SICILY
292 Tours Reviewed
Hilltop Sicily moves fast. This private excursion links Castelmola’s panoramic views with Taormina’s historic sights, then adds a quick look at Messina. You get port pickup and an English-speaking experience built for just your group. What I like most is…
Etna does not do subtle. This small-group trip gets you up to the volcano’s high zone, then back down for a lava cave visit and the Alcantara Gorges. You’ll go from Taormina to near 2,750–2,800 meters, walk on black ash…
Etna starts with a bus ride worth taking. I like having a multilingual guide explaining the volcano as you climb, and I like the long stretch of free time at 1,900 meters so you can choose how active you want…
A trip like this is short, but it packs a lot. You’ll ride out from Giardini Naxos by private boat excursion, pass the classic coastlines near Taormina, and get about 40 minutes of swimming—plus Prosecco as a reward. I especially…
Taormina from the water feels like a cheat code. This 3-hour Sicilian boat outing mixes local wine tasting with swim stops and a simple, satisfying brunch onboard, all guided by a local skipper and crew. I especially love how relaxed…
Three Etna wineries, one unforgettable wine day. What makes this tour fun is the private, air-conditioned car plan and the way each stop is led by a sommelier who actually explains what you’re tasting. I also like the sheer food-and-wine…
You get a break from traffic and stairs in one easy hop. This private boat tour sails the best-known coves around Taormina, with multiple swim stops and time in clear water that’s made for snorkelling. I especially like the way…
Mount Etna on foot beats any postcard. This 6-hour excursion mixes volcanic geology, nature walks, and the unusual stop at Grotta dei Ladroni—all starting with pick-up right from where you’re staying in Taormina (or nearby). I love that it’s built…
Etna wine tastes better with old-village cobblestones. This small-group day trip pairs a real slice of medieval Sicily with two Etna-area winery visits, including tastings and a full lunch. I especially like the way the tour mixes Castiglione di Sicilia…
Etna walks beat any postcard. This day trip pairs a guided look at lava flows and lateral craters with a relaxed winery stop where you taste four Mount Etna wines alongside Sicilian specialties. The big catch is weather: high altitude…
Godfather fans, this tour hits different. You’ll ride from Taormina into Savoca and Forza d’Agrò, then see real village streets where famous scenes were filmed. I love the way the guide stitches movie moments to Sicilian life, including Sicily’s Mafia…
Fresh pasta in the sunshine beats a museum day. This Taormina cooking class pairs a real market stop with hands-on cooking led by locals, so you go home with skills, not just photos. I especially love the market ingredient hunt…
Blue water, great wine, and caves without the hassle. From the Spisone beach near Lido Re del Sole, this 3-hour Taormina boat trip is built for daydreaming: bays, caves, and swimming in the Ionian Sea with snorkeling gear included. What…
Sicily tastes better from a moving boat. This Taormina coastal cruise pairs seaside caves and coves with an on-board spread of Sicilian wines, liqueurs, cheeses, and meats, with stories from guides who clearly love the Etna area. I especially like…
Sunset looks different from a boat. This small-group Taormina cruise pairs coastline views with an included Sicilian-style aperitivo so you spend your money on the scenery, not a bar tab. You’ll also get snorkeling gear and a crew story-driven route…
