* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * - CATANIA & PALERMO - THY - 2026
Tour details
DAY 02: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, we begin our full-day excursion at the time previously determined by our guide. On our Savoca, Taormina, Giardini Naxos tour, we will see the places where the world-famous movie "The Godfather" was filmed. Then Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Michele are among the sights to see. After walking through streets like a movie set, we head to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and the most beautiful coastal town in Sicily. After visiting this charming town with its incomparable view, its location at the foot of Mount Tauro, its streets and souvenir shops, we move on to Giardini Naxos, famous for its colorful streets and volcanic beach. In this cultural mosaic, first settled by the Greeks in the 6th century BC, and later inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, you can capture unforgettable shots. After the visit, return to our hotel.
DAY 03: CATANIA – CEFALU – PALERMO
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and depart for Catania city center. On our panoramic city tour, Duomo Cathedral, Fontana Dell'Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica) and Etna Street are among the places to see. Then we arrive in Cefalu. In this charming fishing town on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, we will enjoy time at the historic 12th-century cathedral, the fishermen's gate and the quaint streets. After the excursion, we arrive at our hotel in Palermo.
DAY 04: MONREALE – PALERMO
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for our Monreale tour. We visit Monreale Cathedral, the most important structure of Byzantine architecture in Sicily. With its 6500 m² of glass mosaics, the cathedral is considered one of the masterpieces of Byzantine art and one of the finest examples of Norman-period art. Afterwards, we return to Palermo city center. Politeama Square, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma and Via Liberta streets are among the places to see. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05: ERICE – CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO – PALERMO – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – CATANIA
After entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport, meeting and check-in with our valued guests at 05:00 in front of the THY international flights F counter (counters 1-27). Departure to Catania at 06:55 on THY flight TK1393. Arrival in Catania at 08:25 local time. We depart for Etna with our waiting vehicle. As we head toward Etna, we have the chance to take magnificent photos of Mount Etna, which welcomes us with its vegetation and scenery. As we climb the highest active volcanic mountain in Europe, we will see the 2nd crater, Silvestri, at an altitude of 1800 meters along the way. Don't forget to take souvenir pieces of the smoking rocks! Afterwards, we continue our tour amid many beautiful landscapes where we can take photos in the area formed by the lava of Mount Etna. From here we head to Siracusa. In Siracusa, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, the Arethusa Fountain, Cathedral, Diana Fountain and Temple of Apollo are among the sights to see. After the tour, transfer to the hotel, free time after check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
After entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport, meeting and check-in with our valued guests at 05:00 in front of the THY international flights F counter (counters 1-27). Departure to Catania at 06:55 on THY flight TK1393. Arrival in Catania at 08:25 local time. We depart for Etna with our waiting vehicle. As we head toward Etna, we have the chance to take magnificent photos of Mount Etna, which welcomes us with its vegetation and scenery. As we climb the highest active volcanic mountain in Europe, we will see the 2nd crater, Silvestri, at an altitude of 1800 meters along the way. Don't forget to take souvenir pieces of the smoking rocks! Afterwards, we continue our tour amid many beautiful landscapes where we can take photos in the area formed by the lava of Mount Etna. From here we head to Siracusa. In Siracusa, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, the Arethusa Fountain, Cathedral, Diana Fountain and Temple of Apollo are among the sights to see. After the tour, transfer to the hotel, free time after check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 02: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, we begin our full-day excursion at the time previously determined by our guide. On our Savoca, Taormina, Giardini Naxos tour, we will see the places where the world-famous movie "The Godfather" was filmed. Then Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Michele are among the sights to see. After walking through streets like a movie set, we head to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and the most beautiful coastal town in Sicily. After visiting this charming town with its incomparable view, its location at the foot of Mount Tauro, its streets and souvenir shops, we move on to Giardini Naxos, famous for its colorful streets and volcanic beach. In this cultural mosaic, first settled by the Greeks in the 6th century BC, and later inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, you can capture unforgettable shots. After the visit, return to our hotel.
DAY 03: CATANIA – CEFALU – PALERMO
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and depart for Catania city center. On our panoramic city tour, Duomo Cathedral, Fontana Dell'Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica) and Etna Street are among the places to see. Then we arrive in Cefalu. In this charming fishing town on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, we will enjoy time at the historic 12th-century cathedral, the fishermen's gate and the quaint streets. After the excursion, we arrive at our hotel in Palermo.
DAY 04: MONREALE – PALERMO
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for our Monreale tour. We visit Monreale Cathedral, the most important structure of Byzantine architecture in Sicily. With its 6500 m² of glass mosaics, the cathedral is considered one of the masterpieces of Byzantine art and one of the finest examples of Norman-period art. Afterwards, we return to Palermo city center. Politeama Square, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma and Via Liberta streets are among the places to see. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05: ERICE – CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO – PALERMO – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast, we complete our hotel check-out procedures and, at the time determined by our guide, head to Erice, a typical medieval city with its walls, stone houses with courtyards and narrow streets. During the free time we will have there, you will feel as if you are in the Middle Ages. Then we move on to Castellammare del Golfo. This small but impressive town in Trapani stands out with its historical texture and natural beauty. Its long coastline and the Aragonese Castle are among the places to see. After the tour, we go to Palermo Airport and, after passport and baggage procedures, depart for Istanbul at 19:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1374. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 22:45 local time. End of our tour.
What's included
- Economy class plane ticket with Turkish Airlines between Istanbul Airport – Catania - Palermo – Istanbul Airport.
- 2 nights in Catania, room + breakfast accommodation in a 4-star hotel category.
- 2 nights in Palermo, room + breakfast accommodation in a 4-star hotel category.
- All tours specified in the program.
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees specified in the program.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- All hotel and airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour leadership service.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
- Personal expenses and hotel extras.
- Exit tax from the country (can be paid to the relevant banks or the finance cashier at the airport).
- Lunch and dinner.
- City taxes charged by hotels.
- Domestic connecting flights.
- Schengen visa fee.
- Travel protection package (including cancellation protection).
- Note: 100% surcharge applies for guests aged 70 and over