Italy · SICILY TOURS
Greek theatres, a working volcano and the best street food in the country, spread across an island that takes hours to cross. The 15 below are grouped by base town, with prices and driving time made plain.
Cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo for island time, coastal swims, Trapanese pasta, wine, and excellent value at $53.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The boat crew were excellent. The food served was great. We had a pleasant visit to both islands and enjoyed the voyage around. Thank you.”
Sail from Milazzo to Panarea and Stromboli for island walks, sunset views, and nighttime volcanic eruptions on a 10-hour boat trip.
“The organisation was perfect and the staff was very kind, also the places that we visited are amazing, but the tour was less than 10 hours and when the activity of the Stromboli volcano increased, we left the sight although we had plenty of time left according to the schedule. The Capitan could have stayed for a couple more minutes, when he saw that the volcano got awakened. Our main mission was the eruption and the lava flowing!”
See Agrigento’s five Greek temples at sunset with skip-the-line entry, local stories, golden light, and evening illumination.
“The sunset tour was amazing and our guide was very informative and interesting. The sunset tour is much more comfortable than during the day when the temperature is high. Since you start before sunset and before the lights go on you get a different perspective. Then the sun sets and the lights go on and it is just beautiful. Definitely was an enjoyable experience.”
Cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo for swims, island walks, Sicilian pasta, and striking coastal views at a fair price.
“I really enjoyed the whole day! I’m a solo traveler and it was really nice to meet people on the boat and spend time exploring the islands with other people. First you ride to Favignana which is about an hour and then we had about two hours there. You can rent a bike or walk around. There’s a beach very close by. I chose to do a few tours of the fishing museums which were really interesting and the tour guides were so warm and friendly. Then you ride by the most beautiful cliffs and stop at a beautiful spot to swim for about an hour. After swimming they serve…”
Review of Stromboli sunset trekking to Sciara del Fuoco, with lava bursts, sea views, safety tips, price advice, and practical details.
“Amazing tour, our guide Giuseppe was super experienced and skilled! Sciara del fuoco is a unique place. Trekking is about 9km, with a lot of pauses to rest.”
Explore Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani by small boat, with swimming, snorkeling, Roman history, local wine, and six scenic sea stops.
“This trip was amazing. Alberto and Mauro were extremely nice and knowledgeable of the area. We could tell they love what they do and are extremely proud of their work. This tour was the perfect close to our Sicily trip. Will definitely do it again when I come back and would recommend to anyone. Thank you guys!”
Explore Lipari and Vulcano from Milazzo by boat, with old-town shopping, black-sand beaches, crater views, and coastal rock formations.
“Laparoscopie was very nice. You should take a tour ( €15,-) to see the whole Isle in 1hour and 15 minuten. That is a lot more interesting to see than staying in the harbourtown where there are only touristshops and restaurants.”
Explore Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples with skip-the-line entry, an app audioguide, ancient Greek ruins, and sweeping Sicilian views.
“It was a pleasure exploring the 3 temples and getting to know the richness of the historic site.”
Circle Ortigia by boat, enter Syracuse’s sea caves, hear local stories, and stop for a Mediterranean swim on this 1-hour trip.
“Highly recommend this boat trip in Syracuse. We took our two young children (under 4) and both Lucia & Carmello were so knowledgeable, friendly and made our trip very enjoyable.”
Cruise from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo for beaches, coves, free time, a swim stop, and a Sicilian pasta lunch for $47.
“Wonderful crew, amazing tour. The boat is really nice (3 decks), the food was great (Pasta pesto alla trapanese, watermelon, white wine, etc.), the staff was always smiling and very nice. A great way to visit the Egadi Islands in one day. Totally worth it!”
Cruise around Ortigia, enter Syracuse sea caves, swim in clear water, and hear local stories on Captain Mirko’s lively 90-minute boat tour.
“I would definitely recommend this activity! We were on a cruise in Syracuse for the day. We walked around Ortigia island and then ended the day with this boat tour. It was perfect, we got to see so much, swim, and learn about the island!”
Circle Ortigia by boat, see sea caves and Maniace Castle, swim in clear water, and enjoy fruit and Prosecco on this relaxed Siracusa tour.
“Stephen our guide and captain went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. His easygoing style set the tone for our 2 hour tour. We saw everything described in the brochure and he also brought his local knowledge to bear showing us some of what he likes best about Ortigia and Siracusa. For busy travelers, this trip is a great way to relax.”
Cruise Taormina’s coast from Giardini Naxos, swim by Isola Bella, see the Blue Grotto, and enjoy snacks for $43.
“Really nice guide! All in all nice vibe and everyone had a good time. Really good value for the price”
See Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples by easy electric scooter, with ancient monuments, countryside routes, audio commentary, and helpful local guides.
“Claudio was wonderful, helpful and kind and gave us a great tour. It was also nice to have the app where we could listen as we please. Fabrisio was also at the back of the tour just in case which was great reassurance. The temples are amazing and a must visit. The e-scooters are a great way to get from each one as they are quite spaced out. A fabulous afternoon. Don’t forget hat and sunscreen and water. Fountain available to refill. Scooters are easy and just take 5-10mins to adjust and feel comfortable riding. I was a first time rider and found it very simple. Thank you!!!”
Cruise Ortigia, sea caves, and turquoise swim stops on a 1.5-hour Siracusa speedboat tour with local guides and great value.
“We had a great charter around the Island of Ortigia and into the sea caves with Antonio. He was a considered guide and happy to share lots of information about what we were seeing. We do recommend.”
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