COACH TOUR: Travel from Palermo to Taormina on this 7-day coach tour taking in the best of Sicily, in the south of Italy. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town of Palermo and visit the medieval village of Erice. See the historic salt pans of Saline della Laguna, experience wine tasting in Marsala and uncover the UNESCO-listed archaeological ruins of Agrigento. End your tour with a visit to Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano.
  • Palermo - Enjoy a guided tour of the 3,000-year-old city, including the cathedral and historic Old Town
  • Erice - Stroll around this medieval village hewn into the side of a hill, which will transport you back in time
  • Marsala - Experience wine tasting and a delicious lunch at a traditional Sicilian tavern and visit the historic wine cellar
  • Piazza Armerina - Discover one of the largest and most complete surviving Roman mosaics in the world
  • Agrigento - See the Temple of Concordia and other highlights of the Valley of the Temples, which rivals even the Athens Acropolis
  • Ragusa - Tour this hilltop town known for its Baroque architecture, and enjoy a relaxing stroll in the Giardini Iblei public garden
  • Syracuse - Marvel at the Roman amphitheatre and explore the Ear of Dionysius cave, then head to the old part of the city on Ortygia island
  • Mount Etna - Visit Europe's most active volcano to enjoy sweeping views, learn about volcanic activity, and opt for a hike to the summit
  • Syracuse - See the historic centre of the city, Ortigia, located on a small island off the coast of Sicily

Hotel Mercure Palermo Centro



The modern Mercure Palermo is centrally-located, a 15-minute walk from the city's iconic Cathedral and 10 minutes from the harbour. This contemporary hotel has a refined design, with wooden flooring and furniture, and rooms in smart black, white or grey finish. Each room features an ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, satellite TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. Daily buffet breakfast is served in the onsite restaurant and there is also a bar and coffee shop.





Hotel Della Valle



Set amongst beautiful gardens, Hotel Della Valle is located just outside the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool, spa, bar and two restaurants serving both international and Sicilian cuisine and offering outdoor dining. Rooms are simply but elegantly furnished and come with air-conditioning, minibar, TV, and ensuite bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.





Poggio Del Sole Hotel



Situated between central Ragusa and the Mediterranean, the Poggio Del Sole is housed in an impressive 19th-century manor house with a backdrop of the rolling hills of the Hyblean Plateau. Large rooms feature a modern finish, ensuite bathrooms, flat-screen TV and a minibar. There is a large outdoor swimming pool and sun terrace, as well as a wellness centre. Dining options are the informal Hosteria for grilled meat and fish, or the Ristoria dell'Angelo, housed in the former stables. A daily buffet breakfast is also served, and there is a bar and complimentary Wi-Fi.





Splendid Hotel



Built into a rockface and housed in a former monastery, Splendid Hotel Taormina is one of the best places to stay in this Sicilian city, just a short walk from the historic centre. There's an outdoor swimming pool and roof terrace, where guests can enjoy a drink overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Indoors there is a piano bar and onsite restaurant serving a buffet breakfast, also with marvellous sea views! Rooms are simply but elegantly furnished, offering sea or pool views and equipped with free Wi-Fi, ensuite bathrooms and TV.