An example itinerary is presented with 4-star hotels. This can be adjusted to 3 or 5-star hotels. Please ask your travel specialist to address the changes.
Day 1 | Arrival in Moscow
Day 3 | Kremlin, Armoury, and St. Basil's Cathedral
Day 4 | St. Petersburg City Tour
Day 5 | Panoramic City Tour and Cathedral of Christ the Savior
After breakfast, you continue to explore Moscow. Your private guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to start your day. The day will start with an extended visit to Tretyakov Gallery, oh and yes, you will take a subway ride in the most beautiful subway stations in the world.
After that, you will continue your tour by visiting the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and uncover the horror of how the cathedral was built.
You will continue your trip to visit Sparrow Hills and take a few pictures of the Moscow State University building, while on the hills, you will see Moscow as it was on your hand, the perfect time for that panoramic picture.
After the tour, it is time to leave for St. Petersburg. Your driver will take you to the train station for your ride on a Sapsan speed train, your first class tickets are included. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you in St. Petersburg for your ride to the hotel.
​The rest of the day is free.
Day 6 | Trinity Lavra in Sergiev Posad Tour
Today after breakfast you will have a wonderful trip to Trinity Lavra and Sergiev Posad. With your private driver, you will see the panoramic scenery of the Russian suburbs. Upon arrival, you will start your private tour covering the most charming places of Sergiev Posad. The crown of the day will be the visit to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.
After a quick break (lunch not included) you will continue your trip to Suzdal. The rest of the day is free to enjoy a peaceful small town.
Day 7 | Departure
This is your last day in Russia, thank you for traveling with us. Your private driver will meet you at the hotel lobby for your transfer to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you safe flight and looking forward to plan another trip.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 | Arrival in Palermo
Welcome To Venice, the love story of Italy. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you at the exit gate, your driver will take you to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover after a long flight.
MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 2 | Palermo Highlights Tour
After breakfast, meet your guide in the lobby and go on a lovely walking city tour of Venice's must-see sights.
The locations on this trip have been carefully selected to offer you a true sense of the city. You explore the Rialto Bridge (and the Rialto fish market), stroll through calm neighborhoods and beautiful canals, and venture beyond the typical tourist spots. This is where Venice's greatest architecture and hidden tales may be found, and it's what we're out to discover.
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The famed St. Mark's Basilica, where you can see the spectacular Pala D'Oro altar, is one of the numerous things you'll visit. You ascend to the Loggia dei Cavalli for the greatest views of St. Mark's Square.
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Return to your hotel after the trip and spend the remainder of the day at leisure, or take an optional gondola ride.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 3 | Cultural Flavors: Exploring Segesta and Erice
After breakfast, meet your private guide-driver for an exciting day tour to Segesta, famous for its well-preserved Doric Temple, and the charming hilltop town of Erice.
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Begin your adventure in Segesta, once a vital trading hub, where you’ll explore the ancient Temple and Greek theater. Next, travel to Erice, a beautifully preserved town that offers stunning views and rich history. Discover its 60 churches, some dating back to the early 1300s, and visit Pepoli Castle, Venus Castle, and the Chiesa Matrice church.
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A highlight of the day is a tasting at a renowned pasticceria, celebrated for its traditional cannoli, Sicilian cassata, almond pastries, and other delightful sweets.
After the tour, return to your hotel in Palermo and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 4 | Trip to Agrigento
After breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your private driver for your journey to Agrigento.
Upon arrival at your new hotel, you’ll have the evening free to relax and explore as you wish.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 5 | Temples and Turquoise: The Valley and Cliffs Adventure
After a delicious breakfast, set out for a 4-hour exploration of Agrigento's iconic sights.
Your journey begins with a 2-hour guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Valley of the Temples. Here, you’ll visit the Temple of Concord, renowned as the best-preserved temple in the world and a symbol of Sicily.
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Next, your private driver will take you to the stunning Scala dei Turchi Cliffs, where dazzling white chalk formations rise 50 meters above sea level, resembling a natural staircase and providing breathtaking views.
After the tour, return to your hotel for a leisurely evening.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 6 | Trip to Taormina
Following breakfast at your hotel, check out and meet your private driver for your next destination.
Upon arrival at your new hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 7 | Sightseeing in Taormina
In the morning, meet your local guide for a tour of Taormina’s highlights. Stroll along the main street, Corso Umberto I, and visit the Greco-Roman Theater, which offers stunning views of Mount Etna.
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After the tour, return to your hotel. You’ll have the rest of the day free to explore Taormina at your own pace, relax on the beach, or dine at a local restaurant overlooking the bay.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 8 | Savoring Mount Etna: A Wine Adventure
In the morning, meet your private driver for an unforgettable trip to Mount Etna, the highest volcano in Europe.
Your driver will take you to Rifugio Sapienza, located at 2,000 meters (6,562 feet) above sea level, where you can explore the "Silvestri" craters and recent lava flows from 2001-2003, experiencing the unique lunar landscape.
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On your way back, stop at a local winery for a tasting of exquisite Etna wines. After your visit to the winery, enjoy a transfer back to your hotel in Taormina.
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MEALS: Breakfast
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Day 9 | Departure
This is the last day of your amazing tour to Italy! After breakfast, your driver meets you at the hotel lobby and takes you to the airport for your flight back home. We wish you a safe flight and hope to work on your future vacations!
MEALS: Breakfast
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INCLUSIONS
What's Included
Accommodation at centrally located 4 or 5-star hotel
A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule
24/7 in-destination support from our local office
All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary
A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable)
Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour
​A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you
Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary
One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers
HIGHLIGHTS
Trip Highlights
Your international airfare
Travel insurance, which we offer and can be purchased after you’ve booked your tour
Visas (unless noted)
Tips for services and experiences
Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
Lunches, dinners and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), unless specified in the itinerary
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