Sicily holidays

Sicily is Italy’s largest island, with beach resorts, historic cities and warm weather that lasts well beyond summer. Thomas Cook offers Sicily holidays 2026 and 2027, with flights, hotels and ATOL protection included in one booking. Holidays to Sicily range from busy resort towns and quieter coastal spots to cities with proper character, whether you’re after beach days or something with a bit more to it.

Sicily Resorts

Taormina

Taormina is a hillside town on Sicily's east coast, known for its ancient Greek theatre and views of Mount Etna. Popular with couples and holidaymakers who want more than just beach days.

Palermo

Sicily’s capital puts street food, busy markets and architecture you won’t find anywhere else in Italy right on your doorstep. There’s plenty to get stuck into.

Catania

The city's dramatic architecture is just 6km from the airport, with more going on than many of the island's beach resorts. Good restaurants, a lively bar scene and Etna visible from the streets.

Syracuse (Siracusa)

Ortigia gives you a UNESCO-listed island of cobbled streets and historic buildings. Quieter and more authentic than most of Sicily – a favourite with couples.

Cefalù

Combine a beach resort on the north coast with a Norman cathedral in the centre. A great choice if you want sea and sightseeing without travelling far.

San Vito Lo Capo

The beach here is white sand, clear water and some of the best on the island. Easy to see why it's popular with families.

Agrigento

The Valley of the Temples is reason enough to come. Not a traditional resort, but a better pick if you’re coming to Sicily for history and the island’s south coast.

Marsala / Trapani

You get salt flats, the Egadi Islands and a quiet wine region that most people skip. Less visited than the rest of Sicily – and that’s the point.

Holiday Types

Sicily All Inclusive holidays

An All Inclusive Sicily holiday typically covers meals, snacks and drinks at your hotel - though it's worth noting that drink inclusions can vary, with some properties offering unlimited beverages and others limiting you to selected local drinks or house options. Either way, your main holiday costs are largely taken care of before you travel.

Sicily package holidays

Flights and hotel in one booking, ATOL protected and one number to call if anything changes. Package holidays to Sicily take a lot of the organising out of the trip before you travel. Transfers and car hire are both available as extras should you need them.

Sicily couples holidays

Taormina and Syracuse are the two most popular choices for couples – one for the views and hilltop setting, the other for quieter streets and Ortigia’s Old-Town atmosphere.

Sicily family holidays

Cefalù and San Vito Lo Capo have the beaches most families are after. There are also water parks near Etna if you want a day away from the sea.

Sicily city breaks

Palermo, Catania and Agrigento give you very different sides of Sicily – street food and markets, a base near Etna, or ancient Greek temples depending on what you’re there for.

Sicily cheap holidays

May, June, September and October are usually the best months for value. Check our cheap Sicily holidays for the best-value dates.

Sicily last minute holidays

Flights to Sicily run seasonally from most UK airports, though some departure points - including Gatwick and Luton - offer options into the winter months. If your dates are flexible, it's worth checking our last-minute Sicily deals to see what's available.

Sicily self-catering holidays

Sicily has a good range of self-catering villas and apartments, on the coast and further inland. A practical choice if you'd rather have your own kitchen and set your own pace - and the flexibility to eat out and explore local restaurants whenever the mood takes you, without being tied to set meal times.

When to Go

May–June

Temperatures sit between 24-30°C and the resorts are quieter than peak summer. Better value too – especially if you’re travelling with kids and want to avoid the school holiday rush, or if you’d rather have the beach a bit more to yourself.

July–August

The hottest part of the year, regularly hitting the mid 30s (°C). Resorts are at their busiest and prices reflect that, so book early if this is when you’re going.

September–October

The sea stays warm at around 24°C, crowds thin out and this is usually when prices ease off a bit too. Easily the best-value months if you can travel outside school holidays.

See the full Sicily weather guide before you book.

UK Departure Airports

Sicily holidays are available from Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh and Newcastle, with direct flights to Catania and Palermo. Gatwick and Luton also have winter package options if you're looking to travel outside the main summer season.

Find cheap flights to Sicily from an airport near you.

Why Book with Thomas Cook

All Thomas Cook Sicily holidays are ATOL protected and ABTA backed. As a package holiday provider, we keep flights and hotels in one booking, so there’s one place to contact if you need help before or during your trip. Flights are available from regional airports across the UK, and every holiday is priced from £209 per person so you can see the full cost before booking. Transfers and car hire are both available as extras should you need them.

Best hotels

Best All Inclusive Hotels in Sicily

Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Mangia's Himera Resort - All Inclusive

Best Taormina hotels

Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotel of the World
Hotel Villa Belvedere

Best Cefalù hotels

Hotel Alberi del Paradiso
Cefalù Sea Palace

Best Giardini Naxos / Catania coast hotels

UNA Hotels Naxos Beach Sicilia
Arathena Rocks Hotel

Best western Sicily hotels (Marsala / Trapani area)

Almar Giardino di Costanza Mazara del Vallo Resort & Spa
Baitan Hotel

Best southern Sicily hotels (Noto / Agrigento area)

Hotel Club Eloro
Serenusa Resort

Best luxury hotels in Sicily

Atlantis Bay - The Leading Hotel of the World
Mazzarò Sea Palace - The Leading Hotels of the World
Grand Hotel San Pietro Taormina - Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Best family-friendly Sicily hotels

Grand Palladium Sicilia Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del Mare
UNA Hotels Naxos Beach Sicilia

More Travel Guides

We also have travel guides available for destinations, including: Amalfi | Ischia Porto | Florence | Lake Garda | Limone | Malcesine | Rome | Sant'Agnello | Sardinia | Sorrento | Tuscany | Venetian Riviera | Venice

Our Sicily holidays guide was last revised and updated in June 2026.