Top Activities on the Ground in Sicily - page 3

Explore Europe’s largest active volcano on this day trip to Mt Etna from Taormina. Relax with transportation to the base station of Rifugio Sapienza and then take off through the foothills where you can hike at your leisure. Upgrade your ticket for a guided walking tour through the volcanic craters.

Compare the unforgettable storyline of "The Godfather" saga with real-life Mafia history during this in-depth guided tour of two Sicilian villages. See filming locations, like the church where Micheal Corleone married his young bride, Apollonia. You’ll also hear true stories from Sicilian Mafia clans and learn about their grip on southern Italy. The small-group tour is limited to eight and concludes with a tasty pasta buffet at a typical trattoria.

Fantastic tour in the Madonie Park with the latest generation electric mountain bike Haibike, distances have never been so close. A unique adventure in the wildest Sicily among olive trees and forests along ancient mountain dirt roads we will cross part of the Madonie park. The excursion also includes a passage in the ancient village of Pollina where we will visit the Greek amphitheater overlooking the Madonie, a short excited tour through the narrow streets of the village will make this unique experience between nature, culture and art in this uncontaminated corner of Sicily. To make the tour even more colorful the Aeolian Islands will be the setting . We will customize the tour based on the level of riders between mountain roads and off-road trails . A MINIMUM OF EXPERIENCE AND CONFIDENCE WITH MOUNTAIN BIKES IS REQUIRED

This experience includes the self-guided tour of the Baroque cities. The tour lasts 8/9 hours and includes transport only, you will have about 1 hour and 30 to visit all three cities. You will meet your driver in Syracuse and start the tour with a visit to the beautiful baroque city of Ragusa Ibla. At the end of the visit, among breathtaking landscapes made of large canyons, steep cliffs and wooded areas of olive groves and carob trees you will continue to Modica where you will have free time to visit this beautiful village and if you want you can have lunch with the famous "scacce Ragusa", you can also have a chocolate tasting for free. As a last stop you will go to Noto called "honey city" and where you can visit beautiful churches. You will be sent a small booklet with all the necessary information about the places you will visit and small tips to fully enjoy these cities. TOUR IS CONFIRMED WITH MINIMUM 4 PEOPLE

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.

Indulge your love of food and wine on this all-day tour of the Etna countryside. After a convenient hotel pickup, learn about the region’s history and culture from a local guide as you cruise through scenic Sicilian villages. Stop at a family-run winery and an antique farmhouse with delicious food. Enjoy wine tastings and samples of local cheeses, salami, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Take in stunning views from Europe’s largest active volcano with this Etna summit excursion. Travel high above sea level in a cable car and spend two hours trekking to the craters on the volcano’s summit, reaching a maximum altitude of 9,850 feet (3,000 meters). Pause to admire the scenery and spend some time on the summit before descending by foot and then by cable car.

Punctuality, efficiency, elegance, experience and professionalism. Available to meet any customer need. Avoid the stress and chaos of traveling with other people. Your exclusive and relaxing transfer in the center of CATANIA one of the most beautiful cities in the world "Happiness is a JOURNEY, not a destination ... !!!"

Explore Mount Etna during the most dazzling time of day with this sunset Jeep tour. Set off in the afternoon to take in the Valle del Bove and lunar landscapes of the lava and ash fields on the slopes of Europe’s highest active volcano. Discover side craters and extinguished lava flows, don a helmet and headlamp to venture into a lava tube, and admire the bird's-eye view at sunset.

Experience a different side of Sicily on a full-day tour to Mt. Etna, the largest active volcano in Europe. Your guide shares informative commentary about the history, geology, and wildlife of Mt. Etna as you take nature walks, tour a cave created by lava flows, and see old volcanic craters. Select from hiking or cable car options to customize your visit, then end the day by visiting a wine cellar to sample the local vino. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Catania.

UNESCO–listed Syracuse, Ortigia Island, and Noto are three of eastern Sicily’s most beautiful coastal settlements, with a history dating back to the days of the ancient Greeks. This full-day tour takes you to all three sites in one day, with round-trip travel from Catania, Taormina, and surrounding areas included. Discover Roman ruins in Neapolis, and admire beautiful baroque architecture in Noto—with your guide on hand to bring Sicily’s history to life.

Catania has a lively food scene, but it takes an insider to guide you to the top spots for sweet and savory treats. Explore the city's markets and food shops on this street food tour through the old town led by a local foodie, sampling Sicilian favorites like artisan cheeses and cold cuts, olives, arancini, and more while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere. Along the way, you’ll uncover what makes Sicilian cuisine unique and discover some of Catania’s cultural highlights.

Mount Etna is known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes and excellent local wines. Experience both with this tour that pairs a guided hike with a wine tasting at a traditional cellar. Follow your guide through lava flows and past extinct craters while you learn about the unique history and geology of Sicily's volcano. Afterwards, relax at a nearby winery while you sip Sicilian wines served with local specialities.

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.

This is a great way to explore the highlights of Syracuse at a faster pace than a walking tour. Leave the guidebook at home and let a guide show you around instead. As well as exploring the streets of Syracuse, the tour visits the small island of Ortigia to see its ancient Greek monuments and the Temple of Apollo. Other highlights include the Jewish Baths and Cathedral Square.

In a city as rich with history and culinary delights as Palermo, it can be tricky to know where to start exploring. With this cycling tour, your local guide shows you the city through their eyes on the back of a bike, which lets you see more than you ever would on foot. And with street food included, you get to eat like a local, too.

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.

A morning spent walking amongst extinct craters , lava trails and breath-taking sites from the mountain. Your guide will add to the experience by explaining the history, science, traditions of the sites and of the local (culinary) taste! (starting from Catania)

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.

Sicily's street food is legendary, but only locals know the best spots for sampling specialties from arancini to granite. Take advantage of your time in Catania to sample street food delicacies on this foodie walking tour around the city. Visit the main piazza and the elegant Via dei Crociferi while learning about Catania’s classic cuisine and its place in Sicilian culture as you stroll. Sample treats at market stalls and bakeries, and then leave armed with tips for the best places to eat in town. Read more about - Catania Street Food & Market Tour feat. Hidden Lava Cave - https://www.viator.com/tours/Catania/Street-Food-Tour-of-Catania/d22664-6760P2?mcid=56757

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 is home to a unique cuisine, different from mainland Italy and often hard to access without the knowledge of a local. With this Sicilian cooking class, enjoy an exclusive glimpse into Palermo’s culinary traditions by exploring one of the city’s oldest markets with a local and then preparing classic dishes at a family-run cooking school. Make four courses and sample what you’ve created during a celebratory meal.

The private tour allows you to decide the breaks in the various places by sharing the timing with the driver and then pausing in the place that arouses more interest in you, upon request and based on the time at your disposal you can be accompanied to make your lunch in a characteristic restaurant on the Tyrrhenian coast.

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.