Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Eastern Sicily December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Eastern Sicily Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Sicily.dx6049129)[Hotels in Eastern Sicily](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Sicily-Hotels.d6049129.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Eastern Sicily](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Eastern-Sicily.d6049129.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Eastern Sicily Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Eastern-Sicily.d6049129.Car-Hire-Guide)[Eastern Sicily Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Sicily.d6049129.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Eastern Sicily ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Eastern Sicily Types of activities Where to stay [Eastern Sicily travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Eastern-Sicily.dx6049129) ![Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85795-Ursino-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Roman Amphitheater featuring a ruin](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85757-Roman-Amphitheater.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral Square showing a city, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/208000/208142-Cathedral-Square-Piazza-Duomo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85686-Catania.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cathedral of Noto showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/208000/208183-Cathedral-Of-Noto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Eastern Sicily Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Eastern Sicily has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Eastern Sicily, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Eastern Sicily with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Eastern Sicily Eastern Sicily is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Eastern Sicily, and make it a breeze to explore Eastern Sicily and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Eastern Sicily to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Eastern Sicily, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Eastern Sicily. #### Eastern Sicily attractions Eastern Sicily has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Eastern Sicily to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Eastern Sicily. Looking for things to do in Eastern Sicily can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Eastern Sicily ### Tours & day trips [See all 684 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852537/b3ad163e-6c69-42a1-aa69-c8d1fc5088de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour 9h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-catania-full-day-mount-etna-and-taormina-tour.a4852537.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Taormina: Ancient Theatre Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48105597/f30da339-8065-49ef-ae74-a9c378f8f46b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taormina: Ancient Theatre Skip-the-Line Ticket & Audio Guide Free cancellation available £21 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taormina-ancient-theatre-skip-the-line-ticket-audio-guide.a48105597.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3239783/4af2a377-61aa-4fdc-ae88-e12bc1417976.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### WalkingTour CATANIA - discovering the city of lava with a licensed guide 3h 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walkingtour-catania-discovering-the-city-of-lava-with-a-licensed-guide.a3239783.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![From Naples: Procida Transfer with Island Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47660109/f1d78f3c-c10b-442e-b1b9-c7e2bb851cc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Naples: Procida Transfer with Island Boat Tour 8h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/theatre-of-taormina-entrance-ticket-and-smart-audio-guide.a47660109.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49898914/9c17156d-1618-446a-9dd4-68703c8d9769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hop on hop off Catania-Acicastello-Acitrezza panoramic bus 1h 20m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hop-on-hop-off-catania-acicastello-acitrezza-panoramic-bus.a49898914.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Mt. Etna nature and flavours half day Tour from Catania](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1074599/53b4b8a0-4951-4033-98ec-4753c497a724.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mt. Etna nature and flavours half day Tour from Catania 7h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-etna-nature-and-flavours-half-day-tour-from-catania.a1074599.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1676102/52d6c9a9-99c1-4600-a020-c5c00d474a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Taormina and Castelmola Tour with Messina Shore Excursion 7h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-taormina-and-castelmola-tour-with-messina-shore-excursion.a1676102.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![The Godfather tour Sicily](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45768156/753d2fa7-775f-4162-b5ff-be71a455e6d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Godfather tour Sicily 6h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-goodfather-tour-sicily.a45768156.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Taormina and Seaside](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3059836/c539629b-eaf2-4484-87cc-77bd18237ae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taormina and Seaside 6h Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taormina-and-its-surroundings.a3059836.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 318 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Private Tour to Taormina, Savoca and Messina starting from Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47398410/1f968408-1ac2-4064-bb7f-fc7d1267d435.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour to Taormina, Savoca and Messina starting from Messina 6h Free cancellation available £92 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taormina-tour-savoca-godfather-free-messina-tour-from-messina.a47398410.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46353965/5003ebe8-39d2-4012-bbb5-2ab1d3ef0854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) 8h Free cancellation available £70 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide-catania.a46353965.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Siracuse: Guided Velobike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4755376/0a4e8f38-0271-4498-872d-1fb89417c477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siracuse: Guided Velobike Tour Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siracuse-guided-velobike-tour.a4755376.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Boat Tour of the Syracuse Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49916789/d0e1c460-a2b0-471d-9909-b0054b7aee97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Boat Tour of the Syracuse Coast 8h Free cancellation available £2,107 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-boat-tour-of-the-syracuse-coast.a49916789.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Messina and Taormina Private Tour for Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3189602/444fed4c-e618-406f-aec7-a3457cb2b7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Messina and Taormina Private Tour for Small Group 5h Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/messina-and-taormina-private-tour-for-small-group.a3189602.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Private Tour Alcantara Gorges, Taormina and Messina. Departure Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49270243/5f9502f0-d854-4b89-9a68-ee5d2e88212a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Alcantara Gorges, Taormina and Messina. Departure Messina 6h Free cancellation available £92 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alcantara-and-taormina-gorges-tour-free-tour-of-messina-from-messina.a49270243.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Half Day Private Tour to Messina Taormina and Castelmola](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47658091/d19f7f6f-5466-4e89-88bc-9cc8634c4551.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Private Tour to Messina Taormina and Castelmola 6h Free cancellation available £140 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-private-tour-to-messina-taormina-and-castelmola.a47658091.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3440983/b76b801b-7c79-4e80-ae83-3d148cf97f71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sicilian Street food tour: eat local in Messina 4h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visita-guidata-chiesa-ss-annunziata-dei-catalani.a3440983.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Private Tour Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48503191/eea9f08f-9317-48ad-b18b-8c60477383af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour Savoca, Taormina and Castelmola 8h Free cancellation available £128 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-savoca-taormina-and-castelmola.a48503191.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 162 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852537/b3ad163e-6c69-42a1-aa69-c8d1fc5088de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Catania: Full-Day Mount Etna and Taormina Tour 9h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-catania-full-day-mount-etna-and-taormina-tour.a4852537.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45946846/9da1f62d-2898-488d-a3f5-ef2a1fcf672b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mount Etna: Winery Tour and Tasting 2h Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mount-etna-winery-tour-and-tasting.a45946846.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Cooking Class with Seaview & Taormina's Market with Chef Mimmo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3546707/48eb0a18-877a-4204-b07b-85a552bcf4c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking Class with Seaview & Taormina's Market with Chef Mimmo 4h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £114 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-class-with-seaview-taorminas-market-with-chef-mimmo.a3546707.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Linguaglossa: Wine Tasting Experience at Etna Nord](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45946861/269de917-a9a4-4328-9232-433bfc23456f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Linguaglossa: Wine Tasting Experience at Etna Nord 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/linguaglossa-wine-tasting-experience-at-etna-nord.a45946861.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Catania: Pizza Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48226455/bbdbe9ef-9175-4fa0-9b67-9aeb7c0ea9ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catania: Pizza Cooking Class 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-class-pizza.a48226455.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47771284/ce2217e2-492b-4b1a-95b6-b4318c9ad898.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catania: Street Food Guided Walking Tour 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catania-street-food-guided-walking-tour.a47771284.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Cooking class fresh pasta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48301264/1a426a51-016e-4b92-8a1c-90a83a0804d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cooking class fresh pasta 3h Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cooking-class-fresh-pasta.a48301264.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sunset boat excursion in Taormina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50221602/62421559-a706-4f8c-a78c-e6ab8a8ca60f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset boat excursion in Taormina 2h 15m Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aperitif-at-sunset-taormina.a50221602.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Taormina Half-Day Sicilian Cooking Class & Market Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4539168/f1a2dd5b-defb-4f11-b708-e6e4b12449ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taormina Half-Day Sicilian Cooking Class & Market Tour 6h Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taormina-half-day-sicilian-cooking-class-market-tour.a4539168.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sicilian home restaurant: a journey into traditional tastes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49838917/212f6ec8-2cbf-42a8-b37e-482f15a75dba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sicilian home restaurant: a journey into traditional tastes 3h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sicilian-cuisine-in-catania-at-the-home-of-a-local.a49838917.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ### Cruises & boat tours [See all 47 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&filter.categories=CruisesBoatTours) ![Siracusa: Ortygia Island Boat Tour with Grotto Visit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45946818/d004fe32-868d-4fe6-aa2f-5326354280d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Siracusa: Ortygia Island Boat Tour with Grotto Visit 1h Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siracusa-ortygia-island-boat-tour-with-grotto-visit.a45946818.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3302548/41205333-3e27-47e5-b533-8967a0422981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat tour Ortigia, sea caves and Pillirina 2h 2h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-tour-ortigia-sea-caves-and-pillirina-2h.a3302548.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47730213/29b1188c-38bf-411f-a3f4-271d3792f137.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Syracuse: Ortigia Island and Sea Caves Boat Tour Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/syracuse-ortigia-island-and-sea-caves-boat-tour.a47730213.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Boat Tour of the Syracuse Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49916789/d0e1c460-a2b0-471d-9909-b0054b7aee97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Boat Tour of the Syracuse Coast 8h Free cancellation available £2,107 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-full-day-boat-tour-of-the-syracuse-coast.a49916789.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44549360/0e6523e3-2245-4a9c-becf-d5eff3f9934e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Syracuse: Boat Trip of Ortigia Island and Sea Caves 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/syracuse-boat-trip-of-ortigia-island-and-sea-caves.a44549360.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sunset boat excursion in Taormina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50221602/62421559-a706-4f8c-a78c-e6ab8a8ca60f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset boat excursion in Taormina 2h 15m Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/aperitif-at-sunset-taormina.a50221602.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![From Catania: Etna Morning or Sunset Tour with 4x4](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46759608/2d8af1c2-3d31-45c0-9f0d-960347e32814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Catania: Etna Morning or Sunset Tour with 4x4 6h Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catania-mount-etna-morning-or-sunset-tour-by-4x4.a46759608.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia and sea caves tour by boat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46272927/8d0680dd-f831-42d5-a7f0-b3cca2557d1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Syracuse: Pillirina, Ortigia and sea caves tour by boat 2h Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/siracusa-tour-pillirina-ortigia-e-grotte-marine-in-barca.a46272927.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sailing tour at sunset in catania](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48740265/e914e8d4-a6b7-4746-868e-1d32cce639d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing tour at sunset in catania 3h Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-sunset-sailing-tour-in-catania.a48740265.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ### Wildlife & nature [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&filter.categories=WildlifeNature) ![Messina and Taormina Private Tour for Small Group](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3189602/444fed4c-e618-406f-aec7-a3457cb2b7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Messina and Taormina Private Tour for Small Group 5h Free cancellation available £88 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/messina-and-taormina-private-tour-for-small-group.a3189602.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4757864/7025b30a-4dbe-4804-a34a-a08e8f717844.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist 3h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catania-gulf-scuba-diving-tour-with-marine-biologist.a4757864.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sunset Tour and Searching Dolphins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48213365/9f8f0769-5a85-46b1-ae58-918c647ee521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Tour and Searching Dolphins 2h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-tour-and-searching-dolphins.a48213365.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Motta Camastra: Quad Bike Tour to the Alcantara Gorges](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48219980/b71b6b46-7ac6-442d-b5dc-411aefd1d3bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Motta Camastra: Quad Bike Tour to the Alcantara Gorges 1h+ Free cancellation available £66 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/motta-camastra-quad-bike-tour-to-the-alcantara-gorges.a48219980.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Cefalu Etna wild jeep experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5296877/9d20fcd2-305e-413d-adeb-386200ff441f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cefalu Etna wild jeep experience 9h £127 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cefalu-etna-wild-jeep-experience.a5296877.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Sunset with BBQ by jeep](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3169418/73aed2c0-0817-42ae-9af4-5531a6e42c42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset with BBQ by jeep 4h £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunset-with-bbq-by-jeep.a3169418.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![PADI Open Water Diver Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3115125/29fdac71-caff-44fd-87e0-84482f5d15e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### PADI Open Water Diver Course 3d Free cancellation available £522 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/padi-open-water-diver-course.a3115125.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Etna excursion 3000 metres with 4x4 cable car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49677962/fe5cda30-c4bb-4816-b581-af4670fb7530.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Etna excursion 3000 metres with 4x4 cable car 5h 30m Free cancellation available £421 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/etna-excursion-3000-metres-with-4x4-cable-car.a49677962.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![From Siracusa: Pantalica Nature Reserve Guided Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47950982/04856463-b620-4965-ab6a-2b645cb310a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Siracusa: Pantalica Nature Reserve Guided Hiking Tour 6h Free cancellation available £82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-siracusa-pantalica-nature-reserve-guided-hiking-tour.a47950982.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ![Syracuse: Ortygia & Neapolis Archaeological Park Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47658991/a2339b58-8723-4761-a4bb-a4cbb31d6b7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Syracuse: Ortygia & Neapolis Archaeological Park Guided Tour 2h Free cancellation available £334 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/syracuse-ortygia-neapolis-archaeological-park-guided-tour.a47658991.activity-details?&rid=6049129&location=Eastern+Sicily&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Eastern Sicily | Number of things to do | 4 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Selinunte: The acroplois and the beaches from Trapani](/things-to-do/selinunte-the-acroplois-and-the-beaches-from-trapani.a659489.activity-details): £148 | | Top 5 things to do | [Selinunte: The acroplois and the beaches from Trapani](/things-to-do/selinunte-the-acroplois-and-the-beaches-from-trapani.a659489.activity-details)[8 Days Private Sicily Tour:" Secrets of non-tourist Sicily"](/things-to-do/8-days-private-historical-tour-in-rural-sicily-with-food-and-wine.a48427599.activity-details)[Tour Selinunte](/things-to-do/tour-selinunte.a3178669.activity-details)[Selinunte Archaeological Park and Cusa Caves from Palermo, Private Tour](/things-to-do/archaeological-park-of-selinunte-and-cave-di-cusa-from-palermo-private-tour.a3084345.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Eastern Sicily --- ### Popular places to visit ![Mount Etna](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8dc035988af96ac93cefce84584b8aa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Etna This tranquil city is in a stupendous position on the sea in front of Mount Etna, with a mild climate year round and marvellous scenery, where peace and quiet reign supreme. It's been world famous for centuries, which has brought an influx of noteworthy tourists, even today, thanks to the numerous holiday promotions for Taormina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Etna-Sicily.d6049157.Attraction) ![Catania Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d69ef13f843668b35217f727c841f038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catania Beach 3.5/5(40 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Catania Beach during your travels in Contrada Pantano d'Arci? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catania-Beach-Italy.d6206823.Attraction) ![Messina featuring general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85569-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Corso Umberto 4.5/5(68 reviews) During your visit to Taormina, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Corso Umberto. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Corso-Umberto-Taormina-City-Centre.d6343604.Attraction) ![Taormina Cable Car](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0cb6f5ec66af1953d4bdff3940b6d204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taormina Cable Car 4.5/5(71 reviews) On this quick and practical lift system, appreciate the picturesque views as you soar above the beaches and coves of Mazzarò and spot the historic landmarks of Taormina. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Cable-Car-Taormina.d6182944.Attraction) ![Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85686-Catania.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza del Duomo 4.5/5(41 reviews) Elegant fountains, a superb cathedral and fine shopping and dining make Catania’s main square a great place to spend some time. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Del-Duomo-Catania-City-Centre.d6075324.Attraction) ![Spiaggia di Lido di Noto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/0ab8bc81ff1e7f8c569bc2edb666c826.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spiaggia di Lido di Noto Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Spiaggia di Lido di Noto during your trip to Noto Marina? Wander the gardens and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spiaggia-Di-Lido-Di-Noto-Noto.d553248635977468135.Attraction) ![Catania Cathedral showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85911-Duomo-Of-Catania.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Catania Cathedral 4.5/5(100 reviews) You’ll see stunning artwork, Roman ruins and fine Baroque architecture when you visit the centerpiece of Catania’s main square. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catania-Cathedral-Catania-City-Centre.d6075320.Attraction) ![Greek Theatre showing heritage architecture and building ruins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85965-Greek-Theatre-Teatro-Greco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Greek Theatre 4.5/5(134 reviews) Visit this ancient theater to admire Roman ruins, watch internationally acclaimed musicians and enjoy stunning views across the Bay of Nexus. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Greek-Theatre-Taormina-City-Centre.d6077078.Attraction) ![Piano Provenzana](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f78bb1bbca4fca78c6a2aeef3ccbab2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piano Provenzana 3/5(1 review) Hit the slopes in Linguaglossa with a visit to Piano Provenzana. Discover the countryside and mountain views in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piano-Provenzana-Linguaglossa.d553248621533004726.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Eastern Sicily ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87667-Temple-Of-Apollo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ortigia 4.5/5(49 area reviews) Ortigia is popular for its seaside views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathedral of Syracuse or Piazza del Duomo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Syracuse-Ortigia.dx553248635213212045) ![Angera which includes a small town or village and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/256000/256746-Lombardy.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Catania City Centre 4/5(107 area reviews) Unique features of Catania City Centre include the historical sites and theatres. Make a stop by Manganelli Palace or Piazza Stesicoro while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catania-Catania-City-Centre.dx553248633938945265) ![Greek Theatre featuring a ruin and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85979-Greek-Theatre-Teatro-Greco.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Taormina City Centre 4.5/5(56 area reviews) The colourful gardens and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Taormina City Centre. A stop by Corso Umberto or Piazza IX April might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Taormina-City-Centre.dx553248633938935393) ![Ursino Castle which includes a castle and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85795-Ursino-Castle.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Old Town Catania 4/5(15 area reviews) Historical sites and theatres are highlights of Old Town Catania. Make a stop by Ursino Castle or Catania Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porto Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catania-Old-Town-Catania.dx553248635213212759) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/259ec8d68c7933a3d00d26bfef73da78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mazzaro 4.5/5(36 area reviews) The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Mazzaro. A stop by Lido Mazzaro or Isola Bella might round out your trip. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taormina-Mazzaro.dx6035389) ![Mount Etna featuring mountains](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85750-Mount-Etna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Contrada Pantano d'Arci If you're spending some time in Contrada Pantano d'Arci, Catania Beach and Spiaggia della Plaia are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catania-Contrada-Pantano-DArci.dx553248635976399691) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Eastern Sicily ![Cathedral Square which includes heritage architecture, religious aspects and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85686-Catania.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Catania ![Syracuse which includes street scenes as well as an individual female](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/87000/87499-Syracuse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Syracuse ![Messina showing street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85576-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Taormina ![Piazza del Duomo featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/162000/162821-Piazza-Del-Duomo-Acireale.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Acireale ![Aci Castello featuring a castle and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85702-Aci-Castello.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Aci Castello ![Messina featuring street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85579-Messina-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Messina ![Photo by MariJo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/37bf80cab15c62ff8632b7f918ae9176.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Letojanni ![Giardini Naxos which includes a coastal town and a beach as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/85000/85710-Giardini-Naxos.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Giardini Naxos ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Packages - [Plemmirio Marine Park Holidays ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plemmirio-Marine-Park.d6182486.Holidays-City-Breaks) - [Visit Plemmirio Marine Park ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plemmirio-Marine-Park.dx6182486) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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