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Picturesque self-drive tour along the Sicilian coast
- Round trip
- Italy
- total price from £ 2,798.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Discover the historic wonders of Sicily’s charming cities on an incredible self-drive tour around the island, with flights, car hire and breakfast
This sensational self-drive tour takes in all of Sicily’s most stunning spots, from the incredible Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and the Baroque architecture of UNESCO-listed Noto, to the beautiful capital of Palermo and the sparkling blue waters of Cefalù. Delve into the island’s legendary past as you explore impressive ancient ruins and medieval castles, and immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions with visits to the wineries of the Marsala region and the salt pans of Trapani. Along the way you’ll also have ample opportunity to feast on the flavours of the Mediterranean in authentic trattorias and wander the old cobblestone streets in search of unique souvenirs.
Included
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Nine nights around Sicily on a self-guided tour
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Breakfast included throughout
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Rental car
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Return flight from to Catania
Trip details
Day 1-2: Southeastern Sicily (Syracuse and Noto)
After touching down in Catania, you’ll set off for Syracuse (Siracusa) in the southeast and start your day at the Archaeological Park of Neapolis. Here you’ll get the chance to explore incredible ancient ruins like the magnificent Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre and the famous limestone quarr…
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Day 3: Agrigento
A change of scenery now as you head to Agrigento. Your first port of call is the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to a slew of ancient Greek temples (the breathtaking Temple of Concordia is particularly impressive). Learn more about the history of the ancient city at …
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Day 4-5: Western Sicily (Marsala and Trapani)
Drive up the coast to Selinunte, your first stop on day 4. The sprawling Selinunte Archaeological Park is a must-see, particularly for its best-preserved temple (known as Temple E) that stands at over 10 metres tall and almost 70 metres long. Grab lunch in the town - there’s plenty of beachfront tr…
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Day 6-7: Northern Sicily (Palermo and Cefalù)
On day 6 you’re travelling onwards to Sicily’s beautiful capital. Start your day at another UNESCO World Heritage Site, Palermo Cathedral; this stunning structure melds different styles from throughout its long history (the famous 15th-century portico by Antonio Gambara is especially worth your not…
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Day 8-9: Northeastern Sicily (Taormina and Catania)
This morning you’re driving to Taormina, an elegant city that perches on a mountain overlooking the sea. Head to the ancient theatre - once capable of holding 10,000 spectators - and snap an amazing pic of Mount Etna looming behind the ruins. Next, take a stroll along the Corso Umberto, the main sh…
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Excluded
- Please note that any applicable entrance fees to suggested sites/excursions on the tour are not included
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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. |
| Similar accommodation | In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure. |
| Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |