I went on the Sicily trip in May of this year and really enjoyed the holiday. We stayed in several hotels, the longest at one place was i think 3 nights. The days were long, often on the coach at 8.30 - 9 am and not getting to the next destination much before the evening meal with great distances to cover, calling at places along the way. The holiday gave a good general look at Sicily and I went on all the extra excursions. Its a facinating place if you like ancient ruins and history. My favourite was the Palermo day when we went to the cathedral at Monreale and the Paletine chapel, both with marvelous gold mosaics. Our guide recommended we went on all the trips with good footwear on since we were walking over ancient ruins etc. I had lightweight walking boots on but others seemed to manage in sandals, but certainly if you went on the Etna trip you need good footwear - we walked through snow at one point. The Etna trip incures an extra charge to that paid to Just You if you go on the jeep and cablecar to the top and I think it was something like 50 euros or thereabouts. The only chance to do much shopping was in Taormina at the end of the holiday, but there was a full day there if you got the local bus home that stopped very near the hotel, and also things to see there if you are not a shopper! Have a good trip!
