Sicilian Roots · Grand Tour
Coast to volcano to Greek stage. Markets and mosaics in Palermo, Norman Cefalù, the ceramics and olive groves of Santo Stefano di Camastra, Etna wine and honey, Catania’s fish market, the old crafts of Syracuse, and a finale at Taormina’s Greek Theatre. Small group, led personally by Christopher Linea.
Day 01 · Palermo
Arrive Palermo · overnight Palermo
Day 02 · Cefalù
Palermo → Cefalù (1 hr) · overnight Cefalù
Day 03 · Santo Stefano di Camastra
Our home in the Nebrodi hills · on to Etna
Day 04 · Etna · Catania · Syracuse
Overnight Ortigia
Day 05 · Ortigia · Taormina
Taormina → Catania airport
2027 Departures · by season
The 7-day version is available on request by extending any departure. Small groups of 5 — personally driven and guided by Christopher. Private dates on request.
The 7-day Grand Tour
Two full nights in Palermo (with Monreale), a night at home in Santo Stefano, a full day on Etna, and Syracuse at an easy pace. The same route with room to breathe.
Seasonal highlights vary: olive harvest Oct–Nov, Etna grape harvest Sept–Oct, Bronte pistachio harvest in early autumn of odd years.
What we provide
Not included: international flights, travel insurance, other meals, personal extras.
7-day Grand Tour starting at $3,250/person (single room +$650). Prices per person, double occupancy. A 30% deposit holds your place; balance due 60 days before departure.