Sicily is an island of fabulous food, beautiful sunsets, active volcanoes, magnificent coastal scenery, dramatic mountains, intense colours and wonderful weather. It is drenched in classical mythology, tales of miracles and local legends, and its documented history can be best described as a roller-coaster. The island hosts a hugely rich archaeology, a stunning flora, dramatic architecture, and breathtaking views — and it is a land of warm smiles, exuberant streetlife and intense emotions. Travelling alone, you can only scratch the surface. Travelling with us, on one of our expert-led cultural tours, will give you the chance to really get under the skin of this amazing island. What’s more, our tours are not all about rushing around from sight to sight! This is an island where people still know how to take life slowly and live in the moment, and on our escorted tours we like to transmit a touch of this Sicilian philosophy of life onto our clients. As Andrea Camilleri, the creator of Inspector Montalbano said Sicily is still a place where doing nothing is not seen as a waste of time, and where there is still time to eat jasmine ice cream.
History comes to life
Travelling on one of our guided tours through Sicily, you’ll see the island’s dramatic history come to life. There are ancient Greek temples, the world’s most extravagant Roman villa, mighty medieval fortifications. splendidly mosaiced cathedrals, labyrinthine Arabic street plans and flamboyant Baroque churches and palaces. What’s more, our guides will also tell you about Sicily’s more recent past — from the huge poverty and mass emigration that characterised much of the twentieth century, through the Allied invasion of Europe during the second World War, to, of course, the disturbing but fascinating history of Mafia culture.
Naturally amazing
Sicily boasts Europe’s largest volcano (Mount Etna, snow-capped for much of the year), wild, rugged mountains (where you might spot Bonelli’s eagles or the signs of wild boars and porcupines), rolling wheatfields, aromatic citrus groves, picturesque vineyards and charming historical villas. The shimmering azure sea cradles swordfish, tuna, sea bass and octopus — all to be bought in the island’s numerous (and raucous) street markets and sampled in fantastic restaurants.
The best small group Sicily tours
Our small group tours to Sicily are absolutely the best way to see, explore, experience and understand the island. Guided by experts, the tours combine the intimacy of independent travel with the knowledge, expertise and anecdotes that ensure that guests have the most comfortable, stimulating, relaxing and entertaining experience they could ever imagine. Prepare to let Sicily enter your soul!
Our Small group Sicily tours:
Sicily Tours : Treasures of Sicily
Treasures of Sicily tour Our flagship tour of Sicily One of our most popular Sicily small group tours, Treasures of Sicily is a fully escorted small group tour. Designed to be the perfect introduction to the island, it is a wonderful 12-day journey in a friendly group, taking in all the major sights. We invite…
Hidden Sicily
Hidden Sicily The Sicily Tour that goes to places no other tours go! We believe our Hidden Sicily tour really is something special – an expert-led small group tour visiting sites and unspoiled villages that are magical, exceptional and off the beaten path. It is the perfect tour for those interested in photography or wild-flowers,…
Sicilian Vineyards, Wine and Food Tour
Sicilian Vineyards, Wine and Food tour Eat and dine your way round Sicily! Sicily is justifiably famous for its cuisine and its wine has recently been praised internationally. Why not join us for our Vineyards, Food and Wine tour of Sicily? Book this tour Amber-coloured wine in the sunset Tour Features
…
Easter in Sicily Tour
Easter in Sicily Some of the most colourful occasions in Sicily Sicily at Easter and Holy Week is a magical place to be. With the cold months of winter at its back, the weather begins to turn warmer and spring flowers erupt with abundance all over as the island becomes a shimmering green. The weather…
Montalbano’s Sicily
Montalbano’s Sicily South Eastern Sicily has been made famous by the filming of the Inspector Montalbano TV series, but its handsome architecture more than justifies this stardom. Our Montalbano’s Sicily tour is set among just such a landscape. Book this tour Church of S. Francesco, Noto Tour Features
Fully guided…
Walking in the Madonie Mountains
Walking in the Madonie Mountains Some of the finest walking in Sicily “In the UK we call it a walking holiday, in the US they call it a hiking holiday, others call it a trekking holiday – but whatever you call it, our Madonie Mountains walking holiday traverses some the of the most beautiful landscapes in Sicily”. Book this tour…
Walking in the Aeolian islands
Walking in the Aeolian islands Our Aeolian Islands walking holiday visits each of the seven islands in turn: Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Panarea, Stromboli, Lipari, Vulcano. Some strenuous walking is rewarded with some memorable views. Book this tour Ascent of Stromboli Tour Features
Small group travel: maximum group size is 14…
Walking in Eastern Sicily
Walking in Eastern Sicily Combining some fine walking with exquisite sightseeing Our Walking in Eastern Sicily Tour goes in search of some undiscovered journeys – in the Peloritani Mountains, on the slopes of Etna and among the spectacular limestone gorges of the Iblean mountains… Book this tour the group at Isnello Tour Features [su_list icon=”icon:…
Walking in Western Sicily
Walking in Western Sicily Combining some fine walking with exquisite sightseeing Our Walking in Western Sicily Tour is a combination of walking some of Sicily’s most beautiful footpaths and sightseeing in its capital Palermo. It is the perfect itinerary for those who would like to learn something of Sicily’s illustrious history and at the same…
Sicily by train
New for 2022! – Available to travel September – November Just a few years ago, touring Sicily by train would have been unthinkable. But with ultra-modern rolling stock, a convenient timetable and affordable prices, travelling Sicily by train has suddenly become appealing. It allows you to travel independently, meaning you can choose arrival and departure…
