Catania & Palermo Tour Route V2 (All Tours Included)

We will meet our valued guests at 13:00 at the Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal. After baggage drop-off, passport control, and check-in procedures, we will depart for Catania on Turkish Airlines flight TK1395 at 16:55. We arrive in Catania at 18:25 local time. From there, we will proceed to Catania city center with our waiting vehicle. Our panoramic city tour includes visits to the Duomo Cathedral, Fontana dell'Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza della Repubblica), and Etna Street. Following the tour, we will head to the hotel. After check-in, you will have free time. Overnight stay at our hotel.

After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour at the time specified by our guide. In Savoca, we will visit the iconic filming locations of the world-famous film "The Godfather," including Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church. After strolling through streets that feel straight out of the movie, we head to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and Sicily's most beautiful coastal town. With its breathtaking views, location at the foot of Mount Tauro, charming streets, and souvenir shops, this delightful city is a must-visit. From there, we proceed to Giardini Naxos, renowned for its colorful streets and volcanic beach. Established in 734 BC as Sicily's first Greek colony, this historic site offers unforgettable photo opportunities. Following the visit, we return to our hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head towards Mount Etna. En route, we have the opportunity to capture stunning photographs of Mount Etna, which embraces us with its lush vegetation and breathtaking scenery. As we ascend Europe's highest active volcano, we will visit the second crater, Silvestri, located at an altitude of 1,800 meters. We then continue our tour through the lava-formed landscape of Mount Etna, enjoying beautiful views along the way. Next, we arrive in Cefalù. In this charming fishing town on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, we visit the historic cathedral dating back to the 12th century and the Fishermen's Gate, while leisurely exploring its unique streets. After the excursion, we return to our hotel in Palermo for overnight accommodation.

After breakfast, we depart at the time set by our guide for Erice, a typical medieval city characterized by its walls, stone houses with courtyards, and narrow streets. During the free time here, you will feel as though you have stepped back into the Middle Ages. Next, we proceed to Castellammare del Golfo, one of Trapani's small yet impressive towns, renowned for its historic fabric and natural beauty. Its long beach and the Arab-Norman Castle are among the highlights. We then visit Monreale Cathedral, one of Sicily's most important monuments, bearing traces of Norman, Byzantine, and Islamic art. The cathedral is famous for its 6,500 square meters of mosaics and is considered one of the finest examples of Norman-era art. Afterward, we return to Palermo's city center, where notable sights include Politeama Square, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma, and Via Libertà. We spend the night at our hotel.

After breakfast, we have free time. We check out of the hotel at the time specified by our guide and proceed to Palermo Airport. Following passport and baggage procedures, we depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1376 at 19:35. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 23:05 local time, marking the end of our tour. We look forward to meeting you again on our next trip.