9 Day Trips in Sicily, Priced and Compared

1.Mount Etna Morning or Sunset Day Trip with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,028 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna in a comfortable minivan with a local guide such as Leonardo, Daphne, or Emilia. Walk around ancient craters at up to 2,100 meters, enter a lava cave with helmet and flashlight, taste cantucci and zibibbo, and finish at Monte Pomiciaro, with a sunset option available.

“We really enjoyed this experience. Our guide, Daphine, was spectacular. She provided a very safe and peaceful trip from Catania to Etna. She was super attentive and has spectacular knowledge about the region. We highly recommend this attraction!!!”

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2.From Palermo: Monreale and Cefalù Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,354 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Travel from Palermo to Monreale and Cefalù with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking driver or host. See Monreale’s Norman cathedral, then explore Cefalù independently, with time for the Duomo, Mandralisca Museum, medieval washhouse, lunch, and beach views. This is mainly transport with local tips, not a fully guided tour.

“The “tour” started at 8 am starting by the Theater building in Palermo. However, it really is just transportation between both cities which wasn’t an issue for my group. The two cities were fantastic and the bus ride was super smooth. Each location is allocated about 2 hours free roaming. 10/10 would recommend!”

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3.From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,166 reviews · 1 day · from $60Best value

Set out from Milazzo at 9:30 for Lipari and Vulcano. You get about 2 hours 45 minutes in Lipari for the old town, shops, lunch, or the castle, then 2 hours 30 minutes in Vulcano for swimming, black-sand beaches, or crater walks. A coastal boat tour adds sea-level views of caves and rock formations.

“The boat was busy but the trip was overall great! We stayed just enough time on each island. We had a nice walk and bite in Lipari and had a relaxed time on the beach on Vulcano.”

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4.From Milazzo: Lipari and Vulcano Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 418 reviews · 9 hours · from $68

Spend about nine hours sailing from Milazzo to Lipari and Vulcano. You get roughly two and a half hours on each island, plus coastal sightseeing by boat. Explore Lipari’s old town and shops, then swim near Vulcano’s black-sand shore. The onboard commentary is offered in Italian and English, with other languages depending on demand.

“A fantastic mini cruise to 2 of the aeolian islands Lipari and Vulcano. Excellent value for money and informative trip taking in the sites of the active volcano’s and rock formations. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend.”

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5.Valley of the Temples and Scala dei Turchi Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 380 reviews · from $90

Travel from central Palermo to Agrigento by coach, with an English or Italian driver-guide such as Simone, Joshua, or Gaspare. You get roughly two hours at the Valley of the Temples, then a 20-minute photo stop at Scala dei Turchi. Entry tickets and optional guiding cost extra.

“Caution - when entering Temples there is a security gate like in the airport with bag scanning - you can enter with fluids, but can't get in with Victorinox Multitool! I had to leave it before the gate and as the bus left already (start and end of sightseeing is at two different exits) I managed to give it to one of the guides and he store it in info point for me. Organiser of trip was kind enough to drive back with me after the tour to main entrance to get it back :) Everything was as described. In other words we pay for transport from Palermo to Valley…”

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6.From Taormina, Naxos, & Letojanni: Mount Etna Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 296 reviews · 5 hours · from $85Top rated

Travel from Taormina, Naxos, Letojanni, or Mascali to Mount Etna in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Orazio and Giovanni explain the volcano, villages, and eruptions, then give you about 2.5 hours to walk around the Silvestri Craters or buy a cable-car ticket. Local honey, wine, oils, and other foods may be offered on the return.

“Giovanni was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the area.”

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7.From Catania: Day Trip to Mount Etna and Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · from $117

Travel from Catania to Mount Etna with a naturalist guide such as Luca, Giovanni, Andrea, or Angelo. Walk around old craters, enter a lava cave, borrow hiking gear if needed, and eat typical Sicilian food with wine at a vineyard. Finish with free time in Taormina before returning to Catania.

“the quide,the people and the trip was very nice,beautyfull, amazing”

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8.From Palermo: Erice, Salt Pans, and Segesta Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · from $112

Travel from Palermo to medieval Erice, the salt pans of Trapani, and ancient Segesta in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Italian, English, or Spanish-speaking driver. Guides such as Nicola, Federico, and Salvatore add history and local context. Expect free time to explore, but a brisk visit at Segesta.

“we had quite some free time too especially for lunch in erice”

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9.From Palermo: Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · from $162

Leave Palermo for Erice’s medieval lanes, hilltop views, Marsala’s salt windmills, and a winery or farm lunch with wine and olive oil tasting. An English-speaking driver and tour leader, often Renato, handles the long day in a comfortable minivan. Expect about nine hours, no hotel pickup, and some walking on uneven streets.

“We had an unforgettable day trip from Palermo to Erice and Marsala, and the experience was simply fantastic. Our driver and guide, Renato, was exceptionally knowledgeable about all the locations we visited. His insights added immense value to the trip, making each stop more enriching. We especially appreciated Renato stopping at the viewpoint first, allowing us to take in the stunning views of Castellamare del Golfo. While we enjoyed the entire trip, it was Renato who truly made it a 5-star experience with his expertise and friendly demeanor. Highly recommended!Read more”

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