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.”
Review of Etna Morning Trip from Catania, with crater hikes, a lava cave, guide tips, transport details, price value, and practical advice.
“There is a lot of time spent driving in the vehicle. The times when we exited to see and climb the volcano were awesome. Our guide, Leonardo, was very knowledgeable and answered our many questions, which made the experience very enjoyable. In addition, the lava cave was a unique journey that demonstrated the power of this natural phenomenon. Book the trip! It’s worth it.”
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!”
Explore Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani on a small-group boat tour with swimming, snorkeling, caves, snacks, drinks, and island time.
“Relaxing and interesting tour, beautiful views with enough time to explore Favignana independently we would definitely recommend!!”
Circle Ortigia, enter Syracuse sea caves, hear local stories, and swim from a small boat on this affordable 70-minute Sicilian outing.
“This tour was a highlight of our visit to Ortigia. If we hadn’t done this tour we would have missed out on something special. Skipper Franco was great company and a perfect guide. We were two parents and a 9-year-old and we all loved the tour. If you’re not sure whether to take this tour, just do it. When your skipper offers you the chance to jump in the beautiful water, make sure you do that too. I wasn’t sure, as it was an overcast day and not very hot, but in the end I did go in and it was so worth it! The water is sublime and my…”
Review of the six-hour Taormina and Castelmola tour from Messina, with mountain views, free time, guide tips, transport, and cruise advice.
“This was one of the best tours I have been on. Mariarita is knowledgeable, interesting, funny and organized. Our driver navigated tight and tricky roads seamlessly. There was a perfect balance between the guided portion and the self-directed portions of our tour. Nothing felt rushed but we also didn’t have to kill time unnecessarily once we had finished exploring.”
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