By Esme May
Introduction
Get ready for this 5 days in Sicily itinerary! Taking you from Mount Etna to...
DAY 1
Italy is one of the best countries to visit in Europe, and Sicily will show...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
Mount Etna is one of the most famous landmarks in Italy. The active stratovolcano is...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
Located in the city centre, the Piazza del Duomo is a square packed with historical...
DAY 1 - STOP 3
The Roman Amphitheater of Catania, also called Casa Pandolfo, was built in the 4th century...
DAY 1 - STOP 4
Piazza Massimo Bellini features stunning Baroque architectural elements. This historic building opened in 1890 as...
DAY 1 - STOP 5
In Sicily, you must try classic Sicilian food and Mediterranean seafood. Fresh prawns, freshly caught...
DAY 2
The second day of your Sicily trip itinerary is just as jam-packed as day one...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
Taormina is a small and charming town in the east of Sicily. Wandering through the...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
Italy is home to many famous European landmarks and archaeological ruins. The island of Sicily...
DAY 2 - STOP 3
Just 20 minutes from Taormina is the small peninsula island of Isola Bella. This white...
DAY 2 - STOP 4
Situated just 40 minutes from Taormina is the city of Messina. This area once served...
DAY 2 - STOP 5
You can walk up the hill from Messina to your next stop Tempio di Cristo...
DAY 3
Located just two hours by ferry from Messina, Isola di Salina is the second-largest island...
DAY 3 - STOP 1
Salina is an Aeolian island with three main areas: Santa Marina, Malfa, and Leni. The...
DAY 3 - STOP 2
Having explored Santa Marina a little, make Punta Lingua Lighthouse (Faro Di Punta Lingua) your...
DAY 3 - STOP 3
As featured in the film Il Postino, Area Balneare di Pollara is a cove in...
DAY 3 - STOP 4
One of the best places to eat dinner in Malfa is La Pinnata del Monsu...
DAY 3 - STOP 5
What better way to finish a sun-soaked day than with a cold beer, glass of...
DAY 4
The next stops on your Sicily road trip itinerary are Cefalù and Palermo. These destinations...
DAY 4 - STOP 1
Make sure you put on comfortable shoes for this activity and start your day as...
DAY 4 - STOP 2
After seeing some famous landmarks, you can stroll along the Medieval seafront walk (which is...
DAY 4 - STOP 3
One of the top things to do in Palermo is to explore the markets. The...
DAY 4 - STOP 4
An ideal way to see the best landmarks in the city is by taking a...
DAY 4 - STOP 5
Located off Via dei Candelai, I Candelai (or the Cultural Association Candelai) is a cultural...
DAY 5
The last day on your itinerary for Sicily will be spent exploring Corleone. While ancient...
DAY 5 - STOP 1
Monreale, located on the southern outskirts of Palermo, is an unassuming hillside town. It is...
DAY 5 - STOP 2
Half an hour from Monreale is the commune Piana Degli Albanesi, usually shortened to La...
DAY 5 - STOP 3
Just under an hour away from La Piana is Corleone. The star attraction here is...
DAY 5 - STOP 4
Corleone lies in Ficuzza, a hamlet and natural park which stretches over seventeen thousand acres...
DAY 5 - STOP 5
After a jam-packed five days in Sicily, you can end your trip relaxing on a...
Conclusion
If you have been wondering what to see in Sicily in 5 days, this itinerary...
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