5-Day Sicily road trip from Catania to Syracuse and Palermo

Your road trip adventure in Sicily begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Catania. You’ll stay in Catania for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Catania has many popular destinations you can explore.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Catania, Mezzaparola Cocktail Art Bar. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Catania is Lettera 82 Risto Pub. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 631 customers.

Catania also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Catania is Caffè Europa. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,459 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Catania is First Lounge Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,328 customers.

Locals also enjoy DOC - DUOMO OF CATANIA. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 946 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Sicily!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Sicily, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Catania. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Syracuse. You’ll stay in Syracuse for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Catania’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Catania, start your day with a visit to the amazing Elephant Fountain. This much-appreciated fountain and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,587 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Catania Cathedral. This cathedral and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,668 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Giardino Bellini to make the most of your road trip across Sicily. The spectacular Giardino Bellini is an urban park that has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,413 visitors.

The lovely Piazza Università is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 7,354 visitors have left this best-rated sightseeing destination average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Castello Ursino. This attraction is a hohenstaufen castle in southern italy rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 10,039 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Catania has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Syracuse. Syracuse offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular A Putia. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,277 reviews.

The remarkable Ristorante Sicilia in Tavola is another top restaurant in Syracuse we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 861 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Trattoria del Buongustaio is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Syracuse, the fantastic Fratelli Burgio. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 537 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Bar Pasticceria Midolo. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,581 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Koala Pub. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,089 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Sicily!

Day 3 of your road trip through Sicily gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Syracuse and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Palermo. You will stay in Palermo for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Syracuse is the amazing Temple of Apollo. This attraction is an ancient greek temple that is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 16,056 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible island, Ortygia. With an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 5,807 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Syracuse is the outstanding Cathedral of Syracuse. This popular cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,153 visitors.

The spectacular Ear of Dionysius is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating cave and attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,144 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Neapolis Archaeological Park. This attraction is a popular park that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 18,306 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Syracuse by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Sicily. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Palermo, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Trattoria Ai Cascinari, one of the best restaurants in the city of Palermo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,545 customers.

Locals also recommend Osteria Mercede as one of the best restaurants in the city of Palermo. Osteria Mercede is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Palermo is Trattoria Del Massimo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,103 customers.

After dinner, visit Bar Touring, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Palermo. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,888 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Locale. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,715 customers.

Alternatively, Ristorante La Galleria is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Palermo. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,103 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Sicily!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Sicily, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Palermo. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Catania. You’ll stay in Catania for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Palermo’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Palermo, start your day with a visit to the amazing Norman Palace. This much-appreciated museum and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,949 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Quattro Canti. This square and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 21,970 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Palermo Cathedral to make the most of your road trip across Sicily. The spectacular Palermo Cathedral is a cathedral that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 35,799 visitors.

The lovely Teatro Massimo is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 43,648 visitors have left this top-tier point of interest average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Foro Italico. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 9,558 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Palermo has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Catania. Catania offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Catania, the fantastic Bohéme Mixology Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 634 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Collage Boutique Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 455 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Mezzaparola Cocktail Art Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 855 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Sicily!

Day 5 of your road trip in Sicily is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Catania before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Catania and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Sicily.

You’ll then say farewell to Catania. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Sicily!