11 days in Sicily Itinerary

Once famous for its white tuff shell quarries and tuna can factory--now turned into a museum--Isola di Favignana attracts divers and beachgoers with its jagged coastline rich in coves and caves.

On the 6th (Mon), make a trip to Cala Rotonda (Arco di Ulisse), thenkick back and relax at Lido Burrone, and then don't miss a visit to Grotte bue marino. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Ex Stabilimento Florio delle Tonnare di Favignana e Formica, thenexplore the historical opulence of Castello di Santa Caterina, and then take a memorable tour with Capitan Sinagra.

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New York City, USA to Isola di Favignana is an approximately 20-hour combination of flight and ferry. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Isola di Favignana due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Agrigento.

Historically one of ancient Greece's leading cities, Sicily's Agrigento is home to the seven monumental temples that make up the well-preserved Valley of the Temples.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Museo Archeologico Regionale di Agrigento, take in the spiritual surroundings of Valle dei Templi, and then admire the natural beauty at Il Giardino della Kolymbethra.

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Traveling by bus from Isola di Favignana to Agrigento takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. In May, daytime highs in Agrigento are °F, while nighttime lows are °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Lipari.

Lipari is the largest of the Aeolian Islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the northern coast of Sicily, southern Italy; it is also the name of the island's main town and comune, which is administratively part of the Metropolitan City of Messina. On the 9th (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa Vecchia di Quattropani, learn about winemaking at Tenuta di Castellaro, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa delle Anime del Purgatorio, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Bartolomeo Apostolo Extra Moenia, thentake in the spiritual surroundings of Cattedrale di San Bartolomeo, and finally examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Regionale Eoliano.

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You can do a combination of train and ferry from Agrigento to Lipari in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Lipari are °F, while nighttime lows are °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Catania.

The landscape surrounding Catania, a medieval city on Sicily's eastern coast, is dominated by Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica Catedrale Sant'Agata V.M. Catania, steep yourself in history at Castello Normanno, get engrossed in the history at Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943, thenget engrossed in the history at Monastero dei Benedettini, and finally contemplate the long history of Parco Archeologico Greco Romano di Catania.

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Do a combination of ferry and bus from Lipari to Catania in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Catania when traveling from Lipari in May, with lows around °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Lampedusa.

Italy's southernmost territory, Lampedusa, is known for its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, and island charm.

On the 11th (Sat), make a trip to Cala Guitgia, thenkick back and relax at Cala Croce Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cala Pulcino. On the next day, enjoy the sea views from Faro di Capo Grecale, identify plant and animal life at Centro di Recupero Tartarughe e Fauna Selvatica WWF, thentour the pleasant surroundings at Sciatu Persu, and finally don't miss a visit to Archivio Storico Lampedusa.

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Traveling by flight from Catania to Lampedusa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Catania in May: highs in Lampedusa hover around °F, while lows dip to °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel to Palermo.

The capital of Sicily, Palermo was founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Ziz.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cattedrale di Palermo and San Giuseppe dei Teatini. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Chiesa del Gesu and Palazzo Mirto. Get out of town with these interesting Palermo side-trips: Duomo di Monreale (in Monreale) and Rocca di Cefalu (in Cefalu). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Palazzo Branciforte, explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombe dei Cappuccini, admire the landmark architecture of Norman Palace, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Oratorio di Santa Cita.

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Fly from Lampedusa to Palermo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. On the 15th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.