Travel south along Sicily’s eastern coast and appreciate the incredible cultural, natural and historical gems of the Mediterranean’s largest island
Visit charming Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean,
where fragrant citrus and olive groves, pine forests and majestic
volanic cliffs contrast against the stunning backdrop of
snow-capped Mount Etna.
As well as an astonishing natural beauty, Sicily hosts a variety
of majestic ancient Roman and Greek ruins alongside exquisite
Baroque palazzos and excellent restaurants serving up the finest
local cuisine, with abundant fresh seafood from the surrounding
Mediterranean Sea.
On this eight-day adventure, specifically designed for solo
travellers, you'll admire some of the island's most captivating
sights and historic gems with the company of an expert tour
manager.
Your journey starts in Agrigento with a visit to the Valley of
the Temples, a renowned archaeological wonder housing the
incredibly preserved Temple of Concordia, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
You'll then venture along the island's eastern coastline to
Ragusa, a pretty hilltop city with its old and new towns sitting on
adjacent hills, Noto, a town which shines gold in the sun due to
its limestone buildings, and Siracusa, where you'll enter the
beautiful island old town of Ortigia.
A highlight will be three nights in Taormina, one of Sicily's
most stylish towns, situated on a hilltop close to Mount Etna.
Sicily's crowning glory and the highest volcano in Europe, Mount
Etna is a fascinating natural specimen, and you'll wind up through
its foothills admiring its otherworldly landscapes.
You'll be staying at carefully chosen four-star hotels
throughout your trip, two with an outdoor swimming pool, and all
with excellent dining facilities where you'll enjoy breakfast and
dinner each day with your fellow travellers.