Messina is, and always has been, the gateway to Sicily. As the third largest city of Sicily, it has a long history, beautiful natural surroundsings and quite a few interesting things to see. Messina offers a thriving port, favorable year round climate, a host of historical buildings, upbeat and friendly people that all combine to make for a fantastic first place to explore on your travels to Sicily.
Take absolute control of your vacation package and explore some of Italy`s most popular, and some of its most underrated, cities! Begin in Catania (a youthful city with enviable food and culture), before heading off to Messina (a thriving town with characteristic annual festivals and celebrations of its long history) and then visit often overlooked Cefalu (notable for beautiful sunsets, unpretentious charm, and a very appealing blend of ingredients that define typical Sicilian life), finally stay in quintessential Palermo (vintage stores, fantastic food, opera, vineyards, and more overlooking the sparkling sea). Be prepared to fall in love! Spend as much time as you like in each destination and see the sights that interest you the most! This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotels, rental car and activities.