Itinerary for a one week trip to Sicily, Italy (April 2026)

IntroductionOne week trip to Sicily, Italy in April 2026 with two adults. Main activities are sightseeing and enjoying nature, with the highlight of visiting one of the world's most active volcanoes: Mount Etna. Where possible, links are to an original source or OpenStreetMap. ActivitiesDay 1 Flight to Palermo Airport. In the airport you can take a direct train from Palermo Aeroporto to Palermo Centrale. Tickets are EUR 7 per adult. Day 2 Visit (unticketed parts of) Palermo Cathedral. Visit Palazzo dei Normanni, including Palatine Chapel. Tickets are EUR 20. Once inside, prioritize the Palatine Chapel if the queue is short. Visit the Botanical Garden in Palermo. Tickets are EUR 8 per adult. There is a cafe with light snacks near the exit. Day 3 Hike to Santuario di Santa Rosalia and the vantage point at the statute of Santa Rosalia. 450m elevation with a solid path. There is almost no shade, so avoid going up during the hottest part of the day. There is a cafe next to the Santuario di…