Sicily for Two: One Week Couple’s Retreat

View of the city of Taormina and Mount Etna, Sicily

What to expect on this itinerary

Romance will be in the air during this 7-day couple’s vacation to the stunning island of Sicily. Explore the best parts of the island as you uncover the beauty, history, and delicious food of Italy’s largest island. Dinners for two and exclusive experiences will be yours to enjoy as you indulge in all Sicily has to offer during this remarkable and unforgettable vacation.

Countries Visited

Italy

Places Visited

Palermo, Cefalu, Taormina

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Palermo – Romantic Sunset Dinner

The island of Sicily is filled with beautiful waterfront towns and historical attractions. Your 7-day trip will begin when you land at Palermo Airport on the first day. Upon your arrival, a private driver will greet and transfer you to your luxurious accommodation, where you can settle in and have some time to relax. When you are ready, your guide will lead you to a waterfront restaurant for dinner. Every course will be delicious and perfectly paired with wine.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2

Palermo – Explore the Palermo Cathedral

Day 3

Cefalù – Unwind at the Beach

Day 4

Taormina – Taormina and Mt. Etna

Day 5

Taormina – Explore Beautiful Isola Bella

Day 6

Taormina – The Town of Giardini Naxos

Day 7

Taormina – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Indulge in a delicious and romantic dinner for two in Palermo while you gaze at the sunset
  • Discover the Palermo Botanical Garden to admire the colorful flowers and impressive statues of this beautiful location
  • Explore the ancient Palermo Cathedral, which dates back to the 12th century and is known for its many architectural styles
  • Relax at one of the golden beaches of Cefalù, which is a spectacular city along Sicily’s northern coast
  • Climb Mt. Etna, where your breath will be taken away by the incredible views of Naples
  • Uncover the spectacular destination of Isola Bella, which is imbued with stunning sights and landscapes
  • Journey around the remarkable town of Giardini Naxos, which is known for its many wonderful shops and restaurants

Detailed Description

The island of Sicily is one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations, and your 7-day journey will begin when you land at Palermo Airport. Your first taste of the city will come when you head to a waterfront restaurant with breathtaking views to indulge in a delicious dinner for two. The next day, you will explore some of Palermo’s best attractions with private tours of the Palermo Cathedral and Palermo Botanical Garden.

The next day, you will transfer to Cefalù. Cefalù is located along Sicily’s northern coast, and the views from your accommodation will be incredible. The waterfront location of the city means that it is home to some of Sicily’s most spectacular beaches, and you will enjoy an afternoon together at one of them. The next morning, you will depart for the town of Taormina. Here, you will  visit Mt. Etna.

You will be based in Taormina for another two nights and will enjoy excursions to the unrivaled destinations of Isola Bella and Giardini Naxos. Gorgeous views and relaxing beaches can be found around every corner. When you explore Giardini Naxos the next day, you will discover more golden beaches, wonderful shops, and remarkable views.

Starting Price

$3,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.

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Italy Trip Review: Taormina, Agrigento, Palermo, 8 Nights

Our Zicasso travel specialist did a fantastic job planning our family vacation for five adults.

Each hotel was top-notch. At the villa in Taormina, the rooms were luxurious, with unbelievable views of the bay and Mount Etna from private verandas. The staff were gracious and the restaurant's breakfast buffet delicious. Lunch and dinner were top-notch. The hotel in Agrigento was modern and the grounds were exceptional. It was close to the Valley of the Temples, with amazing views of the ruins from each room and the beautiful infinity pool. The hotel in Palermo was old-fashioned luxury with up-to-date facilities and close to the old town.

Our tour guides and drivers were excellent.

My only regret is that we only had 10 days to explore Sicily as there was so much more to see!

Our agent did a yeoman's job helping us plan this trip.

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Italy Vacation Review: Sicily, Temples, Cathedrals, Cooking Class, Boat Tour, 2 Weeks
"Zicasso’s travel agency planned the trip of a lifetime for us. They were attentive, communicated with us daily, and responded to any concerns."

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Italy Luxury Trip Review: Agrigento, Taormina, Marsala, Cooking Class, Wine Tasting, 1-Week Tour
"Except for a couple of snafus at the beginning of our trip, everything was excellent. We especially enjoyed our hotels in Agrigento and Taormina."

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Italy Travel Review: Sicily, Palermo, Food Tour, Mount Etna, 5 Nights

This was an extremely well-organized trip. We are very grateful to our Zicasso travel agent and her team for an amazing experience through Sicily. All our trips were well organized, with very professional and friendly guides. Restaurant recommendations and reservations were greatly appreciated; we enjoyed each experience.

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Italy Tour Review: Syracuse, Taormina, Palermo, Cooking Class, Golf, 10-Day Trip
"Our trip was extremely well organized and all the tour guides did a wonderful job. We will definitely reach out to Zicasso in the future."

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Italy Trip Review: Sicily, Valley of the Temples, Roman Villa, Architecture, Christmas Decorations, 1 Week

Our Sicilian trip was a total success. We called this trip our Sicilian Sampler as we saw so much in different parts of Sicily. We would love to return. On every leg of the trip, we never encountered any problems. All the accommodations were perfectly located, so we could easily explore on our own. All our tour guides were great. We could tell that they truly loved telling us about their part of Sicily. All of their recommendations for restaurants were spot on. The best part of our trip was our driver. He truly went above and beyond to make our trip special. He was an absolute gem. He listened and researched things to make sure we got to experience Sicily as we wanted to see it.

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Customizable Itinerary

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