Going to Sicily
 

My wife and I have 3-4 days to spend in Sicily before we go on to Naples for 5 days. Would appreciate any sugestions on how to maximize our short time period.

Don, <BR><BR>You need to be more specific. Sicily is big with lots to do, what do you want to see? <BR><BR>There has been a lot written on Sicily, so search for ideas.

Stay in Taormina the whole time and take days trips from there.

Good morning, Don B. Would split up<BR>with two days in Taormina and two days<BR>in Palermo. Palermo is just to far<BR>out of Taormina to be as day trip, and<BR>get a good feel for Palermo. It is a<BR>congested city for driving and would<BR>suggest you use a tour(s) for seeing<BR>of the main attractions of Palermo<BR>and Monreale (don't miss). Places out<BR>of Palermo might be Mondello, Segusta,<BR>Selinunte on the way to Agrigemto, and<BR>also Cefalu on the way to Palermo. From<BR>Taormina you have Siracusa and Pza Amerina of very good interest..<BR>Richard of Lagrange Park, Il..

I was supposed to stay in Palermo 2 days but only stayed one and rented the car a day early. I found that that was enough to see the city. I agree that Monreale is great to see - especially if you're staying in Palermo for 2 days.<BR><BR>Besides Taormina, I really enjoyed the sights of Siracusa - wonderful natural and man-made "ruins"...<BR><BR>Dona

Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions!

How long a drive is it from Taormina to Siracusa?

Good evening, Phyliss<BR>It is about 111 km from Siracusa to<BR>Taormina, that would put the driving time of just less of two hours...<BR>Richard of LaGrange Park,Il..

DonB, <BR><BR>The two places that have not been mentioned are the Lipari and the islands. They are the most amazing islands. Also, Agrigemto and the Valley of the Temples are truely amazing and were my favorite day traveling ever. <BR><BR>Beth

Anyone, have a private guide for 1 day to meet our ship in Sept. in Taormino? We like to do private tours with mini vans instead of bus trips!!! Please advise asap! Arlene

You do not need a tour or a van. Taormina is walkable to everything major that you would want to see.

I've toured the entire island of Sicily &amp; my favorite cities were Siracuse (especially Ortygia), Cefalu, Taormina, &amp; Palermo. Cefalu &amp; Taormina are both beautiful coastal towns; Cefalu has a little more character &amp; is not as touristy as Taormina, but either town is great. You should experience Palermo at least for one day. Also, a &quot;must see&quot; is the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento.

Anybody ever been to Sicily on a Carousel tour?<BR>

Message:in the western side of the island, close to Agrigento you can try verdetecnica. Check out : http://www.verdetecnica.com

I can't believe no one's mentioned Mt. Etna ! If I was going, and certainly hope to do so one day, I'd include an expedition to see the volcano. Or as another poster mentioned, you can explore the Aeloian Islands, which are off the north coast of Sicily --- take a ferry from Messina to Lipari. Lipari is the largest of these cluster of islands. You can also do a daytrip to island of Stromboli, whose volcano is &quot;mildly active&quot;.<BR><BR>A couple of websites to seek out more info:<BR>http://www.etnaholiday.it/index_ing.htm<BR>http://stromboli.sicilian.net/<BR><BR>