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106 Sicily trips. Tours from 54 tour companies. 376 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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9 Day Affordable Sicily
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Catania, Sicily

Highlights

  • Visit the Norman Cathedral in Monreale with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo with its incredible mix of architectural styles Savor lunch based on local specialties on a farm with an olive oil tasting Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved outside of Greece Explore the foothills around Mount Etna - the most active volcano in the world! Stroll in the Old City of Catania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site View intricate Roman mosaics at the famous Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Ultimate Italy
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1/5 Terrible
98 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cinque Terre, Colosseum, Florence, Lake Como, Milan, Mount Etna, Naples, Rome, Sicily, Sistine Chapel, Tuscany, Umbria, Vatican City, Venice

Highlights

  • Float through the Venetian canals aboard a traditional gondola
  • Step into the Renaissance in Florence
  • Indulge in Italian food and wine while taking in the Tuscan countryside
  • See the best of ancient Rome, the Vatican and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
  • Take in the turquoise waters and coastal views of luxurious Capri
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Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"I have been trying to make the best of this trip, but honestly, I’m having a terrible time. This has been the most stressed I’ve ever been on a vacation. I’m currently stuck in Iceland, no one from the EF team will not respond to me, I’m out a LOT of money, I’m FREEZING, and I’m severely uncomfortable. I would HIGHLY NOT RECOMMEND EF Ultimate Break for any of your travel needs. They do NOT take care of your problems— they just make the most money they can off of you and do not actually care about your comfort or concerns. This trip has sent me on an incredibly LOW low, and I just want to go home, but that would be a substantial amount of money I can’t afford. I have been bouncing around contacting EF, JetBlue, Icelandair, and British Airways. I still don’t have my luggage, and it is the LAST DAY of planned activities already. I also found out from JetBlue that there was a refund issued for $834 for the original flight we didn’t make (that’s just one of them)— yet, *I had to pay $1100 to EF Ultimate Break to rebook on my new itinerary that made me miss my first day of touring, and I DID NOT see that $834. I am beyond mad and tired and ready to be home safe. This is disgusting service."

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South & Sicily
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4.8/5 Excellent
91 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Mount Etna, Palermo

Highlights

  • Visit the Royal Palace which General George Patton into headquarters in 1943.
  • See the Selinunte, renowned for the majestic remnants of its temples and acropolis.
  • Visit the famous Valley of the Temples, a Unesco world heritage site which holds some of the greatest Greek ruins in the world.
  • See proof that the Romans invented it centuries ago
  • See the Blue Grotto, one of the most beautiful and unique sights in Italy
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Themes

Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"On our trip to Amalfi coast, the bus was parked in a field for two days. The next day, we had an 8 hour bus trip to Sicily. The bus was not properly cleaned before and after it had been parked in the field. On the 8 hour trip to Sicily, there was an infestation of ants. We had tons of ants crawling on the seats, windows, and floor. My husband killed 10 ants on his body. I received bits on my ankles and wrists. The tour guide never said anything to any of the guests. When we confronted him, all he said was that he would have the bus cleaned the next day. These was horrible conditions to travel for 8 hours. I have written to Perillo seeking a refund for that day's service. Time will tell if Perillo will actually answer my evaluation. This situation rises to the occasion where customer service was extremely poor an unhealthy, and a partial refund should be granted. If Perillo stands behind customer service as its motto, then they should provide partial refunds for this day. If not, then this leads me to assume that Perillo is more concerned about overall profits than good customer service. Time will tell!"

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Italy Explorer
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4/5 Great
21 reviews
Operator does not provide
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Agrigento, Alberobello , Cinque Terre, Florence, Lake Garda, Matera, Mount Etna, Pantheon, Pisa, Rome, Sicily, Siena, Sorrento, Tuscany, Venice

Highlights

  • Walking tour of Rome & Florence with expert local guidesExplore Cinque Terre and the ruins of ancient PompeiiFree days to explore Venice
  • Tuscany
  • Sorrento& SicilySee the Trulli houses of Alberobello
  • take a photo with the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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9-DAY TIZIANO TOUR
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By Vitor Italy Tours
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Alberobello , Amalfi Coast, Matera, Naples, Pompeii

Highlights

  • Naples, Pizza time
  • Pompei, the Roman city fixed in lava
  • The Amalfi Coast, where divas are at home
  • Paestum, when Greeks ruled Italy
  • Matera, the city of stones
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"After an international trip was postponed for a third time due to COVID, my wife and I decided, last minute, to book a trip to Italy. We reached out to three self-drive tour companies, two of which - including VitorItaly - were less than half of the third quote. Ultimately we decided to go with Marcello because of his quote and responsiveness. With only a few weeks to book all of the accommodations and tours, Marcello got everything done and was very communicative throughout. We drove over 2200 km on our trip throughout Italy and Marcello booked a fantastic variety of lodgings: for example a country house near Pienza, a luxury hotel on the lagoon in Venice, and a country estate in Urbino surrounded by an organic farm and vineyard. At an olive oil mill nera Florence, we really enjoyed our time and our large order of fantastic tasting olive oil arrived yesterday. Ughetta was fantastic and gave us a great tour of their facility! Furthermore, while in Italy we could reach out to Marcello via WhatsApp and he continued to be incredibly responsive. Thanks Marcello!"

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ITALY IN 2 WEEKS – THE GRAND TOURS Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome and Amalfi Coast
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By Vitor Italy Tours
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amalfi Coast, Florence, Milan, Pisa, Pompeii, Rome, San Gimignano, Siena, Venice, Verona

Highlights

  • Milan, the trendy 2,000-years-old capital of Northern Italy
  • Verona, the city of lovers
  • Venice, when merchants ruled the Mediterranean
  • Maranello, where the legend of Ferrari started
  • Florence, an open-air museum
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"After an international trip was postponed for a third time due to COVID, my wife and I decided, last minute, to book a trip to Italy. We reached out to three self-drive tour companies, two of which - including VitorItaly - were less than half of the third quote. Ultimately we decided to go with Marcello because of his quote and responsiveness. With only a few weeks to book all of the accommodations and tours, Marcello got everything done and was very communicative throughout. We drove over 2200 km on our trip throughout Italy and Marcello booked a fantastic variety of lodgings: for example a country house near Pienza, a luxury hotel on the lagoon in Venice, and a country estate in Urbino surrounded by an organic farm and vineyard. At an olive oil mill nera Florence, we really enjoyed our time and our large order of fantastic tasting olive oil arrived yesterday. Ughetta was fantastic and gave us a great tour of their facility! Furthermore, while in Italy we could reach out to Marcello via WhatsApp and he continued to be incredibly responsive. Thanks Marcello!"

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ITALY IN 2 WEEKS – THE GRAND TOURS Milan, Florence, Rome and Venice
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By Vitor Italy Tours
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Milan

Highlights

  • Milan, the trendy 2,000-years-old capital of Northern Italy
  • Parma, where food is an art
  • Cinque Terre, the stunning 5 villages perched on the rocks
  • Pisa, how can it stand?
  • Florence, an open-air museum
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"After an international trip was postponed for a third time due to COVID, my wife and I decided, last minute, to book a trip to Italy. We reached out to three self-drive tour companies, two of which - including VitorItaly - were less than half of the third quote. Ultimately we decided to go with Marcello because of his quote and responsiveness. With only a few weeks to book all of the accommodations and tours, Marcello got everything done and was very communicative throughout. We drove over 2200 km on our trip throughout Italy and Marcello booked a fantastic variety of lodgings: for example a country house near Pienza, a luxury hotel on the lagoon in Venice, and a country estate in Urbino surrounded by an organic farm and vineyard. At an olive oil mill nera Florence, we really enjoyed our time and our large order of fantastic tasting olive oil arrived yesterday. Ughetta was fantastic and gave us a great tour of their facility! Furthermore, while in Italy we could reach out to Marcello via WhatsApp and he continued to be incredibly responsive. Thanks Marcello!"

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AUTHENTIC ITALY GRAND TOUR NORTH - The Northern Lakes, Emilia, Florence, Tuscany, Umbria in 12 days
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By Vitor Italy Tours
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5/5 Excellent
21 reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Assisi, Florence, Lake Como, Parma, San Gimignano, Siena

Highlights

  • Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, a scenery for movie lovers
  • Parma, where Food is an art
  • Maranello, the legend of Ferrari was born here
  • Florence, an open-air museum
  • Chianti, winemakers for 800 years
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Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"After an international trip was postponed for a third time due to COVID, my wife and I decided, last minute, to book a trip to Italy. We reached out to three self-drive tour companies, two of which - including VitorItaly - were less than half of the third quote. Ultimately we decided to go with Marcello because of his quote and responsiveness. With only a few weeks to book all of the accommodations and tours, Marcello got everything done and was very communicative throughout. We drove over 2200 km on our trip throughout Italy and Marcello booked a fantastic variety of lodgings: for example a country house near Pienza, a luxury hotel on the lagoon in Venice, and a country estate in Urbino surrounded by an organic farm and vineyard. At an olive oil mill nera Florence, we really enjoyed our time and our large order of fantastic tasting olive oil arrived yesterday. Ughetta was fantastic and gave us a great tour of their facility! Furthermore, while in Italy we could reach out to Marcello via WhatsApp and he continued to be incredibly responsive. Thanks Marcello!"

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Sicily Reviews & Ratings

4.6/5  Excellent
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Oct 2018

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Beautiful Sicily

We enjoyed a wonderful cycling holiday in Sicily. We now have such an appreciation of Sicily's rich cultural past, the delicious Sicilian cuisine and the beautif...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Sicily enjoyed

This trip opened my eyes; I had thought of Sicily as a hard, arid kind of place, but six days of enjoying the lovely people, wonderful food and interesting sights ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Beautiful country

We enjoyed a lovely week’s cycling in Montalbano country along quiet roads surrounded by red and yellow flowers and smelling oleander and citrus blossom. Iris was ...

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Anonymous

Oct 2018

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The best of everything

This trip was so good for the soul: amazing guide (Iris), superman (Giuseppe), towns, laughs, food, beer, wine, sun, storms, swims and group - all in equal measure...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A wonderful ride in Sicily

Everything about this ride was great. The scenery, the towns we visited, the food, the accommodation, our fellow cyclists and most certainly our guide Iris and her...

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Sicily Tour Selection Trips

  • Sicily has a number of uneven pavements to walk on, steep stairways to climb and rough bouncy roads to drive over. This may not be the best trip if you have trouble walking or suffer from a bad back or neck.
  • Sicilian meals are bountiful and then some. Know from the start that you will be served large amounts and several courses, so pace yourself.
  • Sicilian cuisine is varied and outstanding. Consider enhancing your gastronomic experience by at least sampling some foods you might not eat at home.
  • While Sicily's weather is normally sunny and mild, it can get a bit chilly at higher altitudes, so taking layers of clothing is recommended.  
  • When you have free time in a city or town, get away from the main streets and more touristy areas. The back streets and hidden neighborhoods are much less crowded, charming and quite safe.

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Sicily is where some of the greatest cultures of the Mediterranean Sea converged. The island was once the center of the ancient world that saw traders and influences from the Ottoman Empire, Africa, and Greece.

This cultural melting pot and the distinct way of life of Sicily makes this island one of Italy’s most culturally and diverse regions.

Where is Sicily

Sicily is an island located right off the tip of the boot of Southern Italy and is one of the self-governing regions of Italy. Sicily is separated from the mainland by the Strait of Messina that connects the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas.

Travelers to Sicily can reach the island by either ferry or plane. The two main airports for the island are in Palermo and Catania. If you are coming from the Italian mainland, you can take a ferry from the region of Calabria at the tip of the Italian boot or take a longer ferry ride from Naples or Genoa.

Top Things to See in Sicily

Sicily has a history stretching back thousands of years with influences from all over the world. All of these important cultural impacts have created some of the most interesting cities and sites in Italy. Also, Sicily has a very unique landscape that has made it a top destination for visitors to Italy for years.

1. PalermoOne of the starting points for tours of Sicily, Palermo is a true representation of the historical roadmap of Sicily. Sicily is home to stunning Arabic architecture, Byzantine churches, and traditional Sicilian food such as arancini and caponata.  

2. Mount EtnaOne of Sicily’s main attractions, Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano just north of Catania. Visitors can hike the trails of the surrounding park or visit the active craters scattered across the volcano.

3. Valley of TemplesThe Valley of the Temples is a history lover’s dream and a top destination included in Sicily guided tours. The Valley of the Temples is an archaeological park in the city of Agrigento where 3,000 years of human occupation can be seen in the Greek temples, buildings, and theatres of the site.

4. OrtigiaOrtigia may be small, but it is mighty. Ortigia is the old town of Syracuse on the southern end of Sicily. Travelers will enjoy the tiny cobblestone streets, independent shops, and plazas that transport you to Sicily’s medieval and Greek past.

5. VineyardsSicily is one of Italy’s most famous wine regions. Covering over 300,000 acres of the island, these vineyards provide some of the best dessert wine in the world. Visitors to the island can take guided wine tours of the many vineyards around Palermo, Catania, and Mount Etna.

Common Sicily Tour Routes

Most guided tours of Sicily start and end in Catania or Palermo. These two main cities sit on opposite sides of the island and are both culturally important to understanding the Sicilian way of life. Both of these cities are also the best base points for day trips around the island. 

Sicily tours typically last between 8-15 days. Most tour itineraries include the major destinations of Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, and the Valley of the Temples. The tour routes typically follow a semi-circle or full circle route of the island, visiting cities and regions along the coast. 

Sicily is occasionally included in broader Italy tours in Southern Italy. Many of these tour itineraries include stops on the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, Naples, and Capri.

Who Will Enjoy Touring Sicily

Sicily is a prime destination for those wishing to learn about a storied culture while touring spectacular landscapes. History lovers will enjoy the multicultural cities of Palermo and Syracuse and the influential Valley of the Temples.

Additionally, outdoor enthusiasts will love the distinct terrain of Sicily. With towering mountains and long, stretching beaches, Sicily is one of the best places for travelers to experience Sicilian history through nature.

If you are looking for a food and wine experience, you will not be disappointed in Sicily. With such a strong food identity and wine culture, foodies will enjoy the food and wine tours that are offered in most Sicilian tour itineraries.

Sicily is also a destination for those looking to see another side of Italy. Since Sicily didn’t become part of the Italian kingdom until the 1860s, Sicily has retained a very distinct identity compared to other parts of Italy.

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