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3 days · Catania itinerary

Catania in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Catania lets you see eastern Sicily’s best. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Catania — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Etna & old town
  2. 2Day 2: Taormina
  3. 3Day 3: Syracuse & Ortigia
  4. 4Volcano, coast & antiquity

Day 1: Etna & city

Tour the volcano and the baroque old town.

Day 2: Taormina

Visit the clifftop town and ancient theatre.

Day 3: Syracuse & Ortigia

Discover ancient Greek Sicily and Ortigia.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Catania — prices per person.

Etna Private Tour and Excursion
Sicily
Etna Private Tour and Excursion
5.0(200)·5 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Savoca Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tours from Messina
Messina
Savoca Taormina Castelmola : private cruise tours from Messina
5.0(101)·5–7 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator
Syracuse Ortigia Island Sea Caves and Plemmirio Boat Tour
Sicily
Syracuse Ortigia Island Sea Caves and Plemmirio Boat Tour
5.0(29)·2 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
−10%
Sicily
Etna and Wine an experience between nature and aromas with taste.
5.0(41)·7–8 hours
from$164$182/ person
via Viator
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
Catania
Etna and Alcantara Gorges Tour – Trekking, Lava Cave and River
5.0(96)·8 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port
Sicily
Taormina & Castelmola: Private Shore Excursion From Messina Port
5.0(82)·4–6 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina
Taormina
Private Day Trip to Syracuse from Taormina
5.0(26)·7–8 hours
from$572/ person
via Viator
Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting
Taormina
Private 6-Hour Tour of Three Etna Wineries with food&wine tasting
5.0(470)·6 hours
from$376/ person
via Viator

Catania in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Catania?
Three days is ideal — Etna and the city on day one, Taormina on day two, and Syracuse and Ortigia on day three, using Catania as a base for eastern Sicily.
What is the best day trip from Catania for 3 days?
Mount Etna is the most spectacular, Taormina the most beautiful, and Syracuse the richest in history; all are superb from Catania.
How do I plan a 3-day Catania itinerary?
Spend day one on Etna and the city, day two at Taormina, and day three at Syracuse and Ortigia, booking the popular Etna and Taormina tours ahead.

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