Catania and Palermo Tour — with Turkish Airlines 4 Nights · May 2027

About Catania and Palermo Tour — with Turkish Airlines 4 Nights · May 2027

This package tour departs from Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flights and covers a 4-night, 5-day itinerary. Your stays in Catania and Palermo are within Italy. The tour starts on 19 May 2027, and prices start at €1.060 per person. Prices for children aged 2–11 start at €599. A supplement of €250 applies for a single room. Accommodation is provided at 3-star hotels located 10–20 km from the city center, with breakfast included. The price includes a Turkish Airlines economy-class flight ticket, airport taxes, 4 nights of Bed & Breakfast accommodation, airport–hotel–airport transfers, all intercity transfers, and panoramic city tours of Catania and Palermo. The international departure fee, lunches and dinners, hotel extras, personal expenses, optional excursions, optional activities along the route, and museum and archaeological site admission fees are not included.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — From Istanbul to Catania

Meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport; you are advised to arrive at least three hours before your flight. Travel on Turkish Airlines flight TK1393, departing at 07:00 and landing in Catania at 08:25. After arrival, join a panoramic city tour. During this part of the tour, you will see the Duomo, Republic Square, Arethusa Fountain, Syracuse Cathedral and Fountain of Diana. Overnight at your hotel in Catania.

Day 2 — Catania

After breakfast, the tour of Catania begins. The itinerary includes visits to Taormina and Mount Etna. Lunch and dinner are at participants’ own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Catania.

Day 3 — From Catania to Palermo

After breakfast, your day continues along the route between Catania and Palermo. During the journey, you will see San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, the Norman Palace, and Quattro Canti Square. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight stay at a hotel in Palermo.

Day 4 — Palermo

After breakfast, the day is planned as free time. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Palermo. During your free time, you can visit the town of Cefalù near Palermo at your own pace.

Day 5 — From Palermo to Istanbul

After breakfast and hotel check-out, we transfer you to the airport. The return flight is operated via Turkish Airlines flight TK1374; the flight departs at 09:25 and arrives in Istanbul at 13:00.

Transport Information

Dates and Prices

Tour date: 19 - 23 May 2027

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Catania and Palermo tour take?

The tour is 4 nights and 5 days. Accommodation in Catania and Palermo on a bed & breakfast concept.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The itinerary consists of Catania and Palermo stops and takes place within Italy.

What is included in the tour price?

Economy-class airfare on a scheduled Turkish Airlines flight between Istanbul (IST) and Catania (CTA) / Palermo (PMO) and Istanbul (IST); airport taxes; 4 nights’ Bed & Breakfast accommodation at 3-star hotels; airport-hotel-airport transfers; all intercity transfers; panoramic Catania and Palermo city tours; city taxes (€25); professional Turkish-speaking guide services; compulsory travel insurance (professional liability insurance issued in accordance with Law No. 1618).

What is not included in the tour price?

International departure fee; Lunch, dinner, and other meals; Hotel extras and personal expenses; Optional excursions, additional excursions along the route, and optional activities; Museum and archaeological site admission fees.

Which airline are the flights with, and what are the flight times?

Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK1393 07:00 Istanbul Airport – 08:25 Catania; Return: TK1374 09:25 Palermo – 13:00 Istanbul Airport. Flight times may be changed by the airline; confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.

Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?

Accommodation is in the category of 3* Hotels etc. (Hotels 10 – 20 km from the center). A €250 single supplement applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €599, for infants aged 0–1 it is €250. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult rate.

On which dates are departures available?

Departure date: 19 May 2027.

Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?

The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date, starting from €1,060. A single supplement of €250 applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room.