Map to Sicily
Getting Here
Your way to Sicily — planes, buses, and scenic roads in between.
Here’s how to get to Sicily, then Piazza Armerina, and ultimately Tenuta Savoca — complete with tips, routes, and the essential “you’re almost there” notes.
We’ve also included a few highlights for the adventurous.
Final honesty: If you decide to fly in and out of Catania Airport, we would not recommend spending too long in the city. No one we know (including us) has been seriously charmed by it.
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Landing on the Island
Sicily has two main airports. You will need to decide which one you want to fly to.
Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA)
If you want to get straight to the celebrations, Catania is the straightforward, time-saving route.
Approx. 1h and 20 minutes.
The easiest and most convenient option if you’re just coming for the wedding.
We don’t recommend staying too long in Catania — it’s more of a strategic arrival point than a picturesque destination. It’s useful for flights and onward travel, but not the ideal place to soak up Sicily before the wedding.
● Company: Etna Trasporti operates the bus service.
● Departure Point: The bus leaves from the Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop.
● Destination: It arrives at Piazza Armerina Viale Generale Muscara.
● Frequency: Services depart about five times a day.
● Duration: This is a direct route, taking approximately one hour and 30 minutes.
Palermo (PMO)
Travelling from Palermo takes slightly longer, but rewards you with markets, happy music, and fantastic architecture.
Approx. 2h and 30 minutes.
Perfect if you’re making a longer trip, and one of our favourite cities.
● No direct bus from the airport to Piazza Armerina: First, take a bus or train into Palermo city center.
● From Palermo City to Piazza Armerina: Once in the center, catch a regional bus (operated mainly by SAIS Autolinee or sometimes Interbus) toward Piazza Armerina.
● Travel time: Expect 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on the route and connections.
● Tickets: Can be bought online at SAIS Autolinee or Interbus, or at bus stations.
Driving in Sicily — the Easy Way to Get Around
Renting a car is the simplest (and often the nicest) way to explore Sicily at your own pace.
Both Catania (CTA) and Palermo (PMO) airports have plenty of well-known rental companies on site. If you’re planning to road trip, sightsee, or just prefer moving according to your own schedule, this is your best bet.
Both airports offer the same familiar lineup:
Europcar
Avis / Budget
Hertz
Sixt
Enterprise
Locauto (local, often cheaper)
It’s usually cheaper to rent a car with friends or other guests.
Road trips around Sicily are simply more fun with good company.
Driving has character — overtaking is common and sometimes… expressive.
In small towns, parking is more about skill than convenience.
Full insurance isn’t mandatory, but it’s the smartest thing you can buy before hitting the road.
What to See in Sicily
If you’re already taking the time to come on this trip, it would be a bit of a crime not to enjoy Sicily beyond our wedding. This island has it all: ancient ruins, an active volcano, picture-perfect beaches, bustling markets, excellent wine and even better food.
Here are a few highlights worth fitting into your trip:
Piazza Armerina’s Villa Romana Del Casale
Sicilia Outlet Village
Mount Etna
Valley of the Temples (Agrigento)
Beaches
Taormina
Palermo
A few things worth knowing before you land
Expect Italian time. Buses arrive… eventually.
Cash helps
Small towns love it.
Phone service can be patchy
Once you leave the motorway — download your maps.
Book flights early
September is popular.
Book rental cars VERY early
Automatics sell out first.