With just over 3 hours flying time, the scintillating island of Sicily serves as the ideal holiday destination, Whether you stay in one resort or decided to visit several places, we can provide you with the means to a perfect holiday, let us be your guide..…
This programme gives you the opportunity to explore this fabulous island at your own pace. This option has been designed to help you see more of Sicily by staying in selected hotels dotted across the island. We have chosen ten locations which each offer an assortment of things to see and do: Agrigento, Catania, Mazara Del Vallo, Palermo, Piazza Armerina, Portorosa, Ragusa, Santa Tecla & Syracuse
Go As You Please allows you to tailor your Sicily journey to your exact requirements, inspiring holiday choices include :-
• Extending your existing Sicily holiday by adding a stay in a Go As You Please area (e.g. 7 night Taormina stay + 3 nights in Palermo)
• Enjoy a short break escape or a long weekend by spending a few nights away in one area
• Visit a combination of three or four areas… or even all ten!
By booking your Go As You Please holiday, you will have your accommodation pre-booked and a FREE group B car included in your package, which enables you to drive yourself to your desired location.
IMPORTANT: Transfers are not included in your holiday. Our representatives are not at hand in these locations but can be easily contacted via telephone - details of which will be supplied with your travel documents. Additionally please note that Go As You Please extra night prices do not include car hire.
For more details please see car rental terms and conditions and for any local charges that may apply.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES
The ultimate benefit of a self-exploring holiday is thaty you have the freedom to determine the pace at which you travel, allowing you to take your time to truly discover your chosen resorts and the accompanying sights. We have a wealth of experience in offering quality self-drive options to Sicily, to follow are three suggested itineraries which from past feedback our clients have enjoyed:
Southern Explorer
• Catania
• Syracuse
• Ortigia
• Ragusa
• Agrigento
• Piazza Armerian
• Taormina
| Day | Route | Overnight Stay |
| 1 | Fly from the UK to Catania | Syracuse |
| 2 | Explore this fascinating city with its great Greco-roman remains, and spend time in Ortigia the old part of the city | Syracuse |
| 3 | Make your way to Ragusa, on the way spend time in the town of Noto, both historic towns share an 'earth shattering' past. Enjoy the rich culture and architecture that the region has on offer. | Ragusa |
| 4 | A day of temples as you make your way to the famed Valley of the Temples in Agrigento, then in the evening enjoy a stroll around this intriguing town. | Agrigento |
| 5 | Make your way to Caltigirone, famed for its ceramics and the staircase of Santa Maria Del Monte, then visit the hilltop town of Piazza Armerina, home of the Villa Romana del Casale. | Piazza Armerina |
| 6-8 | Finally drive to Taormina and enjoy the sights of this beautiful hilltop town. | Taormina Area |
| 9 | Return to the UK |
Classico Sicilia
• Catania
• Syracuse
• Noto
• Ragusa
• Piazza Armerina
• Agrigento
• Palermo
• Monreale
• Cefalu
• Taormina
| Day | Route | Overnight stay |
| 1 | Fly from the UK to Catania, collect your car | Syracuse |
| 2 | Explore the beautiful city of Syracuse, famed for its Grecian temples. | Syracuse |
| 3-4 | Head to Agrigento and discover its famous Valley of the Temples. En route stop at Ragusa which was split in two by a powerful earthquake, then continue to Piazza Armerina and the 4th century Vila Romana del Casale | 2 nights in Agrigento |
| 5 | Continue to Palermo, sights en route include the Tempio Della Concordia, one of the world's best preserved Greek temples. | Palermo |
| 6-7 | Today explore the numerous Arabic, Byzantine, Norman and Spanish treasures and influences of Sicily's capital city. For something contemporary head to the lively Vucciria Market. The nearby villages of Monreale and Segesta make for an enchanting visit. | Palermo |
| 8 | Drive along the coast to Cefalu, with its lovely sandy beach and impressive 12th century cathedral | Taormina area |
| 9-13 | Finally arrive and relax in the beautiful resort of Taormina, enjoy its intriguing mix of historical sights and modern boutiques, cafes and craft shops. A must see is the magnificent Mount Etna | Taormina area |
| 14 | Return to the UK |
Road Less Travelled
• Catania
• Syracuse
• Piazza Armerina
• Agrigento
• Marsala
• Erice
• Monreale
• Palermo
• Cefalu
• Taormina
| Day | Route | Overnight stay |
| 1 | Fly from the UK to Catania, collect your car and explore | Catania |
| 2 | Drive to Syracuse and visit the magnificent Archaeological Park. Explore the historical gems found within the city's centre, Ortigia. | Syracuse |
| 3 | Drive inland and head to Piazza Armerina and discover the ruins of the Roman Villa of Casale with its many mosaics. Continue to the Greek ruins of Agrigento. | Agrigento |
| 4 | Head to Mazara del Vallo where you can explore nearby Marsala, famous for its dessert wine. Continue towards the Trapani province, known for its typical Sicilian windmills. From there head to the medieval town of Erice and finally, continue to Sicily's Palermo. | Palermo |
| 5 | Depart for Cefalu, a charming coastal town home to a large Norman Cathedral with outstanding mosaics. Afterwards drive to Polizzi Generosa which is tucked away in the Madonie National Park. | Cefalu |
| 6 | Drive to picturesque Taormina, with its breathtaking views of Mount Etna, boutique-lined Corso Umberto and splendid ancient Greco Roman Theatre. | Cefalu/Taormina |
| 7 | Return to the UK |
Belleair Holidays can assist you with these or any other itinerary that you desire - call our knowledgeable reservations department for more details.
Hotel Della Valle
Katane Palace Hotel
Mercure Siracusa
