Sicily is an incredible option for an Easter family trip if you want warm weather, beaches, culture and great value, and it works surprisingly well by train.
This itinerary shows how you can explore multiple places across Sicily in one week, without hiring a car, and still keep costs realistic for families.
This route flies into Palermo, travels along the coast to Cefalù, continues to Taormina, and finishes in Catania before flying home.
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Disclaimer: This itinerary and pricing are provided for inspiration and general guidance only. You must check all details (including prices, availability, train times, and entry requirements) carefully before booking. Build a Break is not a travel agent and we do not provide personalised travel advice, quotes, booking services, or trip support. Use this route as a starting point and create your own trip based on your family’s needs and circumstances.
This Sicily multi-stop route covers:
Palermo
Cefalù
Taormina
Catania
Duration: 7 nights
🏙 2 nights in Palermo
🌊 2 nights in Cefalù
🌋 2 nights in Taormina
✈️ 1 night in Catania (before a mid-morning flight home)
This is a multi-stop train itinerary, so luggage choice is important.
Everyone should ideally travel with a backpack
Try not to take more than one suitcase between you
We haven’t included checked luggage in the flight prices
Light luggage makes boarding trains, changing platforms, and walking to accommodation far easier.
If you’ve ever dragged suitcases through Italian stations, you’ll know why this matters.
Prices are based on 2 adults and 2 children (aged 12 and under)
All links are provided so you can create your own version of this trip
The details below are for inspiration and guidance only
You can swap out flights, accommodation, dates, or destinations to suit your own family and budget
Always double-check prices, availability, and timetables before booking
Build a Break is not a travel agent and does not provide personalised quotes or booking services.
Outbound – Monday 30 March 2026
Edinburgh → Palermo
💷 £25 per person
🔗 https://skyscanner.pxf.io/xLVnJO
Return – Monday 6 April 2026
Catania → Edinburgh
💷 £69 per person
🔗 https://skyscanner.pxf.io/Dy9LWq
💷 Total flight cost: £94pp
✈️ Flights total (family of 4): £376
🚆 Booking trains in Italy
We book Italian train tickets exactly how we would at home in the UK.
✅ Trainline app — prices shown and charged in GBP
✅ Trenitalia app — Italy’s national rail operator
Both apps are easy to use, mobile-friendly, and ideal for families.
Monday 30 March – Wednesday 1 April (2 nights)
Accommodation: Hotel Bel 3
💷 £203 (2 nights)
A good-value, family-friendly hotel and an ideal base for your first stop in Sicily.
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🚆 Palermo Airport → Palermo Centrale
⏱ 51 minutes
💷 Train Tickets £18.77 (family of 4)
Palermo Cathedral & rooftop views
Street food markets (arancini & cannoli are a hit)
Half-day trip to Mondello Beach
⏱ 41 minutes
💷 £19.68 (family of 4)
A scenic coastal train journey and one of the easiest legs of the trip.
Wednesday 1 April – Friday 3 April (2 nights)
Accommodation: Hotel Santa Lucia Le Sabbie d’Oro
💷 £224 (2 nights)
Cefalù is one of the most family-friendly towns in Sicily.
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Sandy beach right next to town
Relaxed, walkable old centre
Optional climb up La Rocca for older children
🚆 Train to Taormina-Giardini
⏱ 3 hours 39 minutes
💷 £41.56 (family of 4)
From Taormina-Giardini:
🚌 Bus or 🚕 taxi up to Taormina town
Friday 3 April – Sunday 5 April (2 nights)
Accommodation: Hotel Baia Delle Sirene
💷 £362 (2 nights)
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Cable car down to the beach 🚠
Greek Theatre with Mount Etna views 🌋
Boat trips and beach time
🚆 Taormina-Giardini → Catania
⏱ 37 minutes
💷 £14.95 (family of 4)
Accommodation: Hotel Villa Romeo
💷 £104 (1 night)
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A practical final stop to remove early-morning travel stress.
In Catania, kids will love spotting black lava-stone buildings, watching the elephant fountain in Piazza Duomo, and riding the local metro.
Take a break at Giardino Bellini or head to the beach, then turn it into an adventure. You could also take a family-friendly trip up Mount Etna from here or Taormina.
🚆 Catania Centrale → Catania Airport
⏱ 7 minutes
💷 £8.02 (family of 4)
Perfect for your 11:40am flight, aiming to be at the airport by 9:30am.
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