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Soul of Sicily Tour: Palermo, Taormina & Syracuse

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Customizable Itinerary

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Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Palermo, Salina, Lipari, Taormina...

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Suggested Duration

21 Days

Idyllic beaches, enchanting ancient mythology, breathtaking islands, and a welcoming culture will define your custom-tailored tour of Italy that captures the incredible culture and history of Sicily. You will be delighted by the legendary cuisine and the fantastic coastal scenery as you follow dramatic trails to volcanic craters and wander along labyrinthine-cobbled lanes to reach aristocratic piazzas. Alluring Norman architecture and Arab designs will become distinctive features that will connect...

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Trip Highlights

  • Venture to the top of Mt. Etna with a naturalist guide to view the smoking fumaroles and captivating lunar landscape of the active crater
  • Wander the captivating ambiance that derives from the remaining ancient ruins in the protected archeological park of Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples
  • Indulge in the secluded natural beauty of Salina, one of the Aeolian Islands, which is home to charming towns, dramatic panoramas, and majestic volcanic peaks
  • Discover the grandiose golden mosaics and fascinating frescoes that cover the walls, ceilings, and domes of Palermo’s Palatine Chapel
  • Enjoy the tranquil beaches and majestic waters along the Tyrrhenian Sea on the island of Lipari
  • Venture to the active summit of Stromboli Volcano with a guide for a nightly view of erupting magma that fills the sky like fireworks
  • Embrace the refined aesthetic of baroque architecture that decorates the preserved towns of Noto, Ragusa, and Modica
  • View the epic Greek and Roman theaters on the edges of Taormina and Syracuse
  • Sample the historical wine that represents the ancient heritage and continued wine culture on Lipari island

Starting Price

$7,639 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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