Sicily Tours & Holidays
Escorted tours and holidays to Sicily
Enjoy an intoxicating taste of Europe, tinged with Northern African spice, on Italy’s sun-kissed southern island, Sicily.
Separated from the European mainland by the narrowest of channels, Sicily holidays offer surprises at every step. Pay a visit to Palermo, where the island’s heritage is reflected in its buildings – the Cattedrale, the Royal Palazzo dei Normanni and the streets of the Quattro Canti. Set beneath the craggy heights of La Rocca and fringed by a sandy beach, the thoroughly Sicilian coastal town of Cefalù offers a wealth of history and character to savour and enjoy. Or perhaps discover Catania, an ancient port city sitting at the foot of the looming Mount Etna; another popular stop on our much-loved Sicily tours.
To holiday in Sicily might be simply to journey to the sun, to laze on pristine beaches and to bathe in some of the Mediterranean’s warmest waters. Equally, however, it may be to take a passage through time, as you explore a land that was once the centre of the Ancient Greek world, and was temporarily ruled by Roman, Carthaginian, Norman and Spanish conquerors, all of whom have left their marks. However you choose to spend your time – at rest or in gentle exploration – we know that our Sicily escorted tours will not disappoint.
Our top holidays to Sicily
- Survey the salt pans in Marsala, learn about the production of sea salt, and sample local wines at a historical winery
- Explore the medieval town of Erice with panoramic views and visit Trapani's historic centre
- Discover Palermo's food markets and culinary scene, as well as the city's artistic and monumental riches on the Arab-Norman route
- Observe the magnificent Doric Temple of Segesta and the theatre located at the top of the mountain
8 days from £1,799 pp
was £1,949 pp
Dates Available
October 2024 - October 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions
5 included
Meals
14 included
- Experience a walking tour of Sicily’s capital Palermo
- Spend four nights in a charming hotel beneath fabled Taormina
- Visit Syracuse, rich in Greek and Roman history
- Spend a day exploring the Aeolian Islands
8 days from £1,395 pp
was £1,495 pp
Dates Available
October 2024 - November 2025
Duration
8 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions
5 included
Meals
14 included
Things to do in Sicily
Sicily is the Mediterranean's largest island paradise and has plenty of places to visit and things to do.
Explore Palermo
Food & Drink in Sicily
Encompassing everything from sardines to stuffed peppers and cured meats to local cheeses, these elegant appetisers are too good to skip.
Sicilians certainly have a sweet tooth, and the best place to delight in tantalising sweet treats such as cannoli (fried wafers rolled and filled with sweet ricotta or cream) and cassata (an almond-based sponge cake originating from Palermo) is in a pasticceria.
Sicily Important Information
First trip to Sicily? Here are a few questions you might have.
Time Zone
GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time
3 hours (Palermo)
Visa
Not required
Currency
Euro
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