29 days in Sicily Itinerary

Noto is a city and comune in the Province of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Change things up with these side-trips from Noto: Scicli (Gli Aromi Sicily, Centro storico di Scicli - World Heritage Site, &more), Syracuse (Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, Duomo di Siracusa, &more) and Ragusa Ibla (in Ragusa). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of St. George, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Nicholas Cathedral, and make a trip to Palazzo Trigona di Cannicarao.

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Sydney, Australia to Noto is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Catania.

The landscape surrounding Catania, a medieval city on Sicily's eastern coast, is dominated by Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Catania: Blue Sea Diving Center (in Mazzaro), Staircase of Santa Maria del Monte (in Caltagirone) and Taormina (Corso Umberto, Ancient Theatre of Taormina, &more). The adventure continues: see Off-Road Tours, hike along Etna Donkey Trekking, get engrossed in the history at Monastero dei Benedettini, and do a tasting at Gambino Vini.

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Drive from Noto to Catania in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Catania can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Agrigento.

Historically one of ancient Greece's leading cities, Sicily's Agrigento is home to the seven monumental temples that make up the well-preserved Valley of the Temples.

Get out of town with these interesting Agrigento side-trips: Eremo di Santa Rosalia alla Quisquina (in Santo Stefano Quisquina) and Museo del Giocattolo Sciacca (in Sciacca). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Valle dei Templi, take an in-depth tour of Collezione La Gaipa, take in the dramatic natural features at Scala dei Turchi, and admire the natural beauty at Giardino della Kolymbethra.

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You can drive from Catania to Agrigento in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Catania in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Agrigento, with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can drive to Castellammare del Golfo.

Castellammare del Golfo is a town and comune in the Trapani Province of Sicily. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Castellammare del Golfo: Chiesa Anime Sante del Purgatorio (in Trapani) and Spiaggia di San Vito lo Capo (in San Vito lo Capo). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Riserva Naturale Dello Zingaro, get great views at Belvedere, explore the ancient world of Tempio di Segesta, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta.

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Drive from Agrigento to Castellammare del Golfo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Castellammare del Golfo are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Palermo.

The capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Palermo: Duomo di Monreale (in Monreale), Museo del Motorismo Siciliano e della Targa Florio di Termini Imerese (in Termini Imerese) and Cefalu (Rocca di Cefalu, Cefalu Coast, &more). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Cattedrale di Palermo, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of San Cataldo, and admire the landmark architecture of Norman Palace.

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Drive from Castellammare del Golfo to Palermo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.