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Estate 2023 – Come funziona il voucher di See Sicily per le vacanze

Tra le iniziative per rilanciare il settore del turismo in Sicilia ecco tutti i dettagli su come funziona il voucher di See Sicily che, dopo il successo dell’estate 2021 e quella del 2022, torna disponibile anche per l’ autunno, le vacanze di Natale 2022/23 e la successiva Estate 2023 con tutte le indicazioni su cosa fare per prenotare ed avere 1 notte gratis (fino ad un massimo di 2) e tanti altri vantaggi tra visite guidate, escursioni e biglietti per musei e parchi archeologici.

Una promozione per incentivare i tanti turisti italiani a passare le prossime vacanze in Sicilia. L’iniziativa allo stesso tempo è rivolta anche ai siciliani che possono scoprire tutte le meraviglie dell’isola in cui vivono per tutto l’anno.

Ad esempio per le vacanze sull’isola potete scegliere tra una delle località di mare come Marzamemi , San Vito Lo Capo o Cefalù o una delle città d’arte siciliane come Taormina , Agrigento o Scicli . E poi ancora Palermo, Catania, Siracusa e tutte le altre mete siciliane.

Come funziona il voucher di See Sicily per le vacanze in Sicilia non solo per l’Estate ma anche per l’inverno e la primavera 2023

In queste settimane in tv avrete sicuramente notato degli spot sulle vacanze in Sicilia con tanti siciliani protagonisti (Colapesce & DiMartino, Nicole Grimaudo, Eleonora Abbagnato e Carlotta Ferlito) che in giro tra le meraviglie siciliane promuovono l’iniziativa lanciata dalla Regione.

Il voucher di See Sicily consente di usufruire dei soggiorni gratis da aggiungere al pacchetto (fino ad un massimo di 2) e di altri servizi turistici per le vostre vacanze in Sicilia non solo per l’estate ma anche per la stagione invernale.

Nel dettaglio ecco come funziona e cosa consente di avere il voucher di See Sicily:

• 1 notte gratis ogni 3 (fino ad un massimo di 2 notti in regalo);
• un servizio turistico da scegliere tra un’escursione, un tour guidato o una immersione;
• sconto del 50% sul costo del biglietto di voli nazionali e internazionali o di traghetti, navi e aliscafi per i pacchetti vacanze da usufruire entro il 30 settembre 2023, ad eccezione dei mesi di luglio e agosto.

Tra i vari vantaggi dell’iniziativa per allungare la stagione turistica inoltre è previsto uno sconto sui voli nazionali e internazionali (esclusi i mesi di luglio e agosto).

Lo sconto massimo che si può ottenere è di 100 euro per i voli nazionali ed europei e di 200 euro per i voli internazionali. Lo sconto non si applica sui voli dal costo inferiore a 50 euro, tranne per i voli e i traghetti per le isole minori.

La prenotazione di uno dei pacchetti e la richiesta del voucher di See Sicily avviene tramite una delle diverse agenzie viaggi e tour operator abilitati (lista) . L’agenzia vi proporrà tutte le occasioni e vi guiderà all’attivazione del voucher.

Per partecipare all’iniziativa di See Sicily non ci sono particolari limitazioni; il voucher è usufruibile da turisti italiani e internazionali, senza nessuna preclusione. L’unica cosa da sottolineare è che si tratta di un voucher non rimborsabile e non può essere riprogrammato in una data successiva.

I voucher di See Sicily continuano ad essere disponibili anche per quelli che vogliono visitare la Sicilia nella stagione invernale e per la successiva Estate 2023. Al momento la data di scadenza dell’iniziativa è fissata per tutti i pacchetti vacanza usufruiti fino al 30 settembre 2023 (disponibilità limitata).

Il requisito per aderire all’offerta rimane sempre quello di prenotare almeno 3 notti (di cui una in regalo) in una struttura alberghiera.

Per tutti i dettagli e per prenotare un pacchetto consultate la pagina dell’iniziativa.

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Vacanze in Sicilia: ecco cosa sapere sui voucher “See Sicily”

Vacanze in Sicilia – iniziativa See Sicily : come funziona?

Le  principali località turistiche  italiane stanno mettendo in piedi diverse strategie per incentivare il turismo in Italia. L’iniziativa della Sicilia è sicuramente una delle più convenienti per i turisti: scopri, con questo articolo, tutti i segreti del progetto See Sicily .

La Regione Siciliana ha stanziato un fondo di 75 milioni di euro con i quali ha acquistato servizi dai principali operatori della filiera turistica dell’isola: pernottamenti, escursioni, tour guidati, immersioni, ingressi ai musei, voli, trasporti navali e tanto altro.

Una o due notti gratis?  

Come funziona il voucher

Per ogni soggiorno di 3 notti , una viene regalata. La convenienza aumenta se il soggiorno si prolunga, quindi, su 6 notti di vacanza , la Regione ne pagherà ben 2.

Gli  incentivi riguarderanno anche altri settori del turismo, come i musei, escursioni, tour guidati di mezza giornata, immersioni subacquee, escursioni nei siti Unesco e le principali attrazioni dell’isola .

Inoltre, See Sicily regala anche uno sconto del 50% sul costo del biglietto di tutti i voli nazionali, europei e intercontinentali o di traghetti, navi e aliscafi per la Sicilia e le isole minori , mezzi di trasporto fondamentali per la scoperta dell’isola.

• la terza notte (ne pagherai solo 2)
• 1 servizio turistico a scelta tra: escursioni, tour guidati o immersioni
• 50% di sconto sul volo*
• 2 notti (ne pagherai solo 4)

* Lo sconto sui voli è valido per pacchetti di viaggio dall’1 settembre 2022 al 30 giugno 2023 e dall’1 settembre 2023 al 30 settembre 2023 . Per i voli nazionali e provenienti dall’Europa, lo sconto massimo previsto è di 100 €, mentre per i voli internazionali è di 200 €. Nessuno sconto è applicabile a biglietti di costo inferiore ai 50 €, fuorché nel caso dei biglietti per le isole minori, per i quali non esiste il minimo di spesa.

Cogli l'occasione al volo!

Quando partirà l’iniziativa

Tutto è pronto! I pacchetti e i servizi sono già a tua disposizione . Basterà contattarci per prenotare subito il tuo soggiorno in Sicilia. Affidati a noi e… preparati per la partenza !

Nel frattempo, scopri tutti i nostri pacchetti low cost disponibili fino al 30 settembre 2023! Tour culturali, esperienze ricche di adrenalina e attività “gustose”, per gli amanti della gastronomia.

N. B. I voucher sono disponibili solo ed esclusivamente prenotando la vostra vacanza tramite agenzia.

Qualche proposta…

Scegli uno dei pacchetti in sconto , lasciati conquistare dalla tradizione gastronomica di Palermo , dal mare di Siracusa o dai templi di Agrigento . Modifica e personalizza l’itinerario di viaggio in base alle tue preferenze, saremo felici di accompagnarti in questo magnifico territorio.

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Home » SeeSicily: come ottenere voucher, servizi e notti gratis per le vacanze in Sicilia

SeeSicily: come ottenere voucher, servizi e notti gratis per le vacanze in Sicilia

27 Mag 2021

La campagna per promuovere le vacanze in Sicilia.

• SeeSicily , il Piano di promozione turistica della Regione Siciliana .
• Cinque testimonial d’eccezione promuoveranno le bellezze dell’Isola.
• I turisti potranno usufruire dei voucher gratuiti , ecco come.

Voucher gratuiti, escursioni, sconti e una notte di soggiorno gratis se se ne prenotano due: questi sono alcuni dei vantaggi di SeeSicily , il piano della Regione Siciliana per promuovere le vacanze in Sicilia . I turisti che vogliono visitare l’isola possono collegarsi alla pagina  www.visitsicily.info/seesicily e contattare uno dei 350 operatori convenzionati, fra agenzie di viaggio e tour operator elencati sul sito. Potranno così ricevere una notte gratis in più ogni due pernottamenti acquistati, ma non solo. Nel pacchetto sono inclusi a titolo gratuito servizi aggiuntivi come escursioni, immersioni, servizi di guida o di accompagnamento, ingressi gratuiti nei “luoghi della cultura” e, da ottobre, sconti sui voli. Scopriamo meglio tutti i dettagli.

SeeSicily cosa è e come avere i voucher

Riassumendo, attraverso SeeSicily, chi prenota due notti in Sicilia , avrà in regalo:

• la terza notte;
• un ingresso ai “luoghi della cultura” siciliani: musei e monumenti;
• una visita guidata turistica, alpina o subacquea;
• un’escursione o un’immersione;
• uno sconto sul prezzo del biglietto aereo.

Basta scegliere una delle agenzie o tour operator aderenti ( cliccando qui ) e acquistare almeno due notti in strutture ricettive alberghiere ed extralberghiere della stessa categoria o di una categoria di differenza rispetto a quella della struttura del voucher. Tutto questo è valido fino al 30 settembre. Il presidente della Regione, Nello Musumeci, ha spiegato: «Siamo pronti per rilanciare il turismo grazie a questo progetto. Per promuovere la Sicilia , però, è necessario intervenire anche sui costi delle tariffe aree da e per l’isola. Questo vale sia per i turisti sia per i siciliani, per i quali avevamo avanzato al ministero dei Trasporti la richiesta di istituire le tariffe sociali. Aspettiamo ancora una risposta». L’assessore al Turismo, sport e spettacolo, Manlio Messina, ha aggiunto: «Con un investimento di 75 milioni di euro puntiamo a rilanciare il settore turistico. La Regione ha acquistato quasi 200mila posti letto, più di 70mila servizi di escursione e 10mila servizi di guida e immersioni». E non finisce qui: ecco perché .

Cinque testimonial per promuovere le vacanze in Sicilia

Gaetano Armao, assessore all’Economia, ha aggiunto: «La piattaforma SeeSicily ha visto il supporto dell’Arit, autorità regionale per l’innovazione tecnologica, che sta affrontando la trasformazione digitale della Pubblica amministrazione per cui il governo regionale ha già impegnato 288 milioni di euro». L’ etoile Eleonora Abbagnato ha commentato con entusiasmo: «Questo è uno dei primi progetti che mi dà forza e carica per andare avanti, mi riporta nella mia città, nella mia terra. Dopo questo anno difficile di pandemia questa è una ripartenza per i giovani che hanno bisogno di rivedere bellezza, arte e cultura».  Photo by Diego Gennaro on Unsplash .

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Vacanze in Sicilia: notti gratis, voli e traghetti a metà prezzo ed escursioni gratuite

Una bellissima notizia per chi ha voglia di trascorrere nel 2022 un weekend o una vacanza più lunga nella meravigliosa Sicilia che regala in ogni stagione sole e forti emozioni.

La Regione, tramite il suo ente del turismo Visit Sicily, ha lanciato un’interessantissima iniziativa chiamata See Sicily , grazie alla quale sarà possibile risparmiare sul soggiorno e sul mezzo di trasporto . Vediamo come funziona.

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Per ottenere le agevolazioni bisogna:

• collegarsi il prima possibile a questo link , perché i voucher sono in numero limitato
• cliccare poi su Prenota la tua Vacanza
• scegliere il pacchetto solo soggiorno o con volo
• scegliere la zona di proprio interesse e cliccare sul nome della città
• contattare una delle agenzie di viaggio indicate (nell’apposita pagina si trova sia il numero di telefono che l’indirizzo email)
• acquistare almeno due pernotamenti, la terza notte sarà gratuita (fino a un massimo di due notti gratuite)
• aggiungere poi un servizio turistico a scelta tra escursioni, tour guidati o immersioni (gratis)
• aggiungere un ingresso ai luoghi della cultura (gratis)
• aggiungere lo sconto del 50% sul costo del biglietto aereo, del traghetto o dell’aliscafo (anche per le isole minori). Per i voli nazionali lo sconto è di massimo € 100. Per le isole minori non c’è limite di sconto.

Se stai pensando a un viaggio in Sicilia corri a contattare una delle agenzie o tour operator aderenti all’iniziativa.

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Come ottenere una notte gratis e lo sconto sul biglietto per viaggiare in Sicilia

Anche nel 2023 proseguono le iniziative della Regione Sicilia per incentivare il turismo sul suo splendido territorio. Nel dettaglio si potrà usufruire di notti gratis in strutture ricettive, sconti sui biglietti aerei e agevolazioni per escursioni e tour. Scopriamo come.

Tutti i dettagli sono consultabili sul sito Visit Sicily . I turisti che viaggiano in Sicilia, infatti, per ogni prenotazione di almeno 3 notti in una delle strutture convenzionate hanno diritto a una notte gratis offerta proprio dalla Regione .

Non solo, perché il pacchetto di incentivi prevede anche l’ accesso, sempre gratuito, a un’escursione, un tour guidato o un’immersione che può liberamente scegliere il turista. Ma le agevolazioni comprendono anche il viaggio, perché chi raggiunge la Sicilia in aereo o in nave ha diritto a uno sconto del 50% sul biglietto.

Nello specifico, chi prenota un soggiorno in Sicilia ha diritto a uno sconto del 50% sul costo del biglietto di voli nazionali e internazionali o di traghetti , navi e aliscafi che servono per raggiungere la regione. Mentre per i voli nazionali e provenienti dall’Europa lo sconto massimo è di 100 euro, che diventano 200 per i voli internazionali.

Sul sito di Visit Sicily si può trovare la lista completa delle strutture ricettive convenzionate che danno accesso a un pernottamento gratuito ogni tre notti prenotate, fino a un massimo di due notti in regalo per il soggiorno complessivo (e per richiedere il voucher per escursioni e tour).

L’iniziativa per le agevolazioni turistiche è valida per i pacchetti di viaggio che iniziano entro il 30 settembre 2023. Tuttavia, non sono agevolabili i soggiorni svolti nei mesi di luglio e agosto. I voucher, inoltre, sono disponibili fino a esaurimento, per questo il consiglio è di non perdere troppo tempo e affrettarsi per non rischiare di restare senza.

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Best places to visit in Sicily

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If you want to know the best places to visit in Sicily then make sure to ask an expert. Our friend Karen La Rosa from Sicily tour specialists La RosaWorks is exactly that person. Her passion for Sicily is infectious and in this article she shares the unmissable towns and sights of this fascinating island.

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Why visit Sicily  

For years, the Italian mainland has been the desired destination for tourists. Seems they can’t get enough, eating and drinking their way around the triangle from Venice to Florence to Rome. Venturing to the south of Italy never occurred to tourists and didn’t seem necessary.

Recently, that has changed. A switch has flipped, and the light is now shining bright on this magnificent and still somewhat secret island. Or, maybe the light is emanating from the island itself – that unique sunshine that reaches down to embrace Sicily from piercing blue skies more days of the year than most places? Tourists are re-considering.

This just means that on your visit, you will change your historic hat frequently and question frequently the style of architecture, the food, the human gestures and the ambience. In some places, it’s all jumbled together, a reflection of the way the Sicilians adapted, incorporated, and demonstrated great resilience.

Who is Sicilian? The answer, in short, is no one and everyone. Sicily is a great mosaic, still vibrant, still changing and still adapting. It’s an exciting place to visit, and oh, that wine!

Eastern Sicily

First, let’s land in Catania , unsung Catania. Sicily’s second largest city is far less touristed than Palermo, the largest. Situated in the middle of the eastern coast of the island, it is a Baroque town but also has black lava stone buildings. It is one of the few places to see Roman remains.

The Cathedral that houses the relics of their beloved Patron Sant’Agata, the Benedictine Monastery (Catania University), the various churches and the Bellini Gardens that sit across from Sicily’s best arancini at Pasticceria Savia , are all worth a visit. The Museo dello Sbarco , dedicated to the Allied campaign in WWII is terrific.

Catania is alive with entrepreneurial spirit and has one of the Sicily’s must-see markets, the Pescheria . This fish market has been in continuous operation since the 9th century, Arab times, 6 days a week from dawn until lunch time, just steps from the beautiful grand Piazza Duomo .

You can pass through one of the city’s original gates, Porta Uzeda , or emerge from behind the larger than life fountain cascading water above the now submerged Amenano River. In the center of the piazza, a slight turn of the head, you’ll see another fountain and the city’s symbol, the Fontana dell’ Elefante . In the evenings, this area is hopping with musicians and people enjoy the traditional stroll called the passeggiata, along the pedestrian only Via Etnea , arriving to the piazza, gelato in hand.

READ: Our guide to the Best things to do in Catania .

This city is undergoing a food renaissance and good eating is to be had in every corner. From street food of sublimely fried fish-in-a-cone to some of the best arancini around, to re-interpreted classic dishes at Catania’s first Michelin starred restaurant Sapio to Vinoteca Ostier where wines are paired to your entrée, there is so much to feast on.

There is no shortage of wine sourced from Mount Etna, Sicilian craft beers, and local specialties. To tourists, Catania is yet under-appreciated for its sights and food, but it is the ideal place to arrive and from which to venture on day trips before moving on. Okay, let’s head north!

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People have talked about Mount Etna for millennia. A volcano referred to as Mother, she provides a huge geographic area with remarkable fertility from her ongoing spurts of mineral rich lava ash that settles on the soil. Her imposing profile is visible from miles away and in every direction.

A visit up close is a must. There are various ways to experience her majesty, that begin with a visit to the extinct craters. Driving into the Etna Park, you will observe the landscape changing as you ascend. Boulders are everywhere. You arrive to the Rifugio Sapienza and the Silvestri Craters where you have a chance to climb up slopes of varying steepness and peak inside. The wind is audible, the soil rich in mineral colors, and the vistas, breathtaking.

Venture a little further to the next car park and you will find the cable car . A ticket will get you a seat on a 10-minute ride soaring to a platform where large 4-wheel drive vehicles whisk you further up onto the black lava sea, some 9800 feet high. From this vantage point you see the sky and the sea, the mountains and even Sicily’s center on a clear day. The wind is chilly in the warmer months and cold other times, but wrapped in warmth, you suddenly appreciate the power and magnitude of this volcano.

Private guides can take you on off the beaten path hikes and to experience this UNESCO recognized volcano in other ways. Be sure not to miss a visit to one of Etna’s more than 250 wineries. There is treasure in those hills.

Taormina is a small hilltop town, draped in floral displays of vibrant bougainvillea and about which great writers and romantics have waxed poetic. It is perched high above the sea, with a view to the mainland and draws hordes of international tourists to feast eyes on its unique beauty.

The Greek Theater is one of the most beautiful and at the edge of town it has exceptional views of both Mount Etna and the coastline, too. The historic center is given over to pedestrians who wander among the high-quality shops and cafes, climb up and down steps, and poke around narrow little corners, with restaurants serving aromatic foods tucked in here and there.

Taormina is unique in Sicily for its pristine and refined beauty. It is Sicily’s perfect place to relax and shop. Should you want some activity, take the cable car to the Mazzaro Beach whose white sand is just below the town, and hire a boat to skip you across to the crystal-clear Blue Grotto. Back in town, sit back and sip a crisp Etna white wine overlooking the breathtaking expanse and you’ll understand what all the fuss is about this town.

Ortigia is the small island that sits just steps over a connecting bridge from the mainland. For some, this place defines charm. It is the most historic part of the area with a long history, having been one of Greece’s most important cities after its founding in 734 BC. It can be explored through very narrow lanes that meet up at one of Sicily’s grandest piazzas, a perfect place for people-watching.

Before you is the stunning Baroque Cathedral, but a close look reveals its original Greek Columns, evidence of an earlier time, the ultimate recycled building. In one direction you can find a fountain steeped in mythology and papyrus growing in its sea water. In every direction there are ornately beautiful aristocratic palaces, some still privately owned, and some used for government functions. Shops selling both fine and delightful hand made goods line the streets.

There is a Jewish quarter in which it is possible to see two ritual baths, the Mikveh , and underneath the Church of San Filippo Apostolo there are catacombs and WWII shelter drawings. For a small island there is much to interest a visitor.

Off the island there is the Archeological Park with Sicily’s largest Greek Theater and the intriguing Ear of Dionysius.  Here, in the spring, you can see fabulous interpretations of ancient Greek plays.  There are also remains of a Roman amphitheater. Go with a guide and expect to stay 2-3 hours.

My advice: if you are planning a day trip, stay the whole day and enjoy. There are terrific restaurants and a market with places to eat fresh and delectable things.

South-Eastern Sicily

Just a short 20 minutes away from Siracusa is Noto . Built after the earthquake of 1693 destroyed the original town, it is now recognized by UNESCO for its refined Baroque architecture. The town is laid out in a grid form so the sun shines along the streets, reflecting light off the golden limestone. Perched atop a large flight of steps the Duomo is an imposing feature in the center of the main thoroughfare. Its steps are inviting to all for a sit down. The Duomo faces another beautiful building, the Palazzo Ducezio , now used by the government.

Noto has a slower pace to it than Ortigia and people mill about eating gelato from well-known pastry shops, climbing to one of the two church roofs for fabulous cityscape photos, and exploring the balconies that drip with fanciful and ornate decoration. It is a welcoming place and one of the few where I have seen LGBTQ flags.

Stay at the Gagliardi Hotel for its beautiful spacious rooms and a rooftop for wine and cocktails with a view before dinner. Eat local almonds. Drink Nero d’Avola and Moscato di Noto wines, produced nearby. Visit the Vendicari Reserve in the morning or at dusk to see migrating birds (including pink flamingoes!), the sandy beach and old tuna fishing structures. The boardwalk paths are lovely to traverse.

Ragusa is another town that was a victim of the earthquake of 1693. It combines a newer town above the historic town below with iconic images of beautifully colored domes visible from the windy road in between. Like many other places, the main area is the Piazza Duomo, where many streets converge. Here you can sit and enjoy wine-flavored gelato while gazing at Ragusa’s quintessentially Baroque Cathedral, so recognizable with its steep stairs and wrought-iron gate.

The best view is from the parlor inside the Palazzo Arezzo , which is open to the public. Deeper into town there are steps leading to great vantage points and interesting streets. The Iblean Gardens are a peaceful oasis of exotic plants and ponds, flanked by the old convent. Don’t miss a visit to Rosso Cinabro . Cart-makers in the old tradition, they are the design creators for Dolce and Gabbana’s SMEG line of appliances. From this tiny workshop, the designs reach the world.

Not too far from Ragusa is Modica . If by now you are in need of chocolate, you will find it here. Modica is chocolate central and here the chocolate is made in the same way the Aztecs did, a style brought over by the Spanish. Cooked over a low fire, the chocolate remains granular. It comes in plain or many delicious flavor varieties. There are several places that will give you a tour with samples of their chocolate bars, chocolate syrup and confections, including the traditional ‘Mpanatigghi , that has more than just chocolate baked inside, a secret ingredient that always surprises.

You will then have the energy to climb the steps of the ornate and beautiful Cathedral San Giorgio . Much like Ragusa, the town is full of steps all leading away from the main Corso (Umberto) offering views, intriguing history and fun. Come dusk, you should position yourself next to the San Giorgio Hotel to see the lights as they cover the surrounding hills, another iconic image. Dinner can be in a Michelin-starred restaurant or a small trattoria whose owners bring in cheese and other delectables from their farm. It is aptly named Ricotta.

READ: about the Delicious typical desserts of Sicily

It is well worth a visit to head a little further south to Scicli (pronounced She-cli). Yes, it’s another of the Baroque towns recognized by UNESCO in the Val di Noto and it is probably the smallest, but it has big surprises. Any Detective Montalbano fan can tell you that it is the home of the police station, the center of all story lines. Fans flock to this area to trace the steps of the beloved Inspector who mixes charm, insight, bravado, warmth and humor all into one character.

Visit the Chiesa San Bartolomeo to be amazed by the large and stunning diorama of the Nativity. The Palazzo Beneventano is interesting with its strikingly odd ornamental features. In the afternoon head to Gli Aromi , a nearby herb farm where its passionate owner Enrico will give you an ‘olfactory’ tour and his chef wife Rita will whip up a fabulous lunch. Herbs never tasted this good.

Val di Noto

In all of the surrounding areas of the Val di Noto , you have the opportunity to taste excellent wines. To the west is Vittoria, home to Sicily’s only DOCG wine, the Cerusuolo di Vittoria which blends Frappato with Nero d’Avola. To the east there is Moscato di Noto , a dry, delicious, historic white. There are women winemakers, historic wineries and new producers who arrived to try their hand in Sicily.

LISTEN: Exploring the Val di Noto

Central Sicily

Piazza armerina.

From Catania, Piazza Armerina is a day trip, fewer than 90 minutes away. In Sicily it is always best to talk about the time to travel, not the miles because going off the main roads can be slow with lights, trucks, and sheep traffic. Piazza Armerina is a good-sized town with a beautiful church and some lunch-time eateries, but the reason to drive here is to visit the Villa Romana del Casale , just a few minutes on its outskirts. Think 4th century wealthy Romans.

We don’t know exactly who they were, but the vast expanse of this villa and their intricately decorated rooms, would suggest they were very important. It was a hunting villa in the woods, and it contains miles of some of the best-preserved Roman mosaics in the world. Animal scenes, allegories, mythology and family life is all described with small stone, glass and ceramic tiles in each spectacular room. Another UNESCO site , a tour around will give you a sense of their very advanced living, from hot baths to a gym and much in between.

Caltagirone

The ceramics tradition in Sicily dates back to the indigenous peoples who used the rich clay in the area to make useful things. The Greeks advanced to firing vases and pots. Fast forward to the Arabs who brought with them a knowledge of ceramics-making from the East and they began making decorative objects, later refined further by the Spanish.

History in Sicily is always complex, and all the peoples that came through left their own mark. Caltagirone is the largest of the ceramic centers in Sicily. Walk through the town and it is like you are in an open-air museum seeing glazed pottery on walls, balconies, decorative objects and on the town’s centerpiece, the Scala Maria del Monte .

These 182 steps are each adorned with ceramic tiles that tell a chronological story from most recent to older styles as you climb. Alongside the steps, the workshop doors are ajar for you to come in and browse or watch artistry at work. There are many, many shops in town from museum quality refined to the inexpensive.

The mother-lode of Greek ruins lies in the town once known as Akragas . It was a thriving, highly populated metropolis in the 6th century BCE. In the amazing place known as The Valley of the Temples , visitors will see 7 temples along a paved road (where it is possible to hop on a bus for a fee), among which is one of the world’s best-preserved temples, Concordia. This stunning group of temples all have similar light-colored stone now, but we know that back in the day, each temple was a colorful sight.

There are olive, almond and carob trees, ongoing digs, a few goats, and a rest stop or two as well. Imposing and majestic, this is an unforgettable sight with a complex history and mythology best explained by a guide. Allow yourself half a day for the Archeological Park (with comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen) and if archeology interests you, the well-stocked Archeological Museum is nearby.

The town itself is small but has some old churches worth seeing and a few good restaurants. A visit to the Monastero Santo Spirito is worth the steep walk and rewarded, as these nuns are one of the only ones on the island that still sell their marzipan sweets. Pay attention to parking rules in town. That’s experience talking.

READ: Our guide to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples .

Sicani Hills

The Sicans were an indigenous population from Sicily’s central area and recent efforts have been successful at bringing tourists to see a bit of pre-history. In tucked away caves and small off-the-beaten-path places, this area is awash with experiences for the curious, food and wine lovers, too, from visiting farms that raise goats to pistachios, from olive oil producers to winemakers.

You can spend a memorable day with a knowledgeable guide, immersing yourself in a bit of Sicily known to few. Afterwards, head to the sea and there you will find sandy beaches from which to watch the sunset. Accommodations in the area run from five-star hotels to wonderful rural properties, known as either a baglio or an agriturismo. You can watch a video about the Sicani hills on the La RosaWorks Sicily Presents YouTube channel .

North-West Sicily

Sciacca and selinunte.

On the windswept sea, along the Southern coastline sits Sciacca . It had thermal springs that served nearby Selinunte , a large Greek settlement in the 5th century BCE. Today Sciacca resembles a charming medieval town, built on an incline affording beautiful views of the sea. It is known for its ceramics with its own distinctive style, with many shops and workshops in town and also for its celebration of Carnevale.

If you visit the town for a half day of relaxed exploring, you can spend the other half roaming the vast Archeological Park of Selinunte . Among the least visited of the archeological sites, here the ancient grain blows in the wind, the stones are strewn about and it is easy to imagine the time when these lands were the scene of great Greek and Carthagenian battles. Buy a book at the newly opened visitors center to learn about the history. Signage at the site is minimal. Remember the sunscreen. Archeological sites generally offer little shade.

Mazara del Vallo

Coming up the west coast, the town of Mazara del Vallo says a lot about Sicily. As the crow flies, it is not far from Tunisia and this port town seems like a colorful extension, complete with a section of town called The Kasbah, Arabic art and signage, and the population itself often in Muslim dress.

There are Mosques and couscous, the signature dish, but there is also an old Jewish Quarter, Catholic churches and a museum housing one of Sicily’s great art treasures, a Greek statue. The Dancing Satyr was found in a fishing net off the coast and after careful restoration, looking up at it is a Stendhal moment. Sicily’s complex history is on display in this small town, a microcosm of diversity. Feast on the fish couscous here.

Not far, further north and also on the sea is Marsala – Mars-Allah, the Port of Allah. The Arab influence in Sicily is distinctly felt in the West in contrast to the Greek influence in the East. This town is known for its fortified wine. Marsala was Sicily’s first DOC wine. It became famous in the mid 19th century because the wine would remain drinkable for sailors and merchants on long voyages.

Although this small town is pleasant enough to explore, visiting wineries here is the thing to do. There are a number of cantine right around town; Florio , Donnafugata , and Pellegrino are all large scale and welcome tourists interested in seeing how Marsala is made and tastes, Florio being the most historic. Alagna Vini , just outside of town, offers a very personal approach to the wines they make, a delicious education. All by appointment only.

Outside of the city are the salt pans, and in the Summer, you can see white, conical piles of salt that were once used to preserve tuna from the local fishing industry. There is a small museum to explain the salt collecting process and different varieties.

Take the 5-minute boat ride over to the island of Mozia , a settlement of Phoenician merchants and sailors from the 7th century BCE. There are remains all over the island and archeological digs to observe. The main attraction is the museum, in which stands another of Sicily’s great art treasures, The Charioteer sculpture. As you gaze upon this stunning Greek body, you are sure to be amazed by its grace, power and unusual pose.

Not on most tourist itineraries is a trip into the interior. Salemi is not far inland from Marsala and well worth the visit. Known for its intricate breads made for the Feast of Saint Joseph , there is a museum that explains the meanings of the many bread shapes that decorate the special feast time altars. In town you will also find the remains of a Norman castle and a grand church. It’s a charming hill town with expansive vistas.

Nearby are many wineries offering tastings and each one offering their unique expression of winemaking. Tenuta Orestiadi combines their winemaking efforts with art and they are situated across the road from the Contemporary Art Foundation Orestiadi , a wonderful museum and relatively new addition to the landscape.

Trapani is further north and west. It was once an important trading port inhabited by wealthy merchants as is evidenced by the impressive houses that still line the streets. Trapani is known for its intensely somber Holy Week events that draw people from all over the world.

There is an historic medieval Jewish quarter that has narrow streets and some good restaurants, including Cantina Siciliana , where Pino’s Fish couscous is a signature dish. Sicily’s Jewish population before the Inquisition was quite large.

From the port of Trapani, you can ferry to the Egadi Islands where the fascinating history of the tuna fishing ritual can be seen at a museum on Favignana . On Levanzo , a less populated island, scooters and light hiking offer beautiful and peaceful moments. Boating and water sports are available. Bring the camera.

From Trapani take the funicular up to the hill town of Erice , or you can drive up a steep and curvaceous road with many switchbacks, but fabulously stunning vistas. The town of Erice is small with a distinct medieval ambience but its history goes back to the Greeks. There was once a temple to Aphrodite, an important spot where a fire always burned and to which travelers came from afar to pay the goddess respects.

In later times there was a Norman castle with a breathtaking view. Flash forward and we can find Maria Grammatico’s Pasticceria . As a young girl from a poor family, Maria was sent to the convent. She spent her days helping to bake the traditional sweets for which the convents were known.

Today she bakes still, and her shop is quite famous. You must not miss her Brutti ma Buoni , almond paste or divine pistachio treats. You can see Erice in a half day, but if you have the time, walking the cobblestone streets and exploring slowly is my recommendation for all town visits.

Segesta rises from the landscape seemingly from nowhere. This was an ancient Elymian settlement and the ruins of the temple and the amphitheater are well preserved, making this site one of Sicily’s most visited.

A guide is useful to explain this particular ancient history. There is a bus every thirty minutes that can shuttle you to the higher ground on which the amphitheater sits, overlooking the rolling hills, or you can walk, although it is a steep climb that will take time. Half a day should be enough time here, and you can move along towards Palermo.

Northern Sicily

Monreale .

Perhaps one of Sicily’s top must see sites is Monreale Cathedral . It is simply spectacular and renowned for its beauty but also because it remains a symbol of a time when multiculturalism was at its height.

Begun in 1174 by William the Good, it exemplifies the best of the Arab/Norman heritage. It is an imposing Norman structure, covered in miles of brilliant Byzantine mosaics and colorful stonework with distinctly Arab motifs. It has decorated wooden ceilings, again displaying intricate Arab craftmanship.

On the side walls are gilded saints and Biblical stories while the glittering iconic Christ Pantocrator looks out towards devout worshipers. You can visit the cloister, a separate entrance, that is surrounded by unique columns and more mosaics, radiant in the sun. Another treat is climbing up to the walkway that surrounds the cloister for an aerial view of the cloister and surroundings.

Monreale is best seen with a guide to understand and not miss the layered meanings of its stunning contents. If you are hungry after being wowed, head to the wonderful Pavone for a very nice lunch with wine, but pizza in the Cathedral piazza is quite good, too.

Palermo is Sicily’s capital, the largest city with roughly one million inhabitants. It has UNESCO designation for its Arab/Norman heritage, but even beyond this important history, Palermo has so much to offer!

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It is advisable to give yourself at least 2-3 days in Palermo to experience its variety: fabulous markets, famous for their chaos, colors, and cacophony; the historic sites, including the Palazzo Royale and its Cappella Palatina the extraordinary private chapel of King Roger II (with more incredible mosaics); Palermo Cathedral that houses the remains of Palermo’s patron saint, Rosalia, medieval tombs and a rooftop experience; the Teatro Massimo , Europe’s third largest opera house (tours are offered); the excellent Archeological Museum Salinas with its unique lay out in an historic convent; the large circular Pretoria Fountain with its particular history; the Galleria Arte Moderne , GAM; the ornately decorated Oratorios decorated in stucco relief by the artist Serpotta, and the charming traditional puppet shows, the most well-known and central of these being L’Opera di Pupi Cuticchio .

There is a wonderful Orto Botanico as well as 16th-18th century Spanish palazzi all around the city, some of which you can visit by appointment. Stanze al Genio , a private collection dedicated to the important history of ceramic tiles in Southern Italy is well worth the guided tour.

READ: Our guide of the Best things to do in Palermo .

These are highlights of what Palermo can offer to fill your days, but Palermo’s nightlife is busy, too. In Palermo’s old Vucciria Market , there is a party of street food and music. On pedestrian only Via Maqueda you can hear street musicians and eat arancini. The Piazza Verdi which fronts the Teatro Massimo is always alive with buskers and tourists. Palermo is a wonderful city, at one time Europe’s most important city, and it is a mistake to overlook it.

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Cefalù sits on the Tyrrhenian seacoast, a small but very charming town built around its main Cathedral whose sturdy Norman spires dominate the landscape. It’s an iconic image of an unusual setting with sandy beach at its front and the Madonie Mountains at its back. To the side of the Cathedral is La Rocca – a rocky promontory whose top can be reached on a path that leaves the center of town and after a moderate hike gifts you with stunning views of the sea, the town and the mountains.

Cefalù has a good tourist population but it seems far less international than Taormina. In the evenings the narrow streets are full of locals taking the passeggiata or sitting in the Piazza Duomo for an espresso or gelato. There are eateries aplenty here and if you go to the edge of the town on Via Bordonaro, you can sit on one of their terraces on the water and listen to the water gently lapping as you devour a great pizza and local red wine.

Don’t miss the Duomo itself, filled with more amazing and well-preserved Byzantine mosaics in the Arab/Norman style. The small Mandralisca Museum is a gem of a collection and contains the famous ‘Portrait of an Unknown Man’ by Antonella da Messina . If you are looking for down time with a few things to do, for a base from which to do relaxed day trips, consider staying in Cefalù for a couple of nights.

READ: Our guide to the Best places to stay in Sicily .

Which places will you visit in Sicily?

The message for visitors is clear: do not miss feasting on the variety of what Sicily has to offer, on your plate, in a glass, and with your eyes. The history is layered, the contrasts are great, the landscape is stunning and the overall experience otherworldly. And this list is but a sampling, for in every town large and small, there are untold stories to uncover.

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Delve deeper into the places to see in Sicily

Recommended reading to inspire your Sicilian adventures!

• Seeking Sicily and Sicilian Splendors by John Keahey;
• The Peoples of Sicily by Louis Mendola and Jacqueline Alio
• The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
• The Wine Dark Sea by Leonardo Sciascia

You’ll find more books and inspiration for your trip to Sicily at La RosaWorks .

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Sicily One Week Itinerary – Best Places to Visit in Sicily in One Week

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, captivates visitors with its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. From ancient ruins to Baroque architecture, this Italian gem offers a glimpse into the past through its diverse landmarks. Discover the vibrant markets of Palermo, stroll along the enchanting streets of Taormina, and indulge in the island’s renowned cuisine, influenced by a melting pot of civilizations. With its stunning coastline, towering volcanoes, and picturesque landscapes, Sicily promises an unforgettable journey filled with sun-drenched adventures and timeless allure.

One week in Sicily Itinerary

Maximize your upcoming trip to Sicily with this day-by-day itinerary. Discover the finest destinations to visit and the most captivating sights to explore throughout your week-long adventure.

Day 1: Arrival in Palermo

Begin your Sicilian adventure in Palermo , the island’s vibrant capital. Spend the morning exploring the historic center, where you’ll encounter architectural marvels like the Palermo Cathedral and the Palazzo dei Normanni. Dive into the bustling markets such as the Ballarò Market , where you can sample local delicacies like arancini and cannoli. In the afternoon, wander through the picturesque streets of the Kalsa district , admiring its eclectic mix of Arab-Norman buildings and baroque churches. Finish the day with a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade of Foro Italico , watching the sunset over the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Day 2: Monreale and Cefalù

On day two, venture out of Palermo to explore the neighboring towns of Monreale and Cefalù. Start with a visit to the stunning Cathedral of Monreale , renowned for its dazzling Byzantine mosaics depicting biblical scenes. Afterwards, head to the coastal town of Cefalù, where you can climb up to the medieval fortress for panoramic views of the town and sea. Don’t miss the chance to relax on Cefalù’s beautiful sandy beach or wander through its charming historic center filled with narrow alleys and quaint shops. Enjoy a seafood dinner overlooking the picturesque harbor before returning to Palermo for the night.

Day 3: Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples

Today, journey south to Agrigento to explore one of Sicily’s most impressive archaeological sites, the Valley of the Temples . Marvel at the well-preserved ancient Greek temples, including the iconic Temple of Concordia, set against the backdrop of the Sicilian countryside. Take your time wandering through this UNESCO World Heritage Site, soaking in the rich history and breathtaking views. After exploring the Valley of the Temples, head into Agrigento’s historic center to enjoy a delicious Sicilian lunch at one of the local trattorias. In the afternoon, you can visit the Archaeological Museum to learn more about the region’s ancient past before continuing your journey to your next destination.

Day 4: Siracusa

On day four, make your way to the enchanting city of Siracusa , located on the southeastern coast of Sicily. Begin your exploration in the island of Ortigia , Siracusa’s historic center, where you can wander through labyrinthine streets lined with elegant Baroque buildings and ancient ruins. Visit the majestic Cathedral of Siracusa, built on the site of an ancient Greek temple, and explore the fascinating Archaeological Park of Neapolis , home to the impressive Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysius. Take a break to savor fresh seafood at one of Ortigia’s waterfront restaurants, enjoying panoramic views of the Ionian Sea. In the evening, stroll along the seafront promenade as the sun sets, casting a golden glow over the picturesque harbor.

Day 5: Mount Etna

Today, embark on an unforgettable journey to Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Take a guided tour to explore the lunar landscapes of Etna’s slopes, where you can see ancient lava flows, craters, and volcanic caves. Choose from various activities such as hiking, jeep tours , or even a cable car ride to reach higher altitudes. Marvel at the panoramic views from the summit, which stretches across the Sicilian coastline and as far as the neighboring islands. After descending from the volcano, reward yourself with a tasting of local wines produced in the fertile slopes surrounding Mount Etna. Spend the evening relaxing in one of the nearby towns, such as Taormina or Catania, where you can unwind with a delicious Sicilian dinner.

Day 6: Taormina

Spend your penultimate day exploring the picturesque town of Taormina , perched high above the Ionian Sea. Begin your day with a visit to the ancient Greek Theater , which offers breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the coastline below. Wander through the charming streets of Taormina’s historic center, lined with elegant palazzos, boutiques, and artisanal shops. Don’t miss the chance to sample Sicily’s famous almond sweets at one of the local pasticcerias. In the afternoon, relax on the beautiful beaches of Taormina, such as Isola Bella , a tiny island nature reserve connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand. As the sun sets, indulge in a romantic dinner at one of Taormina’s rooftop restaurants, enjoying panoramic views of the sparkling sea below.

Day 7: Catania and Departure

On your final day, explore the vibrant city of Catania before departing from Sicily. Start your day with a visit to the bustling fish market at Piazza del Duomo , where you can experience the lively atmosphere and sample fresh seafood delicacies. Stroll through the historic center to admire Catania’s magnificent Baroque architecture, including the iconic Cathedral of Sant’Agata and the imposing Ursino Castle . Take some time to explore the city’s vibrant street art scene, with colorful murals adorning the walls of buildings throughout the city. Before you leave, be sure to indulge in one last Sicilian meal at a traditional trattoria, savoring the flavors of the island one last time before bidding farewell to Sicily.

Accommodation options in Sicily

Rocco Forte Villa Igiea, Palermo

Salita Belmonte 43, 90142 Palermo

This luxurious hotel offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and is located in a historic building. It features elegant rooms, a swimming pool, and exquisite dining options.

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Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina

Teatro Greco 59, 98039 Taormina

Situated in the picturesque town of Taormina, this iconic hotel boasts breathtaking views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Guests can enjoy beautifully appointed rooms, a swimming pool, and impeccable service.

Dimora delle Balze, Noto

ss287 al km 6.3, 96017 Noto

This charming boutique hotel is housed in a renovated 19th-century farmhouse surrounded by olive groves and citrus orchards. Guests can relax in stylish rooms, unwind by the pool, and savor organic meals made with locally sourced ingredients.

What’s the best time to visit Sicily?

The best time to visit Sicily is during the spring ( April to June ) and fall ( September to October ) when the weather is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the island’s rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and pristine beaches. During these seasons, you’ll encounter fewer tourists compared to the peak summer months, allowing for a more relaxed and authentic experience. Spring brings blooming flowers and moderate temperatures, while fall offers cooler weather and vibrant autumn colors. Summer ( July to August ) can be hot and crowded, though it’s perfect for beachgoers and those seeking lively festivals. Winter ( December to February ) is quieter but still offers mild temperatures and cultural experiences.

A few facts facts about Sicily:

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, boasts a rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural beauty. Here are a few facts about this captivating destination:

• Cultural Melting Pot: Sicily has been influenced by various civilizations throughout history, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish, resulting in a unique blend of architecture, cuisine, and traditions.
• Mount Etna: The island is home to Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Standing at over 3,300 meters (10,900 feet), it is Europe’s tallest volcano and offers breathtaking landscapes and adventurous opportunities for hiking and exploration.
• Ancient Ruins: Sicily boasts a wealth of ancient ruins, including the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento, which features remarkably preserved Greek temples dating back to the 5th century BCE.
• Culinary Delights: Sicilian cuisine is renowned for its fresh and flavorful ingredients, with dishes such as arancini (stuffed rice balls), caponata (eggplant stew), cannoli (sweet pastry), and granita (flavored ice dessert) delighting food enthusiasts worldwide.
• Stunning Coastline: Sicily’s coastline stretches for over 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) and is dotted with picturesque beaches, hidden coves, and charming fishing villages, offering ample opportunities for relaxation and seaside adventures.

Gastronomy of Sicily

Sicilian gastronomy is a vibrant tapestry woven from the island’s abundant natural resources and its complex tapestry of cultural influences. At its heart, Sicilian cuisine celebrates the freshness of local produce, from the citrus groves, rich volcanic soil nourishing fruits and vegetables, to the bountiful Mediterranean offering fresh seafood. Signature dishes include arancini, delectable fried rice balls filled with ragù or cheese; pasta alla Norma , a homage to the island’s eggplants paired with tomato sauce and ricotta; and the iconic cannoli , crispy pastry shells piped full of sweet ricotta cream.

The island’s history is tasted in its use of almonds, saffron, and citrus, reflecting Arab influences, while its sweets, like the granita, provide a refreshing escape from the Sicilian sun. Accompanied by wines such as Nero d’Avola or the sweet Marsala , Sicilian gastronomy is a testament to the island’s rich history, diverse culture, and culinary creativity.

Getting around Sicily

Getting around Sicily is relatively easy thanks to its well-developed transportation network. Here are the main options:

• Car: Renting a car is a popular choice for exploring Sicily, offering flexibility and access to remote areas. Major cities like Palermo, Catania, and Messina are connected by highways, although driving in city centers can be chaotic.
• Train: Sicily has an extensive rail network operated by Trenitalia, connecting major cities and towns. The train is a convenient option for longer journeys, offering comfort and scenic views, especially along coastal routes.
• Bus: Buses are a cost-effective way to travel between cities and towns in Sicily. Several companies operate bus services, with routes covering most of the island. However, schedules may be less frequent in rural areas.
• Ferries: Ferries connect Sicily to the surrounding islands, including the Aeolian Islands, the Aegadian Islands, and Malta. They offer a scenic way to travel and are especially popular during the summer months.

Extra tips for visiting Sicily

• Explore Off-the-Beaten-Path : While popular destinations like Palermo, Taormina, and Agrigento are must-visit spots, consider exploring lesser-known towns and villages to experience authentic Sicilian life and culture.
• Learn Basic Italian Phrases : While many Sicilians speak English, knowing some basic Italian phrases can enhance your interactions and show respect for the local culture.
• Sample Street Food : Sicily is renowned for its delicious street food, so don’t miss the opportunity to try specialties like arancini, panelle, and cannoli from local vendors and markets.
• Respect Siesta Time : Embrace the local custom of the siesta, where shops and businesses may close for a few hours in the afternoon. Use this time to relax, enjoy a leisurely meal, or explore quieter streets.
• Stay Hydrated and Protect from the Sun : Sicily can get hot, especially during the summer months, so make sure to drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and seek shade during peak sun hours.
• Visit Cultural Sites Early or Late : To avoid crowds and the heat, plan to visit popular cultural sites early in the morning or later in the afternoon when temperatures are cooler.
• Respect Religious Customs : Sicily has a strong religious heritage, so be mindful of local customs and traditions, especially when visiting churches and religious sites.
• Experience Sicilian Festivals : Check local event calendars for festivals and celebrations happening during your visit. From religious processions to food festivals, these events offer insight into Sicily’s vibrant culture.
• Drive with Caution : If you’re renting a car, be prepared for narrow roads, aggressive drivers, and limited parking in city centers. Take your time, drive defensively, and familiarize yourself with local traffic laws.
• Be Open to Slow Pace : Sicilian life operates at a slower pace, so embrace the relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the opportunity to savor each moment of your visit.

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What to pack for your next trip.

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Turismo in Sicilia: per ogni soggiorno di tre notti, una notte è gratis

La sicilia vuole far ripartire il turismo e lo fa regalando una notte gratis per ogni turista che prenota per almeno tre notti..

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L’iniziativa See Sicily

La stagione autunnale.

L’estate si avvicina, la ripartenza del turismo è ormai prossima e la Sicilia vuole incentivare i turisti regalando una notte gratis per soggiorni di almeno tre notti. Un piano di promozione turistica che sarà come una calamita per i viaggiatori.

Ma scopriamo tutti i dettagli dell’iniziativa le altre novità sulla stagione estiva.

Sicilia: una notte gratis per i turisti

La Sicilia è una delle regioni più turistiche del Bel Paese, e non vede l’ora di riaccogliere i turisti per la stagione estiva .

Per incentivare l’arrivo dei viaggiatori ha messo in campo una delle iniziative più interessanti per rilanciare il turismo. Un’idea che potrebbe rivelarsi vincente, e che ad oggi appare come la più interessante in Italia.

A dare qualche anticipazione sulla promozione turistica è stato l’ assessore regionale al turismo , Manlio Messina .

L’iniziativa si chiamerà See Sicily e prevede un investimento per circa 75 milioni di euro . Una cifra enorme, ma che permetterà di far ripartire il settore turistico dopo il difficile anno di stop causato dall’emergenza sanitaria.

L’assessore regionale ha spiegato che, nonostante il picco dell’estate 2020, la situazione è peggiore di quella immaginata.

Occorre, quindi, un incentivo importante che riporti i turisti sulla grande isola italiana per scoprirne le bellezze.

L’iniziativa See Sicily regalerà una notte gratis per soggiorno di almeno tre notti . Un pacchetto turistico che comprende anche visite guidate gratuite ed ingressi ai musei , parchi archeologici e ai siti d’interesse .

Perciò, per ogni turista che prenota per tre notti , una di queste è regalata dalla Regione . Non sono ancora noti i dettagli e quando partirà l’iniziativa, ma le anticipazioni sembrano molto interessanti.

Ma l’iniziativa non si vuole fermare con l’arrivo di settembre. Al contrario, vuole proseguire anche in autunno . Infatti, si prevede che dal mese di ottobre l’offerta promozionale sarà estesa anche ai viaggi aerei in modo da invogliare i turisti a scoprire la Sicilia anche dopo l’estate.

È risaputo che la Sicilia si popola di turisti soprattutto durante la stagione estiva, ma per consolidare una buona ripartenza del settore, la Regione sta puntando anche sulla stagione autunnale .

Con le nuove iniziative, infatti, sta puntando sulla destagionalizzazione , per invitare i turisti anche dopo il mese di settembre.

Oltre alle offerte promozionali sui voli per arrivare in Sicilia, l’assessore Messina ha anticipato che la regione si riempirà di eventi a partire dal mese di ottobre .

Tra questi sono previsti la Fiera del Turismo sportivo , un festival dedicato a Vincenzo Bellini oltre ad un grande progetto di Natale .

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Noto, the Sicilian Baroque

This small town in the south-east was founded again in the 1700’s. It is the heart and  the starting point  for a visit to the valley of the Sicilian Baroque. Its cathedral, perfectly raised and rebuilt again after 10 years of difficult work, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Let’s do things right: enter the city from the east, passing under the Arco di Trionfo which will lead you to the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the heart of Noto. Ferdinand de Bourbon in 1838 did the same thing, inaugurating the monument. Look up: three symbolic sculptures on the top stand out: a crenellated tower – power, a dog – the loyalty and at the centre a pelican – the sacrifice.

Also this royal gate was built with the characteristic golden yellow limestone used to build the churches and palaces of the city. It is a very unique limestone due to its flexibility and that is why it has been chosen to enable the elaborate cutting of the monuments and also because it gives off a strong light. When the sun sets, you’ll find out that this warm colour mixes with the sunlight, creating an atmosphere that grabs your heart.

Enjoy the stroll, it’s nice to walk up and down this street. On the right above the piazza Immacolata, you will come across the Church of Saint Francis Immaculate which stands on top of an impressive staircase. Inside the church of the 1700’s, there is a single nave, in accordance with Franciscan use and white walls decorated with rococo style stuccoes. Attached to the church there is a Franciscan monastery.

This is only one of many churches that you will come across along the way. As you know Noto was built after a powerful earthquake. This has given architects the freedom to design and create a most spectacular urban settlement. The three main roads are all oriented from the east to the west in order to be always illuminated by the sun. The urban design had also conceived them to be addressed to the three main social classes: the Corso was for the clergy , the upper part was for the nobility and the lower one was for the people . That’s why you will come across many churches along your way to the corso Vittorio Emanuele.

The Church of Santa Chiara , on the left side of the corso, conveys a very delicate baroque style. The interior is small and oval, adorned with stuccoes and cherubs. It is well balanced by the twelve columns. Continue onto the adjoining cloistered convent, it is an interesting world to discover and from the terrace there is a beautiful view.

The Cathedral , which stands on top of a monumental staircase, was begun a few months after the earthquake but was only completed in 1770. The façade, quite unadorned of ornamentation and extravagance, incorporates baroque motifs and classical elements. The three aisles of the church are divided by tall pillars. In the chapel at the bottom of the right aisle is kept the silver urn of San Corrado , the patron saint of the city. Some of us remember the collapse of the dome in 1996. In our mind,even now, the News footage telling the desperation of the poor priest who fled to safety from the sudden collapse. The reconstruction was completed in more than 10 years with a combination of modern techniques and those of the 1700’s using the materials of that time. A really good job which is now the symbol of the rebirth of the area. It is also included in the list of world heritage assets UNESCO.

Opposite the cathedral there is the Palazzo Ducezio , which houses the Municipal Hall. Designed by the architect Sinatra, the palace is raised above the square on which it stands. It was built between 1746 and 1830 with a single floor. Only in the 1950s a second floor was added modifing, in this way, the original neo-classical line. Inside the reception hall is rich in gold and stuccoes.

As we continue our journey on the right, there is the via Nicolaci , famous for the flower festival, closed off by the Church of Montevergine , with a concave façade between two bell-towers. Immediately noticeable on the left are the bulging balconies of the Palazzo Nicolaci Villadorata which represent the expression of the striking Baroque of Noto. The brackets  holding them are shaped like various animals , spirals and arabesques.

The palace, was built by the architect Nicolaci in 1731, has ninety rooms, frescoed vaulted ceilings and eighteenth-century paintings. For a long time it was the residence of the princes of Villadorata.

In May, the via Nicolaci is the protagonist of the famous and traditional Infiorata (flower festival). Team of artists make up a mosaic of colourful petals creating a carpet that covers  the road’s paving. This floral exhibition is dedicated to the world: every year the theme is dedicated to a different country.

Continuing the walk on the road, immediately to the left, we find the Church of San Carlo and the Jesuit College with its large four columnsportal  topped by monstrous gargoyles. From the church, climb up the bell tower to enjoy a panoramic view of the city centre.

At the bottom of the street, we find  Piazza XVI Maggio with the Church of San Domenico, the small house of Hercules, the fountain and the benches to offer you a little break. Here you can admire the elegant Vittorio Emanuele III theatre.

The history of Noto

Its first name was Neas. It was founded by Sican populations, at the time of the fall of Troy, on the Mendola hill. Falling into the hands of the Syracuse conquerors, the town assimilated Hellenic customs and rites, and was elevated to the gymnasium. It passed under Roman rule, as a federated city. In the imperial era, it was declared a Latin municipium, a unique condition that brought the town considerable privileges, including the right to govern itself with its own laws. Conquered by the Arabs, who made it a highly armed stronghold, it took its present name and was the capital of one of the three valleys into which they subdivided Sicily. After two centuries of Muslim rule, in 1090, Noto negotiated surrender with Roger.

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Itinerary: 2, 3, 4 or 5 days in Sicily – What to do and see?

How to visit sicily in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days – the perfect tour.

You want to visit Sicily for your next holidays? Great choice!

For a weekend or more, the beautiful landscapes , beaches with crystal clear water , amazing ancient town and Greek temples will be yours!

If you have planned to do a 2 to 5 days trip (for the luckiest ones!), you will find here the best itineraries depending on the duration of your stay.

You will see, organizing your trip to Sicily will be as easy as 1, 2, 3!

• You select the itinerary of your choice depending on the duration of your holidays
• For each leg of your itinerary, you click on the links to read our detailed articles . The best things to do, where to stay etc..  I show you everything!
• Thanks to our selection of the best accommodations for each city, you book your hotels nights in 1 click.

So, what are the best things to do in Sicily in 2, 3, 4 or 5 days?

Weekend: 2 days in Sicily

3 days in sicily, 4 days in sicily, 5 days in sicily, rent a car in sicily, renting a boat in sicily, you’re traveling in sicily these articles will help you.

If you have planned to spend a weekend in Sicily, the best is to focus on 1 city.

Flights to Sicily lands at Catania or Palermo airport. Thus, these 2 cities are an excellent choice for a 2 days stay in Sicily!

Best places to see in Catania:

• The piazza del Duomo
• The Duomo di Catania , the cathedral
• La pescheria, the fish market
• La via Etnea

To make the most out of your stay 2 days in Catania, you should read my article dedicated to the city: Visit Catania, the 12 best things to do

in Palermo, you shouldn’t miss :

• The Norman Palace
• Palermo Cathedral
• The historical center
• Monreale cathedral (at 40 mins from the city center)

If you are planning to go there, I suggest you to read my my article about the 15 best things to do in Palermo . There, in addition to the list of must-see attractions, you will find itineraries to visit Palermo in 2 days! And as always, I give you my best tips as well as my selection of the best hotels in town depending on your budget.

To visit Sicily in 3 days , same advice as for 2 days: you should stay close to Palermo and Catania.

If you stay 3 days in Catania , you should spend 2 days (most likely 1 day and a half or a bit less, if you don’t arrive early in the morning) to visit the city. You can find all the best Things to do in Catania in my article.

For your 3rd day , the best is to do a day trip to the Etna Volcano! The easiest is to book a guided tour starting from Catania. They will come pick you up directly at your hotel ! The equipment and guide are included.

If you don’t want to go to the Etna, another great option for a long weekend is to do a day-trip do Taormina . In, that case, you can find my detailed article about this charming Sicilian town here: Visit Taormina: All the must-see attractions + itineraries.

If you choose tu Visit palermo, 3 days is perfect to visit the best tourist attractions of the city. You will also have the time to visit the stunning Monreale Cathedral , one of the most beautiful in Sicily, as well as the charming Monreale town.

In 3 days, you can visit the 15 points of interest I talk about in my article and to enjoy an afternoon (or more!) at the beach . If you follow my suggested itinerary for 3 days in Palermo ,  you will go back home feeling like you have really made the most out of your stay.

You are planning a 4 days trip to Sicily? Great! You will be able to do a nice round trip in Eastern or Western Sicily.

If you arrive in Catania , in addition to visiting the city, you can add 1 day in the small town of Taormina and another one in Syracuse , the 2 emblematic cities of the Sicilian Est coast.

I recommend you the following 4 days itinerary:

• 1 day in Catania: You will probably have around half a day in Catania: Start your visit in the historical center and discover the Piazza del Duomo, the Cathedral, the fish market or go to the via Etnea for a bit of shopping!
• 2 days in Siracusa and Ortigia island: take a stroll in Ortigia island, visit the Piazza del Duomo and the market (open only in the morning). In the afternoon, go around the island, to Castello Maniace and the Fountain of Arethusa. For the 2nd day, go to Néapolis archeological park, in Syracuse city.
• 1 day in Taormina to enjoy the Sicilian “Dolce Vita”: Enjoy the view and do a bit of shopping on the Corso Umberto in the morning, and go to the beautiful Isola Bella beach in the afternoon.

If archaeological sites aren’t your thing, another good option can be to spend only 1 day in Syracuse. I then recommend you to add 1 day in Catania and do a day trip to the Etna volcano.

For more details about the things to do during your 4 days tour in Sicily, click here to read our detailed guides about Catania , Syracuse and Taormina

If you decide to arrive in Palermo , you should dedicate 1 day to visit the city and the 3 others to discover the 2 best archaeological sites of Western Sicily.

Here is my recommended itinerary for 4 days in Sicily:

• 1 Day in Palermo , to visit the capital of Sicily. The best things to see: The Palace of the Normans, Palermo Cathedral, the Ballaro market.
• 1 Day in Agrigento , to visit the world famous Valley of the Temples , a major archaeological site in Sicily. End your day watching the sunset at the beautiful Scala dei Turchi.
• 1 Day in Selinunte , to discover the other major archaeological site of the island. It’s my favorite!
• 1 Day in Trapani and around: Make a stop at Marsala salt pans on the road from Selinunte to Trapani and visit Erice village, a superb perched village overlooking Trapani.

You can find everything you need to know to organise your trip in my detailed articles about Palermo , Agrigento , Selinunte and Trapani . 

And of course if you need some help to prepare your 4 days stay in Sicily, don’t hesitate to leave me a comment at the bottom of the article!

You want to visit Sicily in 5 days? I suggest you the following itineraries for the Eastern and Western Sicily:

If you arrive in Catania:

• 1 day in Catania: Take a stroll around the Piazza del Dumo, visit Catania Cathedral and the local market, go shopping on via Etnea. You should read my article about Catania must-see attractions to plan your day!
• 2 days in Syracuse and Ortigia Island: Visit Ortigia old town on foot, discover the Piazza del Dumo, fishermen harbor, local market, Castello Maniace and Néapolis archeological park. You can find a detailed itinerary to visit Syracuse in 2 days in my article: The ultimate guide to Syracuse
• 2 days in Taormina: Discover the old town, go to the Chiesa Madonna della Rocca for an amazing Bird’s-eye view of the city, go to Isola Bella beach, visit the Greek Theatre, discover the Alcantara Gorges and a lot more things to do! Have a look at my article: The 10 things to do in Taormina

If you arrive in Palermo

• 1 day in Palermo: Visit the Palace of the Normans, the Cathedral, the churches and palaces of the historical centre.
• 1 day in Agrigento: Visit the must-see tourist attraction of western Sicily: the Valley of the Temples. At the end of the day, go to the Scala dei Turchi, the other point of interest near Agrigento. It’s the perfect place to watch the sunset!
• 1 day in Selinune: Visit Selinunte archaeological park and enjoy one of the beaches nearby.
• 2 days in Trapani: Don’t miss Marsala Salt Pans when going to Trapani from Selinunte. In the afternoon, go to Erice Perched village for a great view of the surroundings! For the 2nd day in Trapani, you can take the boat to Favignana, one of the Aegadian Islands.

Another option for your 2nd day around Trapani is to go to Scopello and visit the Zingaro Nature Reserve . As you prefer, both Favignana and the nature reserve are amazing places to visit!

The advantage of Scopello is that you will be a bit closer to Palermo for your return flight.

Click on the following links to get all the detailed information to plan your trip to Palermo , Agrigento , Selinunte, Trapani and the Zingaro Nature reserve.

For your trip to Sicily, you will probably want to rent a car. It’s the best way to make the most out of your stay!

I recommend you to book it with Rentalcars.com for 2 main reasons:

• You can easily compare prices between the car rental agencies and get the best deal!
• You can get Rentalcars.com’s “full protection insurance” , that will allow you to get a complete refund if your rental car is damaged. It’s a lot cheaper than the insurances the rental agencies are selling, and a lot more effective.

If I am talking about this, it’s because in Sicily, there is a lot of “fake damage” scams as well as vandalism (key scratches are unfortunately quite common). And I know what I am talking about, I had to pay more than 1300 euros extra for the cars I rented there! Hopefully, every time, Rentalcar’s full protection insurance refunded me in less than 5 days.

To be honest, it’s the first time I find a insurance to be THAT effective! So I can only recommend it to you. If you know your travel dates, you should click on the button to book your car now to get the best price.

If you want to rent a boat for a nice day at sea during your itinerary in Sicily, you should book it with Samboat.

Motorboats, sailboats, yachts, small boats without a license, with or without a skipper: they simply have the most complete offer for boat rental.

So, what are you waiting for to book your boat trip in Sicily? 😊

Sicily travel Guides

• Buy the Lonely Planet Sicily guide on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk
• Buy the DK Eyewitness Sicily guide on Amazon.com or on Amazon.co.uk

Discover all my articles about Sicily : All my articles to help you plan your trip to Sicily are listed there.

• The 20 Best Things to Do in Sicily – The ultimate bucket list!
• Itinerary: 1 week in Sicily – with all my best tips + accommodation suggestions! (East coast)
• Itinerary: 10 days in Sicily – with all my best tips + accommodation suggestions! (West coast)
• Itinerary: 2 weeks in Sicily – with all my best tips + accommodation suggestions! (Full Sicily tour)
• Agrigento: The 10 best things to do in and around the city
• Catania: The 12 must-see attractions
• Palermo: The 15 things to do in the capital
• Syracuse: The 15 best things to discover
• Taormina: Top 10 things to do and must-see!
• Trapani: The 10 best things to do
• Agrigento Valley of the Temples: visit the archaeological site with my detailed guide!
• Zingaro nature Reserve: All my best tips to enjoy this wonderful hike

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Discussion 62 comments.

My husband and I are arriving on a Sunday evening early July, in Palermo (from Australia, so exhausted first day).

We depart following Monday morning from Catania. We thought 3 days in Palermo to start and perhaps 2 in Taormina and last night in Catania. Leaving us only 2 other nights in between.

We could hire a car, but would probably prefer bus travel or train if it was easier. Can I get a website for bus and train schedules?

I was hoping to see more but this visit is just a sample. Can we do day trip to Cefalu from Palermo?

Thank you for your helpful website and for any assistance you can give us.

We are keen to get onto this so we can book accommodation ASAP as we know it is peak season.

Many thanks,

Hello Sandra,

I am glad my website is helping you to plan your trip to Sicily!

Coming from Australia will be a long trip for sure, so yes, 3 days in Palermo can be a good idea to rest a bit at the beginning of your trip. However, spending only 2 days will allow you to do more things (I am giving you an itinerary just a bit below).

About Cefalu, it’s not a good idea to do it as a day trip, (in public transportation, that’s about 4 hours roundtrip), it’s better to spend a night there or nearby, especially if you’re going to Taormina after.

Unfortunately there are no website official for bus schedules in Sicily, because they are operated locally. The trains can be checked on the official Treni Italia website

To be honest, I don’t recommend using the public transportations in Sicily, especially if you don’t have much time. The travel time is about 2x longer than with a car!

You would really waste a lot of time and miss many things by using the public transports.

So here is what I would consider the best itinerary for your trip, if you get a car:

Day 1: Palermo Day 2: Palermo/Monreale Day 3: Go to Cefalu, spend the day around – Night in Cefalu Day 4: Go to Milazzo in the morning (need to leave the car there, there are special parkings), take the boat to Vulcano island and visit – Night in Vulcano Day 5: Do a day trip mini cruise to other Aeolian islands – Night in Vulcano Day 6: Take the boat back to Milazzo and go to Taormina (not too late, try to be there around noon ideally) – Night in Taormina Day 7: Taormina and go to Catania for the Night

That’s the itinerary that would allow you to see the most of northern Sicily during your 7 days trip!

If you don’t hire a car, you can do just a day trip to Aeolian islands (many companies offer it, for example this one ), so your schedule will be less tight.

Hope this helps!

We would like to spend Easter weekend in Sicily. We would arrive the Thursday before Good Friday and leave on Easter Monday (in the evening would be fine or maybe we even stay until Tuesday). Given the holiday, do you have a suggestion of where best to go. I know there are some amazing processions in different parts, and would like to see some of the local celebrations. I also know some things may be closed. We have heard great things about Taormina but are looking for suggestions. We want to really enjoy the time we have there and see a lot, but also try to experience Pasqua in Sicilia.

Any suggestions?

Hello Guilia,

The most famous eastern processions in Sicily takes place in Trapani and Erice Village (just nearby).

In addition to these events, if you want to know more about the things to do in and around Trapani, you should read my article: The 10 best things to do in Trapani . It will help you to plan your 4-5 days itinerary in Sicily.

There are also large processions in Palermo and Catania.

If you choose to go in Catania, you can also easily visit Taormina, a very beautiful town. Don’t hesitate to read my articles about the towns you are the most interested in, you can find all my articles about Sicily by clicking here .

Enjoy your stay in Sicily, and if you have any question, feel free to ask me!

Hi, we are a group of 6 arriving in Catania on a Friday morning and leaving on Monday night. We are thinking of renting a car and a villa to Stay. Where would you recommend us to stay? And how should we plan our itinerary?

The nicest place around Catania to stay is probably in Taormina.

With a rental car, you can then easily visit a part of eastern Sicily, so you can do something like:

– Friday: visit Taormina and go to Isola Bella beach to end the day (depending on the season!) – Saturday: Go to Syracuse and Ortigia island for the full day (1h30 away) – Sunday: Etna volcano if you’re interested, then relax time in Taormina/Isola Bella – Monday: in the morning, go to Castelmola, 5-10 minutes away from Taormina by car, then spend half a day in Catania to visit before going to the airport

It’s the itinerary in eastern Sicily I would do if I stay at the same place for 4 days and don’t want to change hotel.

Enjoy your trip!

Hi, thank you for posting your recommendations.

We are thinking to visit Sicily with a group of people (8 adults and 4 kids of around 4-5yo).

If we want to do a relatively in-depth visit but at the same time not too strenuous for the kids, is it possible? And how many days do you recommend? 10, 12, 14 days? How would you plan it?

Another question is we would like to hire a driver/tour guide, do you have any good recommendations?

Thank you very much for you response!!!

If you want to do a tour around Sicily, 14-15 days is a minimum for an in depth visit, especially if you don’t want to go too fast and run everywhere!

I have written a detailed itinerary that goes around Sicily in 2 weeks, you can read it here: The recommended 2 weeks in Sicily itinerary .

In my article, you will find everything needed to easily organize your tour by yourself.

If you want to have a driver/tour guide, the best is to ask one of the hotels you will book. They often know someone to do this kind of job.

And if you have any question about your trip to Sicily (about things to do or recommended hotels for example), don’t hesitate to ask me.

Have a great day!

Thanks so much! I’ll take a look!

Hi Vincent,

Thank you for your great recommendations.

I would like to ask for your recommendation on planning a full 4-day itinerary in Sicily (5 nights but actual vacation is limited to 4 days due to late night flight into and early flight out of Palermo).

The caveat is that although I fly in and out of Palermo, I would like to end my vacation in Palermo as I would be meeting up with my friends at the end of my trip. I will have a rental car. It would also be helpful if you can recommend neighborhoods/areas to stay in between cities.

I don’t know if possible but these are my wishlist of sites to visit: Teatro Antico di Taormina, Mount Etna (don’t have to visit but see), Valley of the Temples, Massimo Theater, Quattro Canti, Cefalu Cathedral

Thank you in advance for your help!

Your itinerary would be doable, however you would have to drive quite much. If it doesn’t bother you, you can do the following:

– Day 0: when you arrive, spend the night in Palermo – Day 1: Go to Agrigento (2h10 by car) and visit the Valley of the Temples. At the end of the day, head to Taormina (2h30 by car). – Spend the night in Taormina. – Day 2: Visit Taormina and the Teatro Antico. You can see the Etna Volcano from Taormina and also you would have seen it from the road on Day 1, when going to Taomrina. If you don’t plan to hike the Etna, it should be enough! You should also go to Castelmola, a small town next to Taormina (only 5-10 minutes by car). It’s super beautiful! – Spend another night in Taormina. – Days 3: Road to Cefalù (2h20 by car) – Visit, relax and head to Palermo (1h away by car from Cefalù) at the end of the day. – Spend the night in Palermo – Day 4: Meet your friends and visit Palermo. 1 day is enough to see the best attractions of the city if you don’t want to go too much in depth. – Spend your last night in Palermo

That’s the best 4 days itinerary in Sicily to see everything you want 🙂

About the accommodations, you can find my list of the best hotels for each city, depending on your budget here:

– The best hotels in Taormina – Where to stay in Palermo

And if you have any other question to plan your 4-5 days trip to Sicily (about things to do, hotels or anything), don’t hesitate to ask!

Enjoy your trip,

Thank you so much for your recommendations!

Hi Vincent I forget to say it’s 5 day holiday 😊

I think you first message hasn’t been sent, as I have just received this one! You can send it again if you want me to help you plan your 5 days trip to Sicily 🙂

Hello Vincent, could I please ask for help.

My husband and I will be having a trip to sicily with a 2 years old toddler in mid June, will be arriving with the ferry from malta to pozzallo. Any ideas how to plan and where is best please?

Hello Nadine,

For your 5 days trip to Sicily, if you arrive in Pozzallo, the best is to visit the east coast of Sicily. You can stay in Syracuse (Ortigia island) or Catania for example.

Here are the best places to visit:

– Syracuse and Ortigia island – Taormina and Castelmola village – Catania and the Etna volcano – Noto, Ragusa and Modica, the baroque towns.

You can read my detailed travel guides for each place by clicking the links in the article. You can also have a look at my 1 week in Sicily itinerary , it will give you a good overview of what you can do, even if you have a bit less time.

Enjoy your 5 days itinerary in Sicily!

We are a family of 5 that are flying into Catania in mid April. We will fly into Catania in the evening and staying in Sicily for 7 nights and 7 full days including the day we fly out (we fly back out of Catania at night).

My kids are aged 12-17 but prefer to tour at an easy pace and not sleep in a new place every day or two. We originally thought of staying in Catania for the full 7 nights, We will have a car. I am torn between two options – staying in Catania the whole time as we originally thought to do (and touring the volcano, Catania town, Taormina, and other suggestions in the area) OR staying in Catania for the first 3 or 4 days and then driving up to Palermo to see that city and maybe Cefalu. I like the variety that would bring, however I am concerned it will make the trip rather tight and that too much time will be spent in the car.

What do you think, and can you suggest an optimal itinerary for us?

For your 7 days trip to Sicily, if you don’t want to change place to sleep, you can spend the 7 days in Catania.

From there, you will be able to visit Catania, the Etna, Taormina and Castelmola village as well as Syracuse and Ortigia island. If you have some time, you can also add a day trip to Noto, Modica and Ragusa, the baroque towns.

It’s really enough to keep you busy for 7 days! It’s better to keep Palermo and the west side of Sicily for another trip.

If you want to do 2 stops during your trip to spend less time in the car, you can stay a few nights in Catania or Taormina and 2-3 nights in Syracuse, to explore the city and Noto/Modica/Ragusa.

You can read my 7 days in Sicily itinerary , it will give you a good idea of the places you can visit in a week. It’s a 3 stops itinerary, but you can do the same with just 1 or 2 stops.

Enjoy your trip to Sicily!

Hi Vincent I’m planning a 10 day road trip to Sicily in September. Can you recommend a masseria to stay in for a few nights, perhaps closer to Palermo? Thanks.

If you want to stay in a masseria (agriturismo) close to Palermo, I recommend you:

– The Masseria Rossella – Agriturismo Masseria La Chiusa – Agriturismo Sant’Agata – Masseria Susafa : this one isn’t very close to Palermo (around 90 km) but it’s one of the most famous in Sicily.

I don’t know your budget and the exact dates of your stay, that’s why I am sending you a few different choices.

To help you to organize your 10 days road trip to Sicily, you can also read my article here: How to spend 10 days in Sicily?

Enjoy your stay in Sicily, and if you have other questions, don’t hesitate!

I’m planning a trip to Sicily for the first week in April, flying in to Catania. My teenagers are interested in geology so we want to go to the top of Etna for a day and also go to Alcantara Gorge another day. My husband and I would like to see some history – Roman, Baroque etc.

I’ve looked at the suggested itineraries and it looks like a split between Taormina and Syracusa would be good.

The thing is that I’m a bit worried about car hire scams and no drive zones.

Would it be possible to get by without a car? If not, which car rental company would you recommend? Any suggestions very gratefully received!

Many thanks.

Yes, exactly, spending a few days in Syracuse and a few other in Taormina would be the best in your case. If you have a full week, you can have a look at my one week in Sicily itinerary .

About the car hire scams, they are unfortunately very common. I have even written a full article about the issue, but it’s unfortunately only in french for now, so I will sum it up:

Basically, you really need to have an insurance when you rent a car in Sicily. If you have “premium” credit card such as a Gold Mastercard or Visa Premier, an insurance is included if you book your car with that card.

If you are not sure if you can benefit from this insurance, just call your credit card customer support, they will tell you everything you need to know about the insurances included with it.

If you don’t have a premium credit card, you should really buy an insurance when booking your car. Personally, I always use Rentalcars.com website, because I know their insurance is very good. They have refunded me more than 1300 euros in total as I said in this article! Everytime I had the money on my account in less than 5 days, after sending just 1 email to their insurance claim team.

In any case, once you’re sure you have an insurance (your credit card one or the Rentalcars one), you can book with any companies, you’re 100% sure to get a refund if you are scammed.

In order to avoid unnecessary troubles (and because I wouldn’t personally give 1 penny to these thieves), you should avoid the following companies, who are known to be the worst:

– Italy Car rent – Sicily by car – Goldcar – Firefly

About the no drive zones (called ZTL in italian), you just need to be careful when driving close the historical center of the cities. As long as you stay on the main streets, you won’t have problems. Just don’t follow your GPS blindly when it tell you to take small streets and everything will be alright!

If you choose not to rent a car, you can go everywhere by bus, it’s just slower/less convenient. It will be hard for example to visit Noto, Modica and Ragusa by bus in a day, while it’s totally doable if you have a car.

If you have other questions about your trip to Sicily, don’t hesitate!

Hi! This is such a great source of info so thanks for sharing. I am curious as to your idea for the best way to spend 4 fulls days. Monday to Thursday in early October. Flying into Catania on Monday afternoon spending two nights there, then two nights in Palermo and flying home early Friday morning. Any thoughts on the best itinerary? We will have a rented car to get around.

Hello Nicole,

Thanks! I’m glad my itineraries for a short stay in Sicily are useful for you to plan your trip.

If you have booked your plane to arrive in Catania and depart from Palermo, I will suggest you: – Day 1: Visit Taormina – Night in Catania – Day 2: Visit Syracuse and Origia Island – Night in Catania

Note: depending on your interests, you can replace one of these 2 days by a trip to the Etna Volcano

– Day 3: Road to Palermo (2h20). You can make a short detour to go visit Cefalu. Then, head to Palermo and visit the city for the rest of the day – Night in Palermo – For the last day, you have the choice, depending on what you like to do: Mondello Beach, Zingaro Nature Reserve, Trapani + Erice + Segesta Temple, Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. You can find all the details about the best things to do in Palermo here: Visit Palermo .

I also have written an article for each city (Catania, Taormina, Syracusa), you can find them here: Destination Sicily .

It’s incredibly kind of you to offer so much travel advice here! I am planning on a five night stay in Sicily in January. Although we won’t be able to access beaches, I’m counting on it still being nicer weather than home (Canada) and that there will still be a great deal to see/do/eat.

I’m wondering if for that amount of time, it would be best to designate a “home base” and make everything else a day trip? If I were to do that, would you suggest choosing Catania or somewhere less busy, such as Giardini Naxos? We will be renting a car (two adults), so parking is a worthwhile consideration. My partner is prioritizing seeing mount etna.

Thanks for your help, for my trip and others!

I am glad my articles about Sicily are helping you to plan your trip!

For your 5 days in eastern Sicily, I would recommend at least 2 bases: 1 in Giardini Naxos for example and another in Syracuse (Oritigia island) or somewhere around Syracuse. It will be a lot more convenient, especially if you also plan to visit the baroque towns of Noto, Ragusa and Modica.

With 1 base, you would really have too much driving. For example, Giardini Naxos to Syracuse is 1h30 driving, so that’s 3 hours wasted in a day! And Ragusa is even further, about 2 hours away. And it’s even more true in winter, as the days are quite short.

About parking, some hotels have private parkings, so no need to worry.

As I say in the article, just be careful with the car hire scams in Sicily, they are unfortunately very common. Make sure you have an insurance for the car, so you can travel with the peace of mind! Your credit card insurance will do the job if they offer one, else you should take the Rentalcars.com insurance when booking, it’s very effective.

Enjoy your trip to Sicily, and don’t hesitate to ask me if you have any question!

We are planning a trip to Italy in July next year and we are spending a week in Sicily (touring other parts of Italy first). Sicily would be our last part of the trip before heading home to Australia. We are wanting to see where my husband’s parents used to live in Tortorici and Sinagra. We were going to catch the ferry from Sorrento to Palermo and then get a hire car and stay in a few places and probably spend about 3-4 nights near Tortorici and do day trips out from there. Would love to spend a few nights in Taormina as this would be the last of our trip and may need to unwind a little.

Can you recommend places to visit/stay during this time please? I’ve planned a lot of the trip in the other part of Italy, but I’m a bit stuck in Sicily. Thanks.

Hello Denise,

Sorry for the late answer, I was travelling and I didn’t saw your comment.

For your week in Sicily:

I understand that you want to see where your husband’s parents used to live but unfortunately, there is not so much things to do around Tortorici, it’s really far from everything. You can go to Milazzo and do a day trip at Lipari or Vulcano, but it’s 1h40 by car only to reach Milazzo, between the car trip, the wait and the boat, it’s probably more than 5 hours of transportation in 1 day!

If you arrive in Palermo, the best will be to stay around the city for 2 nights, then head to Tortorici (2 nights) and finish with Taormina. You can find all the things to do in Palermo and Taormina here: Destination Sicily .

Hi Vincent, We’re planning to stay in Sicily for 4 days and off to Valletta Malta and from there go back to Paris. We’ll be arriving at Palermo airport, and looks like ferry would leave only from Pozzallo port to Malta.

What would you recommend us to see for 4 days? Would we have time to see eastern coast?

Can we get by public transportations without renting a car?

P.S. it’ll be us 3 young people, we’re up for any adventure:) Thanks for your time in advance! Odko

This sounds like a great trip!

Renting a car in your case would be a bit complicated unfortunately, as I don’t think you can rent it in Palermo and drop it off in Pozzallo (or it would be extremely expensive). So you will have to deal with public transports, at least for the end of your trip.

So here are a few questions that will allow me to help you better:

– About the places to visit, it will depend on what you like to do: Do you prefer to visit archaeological sites? Hike in beautiful nature reserve next to the sea? Visit nice old towns? – Would you mind renting a car for 1 or 2 days if necessary? – Do you want to visit Palermo when you will arrive? – Do you want to visit the Etna Volcano if you go on the east coast (knowing that it’s about 100 euros per person for the day)? – Do you absolutely want to take the boat to Malta? There are flights from Palermo and Catania, and it’s sometimes even cheaper than the boat (and a lot more convenient).

Also, did you already book your plane ticket to Palermo? (It would be better to arrive in Catania if you prefer to visit the east coast only for example).

Let me know about these, so I can help you further!

Also, about Valletta and Malta, I know the country very well, so if you want you can read my guide of Valletta here: The best things to do in Valletta .

You can also see all my articles about Malta with itineraries and tips there: Malta tourist guide .

And of course, if you need some help to plan your trip to Malta, don’t hesitate to ask me in one of the Maltese articles!

Hi, your site is excellent!! We are planning a family reunion and I need many answers, I hope you don’t mind.

We are thinking about traveling to Sicily this December. We don’t mind the cold, which seems to be mild, but we are worried about the rain. Some sites mention 14 days of rain, and some 7! Which one is accurate?

We are mostly interested in history and nature, and as we are a large family with all ages, we thought it could be convenient to stay in Catania, so we can visit the east side of the island (Syracuse and Taormina and the natural parks).

We would stay there one week, and then a smaller group will stay a week in Palermo. Do you think it makes sense to travel there in December or we should leave it for another time?

And if you think it is ok to travel in December, where is the best place to try and find a 9 bedroom luxury villa? Is Catania a good spot for that? Thank you in advance for your help!

Hello Ariela,

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy my travel blog.

About the rain, yes, in Sicily, the average is between 10 and 14 days of rain in December December isn’t the best period to visit Sicily but it remains the less rainy month in winter.

If you want to stay on the East side of the island, you can try to find a villa around Catania, that would be the most convenient if you have only one base. However, there are not many 9 bedrooms villas for rent, so you might have to rent 2 villas instead of one. You can have a look on this website for example.

To help you plan your trip on the east coast of Sicily, you can read my article: One week in Sicily detailed itinerary

It will give you ideas about how to plan your visits day by day in Catania, Syracuse and Taormina.

You can also have a look on my other articles about Sicily: Destination Sicily .

If you think Sicily will be to rainy in December, maybe you can consider going to Andalucia? It’s one of the warmest place in Europe during winter (along with Malta), and it also offers amazing places to visit. It could be a great option for this month.

If you want, you can have a look at my articles about Andalucia here: Destination Andalucia

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate!

Hi Vincent. Thanks for replying to my post. I have another question though. Is it advisable to just hire a car to get around Sicily or is it a good idea to hire a driver/car for the time we are there (July)?

You’re welcome, I am glad if I can help you plan your trip.

About car hire versus car + driver hire, it’s really a matter of taste and budget. It’s totally doable (and a lot cheaper) to rent a car and travel around Sicily by yourself with a GPS.

Hiring a driver + car would in my opinion be more interesting if you are looking to visit Sicily with a private guided tour. So more a driver/guide than just a driver.

Unless of course you really don’t like to drive and want someone to do it for you!

As I said, it’s really a matter of taste (and budget).

Greetings from Canada:

We will be arriving in Palermo on December 26 around 2pm and want to see as much of Sicily as possible until having to be back in Palermo on Dec 26 as one of our group has to depart around 6pm. Rest of group will be in Palermo until Jan 2nd. Would appreciate your suggestions. We want to see historical sites as well as Mt. Aetna. We will rent a car from Palermo which we have until our departure on Jan 2nd.

Thank you, Gillian

Hello Gillian,

I think there is a small mistake with your arrival date, please let me know the correct one so I can help you to plan your trip to Sicily 🙂

I also have a few questions that will allow me to help you further:

– Would you like an Itinerary for the whole trip to Sicily? (start date to Palermo on december 26 + 2nd part for the group staying until the 2nd of January?) – Will you have a rental car for the first part of your trip too? – Do the whole group also wants to see Mount Etna (as it’s on the other side of Sicily, it’s not super convenient)? Or only people staying until the 2nd of January?

Let me know!

This travel blog is excellent.

We are planning to arrive to Pozzallo by ferry from Malta and would like to hire a car from Pozzallo but we are finding it difficult to find rental companies who offer car hire from Pozzallo. Do you know any recommendations?

Thank you in advance, Sandra

Thanks, I am glad my travel blog is helping you to plan your itinerary in Sicily!

There are only a few car rental companies in Pozzallo, most of them being small local ones.

I can’t recommend any in particular as I haven’t tried them, but here are a few links that might help you:

– Car Service Rosolini – Golden car – Hetz Pozzallo

Enjoy your trip to Sicily, and if you have other questions, don’t hesitate!

Hi Vincent: Thank you for your prompt response to my request.

Our arrival date in Palermo is Dec 26 around 2pm. Departure date for one of our group is Dec 31 around 4pm from Palermo. The remainder will stay in Palermo until the morning of Jan 2. Our group will be 4 adults and two teens.

The whole group would like to visit Mt. Etna.

Again thank you for your time and help.

Regards Gillian

Many thanks for your help.

Hi Gillian,

Excuse me for the late reply, i am traveling at the moment so it’s a bit harder for me to answer quickly to all comments.

For your itinerary, here is what i would suggest:

– 26 dec: arrival in Palermo, visit a bit – night in Palermo – 27 dec: Palermo + Monreale town and cathedral – night in Palermo – 28 dec: Cefalu, visit around – night in Cefalu ( good place to split the journey in 2)

– 29 dec: Taormina – night in Taormina

– 30 dec: Etna – night in Taormina (so you don’t switch hotel everyday) or Catania (a bit less driving to get back to Palermo on the next day)

– 31 dec: back to Palermo – night in Palermo

– 1 jan: as it’s an holiday, some places will probably be closed. You can maybe go to Castellammare del Golfo, or Zingaro nature reserve (you would need to call to see if open) or Erice village.

Segesta temple and the valley of the temples (amazing, but that’s 5 hours driving in 1 day) seems to also be open (you should call too to be sure!)

That’s probably the best itinerary you can do in terms of journey time/ number of visits if you all want to see the Etna.

I talk about all these places in my other articles, you can read them here: Destination Sicily .

Enjoy your trip to Sicily and if you have other questions, don’t hesitate!

Thank you Vincent for your reply. I will contact these car hire companies.

You’re welcome Sandra, if you have any other questions about Sicily, don’t hesitate!

Hi! This website is great. Do you know of any car hire + driver services for the day in Palermo? Or any tour companies that do a day trip around the island leaving from Palermo?

I am glad my travel blog is helping you to plan your trip to Sicily!

Unfortunately, i don’t know any car hire + driver in Sicily. You should ask your hotel about it, they will for sure be able to help you out.

Just one thing, Sicily is very big, you need about 2 weeks to go around the island. So for a day trip, you will need to choose 1 or a few places near Palermo depending on your interests.

In this article about Palermo, I also talk about the best things to do around the city. You can have a look and see the one you would enjoy the most!

And of course, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask me

Thank you so very much for your amazing help. It is truly appreciated. Best regards, Gillian

Thanks for your well written site. We’re definitely taking some of your advice. One thing that was confusing… I was looking at RentalCars.com as you suggested but I can’t seem to get it to list any of the major locations in Sicily to book a car from.

Hello Mark,

I am glad my article is helping you to plan your stay in Sicily.

For your search problem, it’s because on Rentalcars ( this page ), you need to select “Italy – Sicily” as country (not just “Italy”). I know it can be a bit misleading!

Please let me know if it solved your issue 🙂

Any tips for a 6 full days in Sicily? I want to see Palermo, Erice Village, Agricento National Park also Mount Etna. Was planning to arrive in Palermo rent a car drive to Taormina stay for 3 nights and them back to Cefalu or Palermo for another 4 nights and do day trips to those places from there. Is it a good idea? Also do you recommend any nice beaches 🙂 thanks, Renata

For your 6 days trip to Sicily, you can do as you suggested: 3 night in Taormina and 4 nights in Palermo, however you should keep in mind that Sicily is a quite big island:

Palermo to Taormina: 3h30 by car Palermo to Erice: 1h30 Palermo to Agrigento: 2h15

So that would be a lot of driving! A day trip to Agrigento from Palermo = almost 5 hours of driving during the day.

Personnaly, I would suggest the following itinerary:

– Arrive in Catania, spend 3 nights in Taormina to visit Taormina, the Etna and Castelmola village if you have the time – Go to Agrigento, visit the valley of the temple and sleep there for 1 night – Go to Trapani – on the way, you can stop at Torre Salsa nature reserve, best beach of Sicly in my opinion! It’s a very large sandy beach, and not many people go there. Visit Erice village, spend 1 to 3 nights in Trapani – Palermo is honestly not the most interesting place to visit in Sicily, personnaly if I had only 6 days, I would just stay 1 day there and take my return flight from Palermo.

So that’s really depending on your preferences: you can spend more time around Trapani and visit Favignana island for example, or spend 1 night only in Trapani to visit Erice and then head to Palermo.

Hi Vincent, great site! We are a couple and we’ll be travelling to Sicily from Malta in the second week of July, arriving in Pozzallo with our own car. We want to spend seven nights in Sicily, do an Eastern Sicily roundtrip but perhaps go as far as Cefalu (?) – ah and we definitely want to do a day trip to the Eolie islands. We like nature, mountains, countryside, beaches, kayaking, relaxing, theatre, arts and adventures (history less so). We like to sleep in a different place everyday and our itinerary is looking like this but I’d like some advice:

Day 1 – Arrive in Pozzallo and travel to Mount Etna for an excursion – then relax in a hotel and dinner and sleep near Giarre or Riposto – we want to experience the small picturesque villages, eat nice food and relax rather than rush to see the big cities (so not Catania). We were thinking that sleeping somewhere further North might be too much driving for a day after driving up to Etna. Day 2 – Travel to Gole di Alcantara and do body rafting, then in the afternoon go to Taormina area and do some kayaking with our own inflatable kayak which we’ll bring along with us in the car (we’ve both already been to Taormina town centre so we’re not sure if we want to re-visit). Evening drive to Milazzo to sleep there as we need to wake up there in time for a 9:30am or 10am departure for the Active Volcanoes day trip with Tarnav (we haven’t booked this yet). Day 3 – Day trip to active volcanoes and back at 11pm – sleep in same place in Milazzo. Day 4 – See Capo Milazzo (maybe some kayaking there?) and drive west to see coastal towns (kayaking here perhaps?) Where should we stop? Which towns to see/swim in? Where to sleep? Do we keep going until Cefalu or it worth sleeping in smaller towns? We were thinking of seeing the Fiumara d’Arte in Castel di Tusa… Day 5 – Either spend another day at the coast or see some mountains like Nebrodi or Madonie since we don’t have mountains in Malta 🙂 Would you prefer Nebrodi or Madonie? And is it worth to go to the mountains it in summer? Then we need to start heading south again for Pozzallo – which would be the best way? Day 6 and Day 7 – are still open for suggestions… Day 8 – see things around Pozzallo – maybe Noto, Vendicari, Calamosche beach and Marzamemi (is this doable in one day if our ferry leaves at 9.30pm?

Some other questions – Are there places you recommend for self-kayaking? Should we do the opposite and go to Nebrodi/Madonie/Cefalu before the Eolie and do the opposite roundtrip?

Many thanks for any tips you might have about the whole trip!

About your 8-day itinerary in Sicily:

– Day 1 – Perfect – Day 2 – Perefect – You should book the canyoning in the Alcantara Gorges a bit in advance because there is little availability per day (and this summer Sicily is gonna be the top destination for Italians). You can book it here: Canyoning in Alcantara .

– Day 3 – Perfect – Day 4 – Unfortunately, I don’t know much about this part of Sicily between Milazzo and Cefalu, so I can’t really tell you which places would be best for kayaking.

For the accommodation, I would say that it will depend on your budget because man accomodations are already full for the second week of July. I just looked on Booking and 80% are already sold out around Cefalu.

– Day 5 – I think it’s worth planning a day trip to Nebrodi or Madonie. I’ve been living in Malta too (Gozo) for a few years and it always feels good to go to the mountains, even in the summer! You will in any case see more trees and nature than here! If you like hiking, there is enough to do there for 2 days. You can also plan 1 day for Nebrodi and 1 day for Madonie since you don’t know what to do on day 6.

– Day 7 – You can go to Agrigento and its surroundings. There are beautiful places to kayak near the Scala dei Turchi and Capo Rossello.

– Day 8 – If the ferry leaves at 9:30 pm, yes, that gives you plenty of time to visit these places.

In my opinion, it doesn’t make much of a difference to do it one way or the other. The only thing is that if you start by Cefalu, you will not have to rush to do Etna and you will have a full day (rather than having to drive off the boat and rush to the mountain).

Enjoy your stay in Sicily and don’t hesitate if you have any other questions!

Thank you Vincent! That’s very useful 🙂 Thanks for keeping up this site 🙂

My wife and I are visiting in July. We are chartering a sailboat in Capo D’Orlando to sail in the Aeolian Islands. We then will have 4 full days to travel on land. We fly out of Catania. It doesn’t look like its possible to rent a car in Capo D’Orlando and drop in Catania. We are interested in seeing/hiking on Mt Etna and seeing the ancient sites and towns like Noto, Ragusa etc.

What would you suggest as far as a car rental and itinerary?

I have also checked and indeed, from Capo d’Orlando, I haven’t found any company that accepts that you drop the car in Catania. The easiest solution I found would be to take a train from Capo d’Orlando to Catania (about 2h50).

You can find prices and timetables here: Booking train tickets in Sicily

You can then rent a car at Catania airport for the rest of your stay.

There is a 2nd solution, but it will be more expensive:

– Go from Capo d’Orlando to Milazzo by train – Rent a car in Milazzo.

However, in addition to the price of the rental, you will have to pay a drop-off fee (the extra cost for returning the car to a different location) of about 120€.

Whichever solution you choose, you should compare the rates on Rentalcars.com. You have the link in the article but I’ll put it here for your convenience: Rent a car in sicily .

For your 4 days in Sicily, I would suggest the following itinerary: – 1 day to visit Taormina (night in Taormina or Catania) – 1 day to hike on the Etna (night in Siracusa) – 1 day to visit Siracusa and Ortigia island (night in Siracusa) – 1 day for Noto and Ragusa. (night in Siracusa)

You will find all the best things to do in these cities and my selection of hotels here: Destination Sicily .

Enjoy your stay, and don’t hesitate if you have any other questions to prepare your 4-day trip to Sicily!

Hi Vincent, We would like to visit Sicily for 5 days from Malta in the third week of January 2022 with our own car. We like nature and adventure, and we’d like to try skiing for the first time, or doing something easy for beginners in the snow for 1 day or max 2 days, maybe stay in a place like a chalet with a fireplace, etc.

Can you ski for one day only? Since we will be with our own car – how difficult is it to get to the ski resorts? How far away from the ski resort can we stay on the same night so that we can drive down?

Any other tips for a short ski or snow trip would be great 🙂 But also what other activities we could do since it’s so cold, like short hikes, renting a bicycle, visiting a lake, etc.

Thanks! Nina

There are only 3 ski resorts in Sicily: – Etna North – Piano Provenzana (Linguaglossa) – Etna South – Nicolosi – Piano Battaglia in the Madonie park. You can of course spend just one day skiing in any of them. However, I don’t know if it’s easy to go with your car if you don’t have snow tyres.

And as I’ve never been to Sicily’s mountains in winter, I can’t tell you too much about what to do during this period.

The best way to choose your accommodation is to look directly on Booking.com by clicking here and search around the ski resort you have chosen.

Enjoy your stay in Sicily!

I’m not sure if you are still providing recommendations via this website, but thought to give it a try!

We are planning our first trip to Sicily for 6 nights; arriving Palermo 19th April, and leaving from Catania airport 25th April.

We’re thinking Palermo for 2 nights, 1 night somewhere in between, 1-2 nights Taormina, and 1 night Catania to catch a flight to Rome the next morning. We will also get a Rental Car before leaving Palermo to have for the rest of the trip. We’re thinking to include a visit to Castellammare del Golfo, Cefalu (if time permits), definitely Agrigento, and Siracusa. If time permits, we would like to visit Noto/Ragusa.

20th April: Arrive Palermo, visit / site seeing per your recommendations – night in Palermo 21st April: Palermo + Monreale town and cathedral – night in Palermo 22nd April: Collect Rental Car in Palermo, drive to Cefalu, visit around (night in Cefalu or somewhere else) 23rd April: Spend morning travelling to and visiting Agrigento, Valley of Temples, Segesta Temple then 1-2 nights Taormina 24th April: Where would make sense to visit for 1 full day by car? 25th April: travel to Catania (to catch flight next morning)

Very keen to know your thoughts on how to make the most of our trip. We are most interested in history/architecture/traditional food/wine and will spend some time in Taormina relaxing by the beach.

Thank you so much.

Regarding your itinerary in Sicily: 20 and 21: ok 22: if you are more interested in history and architecture, you should rather go directly to Agrigento on that day. You can visit Segesta when leaving Palermo but it’s a diversion. In Cefalu, there is not much to see. Spend the night in Agrigento.

For the rest of your stay, you have 2 choices: – 23 / 24: Taormina and surroundings – 25: Catania or: -23: Ragusa/Noto -24: Syracuse -25: Catania. Feel free to look at Google maps to see the locations of the cities and the travel times. You may not realise it, but Sicily is a large island, so distances are important.

Hi Vincent!

I’m not sure if you are still providing recommendations via this website, but thought to give it a try!

I’m planning a trip to Sicily with my family and we will have only 5/6 days max. They are not really into the mood of changing places to stay, so ideally we would choose one place to stay and drive around to visit what is feasible. We are more into beaches, towns and mountain/nature than geogoloy activities. Which side of the island you would choose? And which itinerary you would recomend us?

Thanks a lot for such great website 🙂

Best! Monica

Hello Monica,

If you just want one place to stay for the duration of your trip, I would recommend either Trapani (in the West) or Syracuse/Ortigia for the East.

Thank you so much for an amazing article, its a life saver)

We are a couple and planning to visit Sicily end of May for 6 days, arriving to Palermo and later leaving also from Palermo. Could you please advise what would be the best itinerary so that we also get to Etna volcano? We will rent a car.

Thanks a lot in advance, Mary

Hello Mary,

Thank you for your kind words!

For your itinerary, it’s important to keep in mind that the Etna is more than 3 hours by car from Palermo, one way. So normally I include a visit to Etna in my itineraries starting from Catania, which is much closer to the volcano.

For your itinerary, you have several possibilities: – Palermo / Cefalu / Taormina / Etna / Catania / Palermo – Palermo / Trapani / Agrigento / Catania (Etna) / Cefalu (if you have time) / Palermo The best thing to do is to look at Google maps, to see the different travel times by car. But in any case, the fact that you want to do Etna makes you cross a good part of Sicily.

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Noto is an architectural supermodel, a baroque belle so gorgeous you might mistake it for a film set. Located less than 40km southwest of Syracuse, the town is home to one of Sicily's most beautiful historic centres. The pièce de résistance is Corso Vittorio Emanuele, an elegant walkway flanked by thrilling baroque palazzi and churches. Dashing at any time of the day, it’s especially hypnotic in the early evening, when the red-gold buildings seem to glow with a soft inner light.

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Architecture probably isn’t the first thing people think of when they picture Sicily. And yet, there’s a corner of the Italian island that’s famed for its all-encompassing Baroque architecture. Known as Sicily’s Baroque Trail , this collection of Baroque cities and towns runs through the Val di Noto region of south-eastern Sicily.

The small city of Noto is one such destination and with a day trip to Noto you’ll see why the Baroque Trail is so special. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Noto and its incredible architectural time capsule.

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Day Trip to Noto

Before digging into what you can do in Noto, let’s first focus on just getting there. If you’re planning on doing a day trip to Noto, the chances are you’re coming from either Syracuse or Catania . Both are larger, more popular cities and serve as gateways to this part of Sicily. The cities are also common cruise ports so you may be visiting Noto as a cruise excursion.

Either way, Syracuse is the easiest of the two to get from, with trains that take 30 minutes running every few hours. Catania, on the other hand, has both bus and train connections. Buses take roughly 1.5 hours, but you’ll have to ask at the bus station for times as working out bus timetables in Sicily can be a challenge. Alternatively, you can take the train to Syracuse and continue from there, which will take a bit over 2 hours.

Then there’s always the option of renting a car or visiting with a tour if you don’t want the hassle of public transport. Guided tours to Noto all run from Catania and generally bundle it together with Syracuse as the two are close together.

Of course, you don’t have to go on a day trip if you don’t want to. Staying in Noto overnight can work well if you’re travelling through the region. There’s loads of accommodation in Noto to choose from, so don’t let that be a concern. If you do want a recommendation, Simonetta’s Rooms was where I stayed and it was quite cosy. Plus the view of the city skyline from the balcony was pretty great too.

Baroque Architecture

What has made Noto such a popular tourist destination in Sicily is the city’s extensive Baroque architecture. Walk through the city centre and you’ll see countless elegant buildings all sharing this exact style. It’s rare to see a town or city have just one look to it because you usually have buildings from all different eras in the mix. Not so with Noto though.

Like many cities and towns in Sicily , Noto was devastated by an earthquake in 1693. It’s believed half the city’s population died during the disaster, along with most of the city’s buildings. Before 1693, Noto had passed from the Romans to the Muslims to the Normans, each likely leaving their mark on the city’s appearance. But with the earthquake the people of Noto were forced to rebuild and the result is the impressive city that stands today.

Having changed very little since its rebuilding, Noto is a city trapped in the 17th century. But it’s not the only Sicilian city or town to have been rebuilt in the Late Baroque style. In fact, there’s a whole cadre of them that includes Catania and Ragusa . So well-preserved are these cities that they’ve been inscribed on UNESCO’s world heritage list as the Late Baroque Towns of the Val di Noto , after the region in Sicily in which they’re all found.

While it has some competition, Noto is often seen as the most complete example of this heritage. And it’s easy enough to see why. Simply take a stroll along the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Noto’s main pedestrian street, and you’ll enjoy a visual feast of Baroque architecture. Noto is definitely a destination made for appreciating by foot.

Porta Reale

A sensible place to start your Noto visit is with the Porta Reale at the eastern end of the city centre. This triumphal arch marks the point where the Corso Vittorio Emanuele becomes a pedestrian street and is the symbolic gateway to the Old Town. Although it look like it should be older, it actually dates from the 19th century. Regardless, it sets the tone for the grandeur to come.

Noto Cathedral

The most talked about landmark in Noto is hands down the city’s magnificent cathedral. Once you reach it feels like the whole city revolves around it. The Noto Cathedral just has an immense presence to it, no doubt aided by the great wide staircase that leads up to the cathedral door. These steps are an extremely popular spot for people to sit for a moment, but it’d take crowds and crowds to fully cover them. All of this gives this area in front of the cathedral the feeling of a main town square.

But back to Noto Cathedral. It took quite some time after the 1693 earthquake for the cathedral to be built, with it only finished in 1776. However, the cathedral has had to undergo work many times since, with it’s most recent work finished in 2007. Because of all this the interior isn’t all that lavish, but the newly painted cupola in the ceiling is quite nice. It’s really the cathedral’s magnificent Baroque exterior that’s its best feature.

Palazzo Ducezio

Directly opposite Noto Cathedral stands a grand old building almost its equal. This is the Palazzo Ducezio, a 17th century palace that is home to Noto’s Town Hall. Visit inside and you’ll be able to see the exquisite Hall of Mirrors, a room that’s all stucco, gilding and reflections. But you also get access to its panoramic terrace, which has the best vantage point of the cathedral. It’s not the only viewpoint in Noto, but it’s a pretty great one.

Teatro Tina Di Lorenzo

One of the hidden gems in Noto is the Teatro Tina Di Lorenzo, aka the Teatro Comunale. While the exterior of the theatre is nice enough, inside is where it shines. After paying the entrance fee you can head into the main hall and admire its richly decorated interior. The U-shaped balconies are gilded and draped with red curtains, while the ceiling bears a fantastic mural on it. It’s so extravagant that you have to wonder whether the setting would enhance or distract performances held there.

Other Noto Attractions

While I’ve mentioned some of the big attractions in Noto, there’s plenty more to see and do there. The city has plenty of other churches to visit like the Chiesa di San Carlo and the Chiesa di San Francesco d’Assisi all’Immacolata. Then there are its many palaces, chief among them Palazzo Nicolaci which I sadly missed. You can also fill your day with museums and art galleries, including the Noto Civic Museum. Safe to say, you won’t run out of attractions to visit.

But Noto is also as good a place as any to try traditional Sicilian treats. Fill up on delicious arancini for lunch or enjoy a nice cold granita to cool off after walking up and down Noto’s steep streets. Thanks to its popularity as a tourist destination, finding these things won’t be hard.

Noto by Night

One of the perks of spending the night in Noto is getting to see the city illuminated at night. The city’s Baroque architecture looks just as spectacular and grand lit up, so make sure to take a walk in the evening if you can. Noto is also much quieter in the evening with day trippers gone, which just makes it even more pleasant to experience.

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If you’re planning a trip to Sicily, there are plenty more great places to visit in these other Sicily blog posts:

• Don’t Miss These Sights to See in Taormina, Sicily

5 Tips to Make the Most of Visiting Ragusa, Sicily

• 9 Best Things to Do in Syracuse, Sicily
• The Extraordinary Mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily
• What It’s Like to Visit Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples
• The Effortless Sightseeing Guide to Catania, Sicily

Have you had the chance to make a day trip to Noto in Sicily? Do you enjoy seeing destinations with interesting architecture or do you need something more to connect with them? Please share your thoughts in the comments below.

David is the author behind the Travelsewhere travel blog and is always on the search for the quieter, less-visited corners of the world.

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