Your journey begins with a meeting at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport; you are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before your flight. You will depart for Palermo on Turkish Airlines flight TK1373 (departure 08:00, arrival 08:35). After landing, we explore the city on a panoramic tour. The tour includes visits to San Giovanni Cathedral, Politeama Square, the Norman Palace and Quattro Canti Square. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Palermo.
After breakfast, the day is entirely at leisure. Lunch and dinner are at participants' own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Palermo. In your free time, you can visit Palermo's Vucciria Market independently.
After breakfast, travel from Palermo towards Catania. Along the way, visit the Duomo, Mount Etna and Republic Square. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Catania.
After breakfast, an excursion to the area around Catania is arranged. During the day, visit Taormina and Mount Etna. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight accommodation is at a hotel in Catania.
After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, transfer to the airport. Return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1396 (departure 19:10, arrival 23:30). During the day, before the return journey, visit the Fountain of Arethusa, Syracuse Cathedral, the Fountain of Diana and the Temple of Apollo.
The tour is 4 nights and 5 days. Accommodation in Palermo and Catania on a bed & breakfast concept.
The itinerary consists of Palermo, Catania stops and proceeds within Italy.
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).
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.
Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK1373 08:00 Istanbul Airport – 08:35 Palermo; Return: TK1396 19:10 Catania – 23:30 Istanbul Airport. Flight times may be changed by the airline; confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.
Accommodation is in the category of 3* Hotels etc. (Hotels 10 – 20 km from the center). A €150 single supplement applies for guests wishing to stay in a single room.
Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.
Prices for children aged 2–11 start from €549, for infants aged 0–1 it is €250. Ages 12 and above are subject to the adult rate.
There are 2 departure dates between 30 December 2026 and 10 March 2027.
The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date, starting from €1,055. A single room supplement of €150 applies.