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FROM LEFT BARRACUDA, USTICA; DUOMO, CEFALÙ; MODICA CHOCOLATE
ITINERARIES
These itineraries are designed to give you a taste of Sicily’s many and varied
attractions. Our Grand Tour takes in unmissable historic towns, ancient sites and
natural attractions; we’ve also picked out the most outstanding gastronomic
experiences and the best destinations for a taste of adventure.
THE GRAND TOUR
Follow in the footsteps of illustrious travellers such as D.H. Lawrence, Jules Verne
and Goethe and make a two-week Grand Tour of the island’s highlights.
Palermo See the glories left behind by Sicily’s Norman rulers, such as the vibrant
mosaics of the Cappella Palatina, then visit the Galleria Regionale della Sicilia to
marvel at the island’s best collection of medieval art, and take a trip to Monreale to
revel in the jewel-box hues of the mosaics in its Duomo.
Cefalù Feast your eyes on magnificent mosaics in the town’s cathedral, then spend a
lazy afternoon on one of Sicily’s finest sandy beaches.
The Aeolian Islands Climb Stromboli, Europe’s most active volcano, then wind
down on the island’s picture-perfect village of sparkling-white cubic houses awash
with bougainvillea.
