Italy · SICILY TOURS
Sicily is a country pretending to be an island: Greek temples, an active volcano, Baroque towns and the best fried food in Italy. These 13 tours are grouped by base — Catania, Palermo, Taormina, Syracuse — with real driving times.
Morning Mount Etna trip from Catania with an expert guide, a hike toward inner craters, and a helmet-and-headlamp lava cave visit.
“The tour was exactly as promised. The view of the lava field, the lava cave and the walk up to the little crater. It was all very interesting and our guide was excellent.”
One-hour Syracuse boat trip of Ortigia with live commentary, sea caves, bridges, and a swim stop in clear Mediterranean water.
“Very nice trip to see caves and marina. Guide very knowledgeable about history good value for money”
Small boat tour of Ortigia and Syracuse sea caves, with a swim off the boat. See major coast landmarks, in about 1h 10m.
“Excellent guide. Franco certainly knew his subject. Different nationalities on board and he could engage with all of us. We could have had a swim if desired but no one on board wanted too. Looked after really well thoroughly enjoyed it.”
Join a 5-hour English Pub Crawl Palermo through the centro storico with four bar stops, free shots, and drink discounts for $20.56.
“Excellent to meet great people, and drink in local bars, Love it!, you walk in the beautiful street of Palermo and find the most authentic local places, with good drink deals. the Host make it very interesting and fun”
A small-group salt walk in Trapani and Paceco, with three salt pans, a 600-year museum mill, and tastings of fleur de sel and salt flower.
“Tour piacevolissimo. La nostra guida Alessio preparatissima e brava coinvolgere anche tutti partecipanti del tour. Un ottimo approfondimento sulla materia del sale. Grazie dell' esperienza.”
Small-group Mt. Etna half-day from Catania with guided trek, lava caves, and Sicilian tastings plus optional cable car upgrade.
“Eduardo was a really great guide. He’s interested and interesting and very kind. He took us in front of our hotel and started explaining a lot of things about Etna. I strongly recommend!”
Small-group boat cruise from Giardini Naxos to Taormina, Isola Bella, and the Blue Grotto, with Prosecco, marzipan, and swimming.
“Very pleasant and comfortable 2 hr tour of the coast. Our captain was very knowledgeable and his English was excellent”
Guided Mount Etna trip to around 3000 m by gondola and 4x4, plus crater trekking and big views over eastern Sicily.
“This experience was epic! You should definately be in moderate shape. Be prepared with the proper shoes and weather appropriate clothes.”
7-hour small-crew boat day from Lampedusa with lunch, SUP, snorkeling, and wind-tuned cove stops including La Tabaccara.
“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”
Ortigia sea caves boat tour with a possible swim stop. Small-group, English ride around the island, about 1 hour, 24.20 per person.
“Wonderful experience! Great value. Mattia was a terrific tour guide with lots of historical information and tips for local restaurants, etc. The boat captain was very skilled. We saw the caves and the beautiful turquoise water as well as circumnavigating Ortigia Island. After walking the island by foot the day before, it was fun to see it from the water. One of the highlights of our time in Siracusa.”
Body raft the River Alcantara in Sicily, swim and jump through volcanic gorges with gear provided, guided and safe.
“Great experience. Both Guides know each and every stone below or above the water. They show you every footstep, so you can climb the raging water without fear. After the ascent, you will ride the water like a buoy and they will tell you how to do so.”
Electric scooter tour in Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples, small group, English guide and audio, 2 hours. Entrance tickets not included.
“Awesome experience! Best way to see temples. Lots of fun. On hot summer day, this was the way to go. Our tour guide Fabrizio was outstanding, with near-perfect English.”
Taste 7 Etna wines with expert guidance, stop in Zafferana for honey and olive oil, and enjoy a Sicilian lunch paired with Etna DOC.
“This was great trip, good and knowledgeable guide. Good honey, good food great wine”
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