Our 7 Best Tours of Sicily for Seniors

Length: 7 Days

Places Visited: Palermo, Marsala, Agrigento, Taormina

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

Sicily for Seniors: One-Week Immersive Tour allows you to lose yourself in the island’s captivating history on a seven-day tour tailored for seniors. Attend a performance at Palermo's grand opera house, admire 12th-century cathedral architecture, and sample Marsala wines. Journey to the Valley of the Temples to explore ancient Greek and Roman ruins.

View the remarkably preserved mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale. Soak in gorgeous coastal scenery in Taormina and Giardini Naxos. With carefully paced activities focused on culture, scenery, and cuisine, this tour encapsulates the magic of Sicily for senior travelers.

Length: 9 Days

Places Visited: Palermo, Agrigento, Erice, Segesta, Piazza Armerina, Modica, Ragusa, Taormina, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Reggio Calabria

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

The majesty of the island shines on the Best of Sicily Tour: Palermo to Taormina. Bask in seaside splendor in picturesque Taormina, overlooking the Bay of Naxos. Trek Mount Etna's towering volcanic peak to glimpse active craters.

Indulge in sweet cannoli and chocolate lessons revealing traditional confectionary arts. Delight your palate with celebrated Sicilian wines at an organic vineyard. Wander alongside the Valley of the Temple's ancient Greek ruins. Take the cableway up the Erice mountain to uncover medieval streets.

Your tour displays Sicily's vibrant culture, immerses you in mythical tales, and lets you discover the ineffable history through architecture, markets, cuisine, and idyllic landscapes.

Length: 9 Days

Places Visited: Palermo, Marsala, Erice, Monreale, Sambuca di Sicilia, Valle del Belice, Agrigento, Ragusa, Modica, Taormina

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A Luxury Wine Tour of Sicily overflows with indulgent flavors and unforgettable vistas. Embrace exquisite wines from the island's best vineyards during customized tasting tours. Master authentic cuisine during a countryside cooking course revealing the island’s culinary soul.

Survey the breathtaking panorama of Erice overlooking the coastline. Savor Modica's internationally acclaimed chocolates. Wander piazzas and lavish Baroque palaces in charming towns. Explore the island's contemporary allure alongside astounding ancient Greek ruins.

Each day is tailored to your comfort and interests as you sip wine, sample iconic food, and glimpse the contrast between Etna’s snowcapped peak and the distant sapphire sea.

Length: 11 Days

Places Visited: Palermo, Monreale, Marsala, Trapani, Segesta, Erice, Castellammare

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

This Exclusive Sicily Tour of Ancient and Contemporary Charm in 11 days immerses you in the island's hidden splendors.

Indulge in customary cuisine, celebrated Marsala wines, and remarkable ancient mosaics. Witness the Temple of Segesta's majestic fifth-century BC Doric architecture. Master classic recipes during a private cooking class with a chef cooking authentic Sicilian cuisine. Wander Monreale monastery’s elegant 12th-century design and uncover Palermo’s grandeur in the gilded Byzantine artwork blanketing the Palatine Chapel.

From ancient salt-mining techniques to vibrant outdoor markets, you can indulge in aromatic dishes and ancient wonder while blending luxury, relaxation, history, and culture.

Length: 19 Days

Places Visited: Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Ortigia, Syracuse, Taormina, Alberobello, Lecce

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

Paradise Tour of Italy: Sicily and Puglia Vacation revels in the warmth and richness of Southern Italy's culture. Enjoy Palermo's jovial shopkeepers and diverse architecture that reflect a vibrant, multicultural past.

Tour Erice's rural beauty and Trapani's seaside splendor before a Marsala wine tasting. Tour the charming fairy homes known as trulli or unwind among Lecce's elegant Baroque villas.

From Agrigento's ancient Valley of the Temples ruins to contemporary seaside golfing and spas, you can survey Mount Etna's panoramas or enjoy a scenic drive along the rugged coastal terrain for the ultimate senior tour of Southern Italy.

Length: 11 Days

Places Visited: Palermo, Agrigento, Syracuse, Taormina

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Unravel the island's distinctive personality shaped by a blend of cultures over millennia during A Cultural Journey to Sicily Tour: Past & Present.

Experience Arab, Greek, and Norman influences in Sicily's singular architecture spanning ancient ruins to lavish Baroque palaces. Wander tremendous marketplaces offering local insight. Marvel at Syracuse's immense Greek amphitheater and Agrigento's Valley of the Temples. Relax on a pristine beach with Mount Etna puffing overhead.

On an adventure tailored to your needs and interests, you can traverse the cliffs, slopes, and ruins as you discover how Sicily's captivating scenery has shaped the island’s culture.

Length: 14 Days

Places Visited: Sicily, Palermo, Mount Etna, Il Capo, Segesta, Erice, Chiesa Matrice, Marsala, Selinunte, Agrigento, Enna, Syracuse, Ortigia, Taormina, Paestum, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Sorrento, Montecassino, Rome, Pantheon

Why we recommend this sample itinerary:

Indulge in legend and history across two culturally rich weeks during the Best of Sicily & Southern Italy Tour for Seniors.

On this journey, authentic Palermo food tours and café terraces mix with Sicily's glorious Greek temples and Arab, Roman, and Norman highlights, while after-hours Vatican Museums access allows you to fully appreciate Michelangelo's mastery. Local historians elucidate imposing sites like Paestum and Taormina while unraveling tales of Pompeii and legendary Montecassino.

From Sicily's layers of cultural imprints to relic-laden Rome, Pompeii's emotive ruins to Erice's coastal charms, this in-depth adventure designed for seniors combines insider exploration with relaxation across Southern Italy's fabled past and alluring present.

Sicily is a true jewel of the Mediterranean, with captivating history, culture, and natural beauty. From Greek temples to Baroque towns, Mount Etna to picturesque beaches, the island offers endless facets to explore. With tours tailored for accessibility, comfort, and insider experiences, you can soak in Sicily's ancient layers and contemporary charms at your preferred pace.

Find more information on when to visit, what to do, and more with our Sicily travel guide, or discover new inspiration for your trip with more ideas for personalized Italy tours for seniors.