Classic Sicily for Solo Travellers

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 • Fly to Catania

  Fly to Catania, where the mighty Mount Etna waits to greet you, and transfer to Agrigento, where we will stay for two nights. After settling in we'll enjoy a welcome drink and dinner to get to know your fellow travellers.

• Day 2 • Valley of the Temples

  This morning, we embark on a journey to witness one of the most impressive sights of antiquity: the Greek ruins in the Valley of the Temples. With seven temples spread across a ridge, these towering structures overlook the sea, a breathtaking spectacle visible for miles. Their grandeur must have made a strong impression on anyone who passed by, whether by sea or land, sending a clear message of dominance and authority.

• Day 3 • Ragusa & Noto

  This morning we drive to Ragusa, a city divided into a historic old town and a ‘new’ town, which sit on adjacent hills. Following the 1693 earthquake that devastated this part of the island, Ragusa Superiore was built. However, many locals simply couldn’t leave Ragusa Ibla behind and decided to rebuild. We continue to pretty town of Noto, which sits on a hilltop surrounded by olive groves and thick woodland. Almost entirely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1693, Noto is the home of Sicilian Baroque, and its cathedral is its centrepiece – the dome was recently rebuilt after its dramatic collapse in 1996.

• Day 4 • Syracuse

  Discover the striking architecture of Syracuse on a guided tour before free time to explore.

• Day 5 • Villa Romana Del Casale

  Step back in time with a guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale, home to one of the most best-preserved collections of Roman mosaics.

• Day 6 • Mount Etna with wine tasting

  Travel on beautiful winding roads to see Sicily's crowning glory, Mount Etna and enjoy a wine tasting on its slopes.

• Day 7 • Taormina

  This morning you may choose to explore Taormina, a town perched on a jutting hilltop some 250 metres above the coastline, with the sea to its front and magnificent Mount Etna to its back. A coastal retreat merging medieval charm with elegance and glamour, its appeal is such that DH Lawrence made it his home for several years. Despite its typically Sicilian buildings in pale stone, colour livens every corner of this town. Streets are festooned with flowerpots and window boxes brimming with blooms, while citrus and almond trees dot the squares.

• Day 8 • Return home

  Transfer to Catania for your return flight.