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Sicilian Treasures

Sicilian Treasures, a rail journey with Marvellous Escapes

Set out on an unforgettable 9-day rail holiday to Sicily, the Mediterranean's largest island, where ancient history, stunning coastlines, and vibrant culture await.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Milan

    Milan

    Today you'll board the Eurostar from London to Paris, upon arrival, take time to enjoy lunch before your direct train to Milan. On arrival to Milan, you will head to your hotel for an overnight stay.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Onboard sleeper train InterCity Notte

    Milan

    After breakfast, enjoy some free time exploring Milan. Visit the grand Sforza Castle or the Santa Maria delle Grazie, where da Vinci's Last Supper is housed, and see the magnificent Milan Duomo before dinner. Board the sleeper train heading south this evening.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Taormina

    Taormina

    After a restful night's sleep in your private cabin, wake up to the stunning Italian coastline. The train is ferried across the Straits of Messina before continuing to Taormina. Upon arrival, head to your hotel and check in for a two-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Taormina

    Taormina

    Enjoy a leisurely day exploring the sights today. Visit the ancient Teatro Antico di Taormina or relax on the beach. Take a stroll to the picturesque Isola Bella for a swim or hop on a boat to visit the stunning Grotta Azzurra.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Catania

    Catania

    After breakfast, board the regional train south to Catania, where you will check in for a two-night stay. Explore the city's expansive Piazza del Duomo and consider visiting La Pescheria, a bustling weekday fish market.

  6. Day 6overnight: Catania

    Catania

    Situated on Sicily, Mount Etna stands as Europe's highest active volcano. Today, your morning tour from Catania allows you to hike to its inner craters and safely explore a lava cave, with equipment such as headlamps and helmets provided.

  7. Day 7overnight: Palermo

    Palermo

    Travel through the stunning Sicilian countryside to the capital city of Palermo. Check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. With a history spanning over 2,700 years, Palermo boasts some of the world's finest examples of Byzantine architecture.

  8. Day 8overnight: Palermo

    Palermo

    Today you'll enjoy a guided walking tour of beautiful Palermo, a three-hour journey through Baroque and Norman-Arabic architecture, including Piazza Pretoria, the Praetorian Palace, the Royal Palace and Palatine Chapel, the Martorana Church, and the Cathedral of Palermo.

  9. Day 9rail

    Return home

    After breakfast, check out of your hotel, and head to the airport for your return flight back to the UK after a wondorous week touring Sicily by train. If you would like to explore more of Italy, speak to your Travel Designer.

Included

  • Overnight hotel accommodation in Milan with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Taormina with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Catania with breakfast included
  • 2-nights hotel accommodation in Palermo with breakfast included
  • Rail from London St. Pancras to Milan via Paris
  • Milan to Taormina sleeper train, InterCity Notte
  • Regional rail travel between destinations in Sicily
  • Private transfer to Palermo Airport
  • Return flight from Palermo to the UK
  • Mount Etna trip
  • Palermo walking tour

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