Sicily Tour

Riviera Travel’s escorted week-long tour of Sicily begins with a flight into Catania and a stay near the coast. The second day takes in the Valley of the Temples near Agrigento, where seven Greek temples stand on a ridge overlooking the sea, including the well-preserved Concordia temple with tapering columns. Agrigento itself offers winding, medieval streets and piazzas with distant views of the Mediterranean.

On the third day, the tour heads inland to Piazza Armerina to see a vast Roman villa known for its large, colourful mosaics depicting hunting scenes, before enjoying a traditional lunch at a family-run agriturismo. The group then moves to Taormina on Sicily’s east coast for a five-night stay.

Taormina presents a mix of medieval atmosphere and seaside views, with a Greek theatre still used for performances and Mount Etna dominating the horizon. The itinerary includes a visit up Mount Etna with optional cable car and jeep rides to the volcanic summit area, plus a day free to explore Taormina’s boutiques, piazzas, or nearby beaches. The trip concludes with a visit to Syracuse, a historic city with limestone buildings, a Baroque cathedral incorporating an ancient temple, and the old port filled with fishing boats.