SICILY
127 Tours Reviewed
Fresh pasta in a real Sicilian villa setting. This hands-on class at Villa Palamara puts you in a 15th-century former Benedictine monastery turned seaside villa, with olive, orange, and lemon trees plus Mediterranean views while you cook. I especially like…
One of Sicily’s most dramatic days is built in. This private, English-speaking trip takes you up to Etna’s 2,000 m views and finishes with real wine tasting at the winery. The one thing to watch is pacing: the day is…
Old-cellar wine tours feel different. This one pairs organic wines with an on-the-ground walk through the estate’s vineyards and olive groves, then adds a guided look at the Florio factory’s old cellar—industrial archeology you can see and understand. I like…
Etna wine meets a real Sicilian lunch. I love the shared courtyard table setup and the chance to taste Vigna Grande alongside three other Etna styles. One thing to consider: you’re on a fixed schedule and you’ll be eating communally,…
Etna at sunset feels like another planet. This half-day trek puts you on volcanic ground that looks moon-made, then rewards you with a sunset wine stop guided by people like Renato who can explain the mountain without turning it into…
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…
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…
Etna turns dramatic when the light changes. This Catania tour takes you up into Etna Park with a small group and ends with a sunset Etna Doc moment on the mountain, guided by Amilcare Lorenzi. I especially like the way…
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 pours wine with a volcano backdrop. This small-group day from Catania combines a Zafferana Etnea farm tasting with a three-course winery lunch and pours of Etna DOC red and white wines. I love the hassle-free minibus pickup and drop-off,…
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…
Etna feels like another planet—just a few hours from Catania. This private day trip strings together the volcano views, a hands-on honey stop, and a sit-down winery lunch with wine pairing. It’s the kind of outing where you get big…
Sicily tastes better from the family table. This Balestrate olive grove tour is built around Francesco and his family’s work, from a stroll among the trees to a sit-down tasting at their house. I love how you learn olive oil…
Palermo on a plate is the fastest way to eat your way through old-town. I love the serious food-and-wine lineup and the way guides stitch city stories into the walk. One heads-up: this is a hands-on walking tour, so it’s…
