Barologirl

Finalizing our two week itinerary and could use a little feedback.

As of now the game plan is:

2 nights in Aeolian Islands (not decided between Vulcano or Lipari - we dive and it would be really cool to get a dive or two in!)

2 nights in Taoromina

3 nights in Siracusa

either 2 nights in Ragusa or 1 night in Ragusa and 1 night in Agrigento. From what I've been reading, Agrigento can be seen in a half day - but will it do it justice? Conversely we've heard amazing things about Ragusa. Big decision here!

3 nights in Western Sicily… Researching some past posts on this one - need to decide between Trapani, Selinunte and Erice. They all seem to have their pluses!

and the last 3 nights in Palermo!

Any insight or thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

bobthenavigator

I assume you are driving after Taormina.
Click on my name above for a TR on our 15 trip to Sicily. I think you have a nice start.

Michael

We drove in Sicily. If interested in my trip report, click on my name to find it. You can skip the longish medical emergency section.

adrienne

Half a day in Agrigento was enough for me. Since you'll be there overnight, see the temple in the dark. The approach, watching them lit up first on one side of the car and then the other is amazing. You can't go into them after dark but they are beautiful from afar.

I would give Palermo more than 2 days (3 nights).

Marija

One day is more than enough to see the old town of Ragusa. Don't miss walking through the temples in Agrigento during the day as well.

mamcalice

I would add a day to Palermo. Monreale was one of our favorite days while there - don't miss it.

kja

Re: Agrigento: As I recall, I spent about 5 hours in the archeological district, another 1.5 or 2 hours at the museum, and maybe an hour walking around the maze of narrow streets and stairs of the medieval city. I spent a night in Agrigento in a place from which I could see the temples lit at night - magical!

Depending on how you plan to travel, you can see Selinunte (and Segesta) on the way from Agrigento to Palermo.

Do NOT miss the cathedral in Monreale! You may need to add a night to your time in Palermo.

bon_voyage

Lucky you, headed for Sicily!
We began in Taormina and ended in Palermo. I loved it all.
My thoughts:
Ragusa Ibla is very pretty but felt a bit like a stage set, preferred livelier Modica as a place to stay.
Stay on Ortigia in Siracusa.
We wound up shortchanging Agrigento, but after seeing the site I think a half day would be sufficient. Would only stay in the area if the hotel had a view of the temples.
You can click on my name for the trip report of our two weeks.

TDudette

I'm with mamcalice and kja--don't miss Monreale. I think is OK for Palermo but it depends on what's on your list to visit there and FROM there.

We took a bus to Agrigento from Palermo and had time to walk around the upper town which we found to be very attractive. Can you combine Agrigento with Ragusa? I'm not sure of the distance between the two.

Can't wait to read about your trip.

TDudette

I meant to write, I think 3 days is OK for Palermo!

PalenQ

Segusta and its amazing temples are an easy day trip from Palermo by bus or train or car - bus takes you closer - to me the most amazing temple in Sicilly.