Top Sicily Bus Tours

Spend a day exploring Palermo’s lovely surrounding areas on this private tour. See the historic Greek temple in Segesta, sample wines and almond sweets in medieval Erice, and enjoy lunch on Sicilian favorites at a traditional restaurant in the salt pans. Take time to discover the charming churches, harbor, shops, and monuments of Trapani before your tour concludes.

Experience the ultimate 'Godfather' film-buff's dream come true with a private 'Godfather' movie tour from Messina. Visit the town of Savoca to see the 1971 filming location for the wedding, as well as the bar where Michael Corleone asked for Apollonia's hand. Continue to Forza d'Agrò to see the square that served as the main square of Corleone during the Francis Ford Coppola movie. Head for Taormina to enjoy some sightseeing and shopping before returning to Messina.

The Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale are two of Sicily's top archaeological sites, but visiting both in one day from Taormina by public transportation is virtually impossible. On this tour, explore these ancient treasures stress-free with round-trip transportation from Taormina. Enjoy a guided tour of the Valley of the Temples for insights into its history and architecture, plus free time to marvel at the Villa Romana del Casale mosaics on your own.

Spend half a day exploring Monreale and Palermo on this private tour. Begin with an hour-long tour of the Monreale Cathedral, beloved for its mosaics dating back to the 12th century. Head to Palermo’s historic center to see the Palazzo de Normanni and its lovely gardens, the historic Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the elaborate fountain in the Piazza Pretoria, and more. Return to your hotel or port after a morning of incredible architecture and history.

Mt. Etna is one of Europe’s largest active volcanos, and exploring with a guide is a must to explore safely. With this hiking tour, take in the lava fields, steam vents, and other fascinating geological highlights with a trained adventure guide. Learn about the volcano’s history and activity as you hike its scenic slopes, plus venture into a lava cave with provided helmets and equipment.

This tour is the ideal way to check off multiple dispersed Sicilian highlights in a day. Rather than traveling by local bus, enjoy the upgraded option of having a private driver to take you around. During the trip, visit the hilltop village of Castelmola, stop at the Greek Theater of Taormina, and have a chance to discover the ancient astronomical clock at Messina Cathedral.

Explore Mt. Etna on a private tour with round-trip transport from your Messina port or accommodations. See the best views of the Sicilian countryside and visit secluded natural spots often missed by visitors. Enjoy a meal prepared with locally sourced ingredients paired with wines at a Messina vineyard for an authentic Italian experience.

Make the most of limited time in port without worrying about how to prioritize Messina’s highlights. This private tour streamlines your visit with convenient port pickup and a curated route covering key landmarks, from historic churches to the city’s renowned astronomical clock. Travel comfortably between sites while gaining context, so you can experience more in less time without the stress of planning.

Towering Mount Etna is one of the most popular sights in all of Sicily, but organizing transportation to the volcano’s craters can be a challenge. This convenient bus tour from Taormina drives past charming villages along the way to Etna, before arriving at Piano Provenzana. From there, you have around three hours to explore independently. Take a self-guided hike to the top, or continue the ascent of the volcano via jeep (additional expense). When you're done, head back to your bus to be whisked home.

Most tours in Eastern Sicily make travelers choose between a rugged hike along Mt. Etna or a scenic visit to Taormina’s historic center. During this small-group full-day tour, enjoy the best of both worlds. First, explore forests, craters, lava formations, and a volcanic cave with a trekking guide. Then, enjoy free time to shop or stroll in Taormina. A tasty lunch paired with Sicilian wine is included.

Discover several Sicilian landmarks during one itinerary with this full-day tour. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to Agrigento, known for its Greek archeological ruins. Visit Valley of the Temples, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and see well-preserved ancient Greek temples. See the striking rock formation known as Scala dei Turchi and visit one of Sicily’s beautiful beaches.

The tour allows people who have little time available to visit the most suggestive places of the Ionian coast of Sicily by mixing history, landscapes and culture. You will see the splendid panoramas of Etna, you will admire the town of Savoca where the most suggestive scenes of the film The Godfather were filmed and you will go shopping and walk in the historic Taormina full of restaurants, street food and souvenir shops.

Visiting both Mt. Etna and Taormina in a single day with public transportation from Catania is almost impossible. With this small-group day trip, shave hours off your travel time and visit both the volcanic slopes and Taormina’s old town. Explore Mt. Etna with a guide to visit dormant craters and lava fields, plus savor bird’s-eye views. Afterwards, enjoy a few hours of free time to sightsee in Taormina before the return transfer.

Visit the iconic locations featured in Francis Ford Coppola’s "Godfather" films, without worrying about mapping it out, with this unique themed tour. Travel on board a comfortable van from Messina and learn about the area’s history and ties to the film franchise on the way to Savoca. Stop to admire Bar Vitelli and the Church of San Nicolo before continuing on to see additional filming locations in Forza d’Agro.

Discover Etna with our half-day excursion: are you ready to experience an extraordinary adventure on Europe's highest active volcano? The excursion starts in an SUV or minivan (up to 8 people), along with our expert guides. Our first stop will be a walk in the Ragabo forest up to the lava front of the 2002 eruption. Starting along Via Mareneve, immersed in the Ragabo pine forest, we will arrive at the starting point of our trek to the Monti Sartorius craters. A route of about 3km, starting at 1650m and reaching an altitude of 1750m, a walk for everyone. We will then explore a lava tube, the Thieves' Cave, equipped with helmets and torches. The perfect itinerary that in just half a day will allow you to discover unique landscapes, eruption stories, and underground wonders, guided by the passion of someone who lives the volcano every day.

Explore Mount Etna with this tour from Catania that introduces you to the landscapes and geology of the volcano. Following a hiking route, you'll have the chance to admire forests, craters, and scenic views—and explore a lava cave with headlamps and helmets. After lunching on Sicilian food and wine, head to the Alcantara River gorges to experience more of Sicily's natural beauty.

Visit two Sicilian towns in one day on this full-day tour from Palermo. Explore the hilltop town of Castelbuono, with its atmospheric medieval lanes and historic Castle of Ventimiglia. After a typical Sicilian lunch (own expense), continue to the seafront town of Cefalu, with its magnificent cathedral and beautiful sandy beach.

The tour departs from the cruise terminal in the direction of Savoca (approximately 40 minutes by road). Savoca is the town where the film The Godfather was filmed. We will see all the most iconic places such as the Vitelli bar and the cathedral where Michael Corleone got married. After about an hour we leave to go to Castelmola (about 30 minutes from Savoca). Castelmola is a small village on the top of Taormina with a wonderful view of Mount Etna. After about an hour we move to Taormina, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, reachable only on foot and full of shops and restaurants. After about 2 or 3 hours we return to Messina, but not before a nice panoramic tour of Isola Bella. As a last stop, we will visit the Sanctuary of Christ the King, a panoramic point over the Strait of Messina, and the Duomo cathedral, where you can admire the largest astronomical clock in Europe. The timetable is designed to make the most of your time in Sicily and to be perfectly on time with the cruise ship.

This tour will allow you to discover the beauties of the city of Taormina and Messina and taste the flavors of Sicilian confectionery tradition through the tasting of the famous Sicilian cannolo. All accompanied by one of our drivers or hostess who will give you information on board the vehicle on what you visit, without invading your free time in Taormina where you can independently dedicate yourself to do what you like most shopping, photographs, visits to historical and cultural attractions.

Explore the Mount Etna region on a full-day private tour from Catania. Learn about Europe’s highest active volcano and the folklore from your informative guide. Drive through mountain villages, visit a local honey shop and the Cyclops Cave, and drive up to Rifugio Sapienza at 2000 meters above sea level to admire the beautiful views. Then head to a local winery to enjoy a delicious lunch complete with local wines.

Visit Mount Etna on a tour from Catania for the chance to go hiking on this Sicilian volcano to see summit craters and check out a cave. Please note, in the winter (mostly January but sometimes February or March, as well), trails may be covered by snow, and the tour will operate with snowshoes and walking sticks; the hike is often more tiring during these conditions.

This tour is suitable for cruisers who have little time but who want to see the main attractions of Eastern Sicily. * Personal pick-up from next to your ship * Personal drop-off at the end of the tour – 100% on time * Touring in a mini-van for minimal walking and access to sites * Touring with an English speaking driver-guide * Guiding services in one language only * High quality and personal experience * Tour duration : 6 - 8 hours * Worry free shore excursion * Money back if your ship does not dock * Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Tour suitable for cruise passengers arriving at the ports of the Ionian coast, allows you to visit the most interesting places from a landscape and cultural point of view, you will be picked up at the place of departure indicated by you and brought back within the time you set, you can ask your driver the possibility of a longer stop in one of the places you visited for a possible lunch in a restaurant, our staff will be happy to advise you and satisfy your every need.

Visit two of Sicily’s most renowned natural attractions during this full-day, small-group tour to Mt. Etna and Alcantara River. Get a first-hand peek at the iconic Silvestri volcanic craters, then see the impact of volcanic eruptions on the basalt riverbeds. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle with pickup and drop-off service from Catania.