SICILY
611 Tours Reviewed
Two Sicilian towns, one Roman miracle. I love Villa Romana del Casale for those mind-bending mosaics, and I love the Piazza Armerina brunch angle that keeps the day feeling like real life, not a museum sprint. One thing to think…
Taormina and Isola Bella in one smart shot. This private transfer from Messina turns a cruise-day stop into a real taste of Sicily, with free time in town and beach time at Isola Bella. I love the practical setup: you’re…
Ortigia looks different from a boat. This short sea tour gives you fresh angles on Syracuse’s island, with cave time, photo stops, and a pour of Prosecco while you sail. You get the best kind of sightseeing combo: moving views…
Sea caves and Prosecco in one smooth ride. This 2-hour boat trip in Siracusa pairs sailing time around Ortigia with a stop in the protected Plemmirio/Pillirina area, plus the kind of watery scenery that makes Sicily feel both easy and…
Etna is the kind of mountain you can’t fake. This excursion gets you toward the volcano’s Central Crater zone with expert help, mountain gear, and a small-group pace built for real walking. I like that you’re not just dropped at…
Catania’s underground tells the story in stone. This 2.5-hour walk mixes secret passageways and street food, with guides who can turn a short stop into a clear lesson. I especially love the way the tour pairs big landmarks above ground…
One day, two wineries, and Etna air in your lungs. This small-group tour from Taormina is built around Mount Etna wine tastings plus a medieval village stop in Castiglione di Sicilia, so you get both the people and the product.…
Etna at 3000 m is not a casual outing. This excursion focuses on a guided trek across recent lava terrain to reach the area tied to the 1971 explosive cone, with the payoff of seeing Europe’s highest volcano up close.…
Etna by quad feels like the fastest way to see the mountain up close. I love the mix of 90% off-road driving and on-foot exploring of lava caves and tunnels. I also like that the group stays small—up to 10—so…
Egadi coves beat sitting still. This small-group boat day connects Favignana and Levanzo with planned swim breaks and plenty of food-and-drink care, and I love the snorkeling stops at the caves and coves. One thing to keep in mind: it’s…
Palermo on two wheels is a smart way to orient fast. This 3-hour guided ride threads together big sights tied to Palermo’s Norman-Arab legacy and UNESCO connections, with plenty of stops where your guide points out details you’d miss walking.…
Taormina, minus the port-stress. This private transfer from the Messina cruise port is a smart way to reach town, with an air-conditioned vehicle and real time to explore Taormina on your own. You’re not stuck on a fixed bus route—you…
Etna feels close enough to touch. This Mount Etna day trip from Catania mixes rim walks on dormant craters, sweeping views over the Valle del Bove, and a lava cave visit, with lunch high on the mountain. I like the…
A day on the Egadi starts with wind and ends with quiet coves. What makes this full-day sailing boat tour so appealing is the mix of real sailing (the crew aims to use sail power when conditions allow) and the…
Volcano views, then seaside charm in one day. This Mount Etna and Taormina full day tour ties together Europe’s most active volcano and one of Sicily’s prettiest hill towns. You get a smooth drive out of Catania, a walk at…
