Sicily in winter

Did you know that Sicily is a pleasant place to be under the winter sun? This winter tour in Sicily begins in lively Palermo and takes you past charming towns like Cefalù and Taormina. You travel past picturesque salt flats and medieval towns like Erice, and along the way you visit the majestic temples of Selinunte and the colorful fishing town of Sciacca. During this vacation, you'll stay in beautiful boutique hotels where you'll relax in heated pools after a day of discovery.

Day 1: Palermo

You will pick up your rental car at Palermo airport and check into a reputable hotel near the city center. You will explore the city with a guide and get to know the best spots of this historic city.

Day 2: Cefalù

Today you will enjoy this picturesque town with its magnificent golden Romanesque Duomo and the ruins on la Rocca, a steep mountain with breathtaking views from the top.

Day 3: Marsala and Menfi

The Via del Sale, salt hills with canals and windmills, and the picturesque medieval town of Erice are on today's schedule. The coastal town of Mazara del Vallo and inland Sicily, with beautifully situated typical villages such as Caltabellotta and Prizzi, are also worth visiting.

Day 4: Selinunte and Sciacca - Agrigento

Time to leave Palermo and drive on to Agrigento, where you will stay two nights in a wellness hotel with heated indoor and outdoor pools. Along the way you'll visit Selinunte, with its ornate Greek temples, and Sciacca, a colorful fishing port known for its carnival.

Day 5: Temple Valley

You'll visit the impressive Temple Valley in Agrigento today, with the best-preserved Greek temples outside Greece, such as the iconic Tempio della Concordia. If you wish, you can also drive to the beautiful white cliff of Scala dei Turchi, with panoramic views of the coast.

Day 6: Villa Romana del Casale - Taormina

On your way to Taormina, make a stop at Villa Romana del Casale, famous for its magnificent Roman mosaics that are among the best preserved in the world. This impressive villa gives a glimpse into the luxurious life of the Roman elite.

Day 7: Taormina

Today explore Taormina, a charming town with narrow streets, atmospheric terraces and stylish stores. Enjoy views of the imposing Mount Etna and the azure sea as you stroll through the historic center. This is the perfect end to your tour of Sicily.

Day 8: Return home

You return the rental car at Catania airport and return home.

Price from is 4,700 euros. This is a price indication for two people based on a standard room including breakfast, flights and rental car. The exact price of your round trip depends on a number of factors such as the period in which you travel, the period in which you book your trip, the choice of your hotels, the duration of your trip ... This indication gives you an idea of the budget for this trip.