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Classic Sicily

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The Mediterranean's largest island, Sicily, is as culturally rich as it is beautiful' It is home to superb Norman architecture, vibrant Roman floor mosaics, Arab-inspired gardens, and possibly the finest Greek temples to be found anywhere in the world. Alongside this, the island has some magnificent natural scenery, from volcanic Mount Etna to quiet beaches in the south. This tour explores the best that the island has to offer.

Plan this tour with Kat & Simon Morgan — Personal Travel Consultants at Hays Travel. Call 0800 0662 694 for help comparing dates, departure points and room options.

Tour highlights

Stay in beautifully appointed, centrally located hotels in the heart of Palermo and Taormina
Taste a local cuisine shaped by centuries of Mediterranean influences on a street-food experience in Palermo
Explore the ancient legacy of Magna Graecia in Syracuse and Ortigia
Visit Villa Romana del Casale to to see one of the world’s finest collections of Roman mosaics

Further highlights

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Your itinerary

In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.

Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.

Day 0.1 — Transfer: Catania to Syracuse

Day 1 — Arrive Catania

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Catania with British Airways. Transfer to the nearby ancient Sicilian settlement of Syracuse and check into your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome drink with the rest of your party.

Day 2 — Syracuse - Noto

Tour Syracuse, including the Greek theatre, considered one of the most important examples of its kind; the Ear of Dionysius limestone cave; and Ortygia island. Continue to the UNESCO-listed city of Noto, renowned for its magnificent baroque architecture.

Meals: breakfast

Day 2.1 — Transfer: Syracuse to Palermo

Day 3 — Catania - Cefalù - Palermo

In the morning, drive to Catania to view the cathedral – damaged by an earthquake in the late 17th century and rebuilt in the Baroque style – and Piazza Stesicoro. Continue to Cefalù to visit the Norman cathedral with its mosaics.

Meals: breakfast

Day 4 — Monreale - Palermo

Drive to Monreale to visit the Norman cathedral, a leading example of NormanArab architecture. Return to Palermo for a tour including the magnificent ArabNorman cathedral; the Palatine Chapel, located within the Norman palace and covered in Byzantine influenced mosaics; and the historic old town. Later, enjoy an afternoon street-food experience for lunch.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 5 — Palermo

Enjoy a day at leisure in the Sicilian capital; feel free to explore independently, or simply spend some time relaxing.

Meals: breakfast

Day 5.1 — Transfer: Palermo to Agrigento

Day 6 — Segesta - Erice - Agrigento

Visit the Park of Segesta where you see one of Sicily’s best preserved Doric temples. Proceed to the town of Erice with its imposing fortified walls overlooking the city of Trapani. Stop at Grammatico, the world-famous pastry shop.

Meals: breakfast

Day 6.1 — Transfer: Agrigento to Taormina

Day 7 — Valley of the Temples - Piazza Armerina - Taormina

Morning visit to the Valley of the Temples, one of the world’s most impressive ancient Greek sites, and the largest archaeological parks in Europe. Afternoon drive to the elegant resort town of Taormina via Piazza Armerina to view the Roman mosaics of the Villa Romana del Casale.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 8 — Mount Etna

Visit the highest active volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, for panoramic views. Stop at a local vineyard for a wine tasting and lunch.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 9 — Taormina

Take a guided tour of Taormina’s ancient theatre – the second largest on the island. Enjoy a farewell lunch and afternoon at leisure

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Day 9.1 — Transfer: Taormina to null

Day 10 — Fly to London

Transfer to the airport; fly to London.

Meals: breakfast

Your accommodation

Planned hotels or ships as published by Cox & Kings. Alternatives of a similar standard may be used. Hotel options are grouped as supplied and are not necessarily all included in one departure.

Grande Albergo Alfeo

Grande Albergo Alfeo is a recently renovated hotel situated in a converted villa in the heart of historic Syracuse, within walking distance of Ortigia. The property features modern rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Amenities include concierge services, room service, and a buffet breakfast served daily. The hotel also offers a courtyard bar with a selection of local wines and snacks.

Colleverde Park Hotel

Set in a park overlooking the Valley of the Temples, the Colleverde Park Hotel is a comfortable 4-star property comprising 48 rooms and suites. The property features a bar/lounge with a local restaurant within easy walking distance. All rooms are comfortably furnished and feature a flat screen television and air conditioning.

What’s included

Hotel porterage
Farewell lunch
Welcome drink
Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches
Experienced local tour manager
Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
Direct international flights with British Airways
Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
4-star accommodation
Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)

Dates & prices

Indicative supplier snapshot. Confirm price, room basis and availability before booking. Monthly estimates deduct a £250 deposit per person for Europe or £395 elsewhere, then divide by whole monthly payments ending no later than 42 days before departure. Rounded to the nearest pound; final payment adjusted.

London and Manchester departures available. Published tour fares are indicative and not airport-specific; confirm your selected airport and quote with Kat & Simon.

42 published departure and room-basis records. Standard prices are per person sharing; solo fares are labelled separately. Sold-out records are shown for reference.

Departure	Departure point	Duration	Room basis	Price per person	Status
3 May 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
3 May 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 June 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
7 June 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 June 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,595~~ £3,495 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
14 June 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,595~~ £3,495 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 September 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,695~~ £3,595 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 September 2027	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,390~~ £4,265 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 September 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,695~~ £3,595 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
6 September 2027	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,390~~ £4,265 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 September 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 September 2027	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 September 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
20 September 2027	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 October 2027	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 October 2027	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 October 2027	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,545~~ £3,445 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 October 2027	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,240~~ £4,115 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
1 May 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
1 May 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
1 May 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
1 May 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 May 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 May 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 May 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
15 May 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 June 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £4,095~~ £3,995 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 June 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 June 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £4,095~~ £3,995 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
12 June 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,890~~ £4,765 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 September 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 September 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 September 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
11 September 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,995~~ £3,895 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
18 September 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,790~~ £4,665 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 October 2028	London	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,845~~ £3,745 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 October 2028	London	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,640~~ £4,515 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 October 2028	Manchester	10 days	Two sharing	~~Supplier price £3,845~~ £3,745 Save £100 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability
9 October 2028	Manchester	10 days	Solo	~~Supplier price £4,640~~ £4,515 Save £125 pp · Book by 29 November 2026	Snapshot — confirm availability

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