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Springtime in Sicily 2027
Duration
12 DaysDeparture Dates
April 2027Prices from
TBC
Discover Sicily in spring on a tour combining scenic rail travel, historic towns, ancient sites, coastal scenery and volcanic landscapes. The journey includes Rome, Messina, Palermo and Catania, with rail journeys across active standard and narrow-gauge lines, visits to Monreale, Agrigento, Trapani, Erice, Taormina, Syracuse, Mount Etna and the Gambino Winery.
Erice Sicily © Adobestock
12 days Price TBC (Ground Only)
DEPARTS
April 2027
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Ride scenic north coast railway
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Visit Monreale Cathedral and Palermo
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Travel by train to Agrigento
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Visit Valley of the Temples
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Explore Trapani and hilltop Erice
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See Taormina and Greco-Roman theatre
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Visit Mount Etna and Gambino Winery
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Explore Messina with local guide
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Cross to Messina by train ferry
Also included in your Tour Fare:
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Services of experienced Tour Manager with extensive "on the ground" knowledge
Catania Sicily © Shutterstock
Messina cathedral clock sicily © Shutterstock
Monreale Cathedral © Shutterstock
Mount Etna Craters © Shutterstock
Palmero Old Town © Shutterstock
Sicily coastline train © Shutterstock
Sicily ferry train Messina © Shutterstock
Syracuse Ortiga waterfront © Shutterstock
trapani old town © Shutterstock
Valley of the Temples © Shutterstock
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British Travel Awards 2026
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