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Charming Sicily

3 Nights Taormina, 4 Nights in Palermo

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TOUR OVERVIEW

Begin in Siracusa, where ancient streets and a charming waterfront await. Join our expert English-speaking guide for a guided walking tour, uncovering the city's rich history and captivating stories. En route stop in Cefalu for an independent discovery. Cefalù, nestled along the northern coast of Sicily, boasts a captivating blend of history and natural beauty. Explore Palermo's rich in culture and history with 8 UNESCO sites, invites you to explore its gems on a 3-hour small group tour, with a delightful local interlude. Traverse the city center's Baroque and Normann-Arab architecture, including the intriguing Piazza Pretoria, nicknamed Square of Shame, showcasing a remarkable marble fountain adorned with revealing statues. 

 

Itinerary

Charming Sicily starts in Palermo on select Fridays and Sundays.
  • DAY 1

    TAORMINA

    Arrival in Palermo. You will be met and transferred to your hotel in Taormina. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.
  • DAY 2

    SIRACUSA / CATANIA

    Explore two captivating Sicilian treasures on this journey. Begin in Siracusa, where ancient streets and a charming waterfront await. Join our expert English-speaking guide for a guided walking tour, uncovering the city's rich history and captivating stories. Visit the Siracusa archaeological park to explore Greek and Roman ruins with our knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a typical Sicilian lunch featuring local delicacies. Then, head to Catania for a special tasting experience, immersing yourself in the city's authentic flavors. Sample the finest local treats, discovering Catania's culinary gems. Overnight in Taormina.
    Breakfast included
  • DAY 3

    TAORMINA

    Today is yours to explore and discover! Overnight in Taormina.
    Breakfast included
  • DAY 4

    TAORMINA / CEFALU / PALERMO

    Meet your driver at your accommodation and transfer to your hotel in Palermo. En route stop in Cefalu for an independent discovery. Cefalù, nestled along the northern coast of Sicily, boasts a captivating blend of history and natural beauty. Its crown jewel is the stunning Norman Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, set against the backdrop of a picturesque coastal town. Overnight in Palermo.
    Breakfast included
  • DAY 5

    PALERMO

    Palermo, rich in culture and history with 8 UNESCO sites, invites you to explore its gems on a 3-hour small group tour, with a delightful local interlude. Traverse the city center's Baroque and Normann-Arab architecture, including the intriguing Piazza Pretoria, nicknamed Square of Shame, showcasing a remarkable marble fountain adorned with revealing statues. The Praetorian Palace, housing the Town Hall, also graces this plaza. Experience history at the Royal Palace, now the Regional Parliament, and the stunning Palatine Chapel's golden mosaics. Religious sites like Martorana Church and Palermo Cathedral add depth to the journey. Savor a Sicilian cannolo or granita to complete this cultural and culinary exploration. Overnight in Palermo.
    Breakfast included
  • DAY 6

    ERICE / MARSALA

    Escape Palermo's urban buzz on a day-long small group tour from the Sicilian capital. With an expert escort, explore Erice's medieval hilltop charm, indulge in local Sicilian cuisine, enjoy wine tasting, and take in Marsala's Salt Route vistas. Departing in a minivan with a skilled driver and guide, experience Erice's historic lanes and panoramic viewpoints. Sample a local granita, relish a Sicilian lunch and wine tasting, and journey along Marsala's captivating salt mills road. Reconnect with Palermo after an enriching, off-island escapade. Overnight in Palermo.
    Breakfast included
  • DAY 7

    AGRIGENTO

    Embark on a full day excursion from Palermo to discover Agrigento and the Temple Valley, a remarkable archaeological site. Dive into the rich cultural tapestry of this region with Italian-Greek influences. Travel comfortably by minivan with a licensed English-speaking expert guide to explore the awe-inspiring "Valle dei Templi." Marvel at the majestic Doric-style temples and conclude your day with an exclusive Sicilian dinner. Return to Palermo, savoring every moment of this unforgettable experience. Overnight in Palermo.
    Breakfast included
  • DAY 8

    TAORMINA / PALERMO

    Private transfer from your hotel to the Palermo airport for your flight home.
    Breakfast included

Package Includes

  • 3-night hotel accommodation in Taormina 
  • 4-night hotel accommodation in Palermo
  • Breakfast daily
  • Best of Palermo Small Group Tour
  • Small group tour of Erice and Marsala
  • Small Group Tour to Agrigento Temple Valley
  • Private Transfer from Palermo to Taormina with two-hour stop in Cefalu
  • Small Group Tour of Catania and Siracusa 
  • All transfers as per itinerary
  • Hotel taxes and service charges
  • 24/7 support from a Homeric Representative
  • USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

Dates & Prices

Taormina/Giardini Naxos Rivage Boutique Hotel
PalermoBastione Spasimo / Opera
Mar 29 - 31, 2024$2,219
Apr 5 - 28, 2024$2,405
May 3 - 31, 2024$2,499
Jun 2 - 30, 2024$2,549
Jul 5 - 28, 2024$2,522
Aug 2 - 30, 2024$2,594
Sep 1 - 29, 2024$2,549
Oct 4 - 27, 2024$2,549
Taormina/Giardini NaxosRivage Boutique Hotel
PalermoBastione Spasimo / Opera
Mar 29 - 31, 2024$3,640
Apr 5 - 28, 2024$4,011
May 3 - 31, 2024$4,172
Jun 2 - 30, 2024$4,273
Jul 5 - 28, 2024$4,245
Aug 2 - 30, 2024$4,392
Sep 1 - 29, 2024$4,273
Oct 4 - 27, 2024$4,273

HOTELS

Palermo

Opera Hotel Palermo****
This polished hotel is 2 km from both Teatro Massimo and the Cattedrale di Palermo, and 29 km from the Palermo Airport. Bright rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks. Upgraded rooms have whirlpool tubs, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites on the top floor add living areas and terraces. Room service is available.
  • Hotel Address:Via Nicolò Gallo, 2, 90139 Palermo PA, Italy
    Phone:+39 091 381 9026,

Palermo

Bastione Spasimo****
Bastione Spasimo is in the heart of the Kalsa district, Palermo's oldest district, situated in the heart of the historic centre. The Bastione dello Spasimo was explicitly constructed in Palermo during the first half of the 16th century to protect the city against growing enemy attacks from the sea. Bastione Spasimo Boutique Hotel has several luxury rooms, some on the ground floor carved out of the stone within the Bastion itself and others on the first floor of the building built in the early 1900s with a splendid view.
  • Hotel Address:Via Filippo Evola, 1, 90133 Palermo PA, Italy
    Phone:+39 091 649 7212,

Taormina

Rivage Hotel - Taormina****
The Hotel Rivage Taormina, is ready to receive and reveal such a show, with its magical position just a few meters from the sea. The hotel evokes that typically romantic, relaxed and lively atmosphere of the landscapes on the southern coast with it’s light colors, fabrics, ceramics and choice of materials. It is this special combination of style, Mediterranean tradition entwined with modern and contemporary design, which creates a pleasurable experience. Design translates into offering customers a perfect balance of elements, between a intimate sharing of natural spaces that are simultaneously not at all distant from the social context in which the Hotel is located.
  • Hotel Address:Messina, Viale Alcide De Gasperi, 98039 Taormina ME, Italy
    Phone:+39 0942 36643,

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

Prepare for the Unexpected

Homeric Tours highly recommends that all our passengers purchase travel insurance. We offer a cost-effective, comprehensive insurance plan that protects you in cases such as having to cancel your trip for medical reasons, leaving your trip early due to an emergency, getting reimbursed in case your baggage arrives late, and so on.

We offer two separate plans: one for passengers who purchase only air tickets from us and the other for passengers who purchase land-only services (hotels, cruises, transfers, etc.) or land-and-air packages.