Ultimate Sicily Road Trip Guide (With Map!)

Planning your first trip to Sicily? This 14-day self-drive itinerary covers all the highlights—from Baroque towns to ancient ruins and secret beaches! 📍 Destination: Sicily, Italy 🚗 Transport: Rental car (essential!) 🌞 Best Time to Visit: Spring/Autumn (mild weather, fewer crowds) Summer (hot but vibrant; book accommodations early) ⚠️ Safety Tips: Generally safe, but avoid leaving valuables in cars Stick to well-lit areas at night 🗺️ 14-Day Sicily Road Trip Route Day 1: Catania Explore the fish market, Piazza del Duomo, and Via Etnea Pick up rental car in the afternoon Days 2-3: Taormina 1h drive north from Catania Must-dos: Isola Bella beach Ancient Greek Theatre with Mt. Etna views Day trip to Mt. Etna (hiking or cable car) Days 4-5: Cefalù 2.5h drive along the coast Highlights: Medieval old town and La Rocca hike Spiaggia di Cefalù (long sandy beach) Days 6-7: Palermo 1h drive from Cefalù Don’t miss: Palermo Cathedral and Ballarò Market Capuchin Catacombs (spooky but fascinating!) Days 8-10: Trapani 1.5h drive west from Palermo Explore: Egadi Islands (day trip by ferry) Scopello’s tonnara (ancient tuna fishery) Day 11: Agrigento 2h drive south Must-see: Valley of the Temples at sunset 🌅 Day 12: Ragusa 2.5h drive into Sicily’s Baroque heart Wander Ragusa Ibla’s honey-colored alleys Days 13-14: Syracuse 1.5h drive east End your trip with: Ortigia Island’s seafood dinners Neapolis Archaeological Park 🏡 Airbnb Pick: Palermo Suite del Principe Asmundo Location: Heart of Palermo, cathedral views Perks: Elevator (rare in Sicily!) Free breakfast 🥐 Sleeps 4 📌 Pro Tips: Book ferries to Egadi/Aeolian Islands early Try arancini, cannoli, and pasta alla Norma everywhere! #SicilyRoadTrip #ItalyTravel #SlowTravel