Montréal • Catania • Mount Etna • Syracuse • Ragusa • Modica • Agrigento • Marsala • Egadi Islands • Erice • Terrasini • Palermo • Cefalù • Taormina • Montréal
The island where history, myth, and flavour collide — Sicily is the Mediterranean's greatest treasure, a crossroads of civilizations where Greek temples, Arab medinas, Norman cathedrals, and Baroque masterpieces stand side by side. From the lunar landscapes of Mount Etna to the crystal waters of the Egadi Islands, from the UNESCO Baroque cities of the Val di Noto to the pearl of Taormina perched above the Ionian Sea, this grand tour reveals Sicily in all its extraordinary depth.
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Mount Etna: Europe's largest active volcano — lunar craters, lava caves & honey tasting at 2,000 m
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Syracuse & Ortygia: Ancient capital of Magna Graecia — Greek theatre, Ear of Dionysius & the island of Ortygia
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UNESCO Baroque Trail: Ragusa, Modica, Caltagirone, Piazza Armerina & the Valley of the Temples at Agrigento
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Egadi Islands: Full-day cruise to Favignana & Levanzo — turquoise coves, Roman battle sites & Marsala wine tasting
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Palermo & Monreale: Byzantine mosaics, Baroque fountains & the magnificent Norman cathedral
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Taormina: The pearl of the Mediterranean — Greek theatre, Isola Bella & the Godfather villages of Savoca & Forza d'Agrò
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Beach Stay: 3 nights all-inclusive at Resort Città del Mare — pools, water slides & the Gulf of Castellammare
starting from
$ 6,769 CDN
Per person, double occupancy. Taxes included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Montréal — Departure
Depart Montréal for your overnight flight to Catania, Sicily. Meals and entertainment on board.
Meals: On board
Day 2: Catania → Mount Etna → Syracuse Region
Upon arrival in Catania, your guide and driver will welcome you for the start of your grand tour. Head toward Mount Etna — Europe's largest active volcano — ascending from Nicolosi on the southern slope to 2,000 metres above sea level. Marvel at the lunar landscapes, inactive craters, and lava caves. Before departing, enjoy a tasting of "the gold of Etna" — honey flavoured with almonds and citrus — and the famous Fuoco dell'Etna, a potent artisanal liqueur whose colour recalls flowing lava. Continue to the Province of Syracuse for check-in at your 5-star resort.
Accommodation: Autograph Collection Brucoli Resort ★★★★★ — 4 nights | Meals: Tasting, Dinner
Included: Arrival transfer, guide & driver, Mount Etna excursion, tasting, accommodation, dinner
Day 3: Syracuse — Underground Journey & the Greek City
After breakfast, depart for Syracuse — the ancient capital of Magna Graecia, founded in 734 BC and birthplace of Archimedes. Begin with an unusual guided tour through the underground labyrinth of the city, exploring early Christian funerary sites built around the tomb of Saint Marcian. Then discover the archaeological zone: the Altar of Hieron, the Greek Theatre, and the Latomia del Paradiso including the famous Ear of Dionysius — a cave with extraordinary acoustics. Continue to the Island of Ortygia: Archimedes Square, the Fountain of the Nymph Arethusa, and the Cathedral of Syracuse — built within the Temple of Athena.
Accommodation: Autograph Collection Brucoli Resort ★★★★★| Meals: Breakfast
Included: Guided tours, accommodation, breakfast
Day 4: Ferla → Necropolis of Pantalica → Palazzolo Acreide
Breakfast, then depart for Ferla — listed among Italy's most beautiful villages, a Baroque gem nestled in the Iblean Mountains where every stone tells a story. Continue to the UNESCO Necropolis of Pantalica, carved into wild gorges by the Anapo River — over 5,000 rock-cut Bronze Age tombs set in an extraordinary natural oasis. In the afternoon, visit Palazzolo Acreide (UNESCO), exploring the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Akrai founded by Syracuse in 664 BC, including its well-preserved Greek theatre and ancient quarry.
Accommodation: Autograph Collection Brucoli Resort ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Guided excursions, accommodation, breakfast & dinner
Day 5: Ragusa → Modica
After breakfast, head to Ragusa Ibla — one of the seven UNESCO Baroque cities of the Val di Noto, rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake. Stroll its narrow streets and the main square dominated by the Baroque Duomo di San Giorgio. Then discover Modica — another UNESCO Baroque masterpiece — with its grand staircases, panoramic alleyways, and the imposing Cathedral of San Giorgio. In a traditional pastry shop, enjoy a tasting of cioccolato modicano — an ancient chocolate recipe unchanged for centuries, said to have strongly aphrodisiac properties.
Accommodation: Autograph Collection Brucoli Resort ★★★★★ | Meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Included: Guided excursions, chocolate tasting, accommodation, breakfast
Day 6: Caltagirone → Piazza Armerina → Agrigento
Breakfast, then depart for Caltagirone — UNESCO Baroque city and Sicily's ceramic capital, where the pottery tradition dates to the Arab era. Climb the monumental Scalinata di Santa Maria del Monte — 142 steps each decorated with a unique majolica tile. Enjoy a hearty country lunch at an ancient farmhouse. Then visit the Roman Villa del Casale at Piazza Armerina (UNESCO) — 3,500 m² of extraordinarily preserved mosaic floors. Continue to Agrigento for check-in.
Accommodation: Dioscuri Bay Palace Superior ★★★★½ — 1 night | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included: Guided excursions, lunch, accommodation, dinner
Day 7: Agrigento → Caltabellotta → Marsala
Breakfast, then a guided visit of the Valley of the Temples (UNESCO) — 12 ancient Greek temples including the Temple of Juno, the Temple of Hercules, and the Temple of Concordia, one of the best-preserved Greek temples in the world. Continue to Caltabellotta — a Berber-named hilltop town at 758 m with sweeping panoramic views — before heading to the Marsala region for check-in at your 4-star resort.
Accommodation: Selinunte Resort Superior ★★★★½ — 3 nights | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Guided Valley of the Temples tour, accommodation, dinner
Day 8: Cruise to the Egadi Islands — Favignana & Levanzo
A full-day cruise to the Egadi Islands Marine Nature Reserve — a paradise of white beaches, cliffs, and crystal-clear caves. Board your tourist boat at the port of Marsala and sail to Favignana and Levanzo as your guide recounts the epic Roman-Carthaginian naval battles fought in these waters. Swim at the Bue Marino cove, explore Favignana's maritime village, then sail to car-free Levanzo — 200 inhabitants, white-walled houses, and dazzling coves. Sail past the dramatic Faraglioni rock formations before returning to Marsala for a guided winery visit and tasting of Marsala wine, olives, and local products.
Accommodation: Selinunte Resort Superior ★★★★½ | Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch on board, Tasting
Included: Full-day boat cruise, on-board guide, light lunch, winery visit & tasting, accommodation
Day 9: Segesta → Erice → Salt Road
After breakfast, visit the Greek temple of Segesta — built in the 5th century BC at the foot of Mount Barbaro, legendary city of Trojan companions. Then ascend by cable car to Erice — a stunning medieval city perched between sky and sea, surrounded by ramparts with panoramic views. Stroll its narrow streets to the Castle of Venus and stop at a traditional pastry shop for a tasting of almond paste confections and nougat. Return to the hotel via the picturesque Salt Road — shimmering salt pans and historic windmills at sunset.
Accommodation: Selinunte Resort Superior ★★★★½ | Meals: Breakfast, Tasting
Included: Guided excursions, cable car, tasting, accommodation
Day 10: Mazara del Vallo → Terrasini — Beach Resort Arrival
Breakfast, then visit Mazara del Vallo — a port city where East meets West, its ancient Medina and Jewish quarter coexisting for centuries. Explore the Casbah's labyrinth of colourful alleyways, the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour (Norman-Baroque), and the Garibaldi Theatre. Then transfer to Terrasini near Palermo for check-in at your all-inclusive 4-star resort — set in a 27-hectare park overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare with 3 pools, a private beach, and free access to the Toboggan water park.
Accommodation: Resort Città del Mare ★★★★½ — 3 nights, All-inclusive | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (all-inclusive)
Included: Guided Mazara excursion, accommodation, all-inclusive meals & drinks
Day 11: Terrasini — Day at Leisure
A full free day at the resort — enjoy the incomparable panorama over the Gulf of Castellammare, swim in the crystal-clear Mediterranean, splash down the Toboggan water slides, or simply relax by the pool. Buffet lunch and dinner with unlimited drinks included.
Accommodation: Resort Città del Mare ★★★★½ — All-inclusive | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (all-inclusive)
Included: Accommodation, all-inclusive meals & drinks, pools & water park
Day 12: Palermo & Monreale
Morning guided tour of Palermo — the Cathedral, Piazza Pretoria with its fabulous Baroque fountain, the Quattro Canti representing the four seasons, and the exteriors of San Cataldo and La Martorana churches with their Byzantine mosaics. Then in Monreale, be enchanted by the Duomo — entirely covered in breathtaking gold Byzantine mosaics. Return to the resort for an afternoon of pools, water slides, and relaxation.
Accommodation: Resort Città del Mare ★★★★½ — All-inclusive | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (all-inclusive)
Included: Guided Palermo & Monreale tour, accommodation, all-inclusive meals & drinks
Day 13: Cefalù → Taormina Region
Breakfast, then head to Cefalù — a charming medieval fishing village with Arab-Norman architecture and iconic beaches beneath La Rocca promontory. Visit the imposing Norman cathedral (UNESCO) with its magnificent Byzantine mosaics and the 16th-century Arab washhouse. Explore the picturesque medieval alleyways at leisure. Then transfer to the Taormina region — where the natural beauty of the Ionian coastline meets breathtaking views of Mount Etna — for check-in at your 4-star resort.
Accommodation: Resort Baia Taormina ★★★★½ — 3 nights | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Guided Cefalù tour, accommodation, dinner
Day 14: The Godfather Villages — Savoca & Forza d'Agrò
Breakfast, then depart for Savoca — the famous Godfather village where Francis Ford Coppola filmed the iconic scenes between Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in 1972. Its mountainside alleyways and timeless atmosphere are full of cinematic history. Continue to Forza d'Agrò — a medieval hilltop village with a castle dominating the Taormina coastline, offering sweeping views of the Bay of Angels, Mount Etna, the Strait of Messina, and the Calabrian coast. Light dinner at a terrace restaurant overlooking the sea. Free afternoon at the Baia Taormina Resort.
Accommodation: Resort Baia Taormina ★★★★½ | Meals: Breakfast, Light Dinner
Included: Guided excursions, light dinner, accommodation
Day 15: Taormina — The Pearl of the Mediterranean
Breakfast, then a guided visit of Taormina — perched on Sicily's east coast with sublime views of the sea and Mount Etna. Stroll its charming alleyways, admire the terraces decorated with Sicilian majolica tiles, and visit the ancient Greek theatre. For nature lovers, explore the Isola Bella nature reserve — a small island connected to the mainland by a sandbar, accessible by cable car, with crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming.
Accommodation: Resort Baia Taormina ★★★★½ | Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included: Guided Taormina tour, accommodation, dinner
Day 16: Catania — Return to Montréal
After breakfast, transfer to Catania airport for your direct non-stop flight back to Montréal. Meals and entertainment on board. Arrival in the late afternoon. Arrivederci, Sicilia!
Meals: Breakfast, On board
Included: Airport departure transfer
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- Please note: Prices per person in double occupancy. Single supplement rates available.
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