Highlights of Sicily
From AUD $4929 Was AUD $5799
Small Group
Light
Rating
(20 reviews)
Highlights of Sicily
14 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Did you wish upon a star? Because this two-week adventure through Sicily’s north and south coasts is absolutely a dream come true. You’ll stroll through the seaside city of Cefalù, get immersed in the postcard-worthy scenery of the Aeolian Islands, and spot breathtaking volcanoes along the way.
Highlights
- Soak up Sicilian culture in Cefalù
- Cruise the Aeolian Islands
- Watch the Stromboli volcano erupt aboard a sunset boat tour
- Take a cooking class and learn how to make iconic Sicilian dishes
- Wander the narrow streets of Ortigia
- Admire one of the most well-preserved multicoloured floor mosaics from Roman times
- Visit the cathedral in Monreale and witness the finest example of Norman architecture in Sicily
Trip Details
14 days
Private vehicle, ferry, walking.
Small Group
English
Palermo, Italy
Palermo, Italy
Budget
Classic
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Palermo
Day 2: Palermo/Cefalù
Day 3: Cefalù/Lipari
Day 4: Lipari
Day 5: Lipari/Catania
Day 6: Catania
Day 7: Catania
Day 8: Catania/Syracuse
Day 9: Syracuse
Day 10: Syracuse/Agrigento
Day 11: Agrigento/Trapani
Day 12: Trapani
Day 13: Trapani/Palermo
Day 14: Palermo
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $5799
Duration: 14 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Did you wish upon a star? Because this two-week adventure through Sicily’s north and south coasts is absolutely a dream come true. You’ll stroll through the seaside city of Cefalù, get immersed in the postcard-worthy scenery of the Aeolian Islands, and spot breathtaking volcanoes along the way.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 22 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
10/21/2023
I would recommend G Adventures to them with the caveat that the quality of the accommodations could be questionable at times.
10/21/2023
Accommodation not worth the money, single traveller pay more to receive less, single supplement the way to expensive
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/21/2023
I would recommend G Adventures to them with the caveat that the quality of the accommodations could be questionable at times.
10/21/2023
Accommodation not worth the money, single traveller pay more to receive less, single supplement the way to expensive
10/21/2023
This was our 4th trip with G Adventures, formerly GAP Adventures (Egypt Archeology Tour 2 weeks and add-on day trip to Alexandria in 2010, Turkey 2 weeks in 2010 and Costa Rica 2 weeks in 2016). Trip was not nearly the quality of our previous trips. The information provided was repetitive and also unclear. Why did our 'updated' itinerary dated Sept 7/23 not tell us exactly which hotels were were going to? For the starting hotel it said 'Hotel Vecchio Borgo (or similar)'. The itinerary on the G Adventures App said 'Hotel Mediterraneo (or similar)'. Surely this has to be booked in advance and is known. The voucher only gave an address, not the name of the hotel. We guessed the second one. Few of our hotels matched the listings. The quality of the accommodation was, in part, not up to 3* quality with the service at 'Moses' hotel in Agrigento very poor (3 staff only and all in the restaurant -- no one manning the front desk or bar -- the air-conditioning turned off at 2 am and the pool closed for the season) and many of us having very different quality of rooms in the same hotel. The buses provided were of different quality and size, so with little leg room in some. The last bus from Trepani to Palermo completely unacceptable. We were told by our CEO that we could have a different bus for each leg provided by a contracted supplier. Why not the same good bus? This was not the case on our previous tours and they were all nice buses. We should have refused to get on the last bus. It was way too small. Luggage had to be put in the aisle, which is illegal. The roof was damaged, which was apparently connected to the air-conditioning, which didn't work and also gave a howling sound in the back of the bus. The CEO said the bus came from Palermo and we couldn't get another one. Why? Why did we get this one? He said it was the suppliers fault, but you can believe that, if we had an accident and people were injured due to being unable to exit the bus, G Adventures would be sued and succeed. You are responsible for the quality and safety of your tours. The CEO also blamed the fact that we were in Sicily. Really? I think the company is just cutting corners. As far as we are concerned, the quality of G Adventures tours
10/21/2023
We have been on two G Adventures tours to date. This 'Highlights Of Sicily' tour was very good in terms of the places visited, the time spent in each and particularly with the services of our guide, Salvo Puleri.
10/21/2023
Tour guide was great, but it seemed chaotic. Very little was as advertised in the way of hotel accommodations.
10/21/2023
Convenience
10/14/2023
There was just one particular day that could perhaps be improved upon. they'day we visited Marsala and the salt salt harvesting. Most things were closed that time of day in Marsala and there was too much time wasted when nobody was interested in the expensive salt museum.
10/14/2023
A perfect balance for anyone wanting to travel, not just vacation
10/14/2023
Experience on the trip generally very positive- great tour leader & itinerary worked well, but issues with noise at some accommodation.
10/07/2023
The only other guided tour I've been on, our guide went everywhere with. All the activities we did as a group. If you didn't want to go, you could bow out. I liked the group thing better
10/07/2023
Actually, maybe 8 1/2. Two main reasons besides being delighted with many/if not most of the tour including the guide. -1. Two or more scheduled days involved many hours on the bus, arriving at hotels at @7PM. (Trip to Agrigento and trip to Trapani.) Boat excursion to island off Marsala had nothing to do with salt, could have been added to optional excursions the next day and thus shortened the ride to hotel. Additionally more important than the island for many people in Marsala is the production of Marsala wine. -2. While Gtours and our Guide Eveline were clear that the trip guide was the CEO, the hiring of individual guides licensed to lead archeological explanations should have been spelled out in advance. On a positive note, when we brought this wish to Eveline?s attention, she was able to find excellent English-speaking guides specifically trained in the ruins/places we were visiting.
10/07/2023
We think the quality of the tours has deteriorated since we first started travelling with G
10/07/2023
Access to excellent guides, prompt information and assistance with language/communications, clean and convenient hotels, and comfortable transportation
09/30/2023
I had a wonderful trip.
09/30/2023
Team leader knowledgeable and committed to providing excellent service throughout the trip
09/30/2023
We',ve done six trip with G Adventures, and have been pleased with each tour.
10/30/2023
Everything is very well organized, no need to worry about getting from a to b, and your leaders who are on hand to answer questions, provide guidance and assistance where needed. Also able to get to places I wouldn't be able to my own.
09/30/2023
Great trips that have a combination of sites, cultural exposure, and free time
09/30/2023
Small groups and outstanding CEO that show you more of the true culture of an area than most tours.
09/23/2023
Great itinerary, great tour leader, great accommodation
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