Solo-ish Sicily
Itinerary
Welcome to Catania. Meet your included arrival transfer at the airport, then join your CEO and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting before being immersed in the local gastronomy with a cooking class and dinner. Dive head first into Sicily with delicious flavours and new friends. Catania is located at the foot of Mt. Etna, an ancient port city boasting a central square, Piazza del Duomo, and La Pescheria, a rowdy weekday fish market. If you have extra time, we recommend taking extra time to enjoy everything this city has to offer.
- Arrival Transfer: You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel to start your adventure.
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
- Catania Cooking Class: Connect with the local culture, learning the ins and outs of Catania's famous gastronomy with a cooking class. Sicily is known for pastas with friend eggplant and ricotta, Arancini rice balls, sweet and sour sautéed vegetables, and various fish with flavour tomato sauces; you'll help create the flavour of the day, finishing off by enjoying dinner with friends.
Today is all about exploration, local flavours and the community. Set out into Catania this morning with a CEO-led orientation walk and local market tour. Check out the city's highlights before joining a local guide who'll explain life as a migrant in this beautiful city. Finish off with an aperitivo, a cultural ritual to open the stomach before dining. An Aperitivo usually consists of light snacks and drinks drinks, and typically takes place in the early evening in hopes of stimulating appetite for dinner.
- Highlights and Flavours of Catania: With your incredible CEO at the helm, get to know the local community and your Solo-ish travel mates on a day packed full of interesting and engaging adventures. Immerse yourself in Catana's vibrant energy and culture, setting off on foot and seeing some of the city's most iconic sights like the Piazza Duomo and Via Etnea. Stop at a local market and taste some of the local flavours then meet up with a local migrant guide for a walk to discover another perspective of life in these lively neighbourhoods of Catania. Cap the day off with an aperitivo like a true local.
- Migrantour Catania: Learn all about a different side of Catania with a newcomer to Italy as your guide with Migrantour, a social enterprise that trains immigrants to give tours of the city - with their own flair. G Adventures travellers receive a unique experience as guides give them rare insight into Italian society through an immigrant's eyes. From ancient landmarks to the history of migration to Catania, expect this to be a guided tour like no other.
Time to experience what G does best and becoming immersed in Sicily's culture and history with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Head out on a drive to the imposing Mount Etna for a walk through Crateri Silvestri where you can see a group of craters formed from the last eruption as well as incredible views of the coastline. Continue to Taormina and explore the ancient amphitheatre before a bit of free time for lunch. Later, continue to the beautiful village of Castelmola for a walking exploration before returning to Catania.
- Sicily in all of its Glory: With your Solo-ish travel mates and CEO, explore some of the world's coolest activities alongside new friends. It's not just an epic day of fun, its chock full of incredible experiences and a surprise G element along the way to take your day to an 11. Start the day by driving towards the imposing Mount Etna, and visit the Crateri Silvestri, a group of extinct craters formed during the powerful 1892 eruption. Walk along the rim of one of the dead craters and admire the breathtaking panoramic views of the Sicilian coastline and Etna’s ever-changing terrain. Continue to the town of Taormina and walk through the grand entrance of its Greek-Roman amphitheater, where centuries of culture, drama, and history will unfold before your eyes. Gaze out over the stunning panorama of Mount Etna and the shimmering sea—an awe-inspiring fusion of nature and ancient artistry. Finish up the day in the beautiful village of Castelmola, considered as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with breathtaking views, impressive castle, and medieval monuments. Wander to the city centre, taking in all that Castelmola has to offer and be on the lookout for your surprise G twist.
Wave a bittersweet goodbye to Catania this morning and hop on the bus for the drive to Syracuse. Get your bearings on an orientation walk and enjoy free time to explore this historic and beautiful city. Continue to Agrigento and set off to explore the city centre with your CEO. Learn about the city's rich history and culture, and spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.
- Orientation Walk Syracuse: Stroll through the historic downtown with your CEO, admiring stunning architecture, and the hidden gems of Syracuse.
- Orientation Walk Agrigento: Wander through Agrigento’s Historic City Center, where history and charm meet. Stroll along the bustling Via Atenea, lined with elegant buildings, cafés, and boutiques and visit Piazza Pirandello home to the grand Teatro Luigi Pirandello and the historic Town Hall.
After four days of exploration with your fellow solo-ish travellers, today is yours. Choose to accompany your CEO to a local beach, exploring the protected coastal area and unspoilt beaches, perhaps take an excursion to the Valley of the Temples or just explore and relax on your own. Agrigento really does have it all and there's no better time than today to set off and discover it for yourself.
- Agrigento Me Day: Traveling solo alongside your new Solo-ish travel mates means there's always something fun to do and new friends to explore with. But the joy of travel can also be about taking time to yourself to recharge, refresh and reflect on the journey. Today, choose to join your CEO for an incredible activity, or take the time to yourself to enjoy your own company in one of the most incredible places on our planet.
Climb aboard a local train and watch the Sicilian scenery drift by as you travel to Palermo. Check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch on your own before setting off with your CEO on an orientation walk of the city. Spend the evening however you wish with free time. Palermo is known for Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau churches, palaces, and buildings. There's the opera house, vibrant food markets, and shopping areas if you're interested in picking up some souvenirs.
- Local Train: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
- Palermo Orientation Walk: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO along the squares and the streets of Palermo, this city has been the crossroad of so many civilizations from Phoenicians to Byzantines, from Arabs to Normans and Spaniards. Walk around to see baroque and gothic façades, neoclassical theatres as Teatro Massimo, the biggest in Italy and one of the largest of Europe, very unusual squares as Quattro Canti, and the majestic Palermo Cathedral.
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.
Enjoy a free day to take advantage of everything that Palermo has to offer. Explore some of the city's monuments, take an excursion to Mondello Beach or set off on a walking food tour to sample some of the delicious local flavours of the street food scene. Re-group in the evening for an optional final dinner out with the group.
- Free Time: There's plenty to see and do; now is your time to explore.
You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time.
- Departure Day: Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Trip Inclusions
- Dive deep into Sicily's delectable cuisine with a hands-on cooking class.
- Walk to Crateri Silvestri — a striking volcanic crater formed by the 1892 eruption.
- Explore the ancient theatre of Taormina — a breathtaking relic of classical architecture.
- Wander the historic streets of Syracuse and Palermo with your CEO leading the way.
- Your G for Good Moment: Migrantour Catania, Catania
- Dinner Party: Catania Food Tour, Catania
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- We Day: Highlights and Flavours of Catania, Catania
- G Day: Sicily in all of its Glory, Catania
- Me Day: Agrigento Me Day, Agrigento
- Catania orientation walk and market visit
- Aperitivo experience
- Walk at Mount Etna to see the Crateri Silvestri
- Visit Taormina and the ancient amphitheatre
- Syracuse visit
- Agrigento orientation walk
- Palermo orientation walk
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Private vehicle, taxi, train, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- Hotels (7 Nights)
- If You Are Interested In Purchasing Your Own Room, Please See Below For The My Own Room Option
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
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