SICILY
960 Tours Reviewed
This is snorkeling with a science lesson built in. You’ll head from Aci Castello to the volcanic underwater world of Isola dei Ciclopi in a protected area, with a marine biologist onboard to explain what you’re seeing. I really like…
Three Sicilian cities, one smooth day. This full-day tour strings together Greek and Roman remains at Parco Archeologico della Neapolis, the sea-facing island of Ortigia, and the UNESCO baroque streets of Noto—all without you planning transit. I love the A/C…
Sicily tastes better with your hands in it. In Taormina, this half-day market and cooking class is a fun mix of market-first ingredient picking and hands-on Sicilian cooking with Chef Massimo. I love how you learn what to buy in…
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…
Two medieval towns. One tight day. This is a half-day excursion from Palermo that strings together two big-ticket sights: the cathedral splendor of Monreale and the cliffside charm of Cefalù, plus a quick stop at a medieval wash house. I…
You can’t rush this coastline. A 2-hour cruise is a fast way to see Ortigia and Syracuse from the water, with time for sea caves and cooling off at swim stops. The price is fair for what you get: a…
Eight days, eight people, and one serious Sicilian appetite. This small-group tour strings together Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Syracuse/Ortigia, Agrigento, and Palermo, with comfy A/C Mercedes minivan transfers and meals built in. I love the food-and-wine focus—a Taormina Food &…
Private boat days off Trapani are hard to top. This Egadi Private Tour stitches together Favignana and Levanzo coves, plus cave and cliff stops, with an English-speaking skipper and time to swim and snorkel. I love the mix of quick,…
Greek ruins, explained in real time. This UNESCO World Heritage site on a sea-gazing plateau is impressive on your own, but I love how the guide gives you context you won’t get from the signs alone, and I also love…
Boat coves in Cefalù look unreal from the deck. This 3-hour cruise brings you along the Cefalù coastline and stacks in a snorkeling stop plus an easy aperitif with fruit and prosecco. I like that it’s structured enough to feel…
Palermo is faster on two wheels. This guided bike tour takes you through the historic center and mixes in a small stop for street food so you taste what you’re learning. It’s a fun way to connect monuments, neighborhoods, and…
Cycling is the fastest way to feel Palermo. A rental here turns the city into your own two-wheeled playground, with real bike-shop help from Cesare and bikes set up for getting miles fast. I like that you’re not guessing equipment…
If you want Etna without the crowds, go north. This volcanological excursion focuses on the wild flow-lines, active craters, and real science stations up on the less-touristy flank. You start at Piano Provenzana (1,800m) and spend the morning working up…
Sunset looks better from a small boat. I love the way the crew strings together the coast’s stories as you pass bays and caves, and I love the aperitif with Sicilian drinks and snacks while the light turns golden. The…
Tiles you can tour like a home. In Palermo’s Stanze al Genio, you get a guided walk through a private majolica museum tucked in Palazzo Torre Pirajno, with 5,000+ tiles from the 15th to the 19th century set up room-style.…
