* ALL TOURS INCLUDED * - CATANIA & PALERMO - THY - 2026
Tour details
DAY 02: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, we start our full-day excursion at the time previously determined by our guide. On our Savoca, Taormina, and Giardini Naxos tour, we will see the places where the world-famous movie “The Godfather” was filmed. Then Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church are among the places to see. After passing through movie-like streets, we head to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and Sicily’s most beautiful coastal town. After visiting this charming town with its incomparable view, its location at the foot of Mount Tauro, its streets, and souvenir shops, we continue to Giardini Naxos, famous for its colorful streets and volcanic beach. In this cultural mosaic, first settled by the Greeks in the 6th century BC and later inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, you can capture unforgettable shots. After the visit, return to our hotel.
DAY 03: CATANIA – CEFALU – PALERMO
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and head to the center of Catania. On our panoramic city tour, the Duomo Cathedral, Fontana Dell’Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etnea Street are among the places to see. Then we arrive in Cefalu. In this charming fishing town on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, we will spend pleasant time among the historic 12th-century cathedral, the fishermen’s gate, and the original streets. After the visit, we arrive at our hotel in Palermo.
DAY 04: MONREALE – PALERMO
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for our Monreale tour. We visit Monreale Cathedral, the most important Byzantine structure in Sicily. The cathedral, one of the masterpieces of Byzantine art with its 6,500 m² of glass mosaics, is also considered one of the finest examples of Norman-period art. Then we return to Palermo city center. Politeama Square, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma, and Via Liberta streets are among the places to see. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05: ERICE – CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO – PALERMO – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
DAY 01: ISTANBUL AIRPORT – CATANIA
After entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport, we meet our valued guests in front of THY international flights counter F (counters 1-27) at 05:00 and complete check-in procedures. Departure for Catania at 06:55 on THY flight TK1393. Arrival in Catania at 08:25 local time. We head to Etna with our waiting vehicle. As we move toward Etna, we have the opportunity to take magnificent photos of Mount Etna, which embraces us with its vegetation and scenery. As we climb the highest active volcanic mountain in Europe, we will see the Silvestri crater, the second crater at 1,800 meters, along the way. Don’t forget to take pieces of the smoking rocks as a souvenir! Afterwards, we continue our tour amid many beautiful views in the area formed by the lava of Mount Etna, where we can take photos. From here, we continue to Siracusa. In Siracusa, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Cathedral, the Fountain of Diana, and the Temple of Apollo are among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to the hotel, free time after check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
After entering through Gate 3 at Istanbul Airport, we meet our valued guests in front of THY international flights counter F (counters 1-27) at 05:00 and complete check-in procedures. Departure for Catania at 06:55 on THY flight TK1393. Arrival in Catania at 08:25 local time. We head to Etna with our waiting vehicle. As we move toward Etna, we have the opportunity to take magnificent photos of Mount Etna, which embraces us with its vegetation and scenery. As we climb the highest active volcanic mountain in Europe, we will see the Silvestri crater, the second crater at 1,800 meters, along the way. Don’t forget to take pieces of the smoking rocks as a souvenir! Afterwards, we continue our tour amid many beautiful views in the area formed by the lava of Mount Etna, where we can take photos. From here, we continue to Siracusa. In Siracusa, the city where the famous mathematician Archimedes lived, the Fountain of Arethusa, the Cathedral, the Fountain of Diana, and the Temple of Apollo are among the places to see. After the tour, transfer to the hotel, free time after check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 02: SAVOCA – TAORMINA – GIARDINI NAXOS – CATANIA
After breakfast, we start our full-day excursion at the time previously determined by our guide. On our Savoca, Taormina, and Giardini Naxos tour, we will see the places where the world-famous movie “The Godfather” was filmed. Then Bar Vitelli and San Michele Church are among the places to see. After passing through movie-like streets, we head to Taormina, the pearl of the Ionian Sea and Sicily’s most beautiful coastal town. After visiting this charming town with its incomparable view, its location at the foot of Mount Tauro, its streets, and souvenir shops, we continue to Giardini Naxos, famous for its colorful streets and volcanic beach. In this cultural mosaic, first settled by the Greeks in the 6th century BC and later inhabited by Phoenicians and Romans, you can capture unforgettable shots. After the visit, return to our hotel.
DAY 03: CATANIA – CEFALU – PALERMO
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and head to the center of Catania. On our panoramic city tour, the Duomo Cathedral, Fontana Dell’Elefante, Republic Square (Piazza Repubblica), and Etnea Street are among the places to see. Then we arrive in Cefalu. In this charming fishing town on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast, we will spend pleasant time among the historic 12th-century cathedral, the fishermen’s gate, and the original streets. After the visit, we arrive at our hotel in Palermo.
DAY 04: MONREALE – PALERMO
After breakfast, we depart from the hotel for our Monreale tour. We visit Monreale Cathedral, the most important Byzantine structure in Sicily. The cathedral, one of the masterpieces of Byzantine art with its 6,500 m² of glass mosaics, is also considered one of the finest examples of Norman-period art. Then we return to Palermo city center. Politeama Square, Quattro Canti Square, Via Roma, and Via Liberta streets are among the places to see. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 05: ERICE – CASTELLAMMARE DEL GOLFO – PALERMO – ISTANBUL AIRPORT
After breakfast, we complete our check-out procedures and at the time specified by our guide, we head to Erice, a typical medieval city with its walls, courtyard houses, and streets. During the free time we will give here, you will feel as if you are in the Middle Ages. Then we move on to Castellammare del Golfo. This small but impressive town in Trapani stands out with its historic character and natural beauty. Its long coastline and the Aragonese Castle are among the places to see. After the tour, we go to Palermo Airport and, after passport and luggage procedures, depart for Istanbul at 19:15 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1374. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 22:45 local time. End of our tour.
What's included
- Economy class airfare with Turkish Airlines for the Istanbul Airport – Catania - Palermo – Istanbul Airport route.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Catania in a 4-star hotel, bed and breakfast.
- 2 nights of accommodation in Palermo in a 4-star hotel, bed and breakfast.
- All tours specified in the program.
- Entrance fees to museums and historical sites specified in the program.
- Airport taxes.
- Hotel taxes.
- All hotel and airport transfers.
- Experienced Turkish-speaking tour guide service.
- Mandatory travel insurance (professional liability insurance).
Not included
Personal expenses and hotel extras.
Exit tax (can be paid to the relevant banks or the finance desk at the airport).
Lunch and dinner.
City taxes charged by hotels.
Domestic connecting flights.
Schengen visa fee.
Travel protection package (including cancellation protection).
Note: A 100% surcharge applies to guests aged 70 and over.