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Sicilian Escape 2026 - 7 Day Tour from Palermo to Taormina Riviera
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Sicilian Escape 2026

7 Day Tour from Palermo to Taormina Riviera



Tour Description:

Escape to Sicily for seven days of beauty, cuisine, and history—without the crowds you’d find in the high season. Begin in Palermo and meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. Spend the following day on a guided sightseeing tour of Palermo’s ornate Piazza Bellini and Capo Market. See the stunning baroque features of the Church of the Immacolata, and visit the historic Palermo Cathedral. Enjoy the panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro in Monreale, and visit the 12th-century Norman Cathedral with its treasured byzantine mosaics.

Walk through the 24-centuries-old Valley of the Temples with your Local Guide in Agrigento, visit Piazza Armerina’s Villa Romana del Casale to admire the world’s largest collection of Roman mosaics. In Syracuse, the birthplace of mathematician Archimedes, you’ll take a guided visit to the archaeological site of the 5th-century-BC Greek Theater, Garden of Paradise, Ear of Dionysus, Altar of Hieron II, Roman Amphitheater, and the Cordmaker’s Cave. Visit Catania en-route to the spectacular Taormina Riviera, your base for a fascinating excursion to Mount Etna—the largest active volcano in Europe. Explore Taormina and complete your Sicilian Escape with a fabulous farewell dinner at a local restaurant. You’ll treasure the time spent exploring Sicily’s famous sights and stunning scenery—without the crowds of the busy travel season on this spectacular guided tour of Sicily!

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Dates & Pricing

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Thursday 26 Feb 26 — Thursday 05 Mar 26
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Saturday 28 Feb 26 — Saturday 07 Mar 26Starting at $1,699 Get a Quote
Thursday 12 Mar 26 — Thursday 19 Mar 26
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Thursday 19 Mar 26 — Thursday 26 Mar 26
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Saturday 21 Mar 26 — Saturday 28 Mar 26Starting at $1,749 Get a Quote
Saturday 24 Oct 26 — Saturday 31 Oct 26Starting at $1,899 Get a Quote
Thursday 29 Oct 26 — Thursday 05 Nov 26
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Monday 02 Nov 26 — Monday 09 Nov 26
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Thursday 05 Nov 26 — Thursday 12 Nov 26
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Thursday 19 Nov 26 — Thursday 26 Nov 26
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Saturday 21 Nov 26 — Saturday 28 Nov 26Starting at $1,859 Get a Quote
Thursday 26 Nov 26 — Thursday 03 Dec 26
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Monday 30 Nov 26 — Monday 07 Dec 26
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Destination & Sightseeing

We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
High altitudes may be challenging for some guests. The ascent to Mount Etna reaches an elevation of 6,500 ft. (1,981 m).

ITINERARY

Day 1 ARRIVE IN PALERMO, ITALY
Welcome to Palermo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at the hotel. (D)
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Day 2 PALERMO
Sicilian Specialties PALERMO Guided sightseeing includes the Church of Immacolata, and a visit to the cathedral. Drive up to Monreale for a panoramic view of the Conca d’Oro and visit the Norman Cathedral. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT The story of the splendid Monreale cathedral starts when the Arabs took control of Palermo. They transformed the cathedral into a mosque and banished the Bishop of Palermo from town. Not wishing to venture too far from his beloved cathedral, the Bishop settled in a small village in the hills overlooking Palermo, the site of modern-day Monreale. There, he built a modest church to keep the flame of local Christian worship alive. Today the cathedral is known for its stunning mosaics that cover an area of over 64.500sq ft
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Day 3 PALERMO–AGRIGENTO
Timeless Temples AGRIGENTO Take a guided walking tour of the Valley of Temples. (B,D) 87 mi / 140 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT ARCHAEOLOGY The ruins of Akragas remain Sicily's most amazing archaeological site. The impressively well-preserved Tempio della Concordia sits in spectacular setting upon a ridge where it served as a beacon for homecoming sailors and today draws enthralled visitors to revel in the remarkable Valley of the Temples
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Day 4 AGRIGENTO–PIAZZA ARMERINA–SYRACUSE
Ancient Artistry In Sicily PIAZZA ARMERINA Take a guided visit of the Villa Romana del Casale with the largest and most complex collection of Roman mosaics in the world. [LF] Enjoy lunch with regional specialties at a local restaurant. (B,L) 162 mi / 260 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT ART & ARCHITECTURE Explore the extraordinary example of Roman power in one of the most luxurious villas of its kind in the Italian countryside. Marvel at the magnificently preserved mosaics that embellish the Villa Romana del Casale, designed and installed by African mosaic workers and the strength of the Roman influence and power throughout the Mediterranean region
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Day 5 SYRACUSE–CATANIA–TAORMINA RIVIERA
Coastal Treasures SYRACUSE Guided visit to the Greek and Roman ruins of the Archaeological Park features the Greek Theatre and the Roman Amphitheater. CATANIA Enjoy free time on the way to Taormina Riviera. (B) 75 mi / 120 km TOUR HIGHLIGHT LOCAL TASTES Sicily’s love affair with food goes back a long way. Cooking traditions originating from the Greeks, Arabs, and Normans blend with those from Spain and North Africa resulting in a fabulous melting pot of flavors and unique dishes. Celebrate this feast of cultures and take time to sample some of Sicily’s most famous street food
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Day 6 TAORMINA RIVIERA
The Pearl of the Mediterranean TAORMINA RIVIERA Guided excursion to Mount Etna. Orientation walk through Taormina town and free time. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT NATURAL WONDER Mount Etna, Europe’s tallest volcano and one of the most active in the world. Learn how in 1669, an eruption that lasted 112 days developed a record long stream of lava that destroyed the city of Catania
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Day 7 TAORMINA RIVIERA
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (The nearest airport is Catania.) (B)

Accommodations

PalermoPalermoAgrigentoSyracuseTaormina Riviera
Central Palace Hotel Federico II
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Via Principe Granatelli, 60 Palermo Italy

A fusion of classic and innovative design, Hotel Federico II is a family- run 65 room establishment located near the city's most important streets of culture, tourism and shopping, halfway between the Teatro Massimo and the Teatro Politeama. Breakfast is served with a rich buffet while the in-house restaurant offers traditional Mediterranean dishes revisited along with a great wine selection. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property.

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