8 Day Taste of Sicily Tour Package

Visits Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Syracuse, CataniaStarts in PalermoAvailable Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, SundayClick on 'check availability' to view the calendar
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Discover enchanting South Italian flavors on our 8 Day Taste of Sicily Tour Package, seamlessly blending history, cuisine, and rich culture. Start in Palermo, where a food tour of local delights will awaken your senses, from arancini to cannoli. In Taormina, create exquisite dishes in a cooking class with a master chef using freshly picked ingredients. Explore Catania’s vibrant food scene and be captivated by the medieval ruins of Syracuse and Noto. The majesty of Mount Etna will amaze you on a 4×4 Jeep tour. Try local products culminating in this volcanic region and have lunch overlooking the stunning landscape.

Foodies and travelers craving unique Italian flavors will love our 8 Day Taste of Sicily Tour Package! You’re invited to indulge in Palermo’s street food, master Sicilian cooking in Taormina, and discover Catania’s culinary treasures. Enjoy 7 nights in hotels across Palermo, Taormina, and Catania, with daily expertly guided tours. The package also features train transfers, a Jeep tour of Mount Etna, and complimentary tastings throughout. Book your tour today!

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8 Day Taste of Sicily Tour Package Highlights

  1. Sample stuffed sesame bread, arancini, cannoli, and ice cream with brioche in Palermo
  2. Learn to prepare handmade Sicilian dishes with a master chef
  3. Discover Catania's street food traditions, customs, and cultural influences
  4. Admire ancient Greek and Roman theaters at Neapolis Archaeological Park
  5. Experience awe-inspiring vistas of Mount Etna on a 4x4 jeep tour
  6. Enjoy expert guides, train transfers, and 7 nights of hotel accommodation
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8 Day Taste of Sicily Tour Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Palermo
  • Optional airport transfer
  • Overnight in Palermo
Day 2 - Palermo
  • Learn about Palermo’s many cultural influences, African, Roman, Greek, Spanish, Jewish, and Arabian
  • Watch local chefs prepare regional street food
  • Sample a variety of foods, like stuffed sesame bread, pizza, arancini, cannoli, and ice cream with brioche, and more
  • Overnight in Palermo
Day 3 - Transfer to Taormina
  • Take a train from Palermo to Catania and be picked up at the central train station for a private transfer to your hotel in Taormina
  • Overnight in Taormina
Day 4 - Cooking Class
  • Stop at a Taormina market to purchase fresh ingredients
  • In a local restaurant, enjoy a coffee break
  • Learn to prepare handmade pasta and other Sicilian dishes with a master chef
  • Taste your delicious meal for lunch along with local wines
  • Receive a certificate and an autographed apron as a souvenir
  • Overnight in Taormina
Day 5 - Transfer to Catania & Food Tour
  • Be picked up from your hotel in Taormina and head to your hotel in Catania
  • Discover Catania's street food traditions, customs, and influencers from other cultures
  • Walk through the colorful streets of the historic center
  • Sample the best of Sicilian street food, prepared by a skilled local
  • Taste a variety of delicious options including arancini, caponata, and cannoli
  • Overnight in Catania
Day 6 - Syracuse, Ortygia & Noto
  • At Neapolis Archaeological Park, admire ancient Greek and Roman theaters
  • In Ortygia, enjoy a 2-hour guided tour of Greek temples, Christian churches, and Baroque palaces
  • Explore Arab alleys, courtyards, and beautiful squares in Ortygia
  • After lunch, visit Noto, known for its Sicilian Baroque architecture
  • Stroll through Noto’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire its palaces and churches
  • Overnight in Catania
Day 7 - Etna Food & Jeep Tour
  • Begin your day with a 4x4 Jeep tour around Mount Etna
  • Walk along nature trails, exploring various dormant craters
  • Admire the stunning Valle del Bove
  • Enter a lava flowing cave (with helmets and flashlights)
  • In Zafferana Etnea, taste products that were influenced by volcanic soil, like wine and honey
  • Enjoy a local lunch
  • Overnight in Catania
Day 8- Departure
  • Optional airport transfer
NB - all timings on 8 Day Taste of Sicily Tour Package are approximate

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Important Details

Includes
All touring and accommodation
Trains: Palermo-Taormina
Private transfers: Catania-Taormina, Taormina-Catania
Entrance fees: Neapolis Archaeological Park
Meals & tastings: Food tastings in Palermo, Lunch & drinks during the cooking class, Food tastings on the Catania tour, Food tasting & lunch on the Mount Etna tour
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Anything not mentioned above
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities
Essential Information
Each day will be led by an expert local guide to provide an enhanced experience along Tourist Journey's values
Choose your own hotel from our hand-picked selection during the booking process
The order of the days is subject to change so that we can optimize your itinerary to provide the best experience
During the booking process, it's possible to add extra nights of accommodation before or after the tour package
During the booking process, it's possible to add a private airport transfer
Transfers between hotels and Palermo train stations are not included in the package
Cancellation Policy
The train tickets are non refundable