Sicily wears on its walls every civilization that ever coveted it: Greek temples, Arab domes, Norman cathedrals with golden mosaics. This 14-day tour explores it at a pace that alternates sightseeing days and free days, leaving time to truly savour it.
The first five nights are spent in Giardini Naxos, at the foot of Taormina. From there, you walk through Syracuse and its island of Ortigia, ride up to 1,900 metres on the slopes of Etna, Europe's most active volcano, then sit in Taormina's ancient theatre facing the sea. A local farm offers tastings of its wine, olive oil and honey.
A day at sea then leads to the Aeolian Islands: Lipari, the largest, and Vulcano, with its black sand beach. Next come five nights in Cefalù, a small fishing town beneath a rocky headland, then Palermo, its Ballarò market and the Monreale cathedral.
A trip where you eat well, walk a lot and come home with a head full of images.
Highlights:
-A gentle mix of free days and sightseeing days
-Excursion to Mount Etna and a farm tasting
-A day in the Aeolian Islands: Lipari and Vulcano
-Discovery of Syracuse and its island of Ortigia
-Tour of Palermo and the Monreale cathedral
Accommodation categories:
Giardini Naxos: Caesar Palace 4* or similar
Cefalù: Artemis 4* or similar
Palermo: Grand Hotel Piazza Borsa 4* or similar
The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!
The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.
Connecting flights Montreal–Catania and Palermo–Montreal with Air Canada and ITA Airways or another carrier
Travel insurance (trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care, baggage)Synergia network group departures
Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.
What sets these departures apart
- A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
- A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
- A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
- Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it
How to book
Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.
Other ways to travel as a group
If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.
