Mountainscape of Erice, Sicily

Sicily Tours & Holidays

Palermo, Sicily

Escorted tours and holidays to Sicily

View of Taormina with Theatre of Taormina and Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
Taormina, Sicily, Italy

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.

View of the beach and buildings behind it in Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
Cefalu, Sicily, Italy

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

View of Monreale Cathedral through archways
A Snapshot of Western Sicily - Exclusively Solos
Italy
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  • 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

  • 8 days from £1,999 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    5 included

  • Meals

    14 included

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View of the beach and buildings behind it in Cefalu, Sicily, Italy
Classic Sicily, Etna and Taormina
Italy
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  • 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

  • 8 days from £1,449 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    5 included

  • Meals

    14 included

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Things to do in Sicily

 Sicily is the Mediterranean's largest island paradise and has plenty of places to visit and things to do. 

Palermo Cathedral at sunset

Explore Palermo

Located in southern Sicily, where the weather is stunning year-round, Palermo is an Italian masterpiece. As Sicily’s premier cultural and tourism destination, it also is an important centre for the region’s identity, offering hundreds of unique things to see and do. Architecture lovers can meander through winding streets that pass Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and even Art Nouveau edifices. There are dozens of ancient churches to stand in awe at, as well as other religious structures featured in the UNESCO World Heritage Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalu and Monreale. Then there’s the awe-inspiring palaces, the squares, and the remains of the city walls. Despite this wondrous past the area’s residents are very forward-thinking. Interspersed between the striking buildings and parks are lively bars, unique restaurants, and museums and galleries that show off the best of contemporary Sicily.
Cups of Granita Al Caffe
Granita Al Caffe

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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