How much does it cost?

From £1,315 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,776 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes a journey on the Circumetnea train around Mount Etna. Other transfers and excursions use coach or rail as specified by Rail Tours.

Is this an escorted tour?

Yes. A professional UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout the entire eight days.

When does the tour run?

Rail Tours does not list specific departure dates in available information; contact them directly to confirm dates.

Rail Tours · Train Tour

The Magic of Sicily

Eight-day escorted Sicily tour from Palermo via trains and guided excursions

Rail Tours operates The Magic of Sicily, an eight-day escorted holiday departing from London with return flights to Palermo included. Over seven nights, a UK Tour Manager leads the group through Sicily's major attractions, including the capital city of Palermo on the sun-drenched coast, the ancient Greco-Roman theatre at Taormina, and the historic seaside island of Ortigia. The centrepiece is Mount Etna: guests travel on the Circumetnea train circling Europe's largest volcano, walk through its striking lava fields, and participate in a wine tasting at a nearby vineyard. Other highlights include an excursion to the hilltop town of Monreale, a journey to Agrigento, and a guided tour of Syracuse's Neapolis Park. This trip suits first-time rail travellers seeking escorted comfort, history enthusiasts drawn to ancient Greek and Roman ruins, and food-and-wine lovers keen to taste regional Sicilian wines.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £1,315 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary; confirm the exact schedule and hotel names with Rail Tours before booking
Return flights from London are included, so rail is part of the transport mix but not the sole travel mode

Included

The services of a professional UK Tour Manager throughout
Return flights from London to Palermo
7 nights' hotel accommodation
Guided tour of Palermo and Taormina
Excursion to Monreale
Journey to Agrigento
Excursion to Mount Etna
A journey on the Circumetnea train
Wine tasting near Mount Etna
Silvestri Craters and Syracuse including a tour of Neapolis Park

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,315 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,776 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes a journey on the Circumetnea train around Mount Etna. Other transfers and excursions use coach or rail as specified by Rail Tours.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. A professional UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout the entire eight days.
When does the tour run?: Rail Tours does not list specific departure dates in available information; contact them directly to confirm dates.