Sicily is not one simple destination. Palermo, Taormina, Siracusa, the south-east and the Aeolian Islands each create a very different kind of holiday. ExpertoItaly designs Sicily itineraries by choosing the right sequence, pace and base for the traveller, rather than forcing everything into one standard route.
Sicily rewards careful planning. The island is large, varied and often misunderstood by first-time visitors, so the right holiday depends on choosing the correct bases rather than trying to cover everything at once.
ExpertoItaly designs Sicily holidays around sensible geography, characterful places to stay and a pace that allows each area to make sense — from Palermo and the west to Taormina, Siracusa, the south-east and the Aeolian Islands.
Sample Sicily Holidays
These sample holidays show how Sicily can be shaped into very different journeys — from city-and-coast combinations to slower island escapes and carefully paced touring routes.
Eastern Sicily Fly-Drive Holiday: Etna, Val di Noto & Siracusa
14-night • self-drive • Mount Etna, Val di Noto, Siracusa • From £3,260 per person
Eastern Sicily Fly-Drive Holiday: Etna, Val di Noto & Siracusa
14-night • self-drive • Mount Etna, Val di Noto, Siracusa • From £3,260 per person
Sicilian Elegance Unveiled: Dive into Taormina and Siracusa
7 nights · Private transfers · Scenic Taormina & seafront Siracusa · From £1,880 pp
Sicilian Elegance Unveiled: Dive into Taormina and Siracusa
7 nights · Private transfers · Scenic Taormina & seafront Siracusa · From £1,880 pp
A Luxury Car-Free Coastal Adventure in Sicily: A Perfect Itinerary
14 nights · Car-free · Palermo, Salina & Taormina · Culture, islands & sea views · From £3,360 pp
A Luxury Car-Free Coastal Adventure in Sicily: A Perfect Itinerary
14 nights · Car-free · Palermo, Salina & Taormina · Culture, islands & sea views · From £3,360 pp
Self Drive Sicily Holiday: 16 Nights Across Coast, Wine Country & Historic Cities
16 nights · Self-drive · Eastern Sicily, Val di Noto, Menfi & Palermo · From £3,360 pp
Self Drive Sicily Holiday: 16 Nights Across Coast, Wine Country & Historic Cities
16 nights · Self-drive · Eastern Sicily, Val di Noto, Menfi & Palermo · From £3,360 pp
Western Sicily Holiday: Palermo, Menfi & San Vito Lo Capo
14 nights · Self-drive · Palermo, Menfi & San Vito Lo Capo · From £2,845 pp
Western Sicily Holiday: Palermo, Menfi & San Vito Lo Capo
14 nights · Self-drive · Palermo, Menfi & San Vito Lo Capo · From £2,845 pp
Handpicked Hotels & Villas in Sicily
Accommodation in Sicily should match the style of the journey. Some holidays work best with boutique city hotels and seaside stays, while others need countryside retreats, island hideaways or a private villa with space to slow down.
Hotels in Sicily
Characterful hotels, chosen around the route
From Palermo, Siracusa and Taormina to seaside hotels, countryside retreats and island stays, we select hotels for their location, atmosphere and how well they fit the wider itinerary.
Villas in Sicily
Private villas for slower Sicily holidays
For families, longer stays and more independent holidays, Sicily also works beautifully with private villas — from countryside houses with pools to villas near beaches, towns and food-and-wine areas.
Where to Stay in Sicily
Sicily is best understood as a collection of distinct regions rather than one single holiday destination. Palermo, the west, Taormina, Siracusa, the south-east and the Aeolian Islands each suit a different pace, season and style of traveller.
City, food & culture
Palermo
A vivid starting point for Sicily, with Arab-Norman architecture, markets, food, private guiding and easy links towards western Sicily or the islands.
Salt pans, temples & slower touring
Western Sicily
Trapani, Erice, Marsala, Segesta and the coast suit travellers who enjoy archaeology, wine, quiet towns and scenic self-drive routes.
Views, Etna & elegant stays
Taormina
A classic eastern Sicily base, ideal for dramatic views, Etna excursions, coastal days and a more polished first encounter with the island.
Ortigia, archaeology & atmosphere
Siracusa
One of Sicily’s most rewarding bases, combining sea-facing Ortigia, Greek archaeology, excellent food and easy access to the south-east.
Baroque towns & countryside
South-East Sicily
Noto, Ragusa, Modica and Scicli work beautifully for slower holidays, villas, countryside stays, food, architecture and nearby beaches.
Island-hopping & volcanic landscapes
Aeolian Islands
Salina, Lipari, Vulcano, Panarea and Stromboli bring sea journeys, volcanic scenery, slower stays and a very different rhythm of Sicily.
Experiences We Can Arrange in Sicily
The best Sicily holidays are shaped by the right experiences, but not overloaded with them. We arrange private guiding, practical logistics and carefully chosen activities around the rhythm of the itinerary.
Private guiding in historic cities
Palermo, Siracusa, Ortigia, Noto, Ragusa and Modica all benefit from good guiding, especially when history, architecture and local life need to come together naturally.
Etna, wine and volcanic landscapes
Etna can be arranged as a scenic excursion, a wine-focused day, or part of a wider eastern Sicily itinerary, depending on the season and the traveller’s pace.
Aeolian Islands logistics
Hydrofoils, island combinations and overnight planning need care. We help choose the right island sequence rather than treating the Aeolian Islands as a simple add-on.
Archaeology and Greek Sicily
From Siracusa to Segesta and the Valley of the Temples, Sicily’s archaeological sites work best when placed sensibly within the route, not rushed between long drives.
Food, markets and countryside lunches
Markets, local producers, wine estates and countryside restaurants can turn ordinary travel days into memorable parts of the holiday.
Car-free and self-drive planning
Some Sicily holidays work beautifully by train, hydrofoil and private transfer. Others need a car. The important part is choosing the right logistics for the route.
Useful Sicily Guides & Travel Notes
A few deeper reads for travellers who want to understand Sicily’s towns, islands and landscapes before choosing the right itinerary.
Coastal Sicily
Cefalù: Where Sicilian Magic Meets the Sea
A useful read for travellers considering northern Sicily, beach time and a more relaxed coastal base.
South-east Sicily
Siracusa: Where Ancient Legends Meet Azure Seas
An introduction to Ortigia, archaeology and one of Sicily’s most atmospheric city-and-sea combinations.
Baroque Sicily
Discover Ragusa: Sicily’s Baroque Gem
A good starting point for understanding the Val di Noto, Baroque towns and slower south-east Sicily routes.
Aeolian Islands
Discover Salina: The Island of Romance, Nature and Cinema Magic
A gentle introduction to one of the Aeolian Islands’ most elegant bases, ideal for slower island stays.
Start Planning Your Sicily Holiday
Tell us how you like to travel, the pace you prefer and the type of accommodation you have in mind. We will suggest the Sicily route, bases and logistics that make the most sense for your holiday.
ExpertoItaly creates tailor-made, land-only holidays in Sicily, with hotels, villas, transfers, car hire, rail tickets and practical route planning arranged around you.
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