6 days in Catania Itinerary

The landscape surrounding Catania, a medieval city on Sicily's eastern coast, is dominated by Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe.

Bring the kids along to Piazza Duomo and Duomo di Siracusa. For shopping fun, head to Enoteca Regionale di Sicilia or Sammartino e Delfino - Ceramiche Artistiche Caltagirone. Change things up with these side-trips from Catania: Museo del Carretto Siciliano (in Aci Sant'Antonio), Taormina (Ancient Theatre of Taormina, Villa Comunale, &more) and EtnaExcursion.it (in Trecastagni). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Villa Romana del Casale, step off the mainland to explore Ortigia, admire the local landmark of Fonte Aretusa, and trek along Etna Donkey Trekking.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Catania attractions planner.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and Comiso Airport. December in Catania sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.