8-Day Express Highlights of Sicily

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Embark on a private tour of hidden Palermo. Marvel at buzzing open-air markets like the colourful La Vucciria, hosting live music at night, and picturesque Ballarò, one of the island’s oldest marketplaces.
Taste typical Sicilian finger food like arancini (fried rice balls) or pane con panelle (chickpea fritters). In nearby Monreale, admire its cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a showcase of Arab-Norman art and architecture.

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Visit the archaeological site of Segesta, with its ruins from the 5th century BC, including a never-finished Doric temple, this was one of the major cities of the Elymians and is regarded as one of the best-preserved Greek temples in Sicily. Discover the coastal town Marsala, famous for its dessert wines, you'll do a wine tasting in a historic cellar before continuing on your way to Agrigento.

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Your trip continues on the trail of ancient ruins with a trip to the Valley of Temples, one of the most iconic sites in Sicily. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Valley of Temples, regarded as the greatest example of Greek architecture outside of modern-day Greece. A striking collection of ancient Doric temples, the Valley of Temples can be explored from two different entrances, it's up to you how you explore them.

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On the way to the gorgeous Siracusa, peek into Sicily’s inland town of Caltagirone, renowned for its rich ceramic traditions. At the town of Piazza Armerina, visit its UNESCO World Heritage Site the Roman villa of Casale, with one of the world’s greatest collections of Roman mosaics. When you arrive in Siracusa, explore the town at your own leisure, depending on your arrival time, you may want to visit some of the ancient ruins in the town.

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Unravel some of Italy’s most guarded culinary secrets during a Sicilian cooking class. The unique experience includes grocery shopping at the local market, followed by lunch cooked by yourself. An afternoon tour with a private guide takes you to Siracusa’s landmark sites. Stroll the streets of Ortigia, the ancient part of town on an island connected to the mainland by a bridge. Known as Città Vecchia “the Old City”, Ortigia is home to age-old relics, including multiple Greek temples.

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Wrap up all of the Sicily highlights in style by taking in Mount Etna, Europe’s highest and most active volcano. Along the way, gaze at vineyards and pistachio groves dotting the lush Sicilian soil. You'll trek around the safest parts of Mount Etna, which can be subject to change based on the volcanoes activity. Explore a little further by visiting the beautiful Taormina on your own before heading back to your hotel in Siracusa.