Almond blossom and rail cruise in Sicily
Discover the largest Mediterranean island with the IGE along the coast and in the mountainous hinterland. Highlights include the Circumetnea narrow-gauge railway around Mount Etna and a visit to a private railway museum near Enna. You can experience uniquely beautiful sights in Taormina, Siracusa, Agrigento and around Palermo.
Enjoy 10 nights in comfortable mid-range hotels with breakfast. Experience the majestic Mount Etna on a unique train journey. Visit the impressive Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and explore the picturesque towns of Palermo, Trapani, Erice, Agrigento and Catania. Visit Taormina, including the famous amphitheatre and a cable car ride. Ancient sites await you in Siracusa and a wonderful old town and the Villarosa railway museum await you in Enna. A tour guide and comprehensive information material are also included!
The Must-sees of the trip
- Sightseeing tour of PalermoThis tour takes us through the historic centre. After the cultural discovery tour, we head to one of the city’s famous street food markets. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle and sample typical Sicilian specialities such as “arancini”. Overnight stay in Palermo.
- Mountain village of EriceInIn the morning, take the bus to the medieval mountain village of Erice. Once at the top, there are marvellous panoramic views of the coast, the offshore islands and the sea off Trapani.
- 2500 year old city of AgrigentoWe travel by regular train to the 2500 year old city of Agrigento. There we marvel at the archaeological sites as part of a guided tour. The Valley of the Temples is the largest archaeological park in the world, covering an area of over 1000 hectares. We then visit the city of Agrigento, which will be the Italian Capital of Culture in 2025. The evening with folklore is a special experience. We enjoy local specialities and spend a sociable evening. Overnight stay in Agrigento.
The good tips of Estelle
Estelle Fossati
Leisure Department
Phone: +352 2489 4898
Email: estelle.fossati@cfl.lu
Comfortable overnight stays with breakfast in middle-class hotels
Hotels according to tour operator programme
Overnight stays: Naples, 2x Palermo, Trapani, Cammarata, Agrigento, Enna, Siracusa, Catania, 2x Giardini-Naxos
Overnight stays with breakfast in good middle-class hotels in a double room with shower/bath, WC.
- Trip including flight from Luxembourg and overnight stay in Naples
Sightseeing tour of Taormina with amphitheatre and cable car ride
In the morning, we first take a short bus ride to the famous town of Taormina. From the district of Mazzaró, a cable car takes us to the centre, from where we experience magnificent views of Mount Etna, over 3300 metres high, the fertile coastal landscape and the sea. We visit the Greco-Roman amphitheatre, among other things, before the cable car takes us back down to the valley in the late afternoon and the bus will take us back to the hotel.
Enjoy the evening by the sea with a tasty dinner in a restaurant right on the beach. Overnight stay in Giardini-Naxos.
By bus to the foot of the Etna volcano
In the morning, we will take the coach on an excursion to the foot of the Etna volcano. Depending on the weather and volcanic activity, you can take an optional excursion by cable car and off-road vehicle into the volcanic landscape (not included in the tour price!). Afterwards, the railway ride begins with the Circumetnea on the narrow-gauge railway with a track gauge of 950 mm, which was built in 1895 primarily for the farmers of the region. On the almost 110 km long route, with the apex at approx. 1000 metres above sea level, the track runs through vineyards, vegetable and fruit fields and, of course, through macchia and lava landscapes. In Riposto, we change to the standard-gauge railway line and travel to Giardini-Naxos, which lies directly by the sea. Overnight stay in Giardini-Naxos.
The excursion by cable car and off-road vehicle can be booked as an option. The cost is € 78.00 per person.
The medieval old town centre of Enna
In the early morning, we have the opportunity to explore the medieval old town of Enna. The town boasts an ornate cathedral as well as a huge fortress, a piazza with buildings from the Mussolini era and other architecturally interesting buildings. A coach then takes you to the east coast of Sicily, to the city of Siracusa (Syracuse), founded by Greeks from Corinth in 734 BC. The city has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. In ancient times, it was the largest and most important city in Sicily for centuries, with Greek and Roman theatres and temples, romantic palaces by the sea and historic buildings in the old town, the Ortigia, which we will visit. Overnight stay in Siracusa.
Trip overview
An incredible trip
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Destination
Sicily
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Type of trip
By train
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Means of transport
Plane & Train
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Experiences
Adventure & Discovery
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Trip duration
11 nights
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When
16/03/2025 – 27/03/2025
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Price per person from
€3,299
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