- Explore baroque heritage in Noto and Ragusa Ibla
- Visit archeological sites in Siracusa, Agrigento and Selinunte
- Cover the island's highlights and best heritage sites in nine days

Treasures of Sicily
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Add your own reviewFast trip to see the very best of Sicily
This is 7 days of intense travel round the highlights of Sicily. It is not leisurely and Exodus do longer trips. A huge amount is packed in so come prepared for some early starts and a really active week.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sitting in Noto in the warmth of the evening in the golden light off the beautiful buildings Stunning
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very well informed and engagingly honest about Sicily. Helpful at all times.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack light and keep up!
Suggestions
Just how much we learnt and how much we enjoyed ourselves.
Not Inspiring
This trip lacks to normal expectations of an Exodus trip, no time to get to know your traveling companions, very limited opportunities for meals as a group and no sense of inclusion. It ticks all the boxes for places visited although scheduling could be improved and pacing evened out to prevent the sense of being rushed and then left with excess down time. Hotels used were all good a mostly well located although breakfasts (the only meals included) could have been more appropriate to the class of hotel used.
Most Inspirational Moment
Having time to walk around Selinunte without the herds of tourists, (skipped lunch break for this)
Thoughts on Group Leader
Worked hard most of the time, tried to keep everyone happy, but the lack of an inclusive start meant the group had already fractionated before he could have any influence. At times I felt patronised and talked at (not to).
Advice for Potential Travellers
Sicily is crowded so do not expect much peace and quiet, it is also larger than one might expect necessitating some early starts and long drives. Some Italian would be useful since a lot of signs and labels in the attractions are not translated. If possible find a traveling companion, this trip is not very single friendly.
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A Crossroads of Civilisations and Cultures
Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Carthaginians, Berbers, Arabs – even Normans have all left their mark on Sicily – leaving a rich cultural legacy to be discovered by today’s visitors. Because we completed a circuit of the whole island, there were inevitably some longer stints on the coach – but it was roomy and we always had a break halfway on longer stretches.
Hotels were mixed -the one at Agrigento felt rather soulless and the Agroturismo had some problems – the rustic setting was fine but some people had no running water in the morning. I hope this problem can be fixed as I like the idea of giving custom to a local business. But the one in Palermo couldn’t have been more central and the one at Taormina was delightful and so close to the beach (and the beachside restaurant where we had our last dinner)
Most Inspirational Moment
I loved the Zingaro reserve and could happily have spent the whole day there, but I understand that all tastes have to be catered to. Taormina is lovely - spectacular views, and I enjoyed pottering around Ragusa Ibla. I have a limited appetite for churches (especially catholic iconography) and temples, but Monreal with its stunning mosaics and the Greek temple at Agrigento were terrific, and enhanced by the explanations of the guide.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Veronica was excellent - friendly, welcoming, informative. Also a shout out for the drivers, especially Salvatore who was with us for most of the trip - careful, safe and he always welcomed us back to the coach with a smile
Advice for Potential Travellers
I didn't think you could eat badly in Sicily, but we had two bad meals - in Palermo, accompanied by surly service. The food was cold and one of the group was ill. But we ate really well at Taverna Dei Canto around the corner from the hotel in Palermo (lively street - not a quiet venue) My advice would be to check out the latest reviews on Trip Adviser - guide books can be out of date. If you plan to walk in Zingaro (some people preferred to swim) be aware that while not challenging, parts of the path are rocky so a pole can be helpful if you have any knee problems.
Describes the itinerary
An excellent way to discover Sicily and her past
Most Inspirational Moment
Valley of the temples
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent Knowledgable Organise Friendly A people person
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prepare for all weathers
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Very Comprehensive and Interesting
This was a very well put together itinerary with a very good balance between organised time and the opportunity to explore individually. The standard of accommodation and transport was high. A really great trip for those interested in history and architecture/archaeology.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking among the ruins in Selunite. The beautiful coastal walk. The archaeology Park in Syracuse. A fantastic local guide around the Valley of the Temples in Aggriento who was a working forensic archaeologist who brought the site to life.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Veronica was fantastic. She was enthusiastic friendly and ensured every day was well organised and that we got the most out of each location. Great communication skills and ensured that we all kept to time with the lightest touch. A very talented tour leader.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Prices have increased a bit over recent months but great food and wine is still reasonably priced. Bring a kettle and tea/coffee as this is not provided in the rooms. Travel in April was a good decision as it wasn't too hot and not overly busy in most locations.
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Thanks to Veronica and the lovely group who made the trip fun and enjoyable.
Sicily is truly a treasure
A fabulous trip with a fantastic mix of scenery, walking , culture and food experiences. An outstanding guide, Alessandro who helped the trip run smoothly, was always friendly and informative.
The pace was good with plenty of time to explore on your own. Walks could be taken at your own pace and adapted.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the craters of Etna. Walking in Zingaro. Views from Erice. Selinunte ruins in the sunshine by the sea. Monreale mosaics. Greco RomanTheatre in Taormina .I could go on. Everything was excellent
Thoughts on Group Leader
Alessandro was outstanding, one of the best guides I've had the pleasure to travel with. He provided lots of handouts on food, language, maps, what to see in the towns. He was extremely knowledgeable about his homeland, its history and geography. He was always patient, caring and friendly. A real treasure himself.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take wet shoes if you want to swim in the sea, it's rocky. No need to bring a lunch box. Go on a diet beforehand so you can enjoy all the fantastic food.
Suggestions
Go!
Sicily in a week
My husband and I had a fabulous trip to Sicily – a place I knew I would adore and I was not wrong. In 8 days you can only scrape the surface of this wonderful island but this round trip was a great way to see what it can offer. It was a perfect introduction to somewhere we will return to many times.
Most Inspirational Moment
The aching beauty of Eriche, Noto and Cefalu.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marco was a charming leader, efficient, informative with a dark sense of humour. And he was extremely good company.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There is an element of walking every day so if you are infirm this may not be the trip for you.
Suggestions
It would have been good to have been given a map of Sicily at the beginning of the week so we had a sense of where we were going. Please do not ever use Hotel Europa in Palermo again. Other than this notable blip however the accommodation on the trip was amazing.
Sicily in a week !
Overall an excellent trip. This covers the main sites round the island. As it is the largest island in the Mediterranean there is quite a lot of ground to cover so it is quite a busy tour. However it was worth it to see the contrasts of this lovely island which combined with the lovely food made a great holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
The wine tasting on the first day was really excellent and a good way at the start of the tour to get to know your fellow travellers. The sites of the island were stunning. Selinunte was not overcrowded with tourists so was particularly lovely to walk around, with its stunning setting overlooking the sea. The town of Erice also had stunning views and was lovely to wander the quite streets of the town.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Marco was excellent. He provided us all with a book at the start of the tour and with a map of each town as we visited them. I have done many Exodus trips and have never had a guide so organised with such maps, highlighting the points of interest. Phillipe was our trusty driver who was also excellent and we all felt safe with his driving.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would say that the coastal walk was more challenging than the walk on Mt Etna. I wore good walking boots for both although could have got away with walking shoes for the Mt Etna walk.
Suggestions
Overall a great trip with excellent guide and good hotels. The only downside was the hotel in Palermo which was a bit “Faulty Towers”. Two sets of people in our group had to change room and my Mum (who was on the holiday with me) had to put out a spark from an electrical socket. i Suggest the Exodus seriously look at changing the hotel for the two nights in Palermo.
Great Trip
This was an excellent well planned tour. I found the pace busy but not overly strenuos or hectic. You have plenty of variety, Mt Etna seaside towns and harbours, quaint old towns as well as the ancient sites. What made this trip so good was the guide, Vanessa,, who often went the extra mile to help the group, and the group itself, 15 very different people who got on well. We stayed on for 4 nights after the end of the tour for rest and relaxation near Taormina and this was certainly the right decision. Taormina itself is very crowded and touristy with the side streets and the public gardens offering a welcome relief. Palermo was the best big city with plenty of character.
Most Inspirational Moment
The drive up to the hilltop village of Erice plus the stay at the farmhouse.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Vanessa was one of the best, if not the best, tour leader I have travelled with. She had excellent English having lived in Dublin for eight years. She was extremely well informed and organised. She often went out of her way to help the group or individuals. For example we had independently booked a hotel at the end of the tour. Not only did she drop us off but checked the booking before we arrived and arranged for hotel staff to meet us at the end of the drive to the hotel. She was always cheerful and fun.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be be prepared for some long bus journeys and quite a busy pace. Don’t worry overmuch about the walks. Our group managed both walks without any issues but good walking shows are essential for the Etna walk. Consider staying on after the tour but not at the tour hotel.
Treasures of Sicily
Well balanced holiday with a good guide as well as good local guides who had more detailed knowledge of the sites. Plenty of variety in the other activities,
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the Straits of Messina AND the meal cooked at the AGRITURISMO hotel in Busseto Palizzolo.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was pleasant, engaged, efficient and knowledgable about his homeland
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