Top Sicily Nature and Wildlife Tours - page 4

Get more out of your time in the Vendicari Nature Reserve, and explore it with a local guide, just for your own group. You’ll learn about the landscapes of wetlands and dunes that stretch alongside the shores of the Ionian coast, and discover the birdlife that abounds. Round-trip transport from Syracuse is included.

While your ship is in port, see more of Sicily on a full-day to Taormina. Take a guided tour of this historical city, including a stroll along Corso Umberto, once an ancient Roman street, and a visit to the Greco-Roman Theater. Plus, admire views of Mt. Etna and Giardini-Naxos bay from Castelmola. Pickup and drop-off from the ports of Messina and Giardini Naxos are included.

Finding the best cannoli bakeries—pasticcerie—in Taormina can be a fun challenge, but it can also turn into fruitless trips between neighborhoods. With this tour, take the guesswork out and let a chef help you prepare cannoli from scratch, using traditional recipes starting with the crusty shell and ending with sweet ricotta cream. When you’re done, taste your creations and receive a “cannoli expert” certificate.

Observe dolphins in the Gulf of Catania safely and sustainably with this low-impact tour. Set off with a crew of specialized skippers and marine biologists to learn about the local dolphin population and watch them frolicking in the open waters off Sicily. This tour abides by the international agreement for the conservation of cetaceans and is certified as eco-friendly, so you’ll get close enough to snap photos without disturbing the animals.

Experience life in the Sicilian countryside. After pickup from the Taormina area, take a scenic drive through the picturesque Sicilian countryside to a horse ranch, where a professional instructor helps you learn how to ride a horse. Then, hop on and ride through Etna Park with a guide for about an hour. Finish the tour with a traditional Sicilian lunch at a restaurant: fresh, local products and wines from local vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna.

Sicily is home to some of the most spectacular Greek and Roman archaeological sites in Italy, but visiting on your own means navigating the island’s confusing rural roads. With this tour, reach Villa Romana Del Casale in Piazza Armerina and the Valley of Temples in Agrigento with a private driver for a stress-free jaunt through ancient history, taking in these remarkable ruins at your own pace.

Marvel over the geological wonders of Mount Etna on this action-packed small-group tour from Catania. Soak up the dramatic scenery of Europe’s highest active volcano as you trek along its paths, explore a cave formed by lava, and taste local products. Then, spend the afternoon enjoying your free time in Taormina, among medieval churches, ancient Greek theater, and a lively shopping district.

Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a unique opportunity to explore its lunar landscapes and distinctive flora. Accompanied by expert nature guides, you’ll embark on an enriching excursion uncovering the secrets of this fascinating volcano, its eruptions, and its relationship with local inhabitants, flora, and fauna. The tour includes visits to an extinct side crater and walks through both recent and ancient lava fields. Enjoy an easy, panoramic walk along one of Etna’s most scenic trails. The program includes several stages to showcase the volcano's diverse features, providing an engaging and informative experience. Program details: - Start time: 3:30 PM (subject to sunset) - Travel time to first stop: 45 minutes - Stops: Side craters and 2 km loop hike (easy level) - Duration: 4 hours including travel Ideal for families with children or groups of friends.

Venture away from the bustling city of Catania and explore the nearby villages of Taormina and Castelmola on this full-day tour. Start your day off in Taormina, where you have free time to explore the village on your own. Then, join a small group and explore the panoramic village of Castelmola, with its panoramic views, and enjoy a swim session in the Mediterranean to cap off your day.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Ilean canyon and get some physical activity during this hike through Casagrande Nature Reserve. Navigate narrow paths and steep limestone terrain with stairs to help along the way. Your determination and effort is rewarded with views of lakes and vegetation. If you're feeling adventurous you can even take a refreshing dip in the waters.

Passing through the characteristic Etna villages, you will observe various vineyards and orchards and going up in altitude, you will discover a lot about the villages, the population and their culture. Along the way our guide will explain the story of the birth of the largest active volcano in Europe.

Discover the Aeolian Archipelago on this day trip to the islands of Stromboli and Panarea from Taormina. Journey to each island by motorboat, exploring the local shops at your leisure or taking a cool dip in the sea. Afterward, cruise around Stromboli to see the island’s volcano. Keep your eyes peeled for the crater of Sciara del Fuoco, known to light up the sky with its jet-like eruptions.

See the stunning Aeolian Archipelago on this day trip to the islands of Vulcano and Lipari from Taormina. Take a motorboat across the turquoise waters to the UNESCO-listed chain of volcanic islands. Enjoy free time to explore, cooling off with a swim in the Tyrrhenian Sea or checking out the Lipari Archaeological Museum for a bit of island history. Your day concludes with transportation back to Taormina.

Our skipper will guide you to discover the Egadi Islands, following the wind’s breath. Live a unique experience between secret caves, inaccessible bays and uncountable shades of blue.. Left the mooring and hoisted the sail, your sailing experience can begin. The private boat sails to Favignana with stops at Cala Azzurra, Bue marino, Cala Rossa, Favignana City. The navigation continues to Levanzo, where stops at the most famous bays of the Island as Cala Fredda and Cala Minnola. During the stops you can swim and use the snorkeling equipment available on board. The private sail boat provides every comfort to spend a daily tour in total relax.

Take the guesswork out of reaching Segesta and Erice from Palermo and save hours on this full-day tour that includes hassle-free transportation. Delight in the medieval majesty of Erice, a walled town that reigns over the picturesque harbor of Trapani, enjoying free time to explore at your own pace before continuing on to Segesta. Take in this premier archaeological site independently, including temple ruins perched above sweeping vistas of Sicily’s countryside.

Spend an unforgettable day exploring Mt Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe, on this day trip from Palermo. See the looming mountain up close and learn about its unique landscapes, studied since the Greek period.

Discover a number of western Sicily’s most popular destinations on this full-day tour from Palermo. Meet your guide at your accommodation, climb aboard a climate-controlled minivan, and head first to Segesta, where you’ll explore the ancient Greek amphitheater and temple (entry own expense). Then, discover the medieval town of Erice, enjoy a traditional Sicilian lunch (own expense) in Saline, and finish with a walking tour of the elegant city of Trapani.

Explore Europe's largest active volcano on foot and discover its most fascinating craters and panoramic slopes with this full- or half-day guided excursion. Board a 4x4 at the meeting point and set off to take on medium to challenging trails as you learn about the mountain's history and geothermal activity along the way. Visit a lava cave (full-day hike) or relax over a tasting of local specialties (half-day hike).

With the jeeps we will reach the panoramic points with a view of the Madonie and the Turquoise coast at sunset, we will continue in the direction of the mountain chalet located inside the woods to enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with local products. Finally the adventurous and exciting descent with the jeeps at night via ancient dirt roads inside the Nebrodi park. Departure 5.00pm / 7.00pm depends on the season.

Consiglio i viaggiatori di effettuare questa tipologia di tour ecologico perché, essendo un risciò concede l’accesso nella zona pedonale,un abirinto con vicoletti storici permette di visitare l’isola di ortigia a 360 gradi, sia interna che esterna con soste, spiegazione e foto scattate dai driver.

Sailing is the most beautiful way to experience a wonderful day at the seaside. The crew is very competent. Angela is a welcoming vintage sailboat for a few people, Its location is easy to reach on foot from the center of Palermo. Seeing Palermo from the sea is a privileged perspective. An excellent way to get out of the heat and chaos of the city. The tour with Angela is an exciting experience for adults and children.

Welcome to your exclusive trip between Taormina and Castelmola! With our private car tour, you will explore the historical wonders, breathtaking views and authentic flavors of these Sicilian gems. Admire the Ancient Theater with a view of the sea and discover the charm of Taormina, from Piazza IX Aprile to the Public Gardens. Reach the "Balcony of Sicily", Castelmola, for a breathtaking view of Taormina and Mount Etna. Explore the medieval streets and taste the local flavours. Let yourself be tempted by Sicilian cuisine during a gastronomic stop Book your private tour today for a unique experience among the beauties of Taormina and Castelmola, where elegance, views and flavors come together in a tailor-made road adventure.

Venture off the tourist track during this full-day private hiking tour of Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site's moonlike landscape as you are led by knowledgeable guides across deserts of black sand, ancient lava flows, and wooded areas, including the Valle del Bove and the Silvestri Craters. You’ll even get a chance to enter lava tubes, equipped with helmets and headlights.

This tour will allow you to live a unique experience immersed in a constantly changing nature thanks to recent and frequent eruptions that change everything creating unique landscapes rich in peculiarities, where the active summit craters with the incessant fumaroles of sulfur and water vapor stand out.