
Self-Drive Tours in Sicily
Great Sicily DMC creates self-drive tours in Sicily for travellers who want the freedom of an independent journey with the reassurance of professional local planning. Each itinerary is tailored around travel dates, interests, pace and driving comfort, with selected routes, accommodation support, local experiences and practical advice from our Sicily-based team.
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A self-drive tour is one of the best ways to explore Sicily with freedom, flexibility and a deeper sense of place. The island is rich in scenic roads, coastal towns, inland villages, archaeological sites, wine areas, nature reserves and landscapes that invite travellers to move at their own rhythm.
Great Sicily DMC designs self-drive itineraries for private travellers, couples, families and agencies looking for independent travel with reliable local organisation. Each programme is built according to the client’s available time, interests, preferred accommodation style and driving expectations.
Routes can include Palermo, Cefalù, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Taormina, Mount Etna, the Madonie, the Sicani Mountains, the western coast, wine territories and lesser-known inland areas. The itinerary can combine culture, food, wine, beaches, nature, villages and authentic local experiences.
We support the journey with route planning, accommodation booking, car rental assistance, activity reservations, local recommendations and practical travel information. Travellers enjoy the independence of driving themselves, while benefiting from the knowledge and support of a local Sicily DMC.
Sample programmes
Recommended itineraries for this travel style

Self-drive · 8 days
Eastern Sicily – Self-Drive Tour from Catania
Explore eastern Sicily by car, from Catania and Syracuse to the Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa, then continue towards Mount Etna, Taormina and the villages of the Ionian coast.

Self-drive · 8 days
Wonders of Western Sicily – 8-Day Self-Drive Tour
Discover western Sicily on an 8-day self-drive journey from Palermo. Explore Monreale, Segesta, Erice, the Zingaro coast, Marsala, Selinunte and Agrigento, with time for historic towns, landscapes and local food.

Self-drive · 8 days
Baroque Sicily at Your Own Pace – 8-Day Self-Drive Tour
Discover the Baroque treasures of south-eastern Sicily on an 8-day self-drive tour from Catania. Explore Ragusa Ibla, Modica, Scicli, Noto and Syracuse, with time for local cuisine, historic towns and traditional crafts.

Self-drive · 8 days
Sicily's Natural Treasures – 8-Day Self-Drive Tour
Explore Sicily's diverse landscapes on an 8-day self-drive from Catania to Palermo. Discover Mount Etna, Vendicari Nature Reserve, the Madonie and Monti Sicani, alongside historic towns and Mediterranean scenery.

Self-drive · 5 days
Pearls of Western Sicily – 5-Day Self-Drive Tour
Explore western Sicily on a 5-day self-drive holiday from Palermo, with four nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Discover Monreale, Segesta, Erice and Marsala, with an optional boat trip to Mozia.

Self-drive · 8 days
Flavours of Sicily – 8-Day Food & Wine Self-Drive Tour
Discover Sicily through its food and traditions on an 8-day self-drive from Palermo to Catania. Explore lively markets, Erice's pastries, Marsala wines and the distinctive flavours of Mount Etna.

Self-drive · 8 days
Eastern Sicily & Lipari Island – 8-Day Self-Drive Tour
Discover eastern Sicily by rental car, from ancient Syracuse and the Baroque towns of Noto, Modica and Ragusa to Mount Etna and Taormina, before travelling to Lipari in the Aeolian Islands.

Self-drive · 8 days
Sicily West to East – 8-Day Self-Drive Tour
Explore Sicily at your own pace on an eight-day self-drive journey from Palermo to Catania, with stops in Cefalù, Enna, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Noto and Syracuse.

Package · 3 days
Shopping Experience & Rural Charm
Enjoy a 3-day self-drive escape combining designer shopping at Sicilia Outlet Village with a relaxing countryside stay near Piazza Armerina. Explore Sicily at your own pace, with a rental car, two nights with breakfast and dinner, and admission to the magnificent Villa Romana del Casale included.

Self-drive · 14 days
Malta & Sicily Discovery – 14-Day Self-Drive Tour
Explore Malta and Sicily on a 14-day self-drive journey, from Valletta and Gozo to Syracuse, Agrigento, Palermo and Mount Etna. Discover ancient temples, Baroque towns, coastal landscapes and authentic Mediterranean traditions at your own pace.
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