Solo-ish Sicily
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Small Group
Light
Rating
Solo-ish Sicily
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
8 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
Jump headfirst into the wonders of Sicily on this eight-day Solo-ish adventure from Catania to Palermo. They say the best way to understand a culture — and bond with your new travel besties — is through food, so get ready to dive in with a market tour and hands-on cooking class.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour Catania, Catania Dinner Party: Catania Cooking Class, Catania Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group We Day: Highlights and Flavours of Catania, Catania G Day: Sicily in all of its Glory, Catania Me Day: Agrigento Me Day, Agrigento
- Catania orientation walk and market visit
- Aperitivo experience
- Walk at Mount Etna to see the Crateri Silvestri
- Visit Taormina and the ancient amphitheatre
- Syracuse visit
- Agrigento orientation walk
- Palermo orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts). If you are interested in purchasing your own room, please see below for the My Own Room option.
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, taxi, train, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Highlights
- Dive deep into Sicily's delectable cuisine with a hands-on cooking class
- Walk to Crateri Silvestri — a striking volcanic crater formed by the 1892 eruption
- Explore the ancient theatre of Taormina — a breathtaking relic of classical architecture
- Wander the historic streets of Syracuse and Palermo with your CEO leading the way
Trip Details
8 days
Private vehicle, taxi, train, walking.
English
Catania, Italy
Palermo, Italy
Budget
Adventure, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Dinner Party: Catania
Catania is located at the foot of Mt. Etna, an ancient port city boasting a central square, Piazza del Duomo, and La Pescheria, a rowdy weekday fish market. If you have extra time, we recommend taking extra time to enjoy everything this city has to offer.
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Connect with the local culture, learning the ins and outs of Catania's famous gastronomy with a cooking class. Sicily is known for pastas with fried eggplant and ricotta, Arancini rice balls, sweet and sour sautéed vegetables, and various fish with flavour tomato sauces; you'll help create the flavour of the day, finishing off by enjoying dinner with friends.Transport - You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Day 2: We Day: Catania
An Aperitivo usually consists of light snacks and drinks drinks, and typically takes place in the early evening in hopes of stimulating appetite for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Immerse yourself in Catana's vibrant energy and culture, setting off on foot and seeing some of the city's most iconic sights like the Piazza Duomo and Via Etnea. Stop at a local market and taste some of the local flavours then meet up with a local migrant guide for a walk to discover another perspective of life in these lively neighbourhoods of Catania. Cap the day off with an aperitivo like a true local.Activity - Learn all about a different side of Catania with a newcomer to Italy as your guide with Migrantour, a social enterprise that trains immigrants to give tours of the city - with their own flair. G Adventures travellers receive a unique experience as guides give them rare insight into Italian society through an immigrant's eyes. From ancient landmarks to the history of migration to Catania, expect this to be a guided tour like no other.Accommodation - Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Day 3: G Day: Crateri Silvestri and Taormina
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the world's coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences and a surprise G element along the way to take your day to an 11. Start the day by driving towards the imposing Mount Etna, and visit the Crateri Silvestri, a group of extinct craters formed during the powerful 1892 eruption. Walk along the rim of one of the dead craters and admire the breathtaking panoramic views of the Sicilian coastline and Etna’s ever-changing terrain. Continue to the town of Taormina and walk through the grand entrance of its Greek-Roman amphitheater, where centuries of culture, drama, and history will unfold before your eyes. Gaze out over the stunning panorama of Mount Etna and the shimmering sea—an awe-inspiring fusion of nature and ancient artistry. Finish up the day in the beautiful village of Castelmola, considered as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with breathtaking views, impressive castle, and medieval monuments. Wander to the city centre, taking in all that Castelmola has to offer and be on the lookout for your surprise G twist.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Best Western Hotel Mediterraneo
Day 4: Catania/Agrigento
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Stroll through the historic downtown with your CEO, admiring stunning architecture, and the hidden gems of Syracuse.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Wander through Agrigento’s Historic City Center, where history and charm meet. Stroll along the bustling Via Atenea, lined with elegant buildings, cafés, and boutiques and visit Piazza Pirandello home to the grand Teatro Luigi Pirandello and the historic Town Hall.Accommodation - Colleverde Park Hotel
Day 5: Me Day: Agrigento
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.Accommodation - Colleverde Park Hotel
Day 6: Agrigento/Palermo
Palermo is known for Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau churches, palaces, and buildings. There's the opera house, vibrant food markets, and shopping areas if you're interested in picking up some souvenirs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO along the squares and the streets of Palermo, this city has been the crossroad of so many civilizations from Phoenicians to Byzantines, from Arabs to Normans and Spaniards. Walk around to see baroque and gothic façades, neoclassical theatres as Teatro Massimo, the biggest in Italy and one of the largest of Europe, very unusual squares as Quattro Canti, and the majestic Palermo Cathedral.Free_time - There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Accommodation - Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Day 7: Palermo
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.Accommodation - Hotel Vecchio Borgo
Day 8: Palermo
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 $3599
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Jump headfirst into the wonders of Sicily on this eight-day Solo-ish adventure from Catania to Palermo. They say the best way to understand a culture — and bond with your new travel besties — is through food, so get ready to dive in with a market tour and hands-on cooking class.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 Apr 2026
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
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