12 days in Sicily, Mesquite & Dallas Itinerary

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San Vito lo Capo, Italy
— 1 night
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Palermo, Italy
— 3 nights
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Agrigento, Italy
— 1 night
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Syracuse, Italy
— 1 night
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Taormina, Italy
— 1 night
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Drive to Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, Fly to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Drive to Mesquite
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Mesquite, United States
— 2 nights
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Dallas, United States
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San Vito lo Capo, Italy — 1 night

On the 21st (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Riserva Naturale Dello Zingaro and then hike along Il sentiero di Monte Monaco.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the San Vito lo Capo trip maker website.

Dallas, USA to San Vito lo Capo is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Dallas to San Vito lo Capo. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Dallas in May: high temperatures in San Vito lo Capo hover around 71°F and lows are around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Palermo.
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Palermo, Italy — 3 nights

Take a break from Palermo with a short trip to Museo dell'Acciuga in Aspra, about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Palermo, steep yourself in history at Catacombe dei Cappuccini, don't miss a visit to Piazza Pretoria, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Palermo route maker tool.

Traveling by car from San Vito lo Capo to Palermo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Agrigento.
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Agrigento, Italy — 1 night

Valley of the Temples

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): delve into the distant past at Valle dei Templi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa San Nicola, then explore the striking landscape at Scala dei Turchi, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Seta Spa and Wellness.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Agrigento road trip planning website.

Getting from Palermo to Agrigento by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 72°F in May, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Syracuse.
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Syracuse, Italy — 1 night

Pearl of the Mediterranean

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Museo Archeologico Regionale Paolo Orsi, step off the mainland to explore Ortigia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siracusa, then explore the fascinating underground world of Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio), and finally delve into the distant past at Teatro Greco.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Syracuse trip itinerary planning site.

Drive from Agrigento to Syracuse in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Taormina.
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Taormina, Italy — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Ancient Theatre of Taormina and then make a trip to Corso Umberto.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Taormina trip planner.

Traveling by car from Syracuse to Taormina takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Mesquite.
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Mesquite, United States — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): wander the wide-open spaces of Southfork Ranch, indulge in some personalized pampering at A Light Touch Spa, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: bet on your favorite at Devil's Bowl Speedway, see the interesting displays at No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Spellman Museum of Forney History, and finally experience rural life at Blase Family Farm.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Mesquite trip itinerary maker.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Taormina to Mesquite. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Taormina in May, expect nights in Mesquite to be about the same, around 61°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can drive to Dallas.
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Dallas, United States — 2 nights

Big D

On the 30th (Thu), take in nature's colorful creations at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, then make a trip to Grassy Knoll, then examine the collection at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, and finally make a trip to Reunion Tower. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Top O'Hill Terrace, then get to know the fascinating history of Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, and then examine the collection at Tandy Leather Museum & Gallery.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Dallas trip planner.

Dallas is just a short distance from Mesquite. May in Dallas sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 65°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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Sicily travel guide

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The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily is a ruggedly attractive land. The island has a long history of foreign domination and has been controlled by the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans. The result is a distinct culture blending elements from all of those areas and featuring an intriguing dialect. This is a huge island with plenty of small villages to tour, each with its own treasures. Beyond the popular coastal areas, Sicily's inland attractions include an unspoiled landscape of mountains, hills, and villages that sometimes seem frozen in time. While the natural environment is its biggest draw, Sicily's greatest asset may be its people. They are proud of their traditions and incredibly hospitable to visitors.
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