8-Day Family-Friendly Sicily Itinerary

1. Day 1: Palermo
   Starting point: Falcone-Borsellino Airport
   Estimated time and distance from airport: 40 min (30 km)

   Explore the vibrant capital city of Sicily. Highlights include the Palermo Cathedral and the Quattro Canti.
   

2. Day 2: Cefalù
   Starting point: Palermo
   Estimated time and distance from Palermo: 1 hour (70 km)

   Enjoy the beautiful beaches and the incredible view from La Rocca in the charming town of Cefalù.
   

3. Day 3: Mount Etna
   Starting point: Cefalù
   Estimated time and distance from Cefalù: 2 hours (150 km)

   Visit Europe's tallest volcano and take a guided hiking tour on Mount Etna.
   

4. Day 4: Taormina
   Starting point: Mount Etna
   Estimated time and distance from Mount Etna: 1 hour (65 km)

   Explore the picturesque town of Taormina, known for its stunning views and ancient Greek Theater.
   

5. Day 5: Syracuse
   Starting point: Taormina
   Estimated time and distance from Taormina: 1 hour 30 min (125 km)

   Visit the ancient Greek and Roman remnants in the UNESCO-listed city of Syracuse including the Ear of Dionysius and the Archaeological Park of Neapolis.
   

6. Day 6: San Vito lo Capo
   Starting point: Syracuse
   Estimated time and distance from Syracuse: 3 hours (290 km)

   Relax on the beautiful beaches of San Vito lo Capo, known for its crystal-clear waters and white sands.
   

7. Day 7: Agrigento
   Starting point: San Vito lo Capo
   Estimated time and distance from San Vito lo Capo: 2-hour 20 min (160 km)

   Explore the well-preserved ancient Greek ruins and temples in the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.
   

8. Day 8: Catania
   Starting point: Agrigento
   Estimated time and distance from Agrigento: 2 hours 30 min (190 km)

   End your journey with a visit to the bustling city of Catania, known for its unique architecture and the Fish Market.
   

Time and Costs Estimates

• Piazza Pretoria (1 hour, free)
• Cefalù Beach (3 hours, €10 parking fee)
• Mount Etna guided hiking tour (4 hours, €60 per adult)
• Taormina Greek Theater (2 hours, €10 per adult)
• Ear of Dionysius (1 hour, €10 per adult)
• San Vito lo Capo Beach (4 hours, free)
• Valley of the Temples (3 hours, €12 per adult)
• Catania Fish Market (2 hours, free)

Total Estimated Costs: €102 per adult.

Useful Tips

If you have extra days with kids consider visiting Etnaland.
If you want to taste the street food, visit Palermo’s famous Ballarò Market.
If you have less time, you should skip Agrigento and include Lipari, in the Aeolian Islands.