Eleven-Day Private Journey
Palermo to Taormina, the long way round
What You'll Find
Eleven days the long way round the island, staying long enough in each place to stop being a visitor there.
Three nights in Palermo, two in Ragusa, two in Syracuse and three in Taormina: a route that crosses Sicily from the Tyrrhenian coast to the baroque south, then north again to the foot of Etna.
Along the way, a street food walk through the Capo market, coffee with the owner of a noble residence, a hands-on cooking lesson at a country estate, a chocolate workshop in Modica and a 4x4 morning on the volcano. Transfers, guides and reservations are private throughout.
The Journey
Private arrival transfer from Palermo Airport to the Hotel Politeama. A gentle independent walk in the afternoon: Politeama Theatre, Via Libertà and the Teatro Massimo, followed by a welcome dinner at the Politeama Roof.
Stay: Hotel Politeama, Palermo
Private Palermo walking tour with a street food experience through the Quattro Canti, the historic alleys and the Capo market. In the afternoon, a private visit to a historic noble residence, followed by coffee with the host.
Stay: Hotel Politeama, Palermo
Private transfer to Cefalù and guided walk through the old town and its Norman cathedral. A relaxing afternoon at the Calette Reef Club, at Le Calette, before returning to Palermo.
Stay: Hotel Politeama, Palermo
Private transfer from Palermo to Ragusa with a stop at Feudi del Pisciotto, where lunch is served at Il Palmento di Feudi inside the historic wine estate. A hands-on farm cooking experience follows, built around traditional Sicilian family recipes, before the transfer on to Ragusa.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Ragusa
Private half-day walking tour of Ragusa Ibla, through its baroque streets and staircases. In the afternoon, a private chocolate workshop visit and guided tasting in Modica.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Ragusa
Private transfer from Ragusa to Syracuse with a stop in Noto and a guided walk through the golden heart of the town, followed by arrival and check-in in Syracuse.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Syracuse
Private half-day walking tour of Ortigia. In the afternoon, a private boat tour around the island, or free time by the sea, weather permitting.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Syracuse
Private transfer from Syracuse to Taormina and check-in at a selected 4★ Superior hotel. A late-afternoon private tuk tuk orientation tour of the town, followed by free time.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Taormina
Private Taormina walking tour, including the Ancient Theatre and the panoramic viewpoints above the bay. A relaxing afternoon at Lido Villeggiatura, the Villa Sant'Andrea beach club.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Taormina
Private 4x4 Mount Etna experience across lava landscapes, with a short moderate walk and a lava cave. A rustic farm or winery lunch follows, built around local Etna produce, before the return to Taormina.
Stay: Selected 4★ Superior Hotel, Taormina
Private departure transfer to Catania Airport.
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