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Sicily
Italy
Favignana in the Aegadian Islands in Sicily, Italy. Maremagnum/Getty Images
Overview
Eternal crossroads of the Mediterranean, the gorgeous island of Sicily continues to seduce travellers with its dazzling diversity of landscapes and cultural treasures.
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Sardinia's Spectacular Serenade: 10 Days on the Italian Island
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- 1Exploring and staying overnight on San Pietro, Sardinia’s nearby isle
- 2Learning how to cook Sardinian specialties during a hands-on farmhouse culinary workshop
- 3Finding wild horses in their natural habitat at Giara di Gesturi
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Must-see attractions
Attraction in PalermoCattedrale di Palermo
Attraction in AgrigentoValley of the Temples
Attraction in CefalùDuomo di Cefalù
Attraction in SyracuseParco Archeologico della Neapolis
Attraction in PalermoCappella Palatina
Attraction in PalermoGalleria Regionale della Sicilia
Attraction in RagusaRagusa Ibla
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Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
Pick the right island for you, or visit them all, with our guide to the Aeolian archipelago near Sicily.
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Best Time to Visit
Summer is the most popular time to visit Sicily, but there's plenty happening through the rest of the year too.
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Things to Know
Get ready to see Sicily like a local, with extraordinary experiences from Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.
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Transportation
From renting a car to town and island hopping by bus, ferry or rail, here’s all you need to know about how to get around Sicily.
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Free Things to Do
With its historic churches, gorgeous art, dreamy beaches and urban tableaux, Sicily brims with free experiences. These are 12 of the best ones.
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Best Road Trips
Charming seaside villages, beautiful baroque towns, plus Greek and Roman ruins all await you on the best road trips in Sicily.
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Money and Costs
Sicily can seem like an expensive destination at first but these budget travel tips and daily costs will help you plan a trip that doesn’t break the bank.
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Traveling with Kids
Just stepping out of the front door can be adventure enough when you are parenting a toddler so taking your little darling further afield can require some…
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Accessibility
From renting a car to town and island hopping by bus, ferry or rail, here’s all you need to know about how to get around Sicily.
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