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Italy

Italy is one of Europe's most coveted destinations — a land of rich history, world-renowned art, exceptional gastronomy, and timeless Mediterranean charm. From Rome, Florence, and Venice to Naples and Milan, each city offers a completely distinct blend of culture, architecture, and way of life. Italy is the perfect choice for lovers of history, the sea, fashion, food, and authentic travel filled with an atmosphere that is truly rare to find elsewhere in Europe.

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Sicily by Car in 7 Days — Coast, Etna and Baroque

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Sicily by Car in 7 Days — Coast, Etna and Baroque

📅 7 days 🏛 7 cities Classic

This seven-day route connects the most famous cities of eastern and northern Sicily in a natural direction of travel, without backtracking. From Palermo and Cefalù, through Taormina and Etna, to Catania, Syracuse and Noto, Arab-Norman history, ancient Greek sites, Baroque architecture and volcanic landscapes follow one after another. Thanks to short daily drives, there is plenty of time to explore the cities, swim and take breaks along the way. The route is at its most beautiful from April to October.

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Agrigento

Agrigento

4 landmarks • 2 trips

Agrigento is a city in southwestern Sicily, known for the Valley of the Temples, one of the most significant archaeological sites of ancient Greece outside of …

Catania

Catania

5 landmarks • 1 beach • 2 trips

Catania is the second largest city in Sicily, located at the foot of Mount Etna. Throughout history it has been repeatedly devastated by eruptions and earthqua…

Cefalu

Cefalu

5 landmarks • 2 beaches • 3 trips

Cefalù is a coastal town on the northern shore of Sicily, known for its Norman cathedral, medieval streets, and sandy beach stretching alongside the historic c…

Etna

Etna

4 landmarks • 1 trip

Etna is an active stratovolcano on eastern Sicily and the highest active volcano in Europe. Its frequent eruptions have shaped the landscape, settlements, and …

Noto

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Noto

5 landmarks • 2 trips

Noto is a city in southeastern Sicily, almost entirely rebuilt after the devastating earthquake of 1693. Thanks to its unique Baroque architecture crafted from…

Palermo

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Palermo

5 landmarks • 3 beaches • 2 trips

Palermo is the capital of Sicily, where Phoenician, Arab, Norman, and Italian history have intertwined for centuries. The traces of these different cultures ar…

Syracuse

Syracuse

5 landmarks • 1 beach • 2 trips

Syracuse is one of the oldest cities in the Mediterranean, founded by Greek colonists in the 8th century BCE. In antiquity it was one of the most powerful Gree…

Taormina

Taormina

5 landmarks • 2 beaches • 2 trips

Taormina is a historic town perched on a cliff above the Ionian Sea, known for its ancient Greek theater, views of Etna, and historic center with pedestrian st…