Sicilian Charm - Giardini Naxos
Overview
Settle into Sicily’s culture, beaches, nightlife, and delicious seaside cuisine.
This itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.
Format
Trip Highlights
Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.
- Italy
- Catania
- Giardini Naxos
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Catania
- 7 nights of accommodation
- 7 full breakfasts
- Round-trip private transfers from Catania airport to the hotel
- Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Catania, Sicily.
Day 2
Catania – Giardini Naxos
Upon arrival at Catania airport, meet your local representative to transfer to your hotel in Giardini Naxos for check-in. Spend the rest of your day is at your own leisure in Sicily.
Day 3 - 8
Giardini Naxos
Spend six days discovering the town of Giardini Naxos and its surroundings or relax by the beach and take advantage of the hotel amenities.
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About suggestions
Etna Tour: The Etna volcano is among the most active on the planet and is worth a visit, located only 42 kilometres away from Giardini Naxos.
Agrigento – Piazza Armerina: Discover ancient Sicily as you walk among the majestic Temples of Agrigento and the dazzling Roman mosaics of Piazza Armerina.
Lipari – Vulcano: Escape to the Aeolian Islands, where Lipari’s charm meets Vulcano’s soothing thermal springs and dramatic lunar landscapes.
Palermo – Cefalù: Immerse yourself in Palermo’s vibrant culture before unwinding along Cefalù’s golden beaches and medieval streets.
Siracusa: Step into a world of timeless beauty in Siracusa, where Greek ruins and seaside elegance blend seamlessly.
Panarea – Stromboli: Sail through sparkling waters to Panarea’s chic paradise and witness Stromboli’s spectacular natural fireworks.
Noto – Tellaro – Marzamemi: Wander through Noto’s baroque splendor, explore Tellaro’s ancient treasures, and savor the coastal charm of Marzamemi.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 9
Giardini Naxos - Catania Return to Canada
After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport and board your flight back home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accommodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 Italian standard double bed or 2 Italian standard single beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
Bed size(s): 1 Italian standard double bed or 2 Italian standard single beds
A 4-star superior accommodation indicates that the hotels meet the standards of a 4-star rating in North America.
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip
Best for
Seaside tours
Sink your toes in the sands of some of the world's best beaches. Tour packages include:
- Round-trip flight with Air Canada
- Local flights (select packages)
- Airport, train and port transfers (select packages)
- Hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast or all-inclusive meal plan (see package details)
- Expertly curated activities and excursions (select packages)
- Aeroplan® points
Aeroplan
In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.
- Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
- Travel completion by December 31, 2026.
Important Information
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Daily from June 4 to October 23, 2026
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Not included
- Meals, unless specified
- Activities and excursions
- Gratuities
- Porterage
- City taxes, payable at the hotel directly
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Italy and are payable in local currency upon checkout
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The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.