Fly and coach trip: Sicily – the land of eternal spring Deluxe fly and coach trip to the largest island in the Mediterranean

Day 1: Switzerland - Palermo

Morning flight from Zurich to Palermo in Sicily and transfer to the hotel in the picturesque harbour town of Castellamare del Golfo.

Day 2: Palermo

Excursion to Palermo. Guided walk to the artistic treasures and markets of the lively Sicilian capital, including the cathedral, the Norman Palace and Piazza Pretoria with its famous fountain. Magnificent palaces, churches and cathedrals alternate with typical southern Italian street scenes. Visit to Monreale Cathedral, probably the most famous building in the Palermo area.

Day 3: Castellamare - Agrigento

You will visit the romantic hill town of Erice, proudly perched on its rock. From the castle, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the sea. Over a cup of coffee, you will have the chance to taste almond biscuits. Afterwards, continue to Agrigento.

Day 4: Agrigento - Aci Trezza

You will be hard pressed to find more beautiful Greek temples than those in Agrigento, even in Greece itself. Stop in Piazza Armerina and visit the Villa Romana del Casale, built around 300 AD. The complex owes its great art-historical value to the magnificent floor mosaics, which have been preserved in most of the rooms. These mosaics depict chariot races, scenes from mythology and sporting games. Continue to Aci Trezza on the east coast.

Day 5: Aeolian Islands

(Optional excursion) You travel by coach to Milazzo and then by boat to Lipari, which offers fantastic views of the Aeolian Islands, while the island of Vulcano beckons with its steaming volcanic activity.

Day 6: Noto - Siracusa

Excursion to Noto, the most beautiful baroque town in Sicily, and to magnificent Siracusa with its old town of Ortigia on an island. Dinner at an orange and lemon plantation.

Day 7: Etna - Taormina

Excursion to Etna, Europe's largest still-active volcano. A giant among volcanoes, it is one of the largest in the world. Barren lava fields and bizarre crater landscapes stand in impressive contrast to fertile orchards and vineyards. The view from the ancient Teatro Greco over the town and the smoking Etna is simply breathtaking. Stroll along the shopping street Corso Umberto, between the town gates Porta Messina and Porta Catania.

Day 8: Cefalù

Visit to the picturesque fishing town of Cefalù, which lies on the north coast of Sicily at the foot of the Rocca di Cefalù, a 270 m high limestone rock. The town looks back on a eventful history, and various peoples have left their mark here. Drive to Palermo, where you will spend the night.

Day 9: Palermo - Switzerland

Transfer to the airport in the morning and return flight to Switzerland.