Italy (Sicily): Sicily Route, from Palermo to Cefalu, tailor-made by car

The "Sicily from Palermo to Cefalu" tour is designed for you to enjoy driving through some of the most beautiful and colourful landscapes in Italy. Having been a melting pot of different cultures for more than twenty-five centuries, its Mediterranean spirit and blend of cultural influences make this European island a place full of surprises. It doesn't matter if you're heading out on the road in search of adventure, stunning sandy beaches and turquoise waters, the magnificent temples of Magna Graecia, beautiful Norman cathedrals and churches, seductive baroque towns, or charming medieval villages ... Sicily will not disappoint you in the slightest. Our proposal is for a culinary, cultural and scenic journey dotted with romantic corners, moments of relaxation, natural landscapes of intense beauty, and fascinating leisure and entertainment options. The plan is whatever you make it! We'll start the tour in Palermo and Monreale, two destinations that envelop the traveller in a magical atmosphere, thanks to a fusion of eastern and western culture. We'll continue the tour across the privileged west coast, where we'll experience enticing places such as Erice, Trapani and Mazara del Vallo. The "Sicily from Palermo to Cefalú" tour is also a journey through history. You'll discover the rich heritage of this land at historical sites such as Segesta, Selinunte, Agrigento and the "Villa Romana del Casale". And to discover the Sicilian baroque splendour, we'll visit the beautiful cities of Syracuse and Noto (both World Heritage Sites) and the historic quarter of Catania, our gateway to the imposing Mount Etna, the biggest active volcano in Europe (3340 metres high). We'll finish our tour of this picturesque island by stopping at the beautifully elegant city of Taormina, discovering typical Sicilian prints in Savoca, and soaking up the unmistakably maritime atmosphere in Messina and Cefalú.