Palermo, Taormina, Etna and the baroque south, with your own driver and guides.
Sicily rewards slow travel: Arab-Norman Palermo, Greek temples, baroque towns and the slopes of Mount Etna, all on one island. Distances look short on a map but take time on the road, which is why a private driver makes such a difference here.
Our Sicily itineraries cover the classic loop from Palermo to Taormina, and our 14-day Southern Thrills reaches Sicily from Puglia and Calabria. Each one can be changed day by day around your interests.
Private and fully custom. Use one as it is, or as the starting point for your own trip.
8 days · Palermo, Siracusa, Taormina
Palermo street food, Cefalù and Monreale, Ortigia and Noto, then Taormina, Etna wineries and the Godfather villages.
9 days · Palermo, Catania, Agrigento
Palermo & Monreale, Syracuse & Noto, Marsala & Wine Tasting.
14 days · Puglia, Calabria, Sicily
Polignano a Mare, Alberobello, Lecce, Matera, Tropea and Mount Etna.
The Valley of the Temples, one of the great Greek sites of the Mediterranean.
Ancient Syracuse, the island old town of Ortigia and baroque Noto.
Europe’s most active volcano, often paired with a winery visit on its slopes.
In their own words, from trips we planned.
“Every day was well planned using experienced drivers and local guides. … I was so happy not to drive and everything was beautifully arranged and curated daily by David. I would highly recommend this group.”
Jeff and Suzan, southern Italy
“He customized our vacation to fit all of my requests. … The drivers and guides he used were knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating for any changes we made on the tour. The hotels he booked were all centrally located and close to wonderful restaurants and sites.”
John and Tiffany
Warm, green and ideal for sightseeing at the temples and in the baroque towns.
Hot inland; best for the coast and boat days, with sightseeing early in the day.
Warm sea, harvest on Etna and comfortable days for touring.
Mild on the coast and quiet at the big sites; Etna can have snow.
Something else on your mind? A member of the team replies personally.
Our Sicily itineraries run 8 and 9 days, which covers Palermo, Agrigento, the south-east and Taormina without long driving days. Southern Thrills spends its final days in Sicily after Puglia and Calabria.
It is our 8-day Sicily itinerary inspired by the TV series: Palermo, Cefalù and Monreale, Siracusa and Noto, then Taormina, Etna and the Godfather villages.
Yes. Southern Thrills travels from Puglia through Calabria to Sicily, and we can also connect Sicily with Naples and the Amalfi Coast.
For most travellers, yes. It removes the stress of driving and parking in old town centres and lets you combine more sites in a day.
Tell us your dates and what you love. Your trip designer will reply with ideas and a first proposal.
12-Day Best of Italy