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Best of Sicily in 9 Days

Starting in seaside Taormina, in nine days you'll be immersed in the colorful history and culture of Italy's largest island. In between memorable meals and wine-tastings, you'll see some amazing sights — Taormina's ancient Teatro Greco, steaming Mount Etna, Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park, Villa Casale, the Valley of the Temples — plus guided neighborhood walks through Cefalù and Palermo.

What's included

  • Full-time services of a professional Rick Steves guide and local experts who will make the fascinating history, art and culture of Sicily come alive for you
  • All tours and admissions covering at least 15 group sightseeing events • Taormina walking tour • Taormina's Teatro Greco • Visit to Mount Etna (weather permitting) • Museo dello Sbarco • Cooking demonstration • Syracuse neighborhood walk • Syracuse's Neapolis Archaeological Park • Puppet Theatre performance • Villa Casale • Ceramics demonstration • Valley of the Temples • Wine tasting at Sicilian winery • Monreale Cathedral • Cefalù walking tour • Palermo walking tour...and more
  • All group transportation by bus from Taormina to Palermo
  • 8 nights accommodations in memorable, centrally-located hotels
  • All breakfasts and half your dinners
  • A small, friendly group of 24-28 people — half the size of most tour groups
  • All tips for guides, driver and hotel staff
  • Free stuff including an Italian phrase book, map, moneybelt, earplugs and Best of Sicily Handbook
  • Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit
  • Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee
  • Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2010
  • 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in-house experts to assist with your pre- or post-tour travel plans
  • Flexibility should you need to transfer, cancel or interrupt your tour
  • Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions Agreement for important details regarding everything listed above