SICILY
108 Tours Reviewed
Isola Bella makes Taormina feel worth it. This is a one-day combo that strings together an easy ride from Catania, a walk through Taormina’s main sights, and then time on the water toward Isola Bella, with Mount Etna in the…
A private boat turns Syracuse into something personal. From the sea, you get a front-row view of Ortigia and the coastline, plus real time to swim when conditions allow. I especially love how the trip keeps you moving between viewpoints…
Sunset in Aci Trezza is a whole vibe, especially when it comes with an on-board aperitif. I like this tour for its small-group setup (max 8), plus the way the captain turns the Cyclops Islands and nearby sea sights into…
Snorkel in Ortigia’s sea caves, easy. This 2-hour boat ride gives you a sea-level view of Ortigia and the Maniace Castle, then lets you swim inside sea caves with provided snorkeling gear. It’s the kind of outing where the best…
This is a great way to change pace fast in Palermo. In just about 5 hours, you’ll go from the UNESCO mosaics of Cattedrale di Monreale to the sunny, breezy beach village of Mondello, with hotel/port pickup to keep your…
Syracuse looks better from the water. This full-day private cruise strings together sea caves with dramatic rock formations, Ortigia’s waterfront stories, and Plemmirio’s protected marine area—then ties it off with lunch and a sunset aperitif. I love the relaxed pace…
Private sea time beats shore tours. This 8-hour Palermo-to-coast escape gives you a private boat day with repeated swim breaks and snorkeling along some of the prettiest coves. I love the calm, exclusive feel you get when it’s just your…
If you like sea time, this day starts right. You get an 8-hour sailing loop from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo, with multiple swim breaks in coves that look better than photos. Add a small group (max 12), English hosting,…
Syracuse looks different from a boat deck. This private 3-hour ride around Ortigia mixes big sea views with history at the Maniace Castle and scenery in the Plemmirio nature reserve. I love the simple, relaxing rhythm: cruise, stop for swims,…
If you want the coast without the long bus rides, this private boat loop near Capo Passero is a smart pick. I like how the route mixes big water views with quick, usable time on land: you get a Vendicari…
Cefalù looks good from far away, then gets better fast. I love the mix of Castelbuono’s medieval streets and the UNESCO Arab-Norman Cathedral in Cefalù, all wrapped into a smooth private day. The other big win for me is the…
A boat day off Agrigento hits differently. I like that this is a private setup (just your group) and you get multiple chances to get in the water, not one rushed photo stop. I also love the pacing: a few…
Ortigia looks different from the water. This short sea-caves cruise along Syracuse’s coast pairs big views with a sunset aperitif moment you do not rush. The main drawback to plan around is that the trip depends on weather, and the…
A boat ride around Ortigia can feel like instant history. You’ll cruise the Syracuse shoreline by sea, passing major landmarks from the water before heading to the Pillirina karst caves near Plemmirio. It’s a smooth half-day plan that mixes sights,…
Dolphins swim free right at sunset. This 3-hour Sicily boat trip is built around dolphin watching with a stated 95% chance of sightings, then it shifts into golden-hour mode with an aperitif at sea and a chance for a sunset…
