Discover Sicily’s highlights from Palermo to the Aeolian Islands, with island cruising, a guided Valley of the Temples visit, and a hands-on arancini cooking class on a small-group adventure.
  • Walk Palermo's baroque squares, Quattro Canti, and majestic cathedral.
  • Sail Panarea and Stromboli; witness Mount Stromboli's eruptions at sunset.
  • Explore Taormina's Teatro Greco with commanding views of Mount Etna.
  • Admire Roman mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina.
  • Tour Agrigento's Valley of the Temples with a local guide.
  • Visit Monreale Cathedral's golden mosaics and panoramic Conca d'Oro views.
  • Learn to make arancini in Syracuse's hands-on cooking class.
  • Stroll Cefalù's cobbled lanes to its 12th-century Duomo.
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.



Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.