Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Sicily Highlights Tour from Catania with Etna and Noto Wine

5 Days Round trip from Via Fontanarossa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Mount Etna's ancient craters, lava flows, breathtaking views, and unspoiled nature
  • 02 Admire Piazza Duomo in Ortygia, one of Italy's most beautiful baroque squares
  • 03 Discover the secrets of Nero d'Avola wine production at a winery in Noto
  • 04 Savour Sicilian delicacies paired with different DOC wines in Noto
  • 05 See the superb mosaics and late imperial-age floors of Villa Romana del Casale
  • 06 Shop for exclusive items from popular brands at Sicilia Outlet Village

Discover some of Sicily's most celebrated highlights from Catania, from elegant Taormina and the dramatic landscapes of Mount Etna to the UNESCO treasures of Syracuse, Noto, and Villa Romana del Casale. Walk among ancient craters and lava flows, admire the splendid Piazza Duomo in Ortygia, and visit the Greek Theater of Syracuse. The journey also includes a winery experience in Noto with Sicilian delicacies and DOC Nero d'Avola wines, plus time for shopping at Sicilia Outlet Village.

Go on a walking tour of Mount Etna with a local Italian guide to discover ancient craters, recent and ancient lava flows, breathtaking views, and unspoiled nature.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Catania, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Taormina, Piazza Armerina, Noto
Languages English, Italian, Mandarin

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Catania and Visit to Taormina

  • Arrive at the airport in Catania.

  • After check-in at the hotel, depart for Taormina and visit the city. In the 19th century, after Goethe celebrated its beauty by quoting it in his book "Viaggio in Italia", this city became an obligatory stop of the Grand Tour - the long journey across continental Europe undertaken by young European aristocrats of the time to broaden their culture. Today, it is one of the most popular destinations in international tourism, as shown by the many travellers who come here from all over the world.

  • Enjoy some free time for lunch.

  • Later, return to Catania, where there will be some free time for dinner.

Overnight at the hotel in Catania (4*)

2
Day 02

Mount Etna Walk and Ortygia Discovery

  • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Etna.

  • Go on a walking tour of Mount Etna with a local Italian guide to discover ancient craters, recent and ancient lava flows, breathtaking views, and unspoiled nature.

  • Taste typical local products.

  • Have some free time for lunch.

  • Transfer to Syracuse and check in at the hotel.

  • Set off on a guided tour to discover Ortygia, with its Piazza Duomo, one of the most beautiful squares in Italy, surrounded by magnificent baroque palaces. It is the heart of the civil and religious life of the ancient city of Syracuse and a UNESCO heritage site.

  • Enjoy some free time for dinner.

Overnight at the hotel in Syracuse (4*)

3
Day 03

Greek Theater, Noto Vineyards, and Baroque Splendour

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour of the Greek Theater of Syracuse, which is grand, solemn, intriguing, and scenographic. Entirely dug into the rock, it is one of the largest in the world.

  • Depart for Noto and visit vineyards immersed in the area's scenic beauty. The owners of the winery selected for you will guide you through the secrets of producing a wine that is now appreciated in every market. There will also be a tasting of typical Sicilian delicacies and different DOC Nero d'Avola wines.

  • Embark on a guided tour of Noto, the capital of the Sicilian Baroque. With its majestic cathedral, characteristic streets, and colours, Noto will leave an everlasting impression on you.

  • Return to Syracuse and enjoy some free time for dinner.

Overnight at the hotel in Syracuse (4*)

4
Day 04

Villa Romana del Casale and Sicilia Outlet Village

  • After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Piazza Armerina.

  • Embark on a guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale, where the superb remains of unique mosaics, polychrome decorations, and floors from the late imperial age have earned the site its place on the UNESCO list.

  • Depart for Sicilia Outlet Village and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping.

  • Transfer to Catania and have a Chinese or Thai dinner in an ethnic restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Catania (4*)

5
Day 05

Departure from Catania

  • After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Catania Airport and depart.

Mount Etna lava flows, Ortygia, Piazza Duomo, Villa Romana del Casale mosaics

Where this trip takes you

Mount Etna lava flows, Ortygia, Piazza Duomo, Villa Romana del Casale mosaics

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Via Fontanarossa 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 2 nights' accommodation in a 4* hotel in Catania

  • 2 nights' accommodation in a 4* hotel in Syracuse

  • Multilingual escorted tour of Taormina, Etna, Syracuse, Noto, and Piazza Armerina

  • Multilingual local guides in Syracuse and Villa Romana del Casale

  • Tasting of typical Sicilian products (day 2)

  • Wine tasting in Noto (day 3)

  • Chinese or Thai dinner (day 4)

  • Transportation by deluxe minivan with air conditioning

  • Basic insurance

What's Not Included

  • Multilingual local guides in Taormina and Noto

  • Syracuse cooking class

  • Food and beverages not included in "What's included"

  • Flights

  • Full insurance

  • Anything not included in "What's included"

Know before you go

  • The tour's departure time depends on your arrival time in Catania, so please let the guide know by e-mail.

  • Based on your arrival place, the meeting point can be Catania Airport or Catania Port. Please let the guide know by e-mail.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Catania Airport or Catania Port
Tour start
Via Fontanarossa, 95121 Catania CT, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Via Fontanarossa.

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