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 Ancient Theatre of Taormina and Etna Donkey Trekking. 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: EtnaExcursion.it (in Trecastagni), Taormina (Villa Comunale & Corso Umberto) and Museo del Carretto Siciliano (in Aci Sant'Antonio). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Piazza Duomo, delve into the distant past at Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, stop by Sandra Simonato, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siracusa.

To see reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Catania trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Catania-Fontanarossa Airport and Comiso Airport. In December, daytime highs in Catania are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel back home.