Comments on: One week in Sicily: Epic 6-7-8 Day Itinerary (First Time Visit)

By: Vincent

Vincent — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:24:20 +0000

Hello Bree,

Thanks a lot!
I’m glad my blog is helping you plan your itinerary in Sicily.

Based on the areas of interest you’ve listed, I’d recommend getting accommodation in:
– Trapani to visit Favignana and Scopello.
In this area, you can also visit the beach at San Vito Lo Capo, the Zingaro reserve and the village of Erice.
You can find my selection of hotels here: What to do and where to stay in Trapani?

– In Ortigia. From here you can go to Ragusa. You can also get to Taormina from Ortigia, but it takes around 1:30 hours by car.
You already have my hotel recommendations for Ortigia in this article.

– In Cefalu.

Enjoy your 10-day road trip in Sicily!

By: Bree Wilson

Bree Wilson — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:03:20 +0000

Hi!!! I just came across your site and it’s been so helpful!!!
My husband and I are planning to spend 10 days in sicily after my daughter graduates. I am finding it so hard to narrow down where to stay. We’d only like to have to switch hotels 4 times at the most.
Areas of interest are Taormina, Cefalu, Scopello, Favignana, Ragusa, and Ortigia
We don’t have interest in mount etna but love beaches, walking through old villages and food!!!
Any advice would be appreciated!
Bree

By: Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:08:46 +0000

In reply to Mehdi Khajenouri.

Hi Mehdi,

Thanks! I’m glad my one week itinerary in Sicily helps you to plan your trip.

Catania will be the most convenient but it’s not the nicest place to stay.
Ortigia and Taormina are more beautiful and traditional.
In terms of the things to do, you can visit all the places I mention in this itinerary. The journey time for each one will just be longer, but it’s doable.

Enjoy your week in Sicily!

By: Mehdi Khajenouri

Mehdi Khajenouri — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:21:10 +0000

Hi Vincent

Thanks for very informative site. Don’t like to haul luggage much so please advise on picking one place to stay for a week in Sicily and the places to visit on daily excursions for end of March 2024

By: Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:26:27 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Venesile.

Hello Suzanne,

I really recommend that you hire a car to get around easily during these 8 days in Sicily.

You’ll have no trouble getting a good overview of Catania, Syracuse and Taormina in that time, as these 3 places are quite close together.
Palermo, on the other hand, is more than 2h30 by car from Catania, so it’s up to you to decide whether you think you’ll have enough time to get there (or perhaps you could look into landing in Catania and departing from Palermo).

Enjoy your stay in Sicily!

By: Suzanne Venesile

Suzanne Venesile — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 21:53:26 +0000

Hi, my husband is getting Italian citizenship and we would like to explore Sicily as a possible place to buy a vacation apartment. We are looking to go scope things out for 8 days, what would be your suggested itinerary to see Palermo, Catania, Syracuse and Taormina in that time? We don’t need to see every attraction, we just want to get a feel of the lifestyle in each area. Is it possible to do this by train or is renting a car a better option? Thank you for your consideration!

By: Vincent

Vincent — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 12:59:32 +0000

In reply to Assumpta Shannon. Hello, Yes, it must be quite expensive to take a taxi to Cefalu as it's more than an hour's drive from Palermo. And if you arrive at 10pm, the taxis switch to night time fares. So it would be best to spend the first night in Palermo. On the other hand I advise you to rent the car directly on arrival because it's more convenient and cheaper to rent the car at the airport. Especially if you rent the car in Cefalu and want to return it in Palermo, the rental company will surely charge you extra fees. Another thing: is there any special reason to stay in Cefalu? Because there is not much to see around there, except Cefalu itself. Regarding this itinerary, when you arrive in Palermo and if you have a week in Sicily, it's better to visit the west of Sicily (Palermo, Scopello, Zingaro, Trapani, Erice, the Egadi islands, Segeste). Taormina, Catania and Syracuse are to the east. So, if you don't want to change accommodation all the time, the best thing to do is to take 2 accommodations: 1 towards Palermo and 1 towards Trapani. You can find out more about the visits you can do here: - What to do in Palermo? - What to do in Trapani? - 10 days in Sicily (west coast). Enjoy your stay in Sicily!

By: Assumpta Shannon

Assumpta Shannon — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:39:04 +0000

Hi Vincent,
My adult son and I are flying into Palermo about 2150 on 8th July. We are staying a week and provisionally booked a hotel in Cefalu. We can cancel up to 2nd May with no holding deposit given. We are hoping to rent a car, but after a day or 2, so we can familiarise ourselves with the environment and their roads. It appears that it is very costly to get a shuttle bus or taxi from airport. We do not want to train it so late. Should we rebook a night in Palermo and travel in am by train. We like the idea of not moving from accommodation every few nights but also want to get to see and experience the best of Sicily but in a safe way. Your itinerary is brilliant, but realise we will not have time for all. What are your favourite places and accommodation Thank you A.

By: Vincent

Vincent — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:34:03 +0000

In reply to Kathryn.

Hi Kathryn,

If the weather is good enough, you can do everything I mentioned in this one week itinerary in Sicily in February (Except swimming of course!)

Enjoy your trip!

Vincent

By: Kathryn

Kathryn — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 19:02:13 +0000

Hello! If i am planning to go in February would you add or change anything? Thank you!