11 Apr 2027
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£2,349pp
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Escorted tour
Solo Classic Sicily with Flights – 8 Days
Temples, Baroque towns, Etna and Taormina for solo travellers, with flights.
8 days
From £2,349 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 8-day holiday explores Sicily's ancient sites and Baroque towns, designed for people travelling on their own with a room of your own. Flights are included, and a tour director escorts the group. You stay seven nights in hotels, including four-star stays in Syracuse and on the east coast, with breakfast and dinner daily.
From Catania you travel to Agrigento for the Greek temples of the Valley of the Temples, then visit the Baroque towns of Ragusa and Noto and tour Syracuse and its island of Ortigia.
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You see the Roman mosaics of Villa Romana del Casale, visit Mount Etna with a wine tasting at a family-run winery, and spend a free day in hilltop Taormina, with a farewell dinner.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want history, food and good company.
Trip highlights
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The Valley of the Temples (Day 2)
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Ragusa and Noto (Day 3)
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Syracuse (Day 4)
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Villa Romana del Casale (Day 5)
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Mount Etna and a wine tasting (Day 6)
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Taormina (Day 7)
Your route
8 stops from Catania to Mount Etna
- Catania Days 1 & 8
- Agrigento Days 1–2
- Ragusa Day 3
- Noto Day 3
- Syracuse Days 3–4
- Villa Romana del Casale Day 5
- Giardini Naxos Days 5–7
- Mount Etna Day 7
Why choose this tour
Designed for solo travellers. Flights and dinners included.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- History lovers
- Food and wine lovers
- First-time visitors to Sicily
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Catania, Agrigento Agrigento
Fly to Sicily.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 2 · Valley of the Temples Agrigento
Greek temples.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse Syracuse
Baroque towns.
- Hotel
- Hotel Mercure Syracuse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Syracuse, Ortigia Syracuse
A city tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel Mercure Syracuse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Villa Romana del Casale East coast
Roman mosaics.
- Hotel
- Albatros Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Mount Etna Mount Etna
A winery tasting.
- Hotel
- Albatros Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Taormina Taormina
A free day.
- Hotel
- Albatros Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Catania, United Kingdom Fly home
Return home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Where you stay
- Agrigento (2 nights) Hotel
- Syracuse (2 nights) Hotel Mercure Syracuse
- East coast (3 nights) Albatros Hotel or Hotel Sant Alphio Garden
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights and transfers
- Accommodation 7 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 8 breakfasts and 8 dinners
- Welcome drinks and farewell dinner
- Valley of the Temples, Syracuse and Villa Romana del Casale
- Etna visit with a winery tasting
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Meals not included 6 lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want an active holiday
- You want a small group
- You want to arrange your own flights
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 1–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–8
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Italy
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Departures & prices
From £2,349 per person, including flights. 11 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
16 Apr 2027
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£2,369pp
Flights from UK airports
23 May 2027
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£2,469pp
Flights from UK airports
28 May 2027
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£2,569pp
Flights from UK airports
09 Jun 2027
Twin share
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,589pp
Flights from UK airports
18 Jun 2027
Twin share
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,589pp
Flights from UK airports
01 Sept 2027
Twin share
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,699pp
Flights from UK airports
10 Sept 2027
Twin share
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,589pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Sept 2027
Twin share
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,529pp
Flights from UK airports
01 Oct 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,929pp
Flights from UK airports
20 Oct 2027
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Not sold tour only on this date
£2,629pp
Flights from UK airports
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights and airport transfers.
Do I need a visa for Italy?
No, UK citizens can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. Check gov.uk for the latest EU entry rules before you travel.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast and dinner daily, with a winery lunch.
How active is it?
Easy walking at archaeological sites and in towns.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group throughout.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary