Top Activities on the Ground in Sicily - page 3

Get a taste of Sicily with this private tour to Mt. Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano. Leave the driving to your private guide and take in the scenery as you drive through mountain villages, stopping at a local honey shop. Visit volcanic craters and an Etna winery for lunch and a tasting of red and white Sicilian wines.

The Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale are two ancient showstoppers, but visiting both in one day can be a challenge. Avoid the hassle of public transportation or following a roadmap with this stress-free driving tour. Enjoy hotel pickup in Catania and a scenic drive through the Sicilian countryside to visit both the spectacular Greek temples and dazzling Roman mosaics at your own pace.

Etna and Wine is a combination that is more than just an excursion, it is a journey through the most authentic flavors and volcanic landscapes of Sicily. What makes Lady Etna tour unique is the multisensory experience it offers. You will walk through lava flows and silent craters, hear millennial stories of fire and earth, and at the end you will toast with fine wines born right from the volcano. Our tour combines the strength of Etna's nature with the warmth of local wine traditions, with visits to selected wineries and tastings guided by experts. It is an authentic, intense experience, designed for those who want to experience Etna with all their senses. Our guides, are ready to make you live a unique experience. During the tasting at the winery, alcohol will be served exclusively to participants aged 21 and over. In case of presence of children, a tasting experience will be proposed with a special non-alcoholic menu.

Meet your private driver right at the port of Messina and begin a scenic journey south along the coast toward the enchanting hilltop town of Taormina. Upon arrival, spend the morning exploring on your own its charming cobblestone streets, elegant boutiques, and stunning views of Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea. Don’t miss a visit to the ancient Greek Theatre, one of Sicily’s most iconic landmarks. Around lunchtime, enjoy a leisurely meal at a traditional trattoria with a terrace overlooking the sea, savoring local specialties like pasta alla norma and fresh seafood. After lunch, your driver will take you further uphill to the picturesque village of Castelmola, perched even higher above Taormina, where you can wander quiet lanes, sip a glass of almond wine, and take in breathtaking panoramic views. You'll have time to relax, explore at your own pace, and soak in the Sicilian charm before your return drive to Messina in the late afternoon.

The Etna 2000 Morning jeep tour is designed to give everyone the chance to discover the most important places of Etna and to have a complete picture of its history, evolution and activity. We will begin the excursion from the lava flows that in past centuries destroyed the Etna villages and we will arrive at about 2000m above sea level at the ski and tourist resort of Mount Etna. Along the way, equipped with helmets and torches, we will visit a wonderful volcanic cave (lava tube), the famous Valle del Bove from a lookout and always accompanied by our passionate guides we will make a pleasant trek around the side craters, like the Silvestri Craters . In fact, there are over 300 extinct lateral craters on Mount Etna. The excursion is carried out on board our 4X4 jeeps with which we reach the various points of interest and throughout the journey our guides will provide you with all the information on Etna and in the end you will love it as we do

Sicily is famed for its cuisine, but it takes insider knowledge to know how to eat like a local. Taste your way around stunning, coastal Taormina during this private or small-group evening culinary tour. Complement your dishes with a glass of Prosecco, red and white wine, and Italian liqueur. As you walk and taste, learn more about the city's food history from your guide.

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.

These are two very suggestive medieval villages: this private tour allows you to recall many scenes from the trilogy of the masterpiece by Francis Ford Coppola, between enchanting panoramas. Between squares and sacred places, you will feel transported in an extraordinary setting.

GODFATHER TOUR SICILY - Escorted Tour of Godfather Locations 2024 During this amazing Escorted Tour to the Godfather locations, you will visit all the most famous places in the movie Godfather. This half-day excursion lasts around 4 hours. First of all, our driver will collect you from your preferred location in Taormina. Then, our journey begins along the coastal road to Capo Sant’ Alessio. You will visit two towns: the first step of our Godfather Tour is Savoca, with its famous bar Vitella and Michael's wedding church. The next stop is Forza D’agro - the backdrop for many scenes shot in the trilogy. Enjoy with our team of expert drivers one of the most requested Escorted Tour of Sicily.

Enjoy the thrill and typical descents of a classic canyoning adventure amidst the beauty of the Alcantara River on this small-group adventure from Francavilla di Sicilia. The expert and specialized guides offer you all the equipment you need: wetsuit, life jacket, hiking shoes, harness and helmet, and lead you to natural slides, waterfalls, big jumps and much more.

Enjoy a physical perspective of Sicily on a tour to Mt. Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe. Do a little trekking, check out an old crater and lava flow caves, and admire gorgeous views of the mountain and surrounding landscape at sunset. Plus, stop by a farm to taste local products like honey and wine. Hotel pickup in Catania is included.

Reach the dramatic summit of Europe’s highest active volcano with this guided hike to the peak of Mount Etna. Join a volcanologist guide for a two-hour walk up across the lunar landscape of lava fields, passing lava flow channels, side craters, and hissing steam and smoke vents along the way. Take in views of the surrounding Sicilian countryside and coastline from your 3,000-meter (11,000-foot) perch.

Explore Europe's highest active volcano with this Jeep tour on Mount Etna. Join a nature guide and head up to about 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) to discover lava flows and extinct craters, plus take in the views over the Caldera del Valle del Bove. Then don a helmet and headlamp and venture into a lava tube to better to learn how lava flows are formed and cool.

Mount Etna is Europe's largest active volcano, but you don’t have to climb the mighty peak to experience the natural wonder. On this full-day tour from Taormina, hike through the ancient woodlands and lava caves of Mt Etna; indulge in a Sicilian-style lunch and wine tasting; and explore the Alcantara Gorge. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

We offer a service with friendly and pleasant staff who will guide you to discover the most evocative places in Sicily where I will let you taste our gastronomic specialties such as arancini, Messina granita, our Sicilian cannoli etc. All this at an extremely affordable price for families and more.

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.

Sicily’s romantic atmosphere and unconventional history have seduced visitors for millennia but are easy to miss in the bustle of modern travel. This private walking tour immerses you in rustic hill towns and the history of the Sicilian Mafia—including visits to filming sites of The Godfather movie—and the anti-Mafia fight. Includes round-trip transport from anywhere in Taormina.

Explore the southeastern coast of Sicily on a day trip to Syracuse from Taormina. Led by a professional guide, see the impressive collection of ancient Roman and Greek ruins, soak up scenic views of the water and learn the rich history behind the city from your guide. Visit the archaeological site of Parco Archeologico della Neapolis (own expense) and spend the afternoon discovering Ortygia, Syracuse’s island neighborhood.

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.

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.

Discover Mount Etna, one of the highest and most active volcanoes in Europe, on an excursion aboard an off-road vehicle, with a group of up to 10 people. Your expert guide will take you on a mainly off-road route through pine forest and mountain trails to stroll through a lava cave and lava tunnels. Soak up the sea views, reach 1,800m high and see the majesty of the mountain under your wheels.

Sicilian cuisine is renowned as some of the best in Italy, and this half-day group cooking class is the perfect introduction. Alongside a professional chef, learn to make traditional Sicilian dishes, including fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade 4-course lunch or dinner, accompanied by Sicilian wine.

Skip crowded city tours and whisk (safely) past Palermo’s notorious traffic with this full-day bike rental. Choose carbon or aluminum road bikes from several brands and hit the road with a helmet, lights, lock, and a tire repair kit—plus a pannier (seat bag) if you’d like. Explore Palermo at your own pace without the constraints of a group or guide.

The small villages around Etna and the Taormina coastline are best experienced intimately and at a relaxed pace, so skip the hassle and crowds of group tours on this private guided tour. Reach the summit of Mount Etna and, after taking in the views, descend to the Mediterranean Sea for a group boat tour along the coast and tasting of traditional Sicilian arancini.