Sicily in Depth

Crossroads of the Mediterranean…the “toe” in Italy’s boot…“God’s Kitchen”…

Sicily is all this and much more, as we see on our stellar small group journey around this Italian island. It’s lively cities and ancient ruins, temples of man and nature, hospitable people, and delectable cuisine…a feast for all the senses.

Sicily In Depth

Dates: March 29 – April 9, 2026

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From San Francisco (air-inclusive)*: $5,874 (including airline taxes/fees, which are subject to change)

Land Only (transfers not included): $4,395

Deposit: $500

Single Supplements: $895

*Other cities listed on brochure, which can be downloaded on the overview tab of this trip approximately nine months before departure. Airline prices are subject to change, and airline upgrades will be additional to the costs listed above.

Please note, all prices are for a standard, double room unless listed otherwise.

Your Tour Price Includes:

  • Round-trip air transportation from listed cities
  • 10 nights’ accommodations in Deluxe, Superior First Class, and First Class hotels
  • 22 meals: 10 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Extensive sightseeing as described, including all entrance fees
  • Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director
  • Private motorcoach transportation throughout your trip
  • Luggage handling for one bag per person
  • Gratuities for local guides, dining room servers, airport and hotel porters, and all drivers

Book your trip today by filling out the form and emailing it to ietravel@ucsc.edu.

Travel Dates: March 29-April 9, 2026

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Accommodations:

Eurostars Centrale Palace, Palermo, Italy / Days 2-4 / Superior First Class

Located in the heart of Palermo within walking distance of the Palermo cathedral and the famed Via Maqueda, the Eurostars Centrale Palace occupies the old Palazzo Tarallo building, retaining the original structure along with vintage frescoes and furniture.  The hotel also forms part of the Arab-Norman route, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, and Arabs raised their places of worship.  Hotel amenities include a restaurant serving traditional Sicilian fare and a terrace bar, both with panoramic views of Palermo and its surrounding mountains; complimentary Wi-Fi access; fitness center; and laundry and dry-cleaning services (for a fee).  Air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, and TV.

Please note: Due to the historical significance of this property, management has kept much of the original furniture, retaining the hotel’s old-world charm while still offering all the modern comforts and amenities.

Baia di Ulisse, Agrigento, Italy / Days 5-6 / First Class

Baia di Ulisse stands along the southern coast of Sicily, just a short drive from Agrigento and the only hotel in the area with direct access to a private beach.  The hotel boasts classic Sicilian décor and offers amenities including a restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa with sauna and available massage treatments (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access in common areas.  Each of the 92 air-conditioned guest rooms has a balcony and features private bath with hair dryer, minibar, TV, and phone.

Please note: The spa is open Friday – Sunday during the winter months and Wednesday – Sunday the rest of the year.

Hotel Borgo Pantano, Syracusa, Italy/ Days 7-9 / First Class

The Hotel Borgo Pantano sits on the site of a restored 19th century manor in the rolling green countryside outside Syracuse.  This family-run property was opened in 2010 and boasts four dining and drinking options: a restaurant, outdoor grill, thatch-roof poolside bar, and lobby bar.  Set within sweeping manicured grounds with an array of covered sitting areas is an expansive outdoor swimming pool and lounge area.  Additional amenities include laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee) and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Each air-conditioned guest room has a unique layout and furnishings, is adorned with furniture and art created by local artists, and includes private bath with hair dryer, minibar, tea-making facilities, in-room safe, TV, and phone.

NH Collection Taormina, Taormina, Italy / Days 10-11 / Deluxe

The elegant NH Collection Taormina is nestled high on the rugged wooded hillside along which the city of Taormina is built. The hotel offers a restaurant, café, rooftop swimming pool with poolside bar, fitness center (with spa, sauna, solarium, and steam bath, for a fee), laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet service. All 63 air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, minibar, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone. Please note: Due to the unique nature of this boutique hotel, you may find the room size to be a bit smaller than at other hotels on this tour.

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