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Recommendations on Sicily itinerary

Hello,
Travel is nothing if not changes. Yeah!
I will be in Rome at the end of October and that is set up. Due to some changes, I have 3 options and would like to get some input on what this experienced group of travelers would do.

Option 1) I fly from Rome to Catania and spend 2 nights in Siracusa and Ortigia and then take bus to Palermo for 2 nights, then go explore another part of Sicily on west coast (Cefalu, Trapani) for 4 nights, then I go back to Palermo for 2 nights and then I have to return to Rome to come back to U.S.

Option 2) I spend 1 extra day and night in Rome, then fly to Palermo for 3 nights, then explore Sicily on west coast (Cefalu, Trapani) for 4 nights, then I go back to Palermo for 2 nights and then I have to return to Rome to come back to U.S.

Option 3) Fly from Rome to Palermo for 4 nights, then explore Sicily on west coast (Cefalu, Trapani) for 4 nights, then I go back to Palermo for 2 nights and then I have to return to Rome to come back to U.S.

I don't want to rush, but I'd like to get a taste of east coast of Sicily too. I'm torn. What does this group think?

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From what I understand you have 10 nights available on the ground in Sicily and no rental car. Yes?

Fly to Catania CTA
3 nights in Ortigia (possible day trip to Noto)
transfer to Taormina/Giardini Naxos
3 nights in Taormina/Giardini Naxos (devote one day excursion to Mt. Etna, if the flowing lava permits)
transfer to Palermo
4 nights in Palermo (day trip to Cefalu) with visit also of Monreale, on the hill above Palermo.
Fly away from PMO

You can also reduce the stay in Taormina (2 nights only instead of 3), if not planning any vulcano excursions and add that night to Palermo, for more day trips (Erice/Trapani, Segesta?).