Sicily Family Holidays – 9 Days Itinerary

Your Sicily Family Tour Starts from Catania

This tour is led by a local guide who offers a personal experience and a historical overview of Catania. As a part of this Sicilian culinary experience, you will see the Old Central Market of Catania, Piazza Duomo, Via Etnea, piazza Stesicoro with its ancient Roman theater. Along the way, you will sample no less than 15 popular street foods, such as arancino, cipollina, pizzetta, fresh fish, Sicilian meatballs, local cheese and olives, cannolo and ricotta, cassatella, granita and much more!

Overnight: Catania

Wonderful Tour of Syracuse World Heritage Site

Step into the past with a guided tour of the Syracuse World Heritage Site. Syracuse was once a Greek colony with UNESCO-protected Greek ruins. As a part of your experience, you will see the archaeological park, the Greek theatre, the Altar of Hieron II, and the Roman Amphitheatre – a truly special treat for anyone interested in history.

Overnight: Syracuse

Exclusive Family Boat Tour off the Syracuse Coast

Enjoy a day at sea for sightseeing, swimming, and snorkeling onboard a boat with our skipper!

Visit the white cliff and the splendid coves in the Gallina area, then depart for Punta del Cane and Fontane Bianche. Continue up to the Tower and the island of Ognina, then the Arenella beach with turquoise waters, and finally arrive at the Plemmirio Marine Reserve for a snorkel and relax before returning to Syracuse.

Overnight: Syracuse

Exclusive Sicily Family Tour of the Valley of the Greek Temples

Discover more about Sicily’s turbulent past with a exclusive tour of Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, one of Sicily’s most important archaeological sites. This tour experience takes you to the sacred site, where an expert guide will walk through the Valley to see the Temple of Hera, the Temple of Concordia, the Temple of Herakles, the Temple of Zeus, and the Sanctuary of Chthonian Deities (Temple of Castor and Pollux). During this exclusive tour, your guide will discuss the temples’ construction and ongoing preservation.

Overnight: Agrigento

Excursion to the stunning Scala dei Turchi

Get you family and you ready for an unforgettable day trip to Scala dei Turchi, a geological wonder renowned for its striking white limestone cliffs that jut out into the Mediterranean. The brilliant white color of the cliffs contrasts beautifully with the azure waters, a truly breathtaking site to marvel at and snorkel in.

The name translates to “Turkish Steps,” derived from the legend that Arab pirates used to dock their ships at the cliffs, climbing the steps to raid local villages along the Sicilian coast.

Overnight: Agrigento

Guided tour and cooking class in Agrigento

Start the day with a guided tour of Agrigento. Explore the narrow winding streets, medieval architecture, and ancient ruins with your guide and visit monuments including the 13th-century Cathedral of San Gerlando, the Church of Santa Maria dei Greci, and remnants of ancient Greek and Roman structures offering a glimpse into Agrigento’s cultural heritage.

If you and your family are interested in cooking, get ready for cooking classes on your Sicily family tour. Finish with a cooking class, learning to make typical dishes such as handmade pasta served with wild fennel, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil sauce, or traditional Agrigento-style focaccia.

Overnight: Agrigento

Exclusive Family Tour of Palermo with lunch

On our way to Cefalu’ we will stop in the capital, Palermo, for guided tour. Visit Palermo’s main attractions and stunning Baroque architecture, including Piazza Politeama, Teatro Massimo, the Quattro Canti, the Cathedral, the Martorana, Piazza Pretoria, the Palatine Chapel, the Norman Palace, and the popular markets. There will be plenty of time to ask your guide questions and learn more about the history and culture of Palermo before ending with a typical Sicilian lunch.

Overnight: Palermo

Exclusive Tour of Cefalu’

Cefalú is a jewel of the Sicilian coast perched on a headland under a great rocky outcrop overlooking the Aeolian Islands. Due to its prime coastal location, Cefalú has fallen under the rule of the Sikels, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and Arab settlers before the Normans arrived in the 11th century. Visit the dramatic Norman Cathedral, which gives the town its heart. Then get lost in the characteristic narrow streets lined with traditional Sicilian shops and restaurants.

Overnight: Cefalú

Enjoy Beach day with Family: Leisure day at the beach

Enjoy your last day in Sicily with some R&R on the beach and moseying around the quaint Old Town of Cefalu’. A seaside meal, a granita with brioche, souvenir shopping—Sicilian things to end your trip on a high.

Overnight: Cefalú