Upon arrival at the Catania airport, we’ll transfer to Caltanissetta with a private vehicle.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels
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Join us on an 11-day hike from Caltanissetta to Noto and ditch the tourist trails for something truly epic. Start in Caltanissetta’s unhurried streets, then head into Sicily’s rugged interior, a landscape where time slows down and local legends live on. Finally, reach Noto, a baroque town so beautiful even the buildings seem to be showing off. In the meantime, we’ll be eating amazing Sicilian dishes, drinking wine, and unwinding at family-run hotels, converted farms, and charming B&Bs. This isn’t your typical hiking trip, it’s a full-on immersion into Sicily’s heart and soul!
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We will walk out of Caltanissetta city center down to the Salso river, which we will either cross via a 17th-century bridge or ford it, depending on the weather. We will then climb up to Pietraperzia, which used to be one of the most powerful and culturally dynamic cities of Sicily’s inland, with amazing views of Enna and the surrounding mountains.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 14 km / 8.7 miles
Elevation: +400 m / +1,312 ft, -500 m / -1,640 ft
Duration: 6 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels
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On day 3, we’ll transfer to Piazza Armerina and have a guided tour of the city center and the Roman Villa del Casale with its astounding mosaics.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 5 km / 3.1 miles
Elevation: +100 m / +328 ft, -100 m / -328 ft
Duration: 3 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels -
On day 4, we’ll walk on mixed terrains out of Piazza Armerina, across its rich and beautiful countryside with amazing views of Mount Etna (if we are lucky). Then, we’ll cross the valley of the river del Tempio, with its memories of Templar knights. After that, we’ll finish our walk by climbing up to San Michele di Ganzaria.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 15.5 km / 9.6 miles
Elevation: +350 m / +1,148 ft, -500 m / -1,640 ft
Duration: 7 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels -
We will walk across a beautiful and open countryside where the ruins of many abandoned masserie and rural houses show the memories of a time when the inland was very different. Then, we will climb to Caltagirone, the city of pottery, and we will walk across the city center. Later on, we’ll drive to the city of Occhiolà, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, and we will spend the night at Grammichele, the perfectly octagonal city built after the earthquake. We start crossing the Val di Noto region.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 11 km / 6.8 miles
Elevation: +300 m / +984 ft, -300 m / -984 ft
Duration: 5 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels -
On day 6, we’ll walk on mixed terrains, leaving Grammichele and crossing beautiful and open fields, rich in volcanic sand, with beautiful views of the majestic Etna mountain. We will learn more about the system of the “regie trazzere”, the medieval road network connecting Sicily’s cities. Later on, we will climb up to Licodia Eubea, entering the Ibleian Mountains area.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 14 km / 8.7 miles
Elevation: +400 m / +1,312 ft, -300 m / -984 ft
Duration: 6 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels -
Today we’ll walk along a scenic ridge track. We will then cross some fields and reach a ford to cross the Vizzini river. After that, we’ll reach Monterosso Almo, a picturesque 18th century village nested on the top of a flat hill, after crossing the wooded protected area of the Canalazzo Wood.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 18 km / 11.1 miles
Elevation: +800 m / +2,625 ft ,-800 m / -2,625 ft
Duration: 8 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels -
We will walk from Monterosso Almo to Giarratana on mixed terrains across the countryside. Then, after we walk across cultivated fields and follow the tracks of an abandoned railway, we’ll climb up to the Greek site of Palazzolo Acreide, with the smallest theater in the world and the UNESCO baroque heritage of the city center.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 19.5 km / 12.1 miles
Elevation: +700 m / +2,297 ft, -650 m / -2,132 ft
Duration: 10 hours spent outdoors
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We will walk from the baroque city of Palazzolo Acreide across a beautiful countryside, where the main features are the “muretti a secco” (dry stone walls). The landscape changes dramatically once again, and it leads us smoothly downhill to the ford of the river Manghisi, before starting a smooth climb up to the site of Noto Antica, the splendid Medieval city destroyed by the earthquake in 1693. We will then drive to Noto city center, with its baroque UNESCO heritage monuments.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 23.3 km / 14.4 miles
Elevation: +300 m / +984 ft, -500 m / -1,640 ft
Duration: 10.5 hours spent outdoors
Accommodation: 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs or charming family-run hotels -
After breakfast, we have a day off to enjoy the city and do whatever we want to do. Eat, drink, walk, sightsee, mingle with the locals, drink too many cups of coffee—the choice is ours alone.
Meals: Breakfast
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Our trip comes to an end! On our last day, we transfer to the airport in Catania. If you’d wish to extend your stay, please contact us so we can make further arrangements.
Meals: Breakfast
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Please note that there can be last minute changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, pandemics, and events of similar nature.
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Included:
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- A certified hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 10 or 11-day hiking adventure across Sicily
- Accommodation for 9 or 10 nights in 3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs, and charming family-run hotels (double occupancy)
- All meals as in the itinerary — breakfasts, lunches, dinners (from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on the last day)
- Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation
- Transfer as needed during the tour
- Guide’s expenses
- Support person with a car for any emergency during the hiking days
- City/tourist taxes
Add-ons:
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- Single occupancy room (available to add at checkout)
Not included:
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- Flights to Italy
- Train or private transfers to the meeting point on Day 1
- Water and extra drinks
- Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
- Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
- Guide gratuities — optional
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This Sicily hiking trip is suitable for generally fit hikers with previous multi-day trekking experience, prepared for full days of 6–10 hours on the trail. The key factor to consider is the number of consecutive trekking days and the daily elevation gains and losses, which can be demanding even when the terrain itself is not technically difficult. Arriving in good physical shape—used to walks of similar distance and height gain—will greatly enhance your enjoyment of the journey.
There are two itineraries available, check them out to see day-by-day distances.
Most of the route follows easy trails, gravel roads, and occasional asphalt, but the daily distances and elevation changes make the trek a solid challenge. The longest day covers 26.4 km (16.4 mi), with up to 1,078 m (3,537 ft) of elevation gain. Check out the itinerary for a full day-by-day breakdown of distances and elevation changes.
You’ll only need to carry a small daypack, as your main luggage will be transferred for you each day. And if at any point you need to rest or skip a section, your guides are there to support you and ensure you can rejoin the group safely.
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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- Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
- Hiking poles — optional
- Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
- Comfortable hiking clothes
- Spare clothes for layering
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Sunhat
- Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional (but recommended)
- Sturdy walking shoes or boots
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Your guides will provide accommodation at the most characteristic and comfortable locations in the area, within a 30-minute drive from the end of the walk. The accommodation level will be inevitably varied (3-star hotels, converted farms, agrotourism B&Bs, and charming family-run hotels), depending on what is available in the area.
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Group sizes and pricing
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- For this hiking trip in Sicily, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 10:1.
- It takes a minimum of 6 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
Hiking in Sicily can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
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The starting point of your Sicily hiking trip is either Caltanissetta or Palermo, depending on the itinerary you choose.
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- To get to Caltanissetta (11-day trip), most people fly into Catania Airport (CTA). From there, you can take a train to Caltanissetta or arrange a private transfer with your guides for an added fee. Alternatively, you can choose to fly into Palermo Airport. However, in that case, booking a private transfer with your guide is mandatory. If you would like to arrange a private transfer, contact us.
- To get to Palermo (10-day trip), most people fly into Palermo Airport (PMO). From there, you can take public transport or a shuttle to Palermo—it will take you 30-40 minutes.
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We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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