FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SICILY

1. How do I get to Catania or Palermo?  There are flights from various European cities but Rome has the most flights.  If you combine the Eastern Sicily holiday with Western Sicily there are frequent direct buses and trainsbetween Palermo and Catania Airport. Our guide who will be making this trip will arrange it for you.

2. How difficult is the walking?  We describe the walking as "moderate".  There are ascents at times around Etna but the pace is easy and with two guides it doesn't matter if you need to go slowly.

3. What if I want to combine Western and Eastern Sicily?   There are frequent direct buses between Palermo and Catania Airport. Journey is about 3 hours. Tickets cost about 20 euros.

4. Where should I stay if I want extra time in Catania?  There are many hotels in the old section of town. There is also an airport hotel. 

5. Where should I stay if I want extra time in Palermo?  There are a few small resorts near the airport but no large airport hotels.  A train runs from the airport into the city where you will find many hotel.