Sicily: Palermo, Taormina & Baroque Splendor

About This Program

A 10-day luxury journey through Sicily's most captivating treasures - from Palermo's Arab-Norman heritage and vibrant street markets to Taormina's clifftop elegance with Mount Etna views, and Syracuse's ancient Greek splendor.

This extraordinary Sicilian odyssey reveals an island of remarkable contrasts and timeless beauty. Begin in Palermo, where three nights immerse you in the city's extraordinary Arab-Norman heritage - the golden Byzantine mosaics of the Palatine Chapel, the soaring Cathedral of Monreale, and the theatrical grandeur of Teatro Massimo. Explore the island's most vibrant food markets at Ballaro and Vucciria, sampling arancini, cannoli, and pasta con le sarde from generations-old vendors. Drive along the Tyrrhenian coast to the charming fishing town of Cefalu with its Norman cathedral and golden beach. Continue to Taormina for three nights of clifftop luxury at the legendary San Domenico Palace, with private excursions to Mount Etna's volcanic craters, boat trips to the jewel-like Isola Bella, and wine tastings in the medieval hilltop village of Castelmola. Conclude in Syracuse, where the ancient Greek Theatre, the baroque island of Ortigia, and a day trip to UNESCO-listed Noto complete this journey through three millennia of Mediterranean civilization. Throughout, Michelin-starred dining from Principe Cerami in Taormina to Don Camillo in Syracuse celebrates Sicily's extraordinary culinary heritage.