Palermo: sophisticated charm in a relaxed atmosphere.
Benvenuto. With around 660,000 inhabitants, Palermo is Sicily’s economic and cultural centre. From the airport, you head straight to the luxurious “Rocco Forte Villa Igiea”, with its refined charm and magnificent views of Palermo Bay. If you arrive early, you can join a short city tour through picturesque alleys and past historic sights.
During the drivers’ briefing and welcome drink, anticipation for the days ahead begins to build. A Welcome Dinner in the hotel restaurant brings your first evening to a stylish close – and marks the beginning of many Sicilian moments to come.
Palermo, Castelbuono, Palermo: legendary rally track.
The north of Sicily is ideal for sporty routes and varied driving pleasure. After breakfast, the route takes you towards Castelbuono, including spectacular sections of the legendary “Targa Florio” rally route – one of the oldest road races in the world. In Castelbuono, you can enjoy lunch and the relaxed lifestyle of this charming Sicilian town.
A visit to the famous “Pasticceria Fiasconaro” adds a sweet local highlight. Back in Palermo, the day comes to a relaxed close over dinner – with fine cuisine, good conversation and memories of an intense driving day.
Palermo, Contessa Entellina, Palma di Montechiaro: in the Valley of the Temples.
After breakfast, you explore the interior of the island behind the wheel of your sports car, steering towards Agrigento. Varied roads and wide panoramas accompany you on your way to the world-famous Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
The Doric temples are among the most important testimonies of Greek culture and create an impressive stop along the route. Afterwards, you continue south along the coast to the olive oil farm “Azienda Agricola Mandranova”, your accommodation for the night. A dinner with Sicilian specialities offers a flavourful finale to the day.
Palma di Montechiaro, Geracello, Noto: immerse yourself in baroque flair.
Today’s driving day leads to the southeast of Sicily, where late baroque towns shape the landscape. After breakfast, you start the engine and hum along in a duet inland towards Geracello, accompanied by impressive views of the island’s interior. Along the way, traditional delicacies await in a classic agriturismo setting.
With every kilometre, Sicily increasingly reveals its baroque side. Your destination for the day is Noto, where the stage ends just outside town at the “Masseria della Volpe”. Set in historic walls and surrounded by olive and citrus trees, the country hotel offers the perfect setting for dinner in a Mediterranean atmosphere.
Around Val di Noto and Syracuse: a carefree and light way of life.
This day in Bella Sicilia is yours to shape. Slow down and enjoy the refined atmosphere of the “Masseria della Volpe”, or explore the cultural gems of Syracuse and Ortigia. The small island forms the historic centre of Syracuse and combines baroque grandeur with the lightness of Sicilian life.
A short tour of Syracuse in typical Italian APEs offers a charming perspective on the city. Afterwards, there is time to continue exploring on foot before you return to the hotel in the afternoon, inspired by the impressions of Sicily’s southeast.
Noto, Capo d'Orlando, Taormina: overwhelming nature in the national park.
After breakfast at the “Masseria della Volpe”, you leave the charming hotel and set off from the south to the north of Sicily. A highlight of the route is the Nebrodi Mountains National Park, known as the “Dolomites of the South”, with dense forests, rock formations, streams and wide natural scenery.
Continuing via Capo d’Orlando, you head towards Taormina and the “Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo”, located opposite the Greek Theatre. The hotel offers sweeping views of the coast and Mount Etna. After a magnificent dinner, you return to your room – already looking forward to the next day.
Taormina, Etna, Taormina: under the spell of the volcano.
Today brings one of the highlights of your journey: a spectacular drive around Mount Etna. Europe’s largest active volcano rises around 3,323 metres into the sky and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013. The closer you get, the more impressive the scenery becomes.
A panoramic helicopter flight offers a new perspective on this powerful landscape, followed by a walk that brings you closer to the volcano. After a refreshment stop at one of the region’s renowned wineries, winding roads lead back to Taormina – ideal for enjoying the performance of your Porsche. A Farewell Dinner marks the final evening of your Sicily tour.
Taormina, Catania Airport: arrivederci Sicilia.
The French writer Guy de Maupassant was so captivated by Taormina that he wrote: “Were a man to spend only one day in Sicily and ask, ‘What must one see?’, I would answer him without hesitation, Taormina.”
Enjoy breakfast and the breathtaking view at the “Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo” one last time. If you are leaving later, you might want to take the chance to visit the Greek Theatre near the hotel on your own. And once you are back in the airplane, you may be lucky enough to catch one last glimpse of Mount Etna.
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The travel route at a glance.
