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Springtime in Sicily -2026

Springtime in Sicily 2026

Duration

11 Days

Departure Dates

16th March 2026

Prices from

£2,375 Per person

Visit Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea with a very interesting and extensive railway system. Sicily has seen a variety of different cultures including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, Spaniard, and French, each contributing to the island's culture. Our tour travels over many of the currently active railway lines on the island, both standard and narrow gauge, and there will be some time to ride on the modern tram systems in Palermo and Messina.

Catania, Cathedral of St Agatha ©Shutterstock
Catania, Cathedral of St Agatha ©Shutterstock

FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

Departs: Sunday 15 March 2026

12 Days from £2,775

 

GROUND ONLY

Departs: Monday 16 March 2026

11 Days from £2,375

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Stunning scenery

  • Amazing collection of rail journeys and train types

  • Ancient and natural wonders

  • Narrow-gauge railway around Etna

 

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • 10/11 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 1 evening meal and 2 lunches

  • Services of experienced Tour Leader

 

This tour is operated by our friends at PTG Tours in conjunction with Railtrail.

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