7 UNESCO Sites · The Whole Island

What to See
in Sicily

From the best-preserved Greek temples outside Greece to Europe's highest active volcano, from late-Sicilian baroque to Arab-Norman mosaics: the map of must-see places, organised by geographic area.

7
UNESCO Sites
2
Airports
3,357m
Etna

From Catania

Etna, Taormina, Syracuse and Val di Noto: the area with the highest concentration of UNESCO sites on the island.

From Palermo

Arab-Norman mosaics, Doric temples and coastal towns: the other half of Sicily's UNESCO sites.

Book a Guide

Most of these sites are best visited with a certified guide: historical context, priority access and often hotel pickup.

How to Plan

Three practical tips for planning a tour of the main sites without wasting days on travel.

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Split by area, not by day
Organise your itinerary by geographic area (east/west) rather than forced stops: you'll save hours of travel time.
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Consider a domestic flight or transfer
Catania-Palermo is ~2h30 by car: for a full tour, many travellers arrive at one airport and depart from the other.
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High season = book ahead
The Valley of the Temples, Etna and the Aeolian Islands get very crowded between June and September: book tours and ferries weeks in advance.

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