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Steaming craters, scorching countryside, ancient ruins and clear blue waters – Sicily holidays are all about history, heat and hideaway hotels.
One moment you’ll be in the hot hills of a mountain village among dancing lizards and the sound of sheep bells, the next a mere speck on the horizon as you scale the slopes of iconic Mount Etna. Far from volcanic scenery, perfect bronze beaches lead out to the clearest blue waters and historic trails serpentine through ancient worlds of Greek and Roman ruins.
Sicily holidays are for those with a penchant for landscapes scattered with olive trees and vineyards, sun drenched beaches, medieval towns and a taste of some of the best food in the Med. This is no faraway deserted island and its sheer size can be overwhelming, but always in the most beautiful sense. There’s that thoroughly romantic drive through orange and lemon groves past velvety hills and farmsteads as the scent of rosemary and sage lingers. Then there’s the handsome beaches of Isola Bella and San Vito lo Capo, the ice cream parlours and independent shops that jam tiny Old Towns and the fanciful decorations in grand cathedrals and decadent restaurants.
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Sicily Hotels
Our recommendations for the best places to stay in Sicily
Verdura Resort, a Rocco Forte Hotel
A paradisiacal hideaway that is perfect for an active sport and spa break, as well as luxe family...
Villa Sant’Andrea, A Belmond Hotel, Taormina Mare
A classically elegant villa in a tranquil location – perfect for a beach-based break.
Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort & Spa
Perched above a long sandy beach on Sicily’s south-west coast, this resort keeps the sea in sight...
Holidays in Sicily
- Sicily
- 4 Star
The large clifftop pool is the perfect spot in Taormina on a warm summer’s day.
Price based on:
- 7 nights from £1,123 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Saturday 20th February 2027
- Sicily
- 5 Star
A lavish British heritage villa with sublime sea views close to Taormina’s town centre.
Price based on:
- 7 nights from £2,320 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Tuesday 27th October 2026
- Sicily
- 5 Star
A paradisiacal hideaway that is perfect for an active sport and spa break, as well as luxe family holidays.
Price based on:
- 7 nights from £1,908 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Monday 2nd November 2026
- Sicily
- 5 Star
A classically elegant villa in a tranquil location – perfect for a beach-based break.
- Sicily
- 4.5 Star
Taking the classic clifftop hotel to new heights, this beautiful retreat is carved into the rock face.
Price based on:
- 7 nights from £1,176 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Wednesday 4th November 2026
- Sicily
- 5 Star
Sea in front, baroque Syracuse behind. Grand Hotel Des Étrangers occupies one of the most enviable addresses on Ortigia.
Price based on:
- 3 nights from £1,276 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Sunday 1st November 2026
- Sicily
- 5 Star
In the heart of Palermo, just a short stroll from Teatro Massimo, this historic hotel blends Belle-Époque elegance with a confident modern revival.
Price based on:
- 3 nights from £931 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Saturday 28th November 2026
- Sicily
- 4 Star
Just below Taormina’s ancient Greek theatre, this garden-filled hillside hotel looks straight out across the Ionian Sea.
Price based on:
- 7 nights from £884 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Wednesday 18th November 2026
- Sicily
- 4 Star
At Villa Sonia, mornings start with coffee on the terrace and a clear view of Mount Etna in the distance. The pool sits just above the hillside, the air feels a little cooler up here, and Taormina’s crowds are far enough away to forget about.
Price based on:
- 7 nights from £1,009 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from London Heathrow
- Transfers included
- Travel on Wednesday 28th October 2026
- Sicily
- 4 Star
Perched on a pine-covered promontory between Cefalù and the Madonie mountains, Mangia’s Pollina Resort delivers one of the most dramatic vantage points on Sicily’s north coast.
Price based on:
- 3 nights from £841 p/p
- 2 adults
- Bed and Breakfast
- Return flights from Manchester
- Transfers included
- Travel on Saturday 3rd October 2026
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Enjoy Sicily’s charms, culinary delights and cultural offerings with other like-minded travellers on a small escorted tour of the glorious Mediterranean island
Holidays in Sicily are all about the mouth-watering culinary delights, sun-drenched beaches and old medieval towns, and with the help of a local guide our escorted group tours give you the chance to really get to the heart of this glorious Mediterranean island. This intimate experience will help you to make the most of your time in Italy and you will enjoy Sicily’s charms with other like-minded travellers who all share the same interest in Italian food, nature and culture. You can look forward to sampling some of the island’s best gelato, take a boat trip over to the island of Mozia to see the excavated remains of an ancient settlement, and Jeep up to the observatory station just below the summit of Mount Etna; all experiences that will give you an authentic taste of Sicilian culture.
Our recommended Sicily tours
Get to know Sicily and those important practicalities when planning your perfect holiday.
Capital
TIME DIFFERENCE
GMT +1 hour
CURRENCY
Euro
FLYING TIME TO DESTINATION
Sicily: 3¼ hours
RELIGION
Christianity (Roman Catholic)
LANGUAGE
Italian
Where is Sicily?
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, separated from the ‘toe’ of mainland Italy by a strait that’s just 1.9 miles wide.
Getting around
Hiring a car is the best option for exploring the length and breadth of this beautiful island, giving you the option to discover beaches, countryside, ancient ruins and spectacular coastline on your own schedule. The train and bus networks on Sicily are not as easy to navigate as they are on mainland Italy, but it is still possible to travel from town to village with a little research. The major bus lines are SAIS, Interbus and AST, but bear in mind that on this laidback island they don’t always run to time. Blue buses run between cities and orange buses provide a local service.
Food & drink
Expect arancini and timballini pasta street food style on-the-go, catch-of-the-day grilled on the barbecue at beachside cafés, aperitivo in elegant piazzas and decadent fine dining in lavish restaurants. There are Greek, Arab and Spanish influences everywhere you go from a fertile land of countryside produce and fresh from the sea delights. The seafood is stupendous – red shrimp, tuna, swordfish and anchovies – and pastas are seasoned with garlic, herbs, capers and seeds. Try granita e brioche for breakfast, pasta allo scoglio for lunch and cassata for dessert.
Taormina
The elegant town of Taormina is perched high above the Ionian Sea and in sight of Mount Etna buzzes with intimate piazzas, chic boutiques, street cafés and restaurants. It historic centre has a beautiful open-air Greco-Roman amphitheatre with events taking place throughout the summer months. Sitting in its shadow is the charming water’s edge village of Taormina Mare home to picturesque pebble beaches, coves and rocky inlets. It’s a bit of a trek between the two but thankfully there’s a funicular to whisk you up or down the hillside.
Syracuse
The city of Syracuse, on the southeast coast, is steeped in history dating back nearly 3,000 years. Admire the city's famous baroque architecture, visit the Parco Archeologico della Neapolis for remains of a 5th-Century Greek theatre and a Roman amphitheatre, and cross the bridge to the tiny island of Ortigia following a maze of alleys to ancient monuments and temples, a 13th-century castle and the 7th-Century Duomo di Ortigia – the oldest church in Europe.
Cefalu
Experience seaside charm and mouth watering Sicilian food in Cefalù where an alluring combination of sandy beaches, fantastic shops, fine seafood restaurants and historic treasures await. The 12th-Century cathedral is dominated by two Norman towers and the city's winding medieval streets are a joy to explore. Climb La Rocca, a limestone cliff for spectacular sweeping views over Cefalù.
Palermo
Travel west along the island's north coast and you will reach the capital, Palermo. This well-established settlement has been invaded, fought over and traded from throughout it thousands of years of history; today it is a lively and sun-kissed destination with plenty of culture to soak up, ancient architecture to see and lots of food to try and enjoy. As well as all the trappings of a busy, modern city, Palermo boasts a beautiful surrounding coastline – just 20 minutes away are the soft white sands of Mondello, a popular spot for locals at the weekend.
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