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Top vacation destinations in Sicily

Agrigento

Learn history at a vast ancient site with Ancient Greek treasures and Roman-era monuments

Noto

Fall in love with this Baroque gem as you walk through what could be an elaborate film setting

Ragusa

Fill your eyes with beauty in a picture-perfect town that was reborn after a massive earthquake

Siracusa

Meander around the hometown of Archimedes, an enchanting city that has seen four millennia

Catania

Traverse a vibrant city in Mt Etna's shadow where grand history and grimy grandeur compete for your attention

Taormina

Unwind in Goethe’s favorite seaside destination, gently touched by the sparkling Ionian Sea

Palermo

Embrace the rough-around-the-edges allure of a city with a unique character that draws you in

Etna

Gasp at the grandeur of an active volcano as you explore the magic of its surroundings and taste the fruits it creates

With numerous UNESCO Sites, national parks, and fantastic local dishes, Sicily is Italy in miniature.

Locals will proudly tell you that “Sicily's not an island, it's a continent!” As the Mediterranean's largest island, Sicily is a destination you could spend weeks exploring. With more than its fair share of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, national parks, local dishes, and protected-geographic-origin foods, Sicily is Italy in miniature. The often snow-capped Etna Mountain is visible from much of the island, but if you're in Palermo in the northwest you couldn't feel further away. Each city has its own compelling story and fiercely proud locals.

The ancient Greeks colonized Sicily in the 7th and 8th centuries BC. All over the island you will find traces from this period. The theaters at Taormina and Siracusa and the temples of Agrigento are just the most famous. Sicily's strategic position on the Mediterranean means it has been conquered and invaded by numerous civilizations over the centuries, with the Normans and the Spanish having significant influence through the ages. Although you can combine Sicily with some time on the Italian mainland, it is most common to fly rather than take a ferry, and in any case this magical isle warrants some extended exploration, with a minimum of seven nights suggested to explore eastern Sicily alone.

Popular Sicily Vacation Itineraries

Our suggested itineraries in Sicily allow you to enjoy a multi-destination tour with ease. Our Sicily vacation packages make traveling in Italy and neighboring countries hassle-free. We take care of getting you from place to place, accommodation, excursions and activities.

The Highlights of Eastern Sicily

Taormina, Ragusa, Siracusa

8 Days

from$3,300 pp^*

Discover Sicily, White Lotus Style

Taormina, Ragusa, Palermo

9 Days

from$4,025 pp^*

Southern Italy Sampler

Sorrento, Lecce, Bari, Taormina, Palermo

10 Days

from$5,600 pp^*

Italy on Film

Rome, Naples, Palermo, Taormina

11 Days

from$5,250 pp^*

Explore Eastern Sicily & Malta

Taormina, Ragusa, Siracusa, Valletta

11 Days

from$4,500 pp^*

Best of Sicily

Palermo, Agrigento, Ragusa, Siracusa, Taormina

12 Days

from$4,700 pp^*

Italian Small Islands and Volcanoes

Naples, Capri, Ischia, Naples, Lipari, Taormina

13 Days

from$6,300 pp^*

Two Weeks in Rome, the Amalfi Coast & Eastern Sicily

Rome, Sorrento, Taormina, Ragusa, Siracusa

14 Days

from$6,725 pp^*

UNESCO in Italy

Venice, Milan, Florence, Rome, Naples, Alberobello, Siracusa

18 Days

from$9,750 pp^*

* Starting price is per person, in US Dollars, based on double occupancy in 3 star accommodation, in the most affordable month an itinerary is offered. Airfare to Europe is not included.

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Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Sicily

How many days do I need to see Sicily?

You need at least a week to see Eastern Sicily (typically landing at Catania airport), and up to two weeks if you plan on adding Agrigento and Palermo. If adding a few days in Sicily to a mainland Italy trip, we suggest keeping to one overnight destination, and day-tripping from there. Our sample itineraries focusing on Sicily are designed to give an idea of the appropriate amount of time to spend in each destination.