Eastern Sicily

Ancient Greek Colonies, Baroque Towns, and Mount Etna

The eastern provinces of Sicily offer an incredible variety of experiences from prehistoric and ancient Greek monuments to some of the best examples of Baroque towns, to Europe’s highest and still very much active volcano. These along with glamorous coastal resort towns, fabulous seafood, and a wonderfully mild winter weather means that you can enjoy Sicily outside of the main tourist season. 

Click on the links on the map to see the options available, and select your preferred activity to construct your personal trip:

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Catania Siracusa Ortygia bicycle itineraries Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Pantalica Etna exploration Etna by jeep and donkey Etna by helicopter Etna Wine Experience Ragusa and Modica Set locations for 'The Godfather' Taormina Castelmola Cava Grande del Cassabile Noto Scicli Naxos fishing experience Ancient Greek ruins of Colonne di San Basilio

Catania

Guided walk of Catania. Despite living under the threat of an often-erupting Etna and frequent earthquakes, Catania has grown over the centuries to become the second largest city of Sicily. Optional seafood lunch at the central market.

Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Catania, Taormina or Giardini Naxos

From S$130/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit


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Full-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Siracusa

Guided visit of Siracusa and Ortygia, one of the most important colonies of greater ancient Greece and birthplace of Archimedes, with optional lunch. Various itineraries from the ancient core of Ortygia to the Archeological park, to the ancient Greek and medieval monuments within the modern city.

Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Siracusa.

From S$130/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit


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Full-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Ortygia bicycle itineraries

Bicycle tours from Ortigia. Various itineraries. Appropriate attire required.

Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Ortigia

From S$110/person (group of 4 persons) including rental of bicycles


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Half-day excursion


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Pantalica

Guided visit to very suggestive 3000-year old rock tombs set with in a hidden gorge, with walking trails in the archeological park. Optional lunch in a typical trattoria. Good walking or hiking shoes recommended.

Picture: Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano
Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Ortigia

From S$130/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided hike


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Full-day guided hike


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Lunch in a typical trattoria


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Return transfer from Siracusa

Etna exploration

Europe's highest volcano is also one of the most active, with over 400 craters dotting the mountain resuting in an incredible variety of environments. Spend a day exploiring the landscapes using by car, by bicycle or even hiking part of the way.

Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Taormina or Catania

From S$130 per person (4 persons per group)

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Half-day guided excursion by car/minivan


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Full-day guided excursion by car/minivan


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Half-day guided hiking excursion


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Full-day mountain bike excursion, incl picnic lunch


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Etna by jeep and donkey

Full-day guided exploration of Mount Etna by jeep and donkey, with a special picnic included, starting with the Silvestri Craters near the Sapienza Refuge adn going through the Piano Provenanzo and the Ragabo Forest. Picture ©Essence of Sicily

Duration 7 hours
Overnight in Catania or Taromina

From S$360 per person (group of 4 persons)
including return transfer from Taormina/Catania

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Full-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Etna by helicopter

The most awe-inspiring way to see the power of Mount Etna is a helicopter tour that takes you close to the main crater, over Piano Provenzana and the entire district of Etna North. Can be combined with a hiking tour or by jeep. Helicopter tours to other sites around Eastern Sicily are also available. Picture ©Essence of Sicily

Duration: 3 hours (return journey to heliport and preparation time, helicoptor ride of 20-30 min)
Overnight in Taormina or Catania

From S$660/person (4 persons per group) including pick-up and drop off at hotel

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25-30 mins of helicopter tour with return transfer from Taormina


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40-45 mins of helicopter tour with return transfer from Taormina


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Etna Wine Experience

Full-day wine-tasting experience at two or more wineries on the slopes of Mount Etna, including lunch. Various selections available. Picture ©Essence of Sicily

Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Catania or Taormina

From S$200/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit by car/minivan


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Full-day guided visit by car/minivan


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Lunch in a vineyard

Ragusa and Modica

Guided visit to Ragusa and Modica, two quintessential baroque towns which are part of the 8 that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Val di Noto, with a tasting session of Modica's famous and very unique chocolate. May be combined together with a guided visit of Noto or Scicli for a full-day itinerary.

Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Ragusa, Noto or Ortygia

From S$130/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria


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Half-day transport in car/minivan

Set locations for 'The Godfather'

A special tour of the locations where scenes of The Godfather were filmed, encompassing the towns of Savoca, Forza d’Agrò and Castelmola. Can also be done in a self-driven convoy of vintage FIAT 500! Picture ©Essence of Sicily

Duration: 6 hours
Overnight in Taormina or Naxos

From S$240/person (group of 4 persons)

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Full day guided visit by car or minivan


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Taormina

Taormina is the playground of the rich and famous, blessed with a spectacular ancient Greek theatre boasting an equally spectacular backdrop overlooking Mount Etna that still hosts operas and theatre production today.

Duration: 2 hours
Overnight in Taormina

From S$120/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Castelmola

2-hour tour of the picturesque hilltop village of Castelmola near Taormina, with its spectacular views over the sea and towards Mount Etna.

Duration: 2 hours
Overnight in Taormina

From S$140/person (group of 4 persons) including return transfers by car/minivan

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Half-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Cava Grande del Cassabile

A magnificent gorge that recalls the grandeur of the Grand Canyon yet sufficient small to allow a visit on foot, this is a must-visit place for those who are into exploring wild scenery. Wildlife abound, and there are small lakes where you can dive into if you are so inclined to. Well-managed footpaths make this a relatively easy hike, but there are also more challenging paths to take as you cans ee in the picture. Appropriate attire and good walking/hiking shoes recommended. Picture Wikimedia Commons.

Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Siracusa or Noto

From S$160/person (4 persons per group) including return transfer by car/minivan from Siracusa/Noto

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Half-day guided excursion,


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Full-day guided excursion


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Lunch in a typical trattoria

Noto

Guided visit to Noto, part of a UNESCO Heritage Site together with Ragusa, Modica, Scicli and 4 other nearby towns. Built as an entirely new settlement in a completely new location after the devastting earthquake of 1693 destroyed everything, Noto is the epitome of Baroque town planning. Spend half a day visiting this and combine this with other Baroque jewels like Ragusa, Modica and Scicli which were all built at the same time, or spend an entire day vitising this along with the ruins of the ancient town some located some 10km away, a fantastic site for lovers of both archaeology and nature.

Duration: 3-7 hours
Overnight in Noto or Siracusa

From S$120/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit


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Full-day tour including visit to ancient Noto


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Lunch in a typical trattoria


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Return transfer from Siracusa


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Return transfer ancient Noto by car/minivan from modern Noto

Scicli

Guided walk through Scicli. Although less visited than the other Baroque towns that make up the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Val di Noto, Sicli is nevertheless worth some time not only for its unusual siting, but also for being one of the the set location for the filming of the international television series Inspector Montalbano!

Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Ragusa or Siracusa

From S$150/person (group of 4 persons)

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Half-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria


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Return transfer by car/minivan from Siracusa, Noto or Ragusa

Naxos fishing experience

Fishing with a local fisherman along the nearby coast, where with his help you can catch small and medium-sized fish such as bream, bass, garpike. Your catch for the day will then be used to prepare your lunch at a local restaurant. Appropriate attire and boat shoes recommended. Picture ©Essence of Sicily

Duration: 4-5 hours early morning till after lunchtime
Overnight in Naxos or Taormina

From S$200/person (group of 4 persons) including lunch

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Half-day experience including lunch


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Return transfer by car/minivan from Taormina

Ancient Greek ruins of Colonne di San Basilio

Taking its present name only from the hill upon which it stands, these mysterious ruins of an abandoned ancient Greek settlement with an imposing series of columns stand today with no documentation whatsoever found thus far. This is one place where you can pretend to be Indiana Jones discovering a long-lost ruin, and combine that with an exhilarating walk around the hill. Appropriate walking shoes recommended. Picture Wikimedia Commons

Duration: 3 hours
Overnight in Catania

From S$150/person (group of 4 persons) including return transfers from Catania

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Half-day guided visit


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Lunch in a typical trattoria


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Full-day guided visit

These are just some of experiences that you can enjoy. 
Get in touch with us to find out even more!
All this is just some of experiences
that you can enjoy. 
Get in touch with us to find out even more!
  1. All prices indicated are approximate only, based on an assumed group of 4 persons, and are provided purely for estimating the budget for your trip.
  2. There will be additional costs involved if separate transport is required other than that already specified in the activity, such as transfers to and from the airport, or from your accommodation to place of activity and back.
  3. For the purpose of budgeting, an assumed fixed average daily amount for accommodation based on 2 persons sharing a room in a generic 4-star hotel shall be used.
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