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Winter sun road trip in charming Sicily
- Round trip
- Italy
- total price from £ 1,198.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Spend seven nights strolling around Sicily's towns and sites on a self-drive getaway to the east or west - includes flights, car hire, tours and more
If you're clinging on to the last remnants of summer, then perhaps a winter sun getaway can remedy the holiday blues. Embodying plenty of Mediterranean charm, ancient history, and of course, divine cuisine, Sicily offers the discerning traveller plenty to get stuck into. Why not embark on a self-drive trip for seven sublime nights around this Italian gem, choosing between two action-packed itineraries that will give you more than a flavour of what Sicily has to offer. You'll get to enjoy a number of included excursions, and you could even choose to partake in more wonderful optional experiences, ranging from a delectable street food discovery tour in Catania, to a memorable dinner in the historic heart of Palermo.
For those flying to Catania airport, you'll be driving around Sicily's east coast, with the chance to see Mount Etna up close and personal, plus included tastings of chocolate in Modica and delicious fare at an organic production site (from honey and wine to flavoured olive oils). If you choose to fly into Palermo, you'll make your way across western Sicily instead: roam around Palermo's historic centre, admiring a plethora of religious structures, and visit Erice to indulge in local sweets with a glass of liqueur in a traditional shop. Both itineraries include a visit to Agrigento and the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Temples, arguably Sicily's most famous attraction; here, bronze statues and tall-columned temples still stand after centuries, an apt symbol of Italy's lasting cultural legacy.
Included
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Seven nights in Sicily (East or West)
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Breakfast included throughout
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Car hire included for the duration of your stay
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Range of included tours and tastings, dependent on itinerary (please see your chosen itinerary for inclusions and more details):
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- Chocolate tasting in Modica (East tour)
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- Tasting of honey and typical Sicilian products (East tour)
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- Entry to the Valley of the Temples (East & West tours)
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- Tasting of local sweets with a glass of liqueur in a traditional Erice shop (West tour)
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- Etna wine tasting with light lunch (optional East tour)
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- Cooking class at Giardini Naxos (optional East tour)
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- Catania street food experience (optional East tour)
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- Typical dinner in historical centre of Palermo (optional West tour)
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Return flight from to Catania
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Return flight from to Palermo
Day 1-2: Giardini Naxos, Taormina
Welcome to Sicily! A land of myths, legends, enchanting locales and, above all, incredible cuisine. You'll touch down in Catania airport and, upon picking up your hire car, make your way to Giardini Naxos and your first hotel on this east Sicily tour.
On Day 2, why not see one of Sicily's natur…
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Day 3: Agrigento
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your hotel, and continue on to Agrigento, home to a numerous of near-perfectly preserved ancient temples and structures. We'd also recommend a stroll around Piazza Armerina and enjoying an authentic Sicilian lunch, followed by a visit to the marvel…
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Day 4-5: Modica
Another of Sicily's marvels is on the cards this morning, with an included visit to the Valley of the Temples. This enchanting UNESCO World Heritage site will transport you back in time, thanks to the myriad temples and statues that have stood the test of time. Before you make your way to Modica, …
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Day 6-7: Catania
A scenic drive awaits as you make your way to your next hotel in Aci Castello, a city nine kilometres north of Catania. Soak up the ever-changing scenery, from ocean views to cliffs of black rock, before checking in to your final hotel. Spend the day as you please, diving into the culture-rich and …
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Day 1-2: Alcamo
Welcome to Sicily! A land of myths, legends, enchanting locales and, above all, incredible cuisine. You'll touch down in Palermo airport and, upon picking up your hire car, make your way to Alcamo, your first destination. Venture over to the Castellammare del Golfo, an amphitheatre overlooking the …
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Day 3-4: Marsala
Famed for its eponymous fortified wine, the Sicilian coastal town of Marsala is naturally a gastronomic and wine lovers’ hot spot, home to exceptional wines, fragrant olive oils, delicious cheeses and pasta delicacies. You'll check out of your first hotel and make your way to this scenic coastal to…
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Day 5: Agrigento
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before checking out of your hotel, and continue on to Agrigento, home to a numerous of near-perfectly preserved ancient temples and structures. We'd also recommend a stroll around Piazza Armerina and enjoying an authentic Sicilian lunch, followed by a visit to the marvel…
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Day 6-7: Palermo
Another of Sicily's marvels is on the cards this morning, with an included visit to the Valley of the Temples. This enchanting UNESCO World Heritage site will transport you back in time, thanks to the myriad temples and statues that have stood the test of time. Before you make your way to Modica, …
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Book now, pay the rest later
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Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Pet policy | Pets are not allowed on this trip. |
| Tour occupancy | Min 2 people and max 2 people in a Eastern Sicily, seven nights Min 2 people and max 2 people in a Western Sicily, seven nights |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |