EXPERIENCE SICILY
EXCURSIONS - BOAT TOURS - FOOD EXPERIENCES
Join Tury and discover the history, monuments, nature, sea and flavors of Sicily
...and don't forget that all the experiences and tours are customizable on request!
Snorkeling tour of Isola Bella by dinghy
An experience for sea lovers at the fantastic Taormina bay: snorkelling tour by dinghy to explore the underwater life of amazing coves, sea caves and the seabed off shore from Isola Bella! The tour starts right from Isola Bella beach, comfortably reachable on foot, from the centre of Taormina by cable car. Under the guidance of an experienced snorkeling guide, provided with professional snorkeling equipement, you will explore the sea bed as you admire the flora and fauna submerged in the crystal clear waters of the Isola Bella Nature Reserve. By dinghy, we will get to Capo Taormina and Grotta Azzurra to discover their submerged secrets. Take a dive with Tury to live an exciting experience in one of the most amazing corners of paradise in eastern Sicily!
Departure from: Bay of Taormina and Isola Bella
When: From April to October
Duration: 1,5 hour about
Group/Private: Group tour (private upon request)
Rate: €40 per person
Cooking class in the center of Scicli: discover traditional Sicilian cuisine
Live an amazing food experience in order to discover authentic Sicilian recipes and flavours in the old town of Scicli within a professional chef’s kitchen. Our culinary journey starts with a walk along the characteristic alleys of the old town, including stops in several shops in order to select fresh seasonal ingredients to use during the cooking class! Once we get to the chef’s house, surrounded by the historic quarters of Scicli, you will get to work in the kitchen, while listening to the story of old recipes and long-standing traditions, as you sip some good Sicilian wine and taste products that are typical of the Sicilian culinary tradition. After learning the secrets of the good old-fashioned Sicilian cuisine, get ready for the long-awaited grand finale: come to the table and enjoy the dishes you made!
Where: Old town of Scicli
When: All year round
Duration: 2,5/3 hours about
Group/Private: Private cooking class
Truffle hunting and tasting experience in the countryside of Noto
Can you actually go hunting for truffles in Sicily? Yes, you can, dear friends! In the countryside, a few kilometres away from Noto, among inchanting landscapes, through the woods, it is possible to live an extraordinary experience, hunting for truffles, which involves the tasting of typical Sicilian products. This is a tour for nature, food and wine lovers which starts by going for a walk along the many paths of the area in order to admire the amazing flora and fauna of the Syracuse hinterland and then head into the woods in search of the tasty treasure, under the guidance of an experienced truffle hunter and his faithful four-legged friends! Thanks to their great sense of smell, we are going to find the precious truffle. After going through such thrilling excitement in close contact with nature, spotting hidden truffle forests, there will come a time to move and attend a delectable banquet! A convivial barbecue, based on typical Sicilian products and truffle, awaits us, among prickly pear plants, all accompanied by botanical cocktails and locally-produced liqueurs!
Where: Countryside of Syracuse
When: All year round
Duration: 3,5 hours about
Group/Private: Private experience
Dinghy tour along the Zingaro Nature Reserve
Would you like to visit the most amazing Zingaro Nature Reserve coves in just one day? With our fast and comfortable dinghy tour, it’s possible! This isn't just an ordinary boat excursion, it's a stunning experience that will allow you to admire one of the most famous stretches of coast in all of Sicily. We will sail along crystal-clear water to uncover hidden bays, sea caves and coves accessible only from the sea. Let’s enjoy a full day boat tour surrounded by pristine nature, far from overcrowded beaches. We will also get to visit the amazing Scopello Sea Stacks, an extraordinary place which is definitely worth some dives and deserves to be immortalised in pictures and breathtaking selfies! For everyone’s satisfaction, it is possible to choose either the port of Castellammare del Golfo or the port of San Vito Lo Capo as departure points. In both cases the dinghy tour will cover the entire Zingaro Nature Reserve with several stops at the most beautiful sea caves for snorkeling and relaxing between toast and good vibes!
Departure from: Castellammare del Golfo or San Vito Lo Capo
When: From April to October
Duration: 8 hours
Group/Private: Group tour
Hiking tour along the Agrigento coast
Picture yourself walking on beaches of fine sand with the Sicilian Sea on your right and hills with stretches of Mediterranean scrub on your left. For you who love hiking, saltiness and extraordinary experiences, here is a guided excursion with a nature tour guide along the "Sican Coast" in the province of Agrigento, from Eraclea Minoa to Siculiana Marina, passing by the amazing Torre Salsa Nature Reserve. During the walking tour through the sand dunes, we shall visit the least contaminated stretches of coast that are not easily accessible, which makes this hiking tour an even more thrilling and exciting experience that you will remember for a long time. It is an activity that is suitable for everyone, even for families with children, which during summertime will give you the chance to enjoy moments of fun over the course of bathing breaks in the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It is not just a hiking experience but, it also involves enogastronomy and relaxation: we will have a typical Sicilian-product-based picnic and enjoy moments of relaxation under the pine trees surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation!
Departure from: Eraclea Minoa beach
When: All year round
Duration: 5/6 hours about
Group/Private: Private guided tour
Private yacht tour along the coast of Cefalù
Are you ready to admire Cefalù from the sea? Here is an exclusive yacht tour, starting with the departure from the port of Cefalù that will give you the chance to enjoy unforgettable moments among inchanting bays, evocative landscapes and crystal clear waters. Exclusively for you, we have provided an experienced skipper who will escort you on board a luxury craft equipped with all comforts to let you discover the Cefalù coast. You can choose the private boat excursion itinerary duration that suits you best according to your needs for an exclusive experience in one of the most amazing stretches of coast that Sicily can offer, under the banner of relaxation and luxury! During our yacht tour itinerary in Cefalù, we will sail as we admire the Cathedral and the old city walls from the sea and take several breaks at St. Lucy Bay and in the small gulf facing the old watchtower! Imagine getting on board, making yourself comfortable, caressed by the sea breeze, as you toast with good Sicilian wine! What are you waiting for?
Departure: Port of Cefalù
When: From April to October
Duration: 2,5 - 3 - 6 hours
Group/Private: Private yacht tour
Private yacht tour along the Syracuse coast
Enjoy an exclusive tour aboard our private yacht starting with the departure from the port of Ortigia in order to explore the Syracuse coast and the famous Plemmirio Nature Reserve. With a professional skipper and his crew at your service, you will live a unique sailing experience aboard a craft under the banner of luxury, relaxation and fun, in total comfort and safety, along the east coast of Sicily. We will make several stops among coves, sea caves and bays within a sea reserve, in order to snorkel, sunbathe and make a toast with a glass of good Sicilian wine. You can choose between the half-day tour and the full-day tour, with the possibility to personalise your itinerary and arrange an aperitif or a fish-based lunch surrounded by crystal-clear waters!
Departure: Port of Ortigia
When: From April to October
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Group/Private: Private yacht tour
Cooking class in the old town of Ortigia
In the heart of the wonderful Ortigia Island, among the alleys of the old town, you will be able to join a cooking class in a professional kitchen in order to have the chance to discover Sicilian recipes and the most authentic flavours of the island. Are you ready for an immersive experience among aromas, flavours and wholesome ingredients? It is for you to choose whether to make and taste Sicilian street food or other Sicilian cuisine dishes such as caponata, pasta alla norma and typical, traditional desserts. The cooking class will begin in an extraordinary bit of Syracuse, with an appointment at the popular marketplace where, alongside a professional chef, we will only choose local ingredients among fish, vegetables and typical 0-kilometre products. Once grocery shopping is over, we will enjoy a tour round the historic streets of the area before getting in the kitchen to roll up our sleeves and start cooking!
Where: Ortigia - Syracuse
When: All year round
Duration: 2,5/3 hours about
Group/Private: Group cooking class (private upon request)
Weekend on a sailing boat from Marzamemi to Syracuse
Spend three days on a sailboat from Marzamemi to Syracuse, passing by Portopalo Di Capo Passero, the Vendicari Nature Reserve and Fontane Bianche. It is a boating weekend sailing along one of the most amazing stretches of coast in Sicily, an unmissable opportunity for those who wish to sail driven by the wind among marine reserves, ancient fishing halmets, small, pristine islands and breathtaking coves! We will depart from the port of Marzamemi and sail southwards in order to get to the gulf of Portopalo Di Capopassero first, and then sail down as far as Isola delle Correnti. From the southernmost point, with a following wind, we will resume our navigation by sailing towards Syracuse! It’s time to explore the Vendicari and Plemmirio Nature Reserves, passing by White Fountains’ Bay. As we enjoy an aperitif, make a toast, snorkel and dive, we will get to the Ortigia Island that will welcome us with its fascinating Maniace Castle; there, you can get of the boat and visit the old town. Subsequently, another exciting day will await us, we will set sail once again southwards heading to Marzamemi, we will make a stop and take another break, enjoy yet another dive and make a toast at sunset, wishing for this holiday never to end!
Departure from: Port of Marzamemi
When: From April to October
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights
Group/Private: Private sailboat experience
Bike tour in the Madonie Natural Park from Cefalù
Imagine cycling from Cefalù and riding among paths surrounded by nature, admiring amazing panoramas from your electric mountain-bike, the Madonie mountains on one side and the blue Tyrrenian Sea on the other. Are you ready? Follow me into this bike tour departing from the medieval village of Cefalù among forests and pristine nature to be the protagonists of an exiting experience!
The bike excursion is suitable for everyone, even beginners, thanks to electric bikes equipped with pedal assistance, which will allow you to climb up to the peaks of the Madonie and go back down to the sea, enjoying the Mediterrean scrub and stunning landscapes.
An unforgettable electric bike experience which can be customized in terms of duration and itinerary to breath clean air between Sicilian mountains and sea!!
Departure from: Cefalù
When: All year round
Duration: 3 hours
Group/Private: Private Bike tour
Pottery workshop in the center of Taormina
There are many things to see in Taormina, but there are also many authentic experiences to do: one of these is the pottery workshop. You will mould the clay with your own hands guided by a master ceramist and you’ll discover all the stages that lead to the creation of a Sicilian ceramic art item, including glazing, decoration and coloration. The pottery workshop is designed for couples or small groups, with your family or friends, and it is also suitable for people who have never touched a piece of clay. If you want to join this experience, the main ingredients are just a lot of curiosity and creativity.
Where: Taormina
When: All year round
Duration: 1.5 / 2 hours
Group/Private: Private experience
Cooking class in a cook’s house in Cefalù
Dear friends on vacation in Cefalù! What about of enjoing a cooking class at the house of an authentic Sicilian cook and dirty your hands learning some typical Sicilian recipes?
You will enter a kitchen and use sicilian fresh typical products, but before doing so, let’s have a toast enjoying the breathtaking view of Cefalù’s coastline. Cheers! Let’s choose what to cook together: fresh pasta or the famous arancine? Let’s dive into the heart of the cooking class, turn on the oven and enjoy this special moment lead by our friendly local cook who will follow you step by step. Enjoy this special occasion to taste Mediterrean dishes cooked by your own hands and take home tricks and secrets that only a Sicilian cook can reveal.
Where: Cefalù (Palermo)
When: All year round
Duration: 2,5 hours about
Rate: From € 80 per person
Bike tour in the historical center of Palermo
Are you looking for an alternative and fun way to visit the historic center of Palermo? Hop on the saddle and let’s start this bike tour to discover the monuments, squares, popular markets and typical back streets of Palermo, lead by our expirienced local guides who will tell you the history, traditions and anecdotes of the Sicilian capital. The bike tour in the historical center of Palermo is also designed for not-athletic people, thanks to e-bikes which will allow you to discover one of the largest European historical centers in a short time. This experience is also suitable for families with kids (min. 8 years old), to let them experience moments of freedom and amusement. But it’s not over! We will taste the famous Sicilian street food during our break to discover the local and authentic flavors of Palermo!
Departure from: Palermo Old Town
When: Year-round
Duration: 3 hours
Group/Private: Group tour (Private tour on request)
Bronte pistachio tasting tour
Did you know that you can taste green gold in Sicily? Well yes, if you’re looking for an authentic food experience, follow me into this tasting tour to discover the famous Bronte pistachio. This small village offers unique weather conditions and fertile volcanic soil that gives its pistachios unique flavor and sensory qualities. This guided tour will allow you to walk into a real pistachio field on the volcanic soil to discover where and how one of the most appreciated Sicilian agricultural products is born. After walking among the trees, the experience continues inside a workshop to learn about the machines and production like shelling, selection, processing, and packaging. We will end the visit with a delightful and unforgettable tasting of typical pistachio products.
Where: Bronte
When: Year-round (except from August 8th to August 24th)
Duration: 1,5/2 hours
Group/Private: Private tasting tour
Jeep tour in the Madonie natural park from Cefalù
Did you ever visit the natural park of the Madonie? What about living an adventure tour by jeep? If you’re looking for unforgettable and emotional experience close to Cefalù, hop on board one of our jeeps for an excursion up to Petralia Soprana passing by Castelbuono and San Mauro. Along the itinerary, we will cross dirt roads, buckywheat fields, hidden villages, forests and pristine nature. Jump on a safe and confortable jeep, and let yourself be lead by expert drivers who know the Madonie park paths like their pockets. You can choose whether to book either a half or full day experience. In both cases, lunch is included, as a picnic in nature with typical products and/or Sicilian street food!
Departure from: Cefalù
When: Year-round
Duration: 4/5 or 8 hours
Group/Private: Private Jeep tour
Cooking class in the countryside of Sciacca
Join me in the countryside of Sciacca to enjoy an authentic Sicilian cooking class. We'll visit the home of an experienced cook who knows the oldest recipes tied to Sciacca's tradition. Let's put on the apron and roll up our sleeves... it's time to get our hands dirty! You’ll get to choose what to cook and taste!
The focus of our Sicilian cooking lesson, tailored for small groups, is to immerse yourself in a journey to discover locally sourced products and the secrets of cooking passed down by Sicilian grandmothers. From fresh pasta to homemade bread and finally traditional desserts, you'll explore it all. Don't you have a car to reache the location? No problem, ask Tury and he'll take care of the round trip transfer service from the center of Sciacca to the countryside.
Where: Sciacca (Agrigento)
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours about
Meals: Lunch or dinner included
Rate: From € 36 per person
Half-day boat tour of the Ortigia Island
Join us on an extraordinary boat tour in order to experience and discover the sea and coast of Syracuse as well as the Ortigia Island in half a day, which is just the ideal solution for you to throw in an unforgettable boat trip into your itinerary! The journey begins from the ancient Ortigia Island, so that you may discover its many treasures, dive into the most beautiful sea caves of the Syracuse coast and admire the Plemmirio Nature Reserve. The boat tour will take place aboard a comfortable craft provided with shaded areas and ample spaces for you to relax fully and enjoy the Sicilian sun! Get on board and you will taste fresh fruit and typical Sicilian products, as you admire the historical and natural beauty of one of the most amazing stretches of the Sicilian southeast coast. Diving and snorkelling await you!
Departure: Port of Ortigia Syracuse
When: From April to October
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Aperitif included
Private sailboat tour along the Marzamemi coast
If you wish to discover the Marzamemi coast aboard a wonderful sailboat with your partner or group of friends, you have come to the right place! This private boat trip is ideal for sea and nature lovers who are looking for an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind experience that is much better than the usual sightseeing boat tour! Sailing on a sailboat will let you relax and enjoy the rhythmic lapping of the sea waves as you admire one of the most amazing stretches of coast in Sicily. You can choose between the half-day package deal and the full-day package deal. In both cases, a professional skipper will guide you throughout the tour starting from Marzamemi, from north to south, from the Vendicari Nature Reserve to Isola delle Correnti (“the Island of Currents”) passing by the wonderful coast of Portopalo Di Capopassero and its islet. Breaks, depending on the sea and wind conditions, will take place in extraordinary coastal corners where you can dive into crystal-clear waters in order to admire the seabed and get a taste of Sicilian flavors and toast once we get back aboard.
Departure: Port of Marzamemi
When: From April to October
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Meals: Aperitif or/and light lunch
Sailboat tour from Palermo to Mondello and the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
If you are on vacation in western Sicily, we advise you not to miss this amazing sailboat experience along the coast of Palermo! Leave your cares behind on dry land and board a magnificent sailboat with a professional skipper, to sail along the coast of the Sicilian Chief Town and discover wonderful coves, beaches, sea caves and small, pristine islands. On leaving Palermo harbor, we will unfurl the sails and driven by the wind, we will get first to the wonderful Bay of Mondello and then to the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve to relax, take bathing breaks and have a tasty aperitif accompanied by typical Sicilian products. During the daytime eight-hour excursion, we will have lunch on board and discover, among other things, Isola Delle Femmine, the famous islet, three hundred meters away from the beach, which is also a wonderful nature reserve.
Departure: Port of Palermo - La Cala harbor
When: All year round
Duration: 4,5 or 8 hours
Meals: Aperitif or/and brunch
Boat party and bachelorette party along the coast of Marzamemi
If you would like to have a boat all to yourself and friends to give way to a fantastic bachelorette party or birthday party in Marzamemi, Tury has the right solution for you! Enjoy our large, cosy and comfortable boat with a shaded area, a broad sunbathing area, aboard toilet facilities, hand shower and plenty of music to dance to, while making a toast as you float in the most beautiful sea that south eastern Sicily can offer. This amazing solution takes shape and place along the Marzamemi coast for your special events, thanks to which, upon request, you may have the chance to enjoy a nice aperitif or lunch on board, accompanied by local products and freshly caught fish. Let us sail along several stretches of coastline to discover the coast, wonderful coves, grottoes and the crystal-clear waters that bathe the shores of Marzamemi, Vendicari and Portopalo Di Capopassero.
Departure: Port of Marzamemi
When: From May to October
Duration: 4 or 6 hours
Meals: Aperitif or/and light lunch
Boat party and bachelorette party along the coast of the Scala dei Turchi
Celebrate your event on a boat tour in one of the best settings that southern Italy can offer: the Scala dei Turchi! The great natural white marl stairway will be the background of unforgettable, cheerful toasts and diving experiences in the context of your bachelorette party, anniversary or birthday party to make the most of it in a unique, extraordinary way! A comfortable boat with a shaded area, toilet facilities, cabins and a professional skipper will make you glide with your friends across the crystal-clear sea of the Agrigento coast. We look forward to welcoming you aboard to make cheerful toasts, smile and have a lot of fun with you!
Departure: Port of San Leone - Agrigento
When: From May to October
Duration: 3 or 6 hours
Meals: Aperitif or/and light lunch
Guided tour of Ragusa
Ragusa Ibla is a place full of history, magic and beauty in every corner! You will discover it during the guided tour of Ragusa accompanied by our tour guide who will animate the tour disclosing the secrets of one of the most suggestive Baroque cities of Southeastern Sicily. A continuation of many Baroque churches and noble palaces are on the itinerary beginning from the Giardino Ibleo (Hyblean Gardens) to the arrival in front of the famous façade of the Duomo di San Giorgio! Put aside your paper and online guides and let a local guide you, enjoying, fully relaxed, the details and photographing the best of Sicily’s Baroque.
Where: Ragusa Ibla
When: All year round
Duration: 2 hours about
Group/Private: Private tour
Guided tour of Scicli and its baroque treasures
This is a guided tour of Scicli, a real and proper jewel of Baroque architecture. Accompanied by an official tour guide, we will discover all the noble palaces, the monuments, the churches, and the most characteristic alleys, at the discovery of the setting of the Inspector Montalbano! We will also visit the old pharmacy and the Palazzo Bonelli-Patanè, a noble residence where it is possible to admire perfectly conserved furniture. The guided tour of Scicli will allow you to enjoy marvelous views from above; we will go up the hill that overlooks the city to admire it from above in all of its beauty. If you have a few hours more at your disposal, we can also discover a little-known part of Scicli and enter in a cave/house carved in the rock, at one time inhabited by the residents of Scicli.
Where: Scicli - Ragusa
When: All year round
Duration: About 2,5/3 hour
Group/Private: Private tour
Boat and bachelorette party on the coast of Taormina
Do you want to celebrate a special occasion with your friends in the area of Taormina? This is an unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a bachelorette or birthday party: a boat tour exclusively for yourself with a personal skipper and hostess, to toast and swim in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Sicily. The coast of Taormina offers breath-taking views, unique natural glimpses and sea caves to discover. Go aboard and dive in the crystalline waters which surround Isola Bella and admire Taormina from the sea, everything spiced up by music, smiles, fun and bubbles. The boat experience can be personalized by request and even includes an aperitif with typical products.
Where: Coast of Taormina
When: From April to October
Duration: 2/3/4 hours
Meals: Aperitif and tasting of typical products
Boat party in Cefalù
Undoubtedly, a boat bachelorette party or birthday party among friends is one of the most fun and unforgettable celebratory experiences ever in a truly unique setting! We have arranged everything you need to guarantee you much more than just a boat tour along the coast of Cefalù: a wonderful boat just for you with on-board services, music, a broad sunbathing area and comfortable spaces for relaxation, diving and making cheerful toasts. A professional skipper will be at your service to let you discover amazing coves along the coast of Cefalù and make you lunch or let you enjoy an aperitif aboard during stops. Just choose the time and duration of the tour according to your needs and we will leave!
Where: Coast of Cefalù
When: From April to October
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Meals: Aperitif and tasting of typical products - Lunch on request
Excursion by dinghy to discover the Agrigento coast and the Scala dei Turchi
Our group excursion by maxi-dinghy to the Scala dei Turchi aims at discovering the Agrigento coast under the banner of fun and relaxation. It is not just a boat tour: it is an experience that you will cherish forever which will take place in the most amazing scenery ever! During bathing breaks, you will get to go snorkelling and immortalise moments of summertime fun against the grand setting of the great white marl stairway! We will visit the wonderful coves of the Agrigento coast, getting as far as the shallow end, make a toast with prosecco and taste typical Sicilian products. What are you waiting for? Get aboard!
Departure: Port of San Leone - Agrigento
When: From May to October
Duration: 2 or 3,5 hours
Meals: Light aperitif
Motorboat trip to the Zingaro Nature Reserve starting from San Vito Lo Capo
We are proud to propose a boat excursion at the Zingaro Reserve and Scopello by a spacious, cosy motorboat, starting from San Vito Lo Capo. Thanks to this boat tour, you will get to admire an amazing coastal landscape and discover the wonderful coves and crystal-clear waters of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Sea Stacks of Scopello. You will get to visit grottoes that you can only access by sea and those who wish to do so may discover the extraordinary seabed guided by a professional snorkelling instructor. During breaks, you may taste local products and beverages offered by the Captain. Our boat has all the facilities you need to enjoy an unforgettable experience at the sea.
Departure: Port of San Vito Lo Capo
When: From May to September
Duration: 4 hours about
Meals: Tasting of typical products
Sailing boat tour of the Cyclopes Coastline from Catania
This sailing boat tour starts from Catania’s Harbour to discover the “Cyclopes’ Coastline”. On leaving the harbour, you will get to admire the skyline of Catania city dominated by the Etna Volcano in the background. With unfurled sails, we will sail northward along the coast heading for Aci Trezza and Aci Castello where we will take bathing breaks and relax at Ulysses’ Caves and in the most beautiful coves that the coast can offer. A highly experienced professional crew will guide you throughout an unforgettable experience aboard a wonderful boat.
Departure: Port of Catania
When: From April to October
Duration: 3 or 6 hours
Meals: Aperitif and lunch included
Sailboat trip to Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani
Are you ready to experience an emotional sailboat day to discover Aegadian Islands?
We will leave from the port of Trapani to enjoy a sailboat tour towards Favignana and Levanzo where we will visit most beautiful and famouses coves such as Cala Azzurra, Cala Rossa, il Bue Marino and other crystal-clear water and colorful coves. The sailboat, suitable for sea and nature lovers, is a stunning and unforgettable experience that ensures relaxation and entertainment under the banner of dives, snorkeling, toasts and a fish-based lunch with tasting of typical products. After the lunch break we will leave again, driven by tailwind, and sail towards Levanzo in order to discover other wonderful coves of the Aegadian Islands. Spend more relaxing moments surrounded by stunning landscapes and clear-crystal water perfect to take another swimming stop before our way back to Trapani Harbour..
Departure from: Port of Trapani
When: From April to October
Duration: 7/8 hours about
Group/Private: Group sailboat tour (Private tour upon request)
Boat trip from Palermo to Mondello with aperitif on board
This exciting boat excursion starting from Palermo will let you discover the beauty of its coast as far as the wonderful Mondello Bay, the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve and the Queen’s grottoes, taking bathing breaks along the way to enjoy finally an aperitif offered by the Captain! Aboard, we will provide snorkelling equipment at our guests’ disposal so that they may admire the beauty of the crystal-clear sea as well as Palermo and Mondello’s coastal seabed. This unique experience, not to miss on your holiday in Sicily, will let you admire Palermo’s skyline from the seaside as you dive into the Sicilian crystal-clear sea.
Where: Coast of Palermo - Mondello
When: From April to October
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Aperitif and tasting of typical products
Caique trip to the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Sea Stacks of Scopello
Are you looking for a boat trip to discover the Zingaro Nature Reserve with its wonderful coves and the Sea Stacks of Scopello? Then, amongst other excursions, you should not miss this one! It is no ordinary boat trip, since it takes place aboard a real caique entirely made out of wood, which boasts plenty of space and no less than 25 metres in length. Each guest will have one sunbed at his/her disposal within the sunbathing area in order to enjoy relaxation at its best. We will sail together along the coast of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and take several bathing breaks to dive and go snorkelling and discover coves, grottoes, the seabed and the most wonderful corners that this stretch of coastline can offer as far as the famous Sea Stacks of Scopello. You will have an unforgettable day aboard the boat and a special lunch consisting of typical Sicilian products!
Departure: San Vito Lo Capo
When: Da From July to September
Duration: 7 hours about
Lunch: Included
Private boat trip to discover the Scala dei Turchi with a professional skipper
Would you like to have a boat all to yourself with an exclusive professional skipper guiding you throughout an extraordinary excursion to discover the Scala dei Turchi and the coast of Agrigento? If that is the case, you have come to the right place and this is the ideal boat trip for you! We have arranged an exclusive boat tour of which you will get to decide both the departure time and duration of bathing breaks with maximum privacy, comfort and great fun in one of the most fascinating stretches of coastline that Sicily can offer!
Besides allowing you to get close to the white marl of the Scala dei Turchi, to take an unforgettable dive into the Sicilian sea, this experience will let you admire coves of golden sand in the Agrigento coast at a close distance so that you may bathe in shallow waters. If you would like to make the most of this experience, choose the sunset excursion in order to admire the sun as it takes a spectacular dive into the horizon!
Where: Coast of Agigento - Scala dei Turchi
When: From April to October
Duration: 2 or 3,5 hours
Meals: Aperitif and tasting of typical products on request
Guided tour of Cefalù
We are proud to present an amazing guided tour of Cefalù, the old Arab-Norman village overlooking the sea. Our authorised guide will accompany you throughout the tour to let you discover the famous Arab-Norman Cathedral Basilica with its extraordinary Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator. Our licensed guide will be more than happy to show you also other renowned monuments, such as the famous mediaeval washing house and the Mandralisca Museum. Over the course of the tour, you will also pass by Porta Pescara and see the fascinating alleys of the village to admire its mediaeval palaces full of history and enchantment.
Where: Cefalù - Palermo
When: All year round
Duration: 2/3 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Guided tour of Tindari
Trust us! Our guided tour of Tindari will surprise you! This small village, located in a panoramic position between the sea and the sky, harbours treasures of inestimable value. Tindari was once a Roman colony of great importance: you will realise that on visiting its archaeological park in the extraordinary theatre that faces the sea. Besides archaeology, Tindari is famous for another centre of attraction: the Sanctuary of Madonna Nera, which has now become a papal Basilica. On getting out of the sanctuary, look out the terrace and an amazing natural spectacle shall appear before you: the Oriented Nature Reserve of Marinello, with its famous strip of land and small natural lakes close to the sea. As we always point out, taking a tour with a licensed guide is the best experience ever!
Where: Tindari (ME)
When: Available year-round
Duration: 2 / 2,5 hours about
Tastings: Not included
Guided trekking excursion to the canyon of Cava d’Ispica
We propose an amazing excursion to discover the Cava d’Ispica, a natural Grand Canyon in the province of Ragusa, full of archaeological wonders. It is not only a guided tour in contact with nature, but also an adventurous hiking excursion, an exciting journey through history! With our authorised guide, you will walk through the uncontaminated natural paths of the canyon to discover the grottoes, along with the many prehistoric dwellings, and enter the Sicilian Castle carved in stone, situated in the rocky paths of the quarry of Ispica. It is not a well-known territory and yet, it is full of surprises to discover safely with the help of an expert who has a deep knowledge of the area. At the end of the excursion, you may request to have a tasting of local Sicilian products in order to conclude, in the best way possible, this extraordinary experience that your hearts will cherish forever.
Where: Cava d'Ispica, Modica - Ragusa
When: All year round
Duration: 3/5 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Guided tour of Noto the capital of Sicilian baroque style
Enjoy our guided tour of Noto, the capital of Baroque style. As part of the UNESCO World Heritage, the city is not to be missed during your sightseeing holiday in the south east of Sicily. We are proud to present an unmissable tour especially arranged for all lovers of history, monuments and art. Our local licensed tour guide will give you an insight on the history of noble families in one of the most beautiful baroque cities in the South East of Sicily and the most interesting anecdotes about it. Over the course of the tour, you will be able to visit the Cathedral and other churches of the historic city centre, passing by Via Cavour and Via Nicolaci in order to discover all the historic palaces, the secrets of court life and the most important landmarks, such as Palazzo Ducezio and the theatre. You will also access the most beautiful panoramic terraces and the crypts only accompanied by our authorised guide. Taking a tour with a guide is the best experience ever!!
Where: Noto (SR)
When: Available year-round
Duration: 2,5 hours about
Tastings: On request
Boat trip with aperitif at sunset on the coast of Cefalù
An exciting experience to enjoy the sunset by boat, discover the sea of Cefalù, tasting a glass of wine and typical local products. A boat ride at the sunset has an extraordinary charm, thanks to the shades of light, that are reflected on the crystal clear sea of Sicily. This excursion will take you to discover one of the most beautiful coasts of Sicily, to admire from the sea the historic village of Cefalù.
Where: Coast of Cefalù
When: From April to October
Duration: From 6 pm to 8:15 pm
Meals: Aperitif and tasting of typical products
Boat trip on the coast of Trapani with a sunset aperitif
An aperitif by boat at sunset, on the coast of Trapani in the extreme tip of western Sicily, is an unforgettable and exciting experience, that will give you moments of true relaxation and extraordinary reflections of the sun, that falls on the horizon. Come on board and leave your thoughts on the ground and sip a good glass of wine, tasting the local products in a dream scenario. Departure from Trapani to the former prison of the dovecote and of the castle, with the Egadi Islands in the background.
Where: Trapani
When: From May to September
Duration: From 7 pm to 10:30 pm
Meals: Aperitif and tasting of typical products
Visit to a winery and wine tasting in Marsala
Visit the best historical winery in Marsala to discover the famous wines of Marsala and western Sicily. During the tasting, you’ll discover the secrets that make these wines unique. You’ll visit the winery, the vineyards and the coop of wine refinement and you can taste the typical products km0, that the province of Trapani offers to enhance and taste all the flavour of the good Sicilian wine.
Where: Marsala
When: All year round
Duration: Variable - Depens on the chosen tasting
Tasting: Yes
Visit of the historical centre of Messina, between history, culture and Sicilian flavours
Messina is a city full of historical and artistic treasures and to really discover it deeply the best way is a guided tour with a local authorized guide. A journey full of art and history awaits you among monuments such as the Duomo up to the extraordinary Regional Museum, that houses paintings by Caravaggio and Antonello Da Messina. Do you want to discover the typical kitchen of Messina? Ask the guide and during the tour will make you taste the best of the Sicilian street food and pastry.
Where: Historic center of Messina
When: All year round
Duration: 3/4 hours about
Group/Private: Private Tour
Palermo at night: guided tour of the Sicilian chief town
Visiting Palermo to discover it at night is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, ideal for those who wish to admire the city in a whole new light and look at it from a different perspective! The night tour of Palermo has been conceived to get to know the chief town of Sicily in depth after sunset and discover how the quarters of its historic centre change over the course of the night and how the most important historic monuments, churches and palaces stand out in the splendid play of light and shadow. For gluttonous people only, we have arranged an amazing enogastronomic tour thanks to which you will get to taste some local street food accompanied by a local tourist guide who will tell you stories, anecdotes and mysteries about this wonderful Sicilian city.
Where: Palermo
When: All year round
Duration: 3/4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Boat cruise to the Aeolian Islands
There is only one way to discover the Aeolian Islands in all their splendour: a cruise along the seven islands aboard a caique! This boat cruise along the Sicilian Sea will give you the chance to visit every island in the area and the most beautiful beaches. You will sail along the coast, aboard an amazing historic caique, from Vulcano to Panarea, Stromboli, Salina, Filicudi and Lipari. The boat cruise includes both sea-related and on-shore activities, such as excursions in order to admire volcanoes and amazing views of various towns, and enjoy snorkelling and bathing. Overnight accommodations on board, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price. You will remember this experience forever!
Where: Aeolian Islands
When: From May to October
Duration: 1 week
Meals: Included
Visit to a cheese factory on Etna, wine and cheese tasting on a holiday farm
We propose a visit to a holiday farm and a typical-product-based tasting event on Etna in order to discover the manufacturing process required for the making of Sicilian cheese, right inside a cheese factory. Besides visiting the firm, you shall go for a walk along its vineyards, from where you can enjoy a spectacular view of Etna craters. This experience in Sicily will give you the chance to taste 0 km products such as many kinds of cheese, cold meats and salami, homemade bread and fresh fruit. You can choose to have lunch in the holiday farmhouse.
Where: Randazzo - Etna north side
When: All year round except July and August
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Group/Private: Private tour
Rate: from € 50 per person
Tour by Fiat 500 to discover Taormina and Etna
How about going on a tour by Fiat 500 on your holiday in Sicily? Yes, as strange as it may seem, that’s exactly the car we’re talking about: the classic old-fashioned Fiat 500. Join us and get on board to discover the most characteristic alleys, landscapes and villages in the Taormina area. You have many paths and tours to choose! Chose the most suitable experience for you: visit the wonderful villages of Savoca and Forza D'Agro in order to revive the setting of “The Godfather” or, alternatively, go on a tour to discover the uncontaminated nature of Etna and its vineyards along the Alcantara Valley . We propose tours of any kind for every taste, aboard an historic Fiat 500 that will make your holiday in Sicily unforgettable!
Where: Taormina
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Tasting included
Cooking class not far from Taormina and visit to the village
Have you ever thought of attending a cooking course close to Taormina where all participants come into the homes of Sicilian housewives in order to cook with them? We guarantee that this unique real-life experience is ideal to get to know amazing people who will tell you the secrets of traditional Sicilian cuisine. You will go for a walk and visit the evocative village of Motta Camastra, accompanied by its inhabitants who will provide information about the history of the village. Moreover, you will get to cook assisted by real cooking experts of Sicilian cuisine. You shall eat in good company, in a festive atmosphere, as you make friends and exchange your ideas and recipes.
Where: Motta Camastra - Messina
When: All the year
Duration: Variable
Meals: Lunch included
Quad bike ride to Trapani and thermal baths in the hydrothermal Springs of Segesta
We are proud to present an exciting, adventurous quad bike ride to Trapani in the midst of lush vegetation and uncontaminated nature, which characterise the evocative countryside of Trapani. During the course of the ride, we will take a bathing break so that you may immerse yourself into the reinvigorating hydrothermal spring waters of Crimiso. After the thermal bathing break, we will be heading for the Archaeological Park of Segesta in order to admire its Temple closely. You will remember this experience in Sicily forever!
Where: Segesta - Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 3 hours
Meals: Tasting included
Quad bike ride along the countryside of Trapani and visit to the Archaeological Park of Segesta
A quad bike ride along the province of Trapani is the ideal experience to discover and admire the wonders of nature and the wildest places in western Sicily. Our quad bike ride starts from the countryside of Trapani and includes many stops along the way in order to pick up and taste fresh season fruit. We shall pass by Mount Pispisa from where you will enjoy a fantastic view of the Archaeological Park of Segesta, a few metres away from the big Temple. Join Tury on a journey through history, nature and good clean fun!
Where: Segesta - Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours
Meals: Tasting included
Boat trip along the Ragusa coast
We are proud to present an amazing boat trip starting from the Marina of Ragusa to discover the wonderful South Coast of Sicily. This exciting excursion will take you westward, in the direction of Punta Secca and Punta Braccetto on the West Side and then to Donnalucata, Cava D'Aliga and Sampieri on the East Side. The boat trip is suitable for young people, families with children, snorkelers, sea lovers and anyone who wishes to discover Caribbean-like beaches, coves and uncontaminated nature in the province of Ragusa. Plenty of dives, bathing breaks and relaxation await you in this unforgettable experience along the Sicilian Sea!
Where: Marina di Ragusa
When: From May to October
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Group/Private: Private boat escursion
Pastry class and Sicilian pastry tasting in Erice
Are you looking for a first-rate pastry class? Here it is! We are proud to present a Sicilian-cuisine, pastry-based cooking class in one of the most renowned pastry shops in the province of Trapani, in an amazing location situated in Erice. Ms. Maria will tell you the secrets you need to know in order to make world-famous Sicilian cannoli, almond pastries and everything that Sicilian pastry has to offer. Of course, you’ll get to taste your self-made pastries after the class!
Where: Erice (TP)
When: All the year
Duration: 1 hour
Meals: Tasting of sweets
A boat trip to Cefalù on a quest for grottoes and coves
A boat trip to Cefalù will lead you to admire wonderful beaches, coves and an amazing seabed along one of the most beautiful shores in Sicily. Of course, you will experience plenty of dives and bathing breaks along with a delicious lunch aboard the boat accompanied by Sicilian wine. We will lead you to discover grottoes and inlets that are reachable only by sea. This boat trip will be a unique experience for your vacation in Sicily!
Where: Cefalù (PA)
When: From May to October
Duration: 3 hours about
Meals: Appetizer on boat
Night boat trip and fishing tourism on the coast of Marzamemi
A boat trip is always an unforgettable experience, but imagine being on the wonderful coasts of Syracuse or rather on a fishing boat with fifteen professional fishermen in the middle of the night! Discover the secrets of fishing tourism and the most effective fishing techniques, through some hands-on experience, to catch bluefish (anchovies, sardines and mackerels). Find out more about the fish-packing process and enjoy a delicious Sicilian-cuisine-based dinner. You usually see this kind of fishing only in documentaries but, for once, you will be the protagonist of it all! It will be an experience in Sicily to remember forever.
Where: Portopalo di Capo Passero (Syracuse)
When: All the year
Duration: 6 or 7 hours
Meals: Buffet dinner based on Sicilian products
Boat trip from Mondello to the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve
How can you make your holiday in Palermo unforgettable? We suggest a boat trip starting from Mondello to discover the wonderful coast, the seabed, the Capo Gallo Nature Reserve and Isola delle Femmine: plenty of dives, amazing coves, sunshine, relaxation, a lot of fun and everything you need to turn this boat trip into an experience to remember in the most authentic Sicilian atmosphere! Moreover, assisted by a trained instructor, you will have the chance to snorkel in order to discover the wonderful seabed of the Nature Reserve.
Where: Mondello (Palermo)
When: From May to October
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Fresh fruit and aperitif with typical products
Quad bike tour starting from Cefalù to discover the Madonie Regional Natural Park
Are you on holiday in Cefalù looking for an exciting, amusing experience? Get on board and join us on a fantastic quad bike tour through the paths of the amazing Madonie Regional Natural Park, surrounded by uncontaminated nature in order to experience your holiday in Sicily as an adventure! You will have the chance to discover the nature of the Sicilian hinterland and visit two of the most characteristic towns in Sicily, namely Gibilmanna with its beautiful Sanctuary and Castelbuono, where you can taste the best panettone in Sicily.
Where: Cefalù (PA)
When: All the year
Duration: 1, 4 or 8 hours
Meals: Tasting included
Nature, safari and trekking at the Marsala Saltpans
The Marsala saltpans are an unavoidable stop on your trip to western Sicily, a place you must see, an experience not to be messed! For once, just for a change, we propose not the usual guided tour of the Marsala saltpans, but something much more interesting, a worth-living unforgettable experience! We are proud to present a wellness programme within the saltpans environment, including a safari where lovers of sunsets and landscapes can take pictures, surrounded by nature, and go trekking, either by bike or on foot, to discover even the most hidden corners of Isola Lunga and much more! Join us on a quest for Sicilian white gold not far from Trapani.
Where: Marsala (TP)
When: From May to October
Duration: Variable (based on the activity chosen)
Meals: Not included
Cooking course and lunch in the countryside of Ragusa
We are proud to present a cooking course not far from Ragusa in a splendid scenery within the characteristic dry-stone walls of the hyblaean countryside, embellished by prickly pears, old-aged olive and carob trees in an endless expanse of wheat fields. It’s a unique enogastronomic experience for all those who wish to discover the secrets and traditions hidden behind the best cuisine in the world: Sicilian cuisine. During the cooking class, true professionals shall teach you how to make a typical Sicilian lunch out of 0 km products, from starters to deserts. Subsequently, you will get to taste your self-made dishes accompanied by a good glass of Sicilian wine.
Where: Ragusa hinterland
When: All the year
Duration: 3 hours
Meals: Lunch or dinner included
Inspector Montalbano Tour in the Province of Ragusa
A guided tour of the setting of the Inspector Montalbano. Together, we will relive a typical day of the most famous Inspector of Italy; from the breakfast on the balcony of his house in Punta Secca, to the meeting with the mafia boss Balduccio Sinagra in the beautiful Donnafugata Castle and finally reaching his precinct at Scicli. With a local tour guide, you will discover the beauties of the natural places on the coast of Ragusa and the history of the Sicilian Baroque in one of the places that is an Unesco World Heritage Site. Not only history and art but also food and wine, you can conclude the Montalbano tour with a sweet and savory tasting. You can ask the guide who will propose stops to better savor the best of Ragusa’s cuisine.
Where: Punta Secca, Donnafugata Castle, Scicli - Ragusa
When: All year round
Duration: About 7/8 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Guided tour of Modica among Baroque Churches and chocolate
A guided tour of Modica, an extraordinary experience to discover the “City of the 100 Churches” with an officially licensed local tour guide who will reveal the ins and outs and the history of the famous County of Modica, defined as “the island in the island”. A route among ancient Baroque palaces and alleys where time seems to have stopped, scenic staircases and breath-taking glimpses for the lovers of photography. The tour begins at the Castello dei Conti (Conti Castle), to then go down towards the Duomo di San Giorgio (Saint George) to admire its tower facade defined as “one of the 7 Baroque wonders”. During the guided tour, we will discover cave dwellings and rocky churches. A trip is completed with the intense smell of Modica’s chocolate in one of the most famous bakeries of Modica.
Where: Modica - Ragusa
When: All year round
Duration: About 2,5/3 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Quad bike tour of the hyblaean countryside between Modica and Ragusa
We propose a quad bike tour of Ragusa starting from Modica for adventurous people and adrenaline lovers, a route going from the baroque style of the historic centre to the countryside of Ragusa, an amusing, exciting ride on a quad bike between nature and history to discover breathtaking landscapes. Shortly after the four-wheel ride, all participants shall taste the famous Modica chocolate at our staff’s expense.
Where: Modica - Ragusa
When: All the year
Duration: 1-2 hours (possibility to choose)
Meals: Lunch not included - Chocolate tasting
Quad bike tour of the Agrigento province between nature and sea
We propose a quad bike tour of the Agrigento province to discover the wonderful coasts of the area along with the woods and rivers surrounded by uncontaminated nature. Take the route across the countryside and the seaside of the Agrigento province by quad bike; go on an amusing, exciting adventure to enjoy magnificent landscapes and a breathtaking view. For gluttonous people only, we will stop at one of the best ice cream parlours in the area, where you will get some delicious, refreshing ice cream free of charge.
Where: Agrigento - Ribera
When: All the year
Duration: 1-2 and 4 hours (possibility to choose)
Meals: Lunch not included
A boat trip starting from Licata to discover the Agrigento coast
We propose an amazing boat trip starting from Licata, a wonderful maritime town not far from the Turkish Ladder, famous for its delicious fish, beautiful beaches and a crystal-clear sea. Licata beaches constitute an immense heritage for Sicily yet not well known. That is why if you are on holiday in the province of Agrigento, you should join us on a boat trip to discover the beaches and coves of the Agrigento coast, an uncontaminated natural paradise. Plenty of dives, bathing breaks, dreamy coves and even an aperitif on board await you in this unforgettable experience along the Sicilian Sea!
Where: Licata - Agrigento
When: From April to September
Duration: 4-5 hours
Meals: Aperitif on the boat
Sicilian-cuisine cooking class in Trapani
A holiday in Sicily is a myriad of unforgettable experiences all together, one of which is our cooking class in Trapani. A concentration of different emotions and flavours will lead you to discover the culinary traditions thanks to which Trapanese cuisine has earned its place as one of the most appreciated cuisines in the Mediterranean. During the cooking class, a professional chef shall teach you all the tricks of the trade, so that you may learn how to make the best Sicilian dishes, such as couscous. The lunch that you make shall be served at the table in an exceptional location: a nobility’s building of the 1900s situated in the historic centre of Trapani.
Where: Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 2-3 hours
Meals: Included
Cooking class in Catania: prepare and taste a traditional Sicilian lunch
What can you do in Catania? For gourmands only, we are proud to present a Sicilian-cuisine cooking class thanks to which you will discover the secret ingredients that make Sicilian cuisine the best in the world. First, you will do the shopping yourself assisted by a professional chef at the Catania open-air fish market and then you will try to cook and get to work in the kitchen. Furthermore, to round it all off perfectly, you will get to taste all your self-made dishes at the end of the class. Surely, you will have an unforgettable, worth-telling food experience made in Sicily!
Where: Catania
When: All the year
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Included
Guided tour of Taormina and the Greek Theatre
Discover Taormina, the pearl of Sicily, a magical place between the sea and the mountains, which has always been considered one of the most charming spots in Italy because of its history and position. Our tourist guide will take you through the many alleys, passing from churches and historic places to the Greek Theatre with its breathtaking view. You cannot say that you have been on holiday in Sicily if you don’t go on a guided tour of Taormina!
Where: Taormina
When: All year round
Duration: 2/3 hours
Group/Exclusive: Private tour
Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale and Morgantina
We propose a fantastic guided tour not far from Enna, to discover the treasurers of Piazza Armerina and the immense well-kept heritage of ancient Greek civilisation in the city of Aidone and the Museum, where you can admire the statue of Venus, hosted at the archaeological site of Morgantina, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Discover the mysteries of Villa Romana del Casale with its amazing, well-preserved mosaics. Go on a journey through history with our best local tourist guide who will tell you stories and legends about the most beautiful treasures in the Sicilian hinterland.
Where: Piazza Armerina and Aidone - Enna
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Not included
Wine tasting and wellness programme within a Holiday Farm in Trapani
A unique, worth-living experience for Sicilian wine lovers within a holiday farm in the countryside of the province of Trapani! You’ll have the opportunity to visit one of the most historic wine cellars in Sicily, to discover the best Sicilian winemaking tips and taste a bottle of good wine at the health centre of the holiday farm. Wine is the basis of every treatment included in our wellness programme, the ideal solution to reinvigorate your body and mind!
Where: Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 1h visit to the cellar - 2h10 'wellness program
Meals: Not included
Cooking Class and traditional Sicilian lunch within a holiday farm in Trapani
Thanks to this experience in the province of Trapani, you will discover the secrets of Sicilian Mediterranean cuisine! You’ll attend a traditional Sicilian cuisine cooking course with a professional chef in order to learn how to cook and appreciate the taste of a typical Sicilian lunch with first-rate 0 km products such as own produced extra-virgin olive oil and other slow food products. All of this will take place in one of the most beautiful holiday farms in the countryside of the province of Trapani.
Where: Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours
Meals: Included
The mysterious Catania: a guided tour to discover the underground city
Would you like to visit Catania and go through a unique, exclusive experience? With Tury you can discover the underground city of Catania to find out more about the most wonderful treasures buried by history from the classical era to the 1700s, from the majesty of the Roman Empire to the luxury of baroque times, from the dark times of the Middle Ages to the present day. We propose an amazing tour, a journey halfway between places of worship and burial places, majestic imperial monuments and underground rivers, folktales and new historical findings, to discover a hidden city that stood the test of time and kept its memory intact over the course of history.
Where: Catania
When: All year round
Duration: 2 hours and half
Group/Private: Private tour
A fishing tourism boat trip to Acitrezza
We propose a fishing-tourism boat trip along one of the most beautiful costal zones in Sicily: from Aci Trezza to the sea stacks of Aci Castello and the grottoes of Ulysses, all the way to the Timpa Nature Reserve of Acireale. It’s much more than just a boat trip! You’ll go fishing with professional fishermen who will tell you the deepest secrets and show you the most effective fishing techniques to catch fish in the Sicilian sea. There will also be relaxing bathing breaks and finally, you’ll have a full, hearty lunch aboard the boat.
Where: Aci Trezza - Catania
When: All year round (in the winter months based on the weather)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals: Lunch on the boat
A pottery workshop experience in Caltagirone
We propose an alternative experience in Caltagirone, the Sicilian “ceramics city” a few kilometres away from Catania. You will enter a craft workshop not far from the very famous stairway in order to discover the most renowned Sicilian ceramics and touch pottery with your own hands. During the pottery workshop experience, an expert artisan shall lead you through the stages of the pottery making process and tell you its secrets, as well as the stories and the anecdotes regarding each piece of pottery exposed in the workshop.
Where: Caltagirone - Catania
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours
Group/Private: Private workshop
Tour of a cheese factory and cheese tasting in Marsala
We propose a cheese tasting experience within a real cheese factory in Marsala close to Trapani in order to discover the flavour of authentic Sicilian cheese and find out how it’s made. All of this will take place in a unique location, built out of an old tufaceous quarry turned into a big garden. You will witness the manufacturing process and its various stages, the milk transformation process and the seasoning process that make these products unique; from the Piddiato cheese, a product that you can find only in the Trapani area, to fresh cottage cheese. It’s an experience in Sicily under the banner of taste!
Where: Marsala - Trapani
When: All year round
Duration: 2 hours
Group/Private: Private experience
Rate: from € 40 per person
A Tour by Ape Calessino along Savoca the Sicilian village from the Godfather
Have you ever dreamed of travelling to Sicily to visit Savoca in order to revive and admire the atmosphere and the typical setting of the famous film "The Godfather”? For once, you’ll be the protagonist of it all! We propose a fantastic Tour by Ape Calessino along Savoca, an evocative village near Taormina with a true Sicilian who will take you sightseeing through the many roads of the town! You’ll follow an exciting itinerary to find out more about the Sicilian landscape, culture and art aboard the most iconic means of transport in Sicily: the Ape Calessino. In Sicily, you’ll have an amazing experience that will make your holiday unforgettable!
Where: Savoca - Messina
When: All the year
Duration: 1 hour
Meals: Not included
Guided tour of Palermo from the historic centre to the most popular markets
Palermo is not only the cradle of art and culture, but also the ancient capital of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies and even more than that. That’s why it’s not easy to get to know the city in all its splendour just through a guided tour, but nevertheless...nothing is impossible with Tury! Join us on a guided tour with our local guides, born and raised in Palermo, in order to discover the least known parts of the city hidden behind many, many monuments, squares, churches and palaces! You’ll get to know and appreciate the flavours and odours, the legends and mysteries of the great chief town of Sicily. The tour goes from the Cathedral to the Politeama Theatre, to the famous Teatro Massimo passing by the most popular open-air markets, such as Ballarò and Vucciria, where you can have a taste of real Sicilian street food as you discover the true soul of Sicily and get to know the people of Palermo.
Where: Palermo
When: All year round
Duration: 4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Cooking class within a holiday farm in Agrigento between olive groves and vineyards
Would you like to spend an unforgettable day in Agrigento within a farm in order to learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes? Join us and go on a tour along the countryside of Agrigento to attend a cooking course with lunch included. It’s a 0-km experience that will allow you to cook with a professional Sicilian chef by using ingredients that you yourself will fetch from the vegetable garden. Subsequently, you’ll have a hearty lunch thanks to which you’ll taste your self-made dishes. The itinerary includes a visit to the agricultural holding in order to get to know the animals of the holiday farm.
Where: Agrigento
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Lunch included
Discover Sicilian ceramics and the Aidone mosaics in the vicinity of Enna
Are you wondering what to do on your holiday in the Enna area? We’re proud to present an extraordinary experience: a pottery and mosaic workshop in Aidone that will make you feel like a Sicilian professional artisan, as you discover both the working process and the most effective working techniques in the field of Sicilian ceramics. You shall be meticulously instructed on how to make Roman mosaics just like those hosted at Villa Romana del Casale and Morgantina. Get to work and immerse yourself in the history and culture of Sicily!
Where: Enna - Aidone
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Meals: Not included
Tour of a cheese factory in Enna typical products and cheese tasting
Would you like to immerse yourself in the most authentic Sicilian atmosphere and taste the best, freshest Sicilian cheese? Then, this is your ideal tasting event! Seize the opportunity to taste typical Sicilian products, many kinds of cheese, cold meats and salami within a historic cheese factory situated in Enna. During your visit to the firm, you’ll find out more about the traditions, the history and the working techniques involved in the milk transformation process, thanks to which fresh milk magically becomes the best cheese ever, ready to be tasted in all its tastiness. All of this will take place in a genuine Sicilian context where everything is strictly “made in Sicily”.
Where: Enna
When: All the year
Duration: 1 hour
Meals: Tasting included
Guided tour of the Ortygia Island and the Archaeological Park of Syracuse
Discover the Greek colony par excellence! Go on our guided tour to discover and admire Syracuse and the Ortigia Island in all its beauty. A local licensed tourist guide shall take you sightseeing, on a journey through history, so that you may admire monuments, palaces and the immense heritage left by the ancient Greek civilisation. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Archaeological Park of Syracuse, an area full of amazing archaeological finds such as the Greek theatre, the Roman amphitheatre and the Ear of Dionysus.
Where: Syracuse - Ortigia
When: All year round
Duration: 4 hours (with possibility to extend)
Group/Private: Private tour
Guided tour of Segesta to discover its Temple and the Greek Theatre
In case you go on holiday between Trapani and Palermo, be aware that a few kilometres away from there lies a treasure: the archeological area of Segesta with its amazing Doric Temple and Ancient Theatre. Put away your smartphones and old-fashioned paper travel guides to join Tury on a guided tour with an authorised guide who will take you out of today’s world, on a journey through the history and the legends of this ancient city and its monuments.
Where: Segesta - Trapani
When: All year round
Duration: 4 or 8 hours (on your choice)
Group/Private: Private tour
A tour by “Ape Calessino” to discover the old town of Palermo
A unique experience in Sicily to explore Palermo in a few hours and enjoy magical, amusing moments on an Ape Calessino. It’s a three-wheel vehicle, very commonly used in Sicily that can comfortably seat 3 adults and 1 child. An alternative guided tour to discover the most famous monuments, market places and least known parts of Palermo with light-heartedness and a carefree attitude.
Where: Palermo
When: All the year
Duration: Based on the chosen tour
Meals: Based on the chosen tour
A cooking class “made in Sicily”: learn how to cook the street food of Palermo
Are you on holiday in Palermo? Are you looking for an unforgettable enogastronomic experience in Sicily? Tury’s arranged your ideal cooking class within an exclusive location, right in the ancient city of Palermo, in the vicinity of the Cathedral. You’ll learn how to cook the street food of Palermo and its world’s famous specialities, such as: “arancini” – (fried rise rissoles), chickpea fritters, aubergine “caponata”, stockfish and much else besides. Gourmands, do not hesitate to contact Tury. Lunch and beverages are included!
Where: Palermo
When: All the year
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes - 4 hours
Meals: Included
Cooking class in Palermo: cook a typical Sicilian lunch with a professional chef
Food and Sicilian cuisine lovers, this is just the kind of experience that you need in order to become real Sicilian chefs for a day! Besides the sea view and sightseeing tours, you should not miss the Tury cooking class if you’d like to learn how to make traditional Sicilian dishes! Prepare yourselves to get your hands on some pasta and cook with a real Sicilian chef in a special location close to the Cathedral of Palermo. Lunch and dessert are included!
Where: Palermo
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Included
A guided tour of the Carini Castle and the catacombs close to Palermo
A brand-new experience in Sicily with Tury and its authorised guides who will lead you to visit the Villagrazia Castle in Carini, a medieval town full of mysteries, legends and art. Enter the unbroken medieval fortress and discover the legend hidden within it! After the visit to the castle, our tourist guide will lead you to discover the catacombs, an underground cemetery which dates back to the first centuries of the Christian Era. An experience not to be missed on your holiday in Palermo!
Where: Carini and Villagrazia of Carini - Palermo
When: All year round
Duration: About 4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Boat excursion to Ortygia on a caique to discover the Syracuse coast
A fantastic boat excursion to Ortygia, in order to discover the enchanting Syracuse coast aboard a caique. An unforgettable experience aboard a boat departing from the Ortygia seashore on a journey to discover the Maniace castle, the sea grottoes and the amazing Syracuse coast. There’ll be, of course, bathing breaks during which you may admire the seabed. On board, we shall also serve a special lunch made up of local products and fresh wine.
Where: Ortygia - Syracuse
When: All the year
Duration: 4 o 6 hours (of your choice)
Meals: Included
Guided tour of Selinunte Archeological Park
Did you know that Trapani hosts the largest archeological area in Europe? This guided tour will lead you to discover Selinunte Archeological Site. Accompanied by our authorised tourist guide, you shall visit the Greek temples, the necropolis, quarries and sanctuaries. A place that transcends time in which you’ll discover a part of Sicilian history and admire the wonderful sea view in the background.
Where: Selintunte - Trapani
When: All year round
Duration: 2/3 hours about
Group/Private: Private tour
On holiday in Palermo: Guided tour of the Monreale Dome
A few kilometres away from Palermo stands one of the most astonishing monuments of Arab-Norman architecture. The building’s on the slopes of Mount Caputo, at a height of over 300 meters: it’s Monreale Dome. A sacred place whose history dates back to many years ago. It hosts numerous art treasures such as amazing mosaics and chapels of incommensurable beauty. After the guided tour of the Dome, you shall visit the Benedictine Monastery along with other monuments and historic squares of Monreale.
Where: Monreale - Palermo
When: All year round
Duration: 3/4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Wine tasting in a cellar on the Isle of Favignana, between the vineyard and the sea
A unique experience in Favignana to discover the one and only wine cellar in the Egadi Islands. Taste the best wine ever, made out of grapes grown not far from the crystal clear sea! Surrender to the pleasure of walking along the vineyard as you admire the amazing view of the Egadi Islands, in order to find out more about the unbreakable marriage of nature and Sicilian enogastronomic tradition.
Where: Favignana - Egadi Islands
When: August: 24-27-29 - September: 3-6-10-13
Duration: 1 hour e 30 minutes
Meals: Not included
Wine tasting, visit to the cellar and walking tour of the vineyards of Trapani
If you love wine tasting happenings and you’re keen on trying local, typical products, this is just the experience you seek in the province Trapani. Much more than just a visit to a wine cellar! A unique wine-related sensory journey that includes a walking tour of the vineyards in order to discover the many scents and flavours of Sicily, where agricultural products accompany first-rate wine.
Where: Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours
Meals: Tasting of typical products
Guided tour of Erice and the old town of Trapani
If you’d like to see one of the most evocative views in Sicily, go with Tury on a guided tour of Erice in order to admire Trapani from above: you’ll be absolutely ecstatic! Erice is one of the most beautiful villages in Sicily; guided by Tury, you shall find out more about its history, monuments and least known parts. After the trip to Erice, Tury shall lead you to discover the old town of Trapani with its alleys and palaces surrounded by sea. And last but not least, you shall taste the best pastry in Trapani!
Where: Erice and Trapani
When: All year round
Duration: 4 or 8 hours (on your choice)
Group/Private: Private tour
Visit to the salt pans of Marsala, tasting and harvesting of salt in the vicinity of Trapani
A guided tour of the Marsala salt pans and the ancient mill, tasting of salt and typical products with the possibility to take part in the salt-harvesting process, which still takes place in the old-fashioned way, just like many years ago. A unique worth-living experience in the vicinity of Trapani, in order to visit the famous Infersa Mill and discover one of the oldest Sicilian traditions.
Where: Marsala - Trapani
When: From February to December
Duration: Variable (depending on the chosen activity)
Meals: Not included
Street Food tour of Trapani and its old town
Much more than just a guided tour! The street food tour is an extraordinary experience to find out more about the history, the monuments and the many flavours of Trapani, with a dedicated tour guide who will accompany you to various tasting happenings! Relax and enjoy the best that the enogastronomic tradition of Sicily can offer, since eating and sightseeing are the two secrets to discovering Sicily.
Where: Trapani
When: All the year
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Sicilian food tasting
Boat trip among the coves of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Scopello sea stacks
A fantastic excursion in boat to admire the crystal clear sea of the province of Trapani. An unforgettable experience that begins from the port of Castellammare del Golfo to discover the most beautiful coves in the Zingaro Nature Reserve, passing by the grottoes to stop and admire the sea stacks as well as the Tuna Fishing Zone in Scopello. Subsequently, we’ll stop at San Vito Lo Capo and give you some free time during which you will have the opportunity to dine on your own, in any way you choose.
Where: Castellammare - Zingaro Nature Reserve - Scopello
When: From June to September
Duration: 8 hours
Meals: Tasting by boat - Lunch not included
Street Food tour of Ortigia market among the most historic quarters in Syracuse
On your holiday in Syracuse, give yourself a break and experience the unforgettable taste of Sicilian Street Food as you admire the wonderful view of Ortigia. A walking tour with a local tourist guide along the most characteristic quarters and alleys in Ortigia. Stop at the market to taste oysters, octopus, cold meats, salami, cheese and many other typical products that are part of the Sicilian culinary tradition.
Where: Syracuse - Ortygia
When: All the year
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Tasting of typical Sicilian products
A Sicilian cuisine based cooking class and lunch within a holiday farm in Syracuse
A cooking class with real, professional Sicilian chefs! During the excursion in this wonderful holiday farm located in Siracusa, you’ll discover the amazing traditional Sicilian cuisine and learn how to make the oldest, tastiest recipes. You’ll make fresh pasta, “arancini “ – (fried, stuffed rise balls) and much more! After the cooking class you’ll get to taste the lunch that you made with your own hands!
Where: Syracuse
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Lunch or dinner included
Visit to a wine cellar in Ragusa, typical Sicilian products and wine tasting
A wine tasting experience in the province of Ragusa and a visit to a wine cellar to find out more about the grape-processing techniques, wine refinement and bottling and discover the amazing cask area . Subsequently, you shall taste several kinds of house wine accompanied by typical Sicilian products.
Where: Ragusa hinterland
When: All the year
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Meals: Tasting of typical Sicilian products
Visit to the oil mill and tasting of oils and typical local products near Ragusa
A guided tour in the pursuit of Hyblaean green gold. Visit a historic oil mill close to Ragusa where you’ll find out how extra virgin olive oil from the Hyblaean Mountains is made. Take part in a tasting event to discover that this first-rate product constitutes an expression of local culture. After the tour, you may enjoy a delicious tasting of the most sought-after Sicilian oil and many other typical, local products.
Where: Ragusa hinterland
When: All the year
Duration: 1,5 hours
Meals: Tasting of typical Sicilian products
An exclusive seashore with a private beach between Ragusa and Syracuse
An entire day dedicated to your well-being at an exclusive seaside establishment in the middle of a natural oasis. An experience under the banner of relaxation, to enjoy the crystal clear waters of the Sicilian sea in one of the most beautiful beaches located between Syracuse and Ragusa. It’s the best you can possibly wish for on your holiday in Sicily! Few beach umbrellas, exclusive access to first-rate services and natural, wholesome food consisting of 0-km products. A magical context where you can enjoy your own private bay. Forget the chaos that you usually find in Marzamemi and San Lorenzo beach!
Where: Between Siracusa and Ragusa
When: From June to September
Duration: All day
Meals: On request
Sicilian pastry making class tasting of Modica local chocolate and typical desserts
Much more than a cooking class! A quest to find out more about the very famous Modica chocolate and the traditional Sicilian desserts that you yourselves will get to make and taste in a professional confectionary workshop in Modica. You’ll have an unprecedented experience and discover how this business emphasises the value of local culinary traditions by turning them into a thoughtful solidarity initiative for the benefit of young mothers and children.
Where: Modica
When: All the year
Duration: 1 hours
Meals: Tasting of sweets and chocolate
Visit to a farm house in Modica and tasting of cheese along with other typical products
A delicious tasting of hot cottage cheese, many other kinds of cheese and typical products within a cheese factory located in the Ragusa countryside. You yourselves will be allowed to take part in the ricotta cheese making process in order to learn about its production stages and visit the stables along with the cheese maturing chamber. Furthermore, you’ll get your hands on many different local products and taste cheese along with various kinds of cold meats and salami. An experience of the past, to get a feeling of the most authentic Sicilian atmosphere!
Where: Modica countryside
When: All year round
Duration: Around 3 hours
Group/Private: Private experience
Guided tour of Corleone and Palazzo Adriano
Corleone and Palazzo Adriano are two villages of the Sicilian hinterland in the province of Palermo, famous because of their history and for being the setting of the most renowned films about Sicily and Sicilian mafia. During the guided tour of the city, a local guide shall take you to the Anti-mafia Museum and let you visit the most important Churches and monuments. Upon request, you may also go on an excursion in the open air and close to nature through the woods of Ficuzza.
Where: Corleone and Piazza Adriano - Palermo
When: All year round
Duration: About 4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Trekking experience through the Woods of Ficuzza and guided tour of Corleone
An excursion in nature in Sicily! If you want to get to know the soul of the region of Sicily, visit the town portrayed in The Godfather, Corleone and the wonderful Woods of Ficuzza! The place in question is a mixture of nature and marvellous landscapes. Accompanied by a local tour guide, you shall visit the Royal Palace of Frederick II and the Two Fortresses Waterfalls, in the middle of uncontaminated nature.
Where: Palermo hinterland
When: All year round
Duration: About 4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Wine tasting in the cellar and guided tour of a vineyard in the hinterland of Palermo
A wine tasting experience in one of the oldest wine cellars in the province of Palermo, within a farm where passion for wine has been passed down through generations. The tour of the wine cellar and the vineyard will show you where and how wine is made, how care and wisdom cause grape must to get transformed and refined. Subsequently, there’ll be a tasting session of Sicilian culinary specialities . During the summer season it is advisable to bring a hat and water with you.
Where: Palermo hinterland
When: All the year
Duration: About 2 hours
Meals: Tasting of Sicilian food and wine specialities
Street Food Tour in Palermo at the old town markets
A walking tour around the old town of Palermo passing by its popular markets, with a licensed guide, to taste the famous Sicilian Street Food! Food and much more! During the tour, a guide will tell you about the history of Palermo and its anecdotes, folktales and all the secrets of Palermitan cuisine. A unique experience through history, culture, traditions and enogastronomy.
Where: Palermo
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Sicilian street food tasting
Boat trip and fishing tourism in Cefalù
An amazing boat excursion on a fishing expedition off the coast of Cefalù. An unforgettable experience that ensures your well-being thanks to a relaxing bath in crystal clear waters that’ll let you discover the seabed of the Cefalù coast where you will go fishing with real sea experts! The excursion will take place aboard a 12-metre fishing boat and the catch of the day shall be cooked and eaten!
Where: Cefalù
When: From May to September
Duration: 9:00-13:30 or 16:00-20:30
Meals: Fish lunch on the boat
Boat excursion to the Aeolian Islands to discover Volcano
An amazing boat trip to discover one of the most beautiful archipelagos in Sicily: the Aeolian Islands. During the tour, that begins from Lipari, we’ll set course for the Volcano Island. The itinerary comprises: bathing and snorkeling in crystal clear waters, stopping at heavenly coves, exploring hidden grottos, visiting the Vulcano village and tasting Malvasia wine!
Where: Aeolian Islands - Volcano
When: From March to October
Duration: All day
Meals: Aperitif included
Boat excursion to the Aeolian Islands and trekking experience in Stromboli
A boat trip that’ll take you from Lipari to Stromboli, passing by the Island of Panarea, to discover the best that the Aeolian Islands can offer. A special lunch on the wonderful Island of Panarea, a cruise along the crystal clear Aeolian Islands sea, a trekking guided tour of Stromboli to experience the incredible feeling of night climbing the volcano all the way up to its crater.
Where: Aeolian Islands - Stromboli and Panarea
When: From March to October
Duration: 10 hours
Meals: Aperitif included
Boat excursion Taormina: Isola Bella and the Blue Cave with aperitif on board
Boat tour in Taormina with departure from Giardini Naxos to discover the Grotta Azzurra and Isola Bella, a truly natural reserve. A boat excursion that will allow you to visit one of the most beautiful coastal areas in Sicily, among hidden bays, coral-inhabited caves and super crystalline water to the joy of beach and snorkeling lovers. During the excursion, you can admire Taormina, Castelmola and Etna by sea in all of its extraordinary beauty and during the stop on the waters that surround Isola Bella, a drink and a typical Sicilian snack will be offered and a fun “floating aperitif” for those who will have a swim. In the summer season, during the last excursion of the day (from 6pm to 8pm), we will find our dolphin friends to have an unforgettable sunset boat experience.
Departure: Port of Giardini Naxos
When: From April to October
Duration: 2 hours
Meals: Snack and drink included
Sicilian cooking class in Taormina
A cooking class in Taormina, a fascinating, magical place, where, for one day only, you’ll cook like a real Sicilian chef. A cooking class thanks to which you’ll be able to get your hands on some pasta, guided by a well known chef who will tell you the secrets of every typical Sicilian dish, such as: how to make pizza, pasta and the most famous Sicilian dessert of all… the “cannolo”! After this extraordinary experience, you’ll get to taste your self-made dishes.
Where: Taormina
When: All the year
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Lunch included
Street Food Tour in Catania including a visit to the old town and the fish market
Catania Street Food is considered something that tourists must absolutely experience when coming to Sicily on holiday...This itinerary comprises the tasting of specialities that delight the palate of every tourist! Food and much more! A licensed local guide will guide you throughout the tour and tell you secrets, curiosities and anecdotes about the most famous squares and monuments in the city.
Where: Catania
When: All the year
Duration: 3-4 hours
Meals: Sicilian street food tasting
Boat excursion towards the sea stacks in Aci Castello and Acitrezza
A boat trip between Catania and Taormina, to find out more about the sea stacks in Aci Trezza and the Acireale coast. Through this boat trip, you’ll be able to discover the beauty of the Catania coast, admire its unique volcanic littoral and the wonderful “Faraglioni” also called “Cyclopean Isles”. An unforgettable trip with Etna in the background.
Where: Aci Castello - CT
When: From March to October
Duration: Possibility to do 1 hour but also half day (4 hours)
Meals: Aperitif on the boat
Go trekking to discover the sea stacks in Acitrezza between legend and nature
A guided tour close to Catania to discover the wonderful sea stacks in Acitrezza, the Norman Castle and much more. Through an imaginary literary journey, Tury will tell you the mythological story of Polyphemus and how much Giovanni Verga was fascinated and inspired by such myth.
Where: Acitrezza - CT
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Not included
Guided tour along the Valley of the Temples and the Archaeological Museum in Agrigento
The ancient Greeks left us with an immense heritage! You can’t really say that you’ve seen Sicily if you’ve never been on a guided tour along the Valley Of The Temples in Agrigento! It is the symbol of Sicily, a concentration of art, archeology and monuments, the destination of millions of tourists from all around the world. A local guide will walk with you along the Garden of Kolymbethra and finally show you the Archeological Museum with its amazing archeological finds.
Where: Agrigento - Valley Of The Temples
When: All year round
Duration: 2 or 4 hours
Group/Private: Private tour
Sicilian pastry cooking demo in Agrigento with lunch and local products tasting session
In Sicily, cooking is an art that involves fantasy and imagination, although you need to know the secrets and products that make Sicilian cuisine the best in the world. Tury proposes a cooking demo, close to the Valle dei Templi in Agrigento, so that you may witness the live preparation of the “torrone”, a Sicilian, crunchy almond nougat made out of 0-km biological ingredients! Afterwards, there’ll be a hearty tasting session accompanied by Sicilian, local wine.
Where: Agrigento
When: All the year
Duration: 2 hours
Meals: Rich tasting
Sicilian cuisine based cooking class in the Farm Cultural Park close to Agrigento
A cooking class in the province of Agrigento in one of the most popular, exclusive locations in Sicily: the Farm Cultural Park...no less than a real Contemporary Art Museum! You’ll have the chance to get to know and cook the tastiest dishes of the good, old-fashioned Sicilian cuisine. You’ll get your hands on some pasta, prepare a full menu and finally taste your self-made dishes. Cooking and much more! A tour guide will accompany you to the art gallery and several exhibitions, show you the typical gardens, courtyards and much more , in one of the most characteristic, old towns in the province of Agrigento.
Where: Agrigento
When: All the year
Duration: 3 hours half
Meals: Lunch included
Boat trip in the province of Agrigento to discover the Scala dei Turchi
A boat excursion to discover the beach with the most famous, beautiful white cliff in Sicily called… “la Scala dei Turchi” ( the Turkish Ladder)! Aboard an old sailing caique, after an hour’s sail during which you’ll be able to admire the Agrigento coast in all its splendor, you’ll get to the “Scala dei Turchi” to admire it from the sea. Thereafter, we’ll visit Rocca Gucciarda and Capo Rossello where you can take a bathing break in order to enjoy the crystal clear, uncontaminated sea. Fish-based lunch, aboard the boat, accompanied by a good glass of wine.
Where: Scala dei Turchi - Agrigento
When: From April to October
Duration: 10:00-16:00 or 17:00-21:30
Meals: Tasting of typical products
Food tasting, meetings, archeology and trekking in Sant'Angelo Muxaro close to Agrigento
A guided tour along the most unknown part of Sicily, right at the heart of the Sicilian hinterland in the province of Agrigento. Meeting the people and the unique “Sicilian characters” of Sant’Angelo Muxaro will give you the opportunity to find out about their traditions and local history. You will also get to enter the bakery and the cheese factory to taste local cheese, bread and pastry. Moreover, you’ll discover the territory, its nature and archeological sites, such as the necropolis, the grottoes and the “Tomb of the Prince”.
Where: Agrigento hinterland
When: All the year
Duration: All day
Meals: Lunch included
Cooking class in the countryside and typical Sicilian cuisine lunch in Agrigento
If you’re keen on cooking and you love the typical Sicilian cuisine , this is your chance to get your hands on some pasta… in Agrigento! A cooking class in an amazing location that brings the most authentic Sicilian atmosphere to mind; you’ll enter straight into “grandma’s kitchen” to breathe the scent of traditional, typical Sicilian dishes and prepare them yourselves with local products, because as everyone knows, in Sicily they really do make a difference!
Where: In the countryside - Agrigento
When: All the year
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: Lunch included
Trekking and history at the Simeto Oasis in the province of Catania
A tour to discover the Simeto Oasis and its caves, in Catania, all narrated by an authorised guide that will reveal all the tales and curiosities of this naturalistic path, giving inspiration to a novel written by Giovanni Verga...
Where: Catania
When: All year round
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: On request
Mini tour between grottos rivers and uncontaminated nature near Catania
In this excursion, the guide called Iorga will lead you to discover the grottos of Etna near Canalicchio of Catania and the Timpa della Leucatia; during the naturalistic trip, you will hear the literary tales inspired by the myth of Polyphemus...
Where: Catania
When: All year round
Duration: 4 hours
Meals: On request
Cooking class with tasting between Ragusa and Scicli
Do you want to know about the aromas and spices that make Sicilian dishes unique and inimitable? A multi-sensory tour to discover these flavours awaits you! That’s not all, immediately after, we move to the kitchen for a cooking class that will convey the real pleasure of cooking and the taste of preparing something with your own hands using the products of the territory...
Where: Scicli (RG)
When: All year round except Sundays
Duration: 3 hours
Meals: Tasting of Sicilian products
Olfactory experience tasting lunch between Scicli and Ragusa
True flavours, the ones of the past... Prepare to live a sensory experience where a specialised guide will show you the different aromatic plants; you can scent, touch and taste them... to follow, a lunch/dinner made with typical Sicilian products.
Where: Scicli (RG)
When: All year round except Sundays
Duration: 3 hours
Meals: Tasting of Sicilian products
Boat trip from Trapani to Favignana with lunch on-board
Boat excursion to discover Favignana and Levanzo from Trapani a full day experience in sea of the Egadi Islands! Hidden coves and beaches... Don’t forget your snorkel masks and you will be able to explore the most beautiful seabed of Sicily! To brighten up your day, a delicious fish-based lunch on-board, tasting of typical Trapani food and wine, and fresh seasonal fruit; all accompanied by a glass of white wine. Nothing will be missing... all the comforts for an unforgettable boat trip!
Where: Favignana and Levanzo
When: All year round
Duration: 8 hours
Meals: Boat lunch included
Trekking in the province of Palermo, discovering Gurfa Caves and Tasting
Trekking to discover the garden town of Alia and the fascinating Caves of Gurfa, meeting the artisans of the territory and tasting of local food and wine... A unique relational tourism experience to live in the heart of Palermo's hinterland.
Where: Palermo's hinterland
When: All year round
Duration: 1 day
Meals: "Arrustuta" lunch and tasting of typical products
Boat excursion and Fishing tourism in Sicily at Marzamemi
An unforgettable experience for not only fishing enthusiasts aboard the boat, in the sea of Marzamemi. You will discover the best spots of the sea of South eastern Sicily and you can choose between different fishing techniques according to your preferences!
Where: Marzamemi
When: From 1 March to 30 November
Duration: At your choice (min. 3 hrs.)
Meals: Lunch included depending on the duration / time of the excursion
Half-day boat excursion in Marzamemi
A boat excursion for half a day to explore the beauties of Marzamemi. You will discover the most exclusive coves and places for an unforgettable experience during your holidays in Sicily.
Where: Marzamemi, Portopalo di Capopassero
When: From April to October
Duration: From 9am to 1pm / from 3pm to 7pm
Meals: Included
Whole day boat excursion in Sicily - Marzamemi
A boat excursion for a whole day to explore all the beauties of the Sea of Marzamemi. You can take a dip in the crystal clear waters and admire the wonders of the Vendicari nature reserve, the island of Capo Passero and the caves of Bove Marino. An experience for your holidays or your weekend in Sicily.
Departure from: The port of Marzamemi
When: From March to November
Duration: From 10:00 to 17:00
Meals: Included
Sunset Aperitif by boat at Marzamemi in the Province of Syracuse
An aperitif by boat, in the gorgeous Marzamemi, where you can admire breath-taking sunsets, pampered by the sea and with good music as background. An ideal experience to relax and enjoy holidays in Sicily in an original way..
Where: Bove Marino - Marzamemi
When: From March to 30 November
Duration: From 19:00 to 20:30 - From 19:30 to 21:00
Meals: Aperitif included
Bike trekking and aperitif in rural holiday farmhouse in Sicily discovering the beauties of Trapani
A beautiful cycling tour with packed lunch, discovering the territory of Trapani, accompanied by an expert guide. You can choose various routes and itineraries immersed in fascinating Sicilian sceneries. After the excursion, a relaxing aperitif in the farmhouse!
Where: Farmhouse in Trapani
When: From the end of April to the beginning of October
Duration: 6 / 7 hours (according to the chosen itinerary)
Meals: Aperitif on the farm
Visit of a cheese factory and tasting of Sicilian cheeses and wines in the province of Palermo
An authentic experience in a small village sets in the hinterland of Palermo, to discover the process of transforming milk into Sicilian ricotta. You will also visit traditional locals of the old village and taste delicious typical Sicilian specialities, cheeses and more!
Where: Palermo hinterland
When: All year round
Duration: 1 day
Group/Private: Private tour
Rate: from € 100 per person
Mediterranean cooking class and tasting of local wines in Sicily in the province of Palermo
A Mediterranean and peasant cuisine-cooking course with local products under the guide of Chef Lino. Thanks to this gastronomic experience, you can discover the secrets of Sicilian cuisine, dine at the farmhouse and enjoy the delicious typical dishes and wines of the Palermo hinterland.
Where: Alia, Palermo hinterland
When: All year round
Duration: 3/4 hours for the Show Cooking
Meals: Included
Trekking tour experience at the Pantalica Necropolis: hiking in contact with nature
This spectacular guided tour of the Pantalica Nature Reserve is ideal for those who love nature, prehistoric archaeology and trekking. Discover the largest prehistoric necropolis in Europe surrounded by an impressive natural canyon crossed by rivers and streams that make its scenery even more fascinating and variegated. Thanks to years of experience, our authorized environmental tourist guide will be able to lead you safely along several trails and rock faces to let you admire ancient graves and cave dwellings. Once you reach the stream, you will get to immerse yourselves into fresh, clear water so that you may bathe surrounded by nature. Upon request, it is possible to end the tour with an exclusive tasting of typical Sicilian products, PDO oil and the famous pizzolo of Sortino (a local kind of stuffed pizza bread)
Where: Necropolis of Pantalica and Anapo Valley - Syracuse
When: All year round
Duration: From 3 to 5 hours
Group/Private: Private trekking tour
Picnic with local Sicilian products in Val Di Noto
A picnic in the Buonivini Estate (Tenuta Buonivini) in Val di Noto to enhance the tasting of wines and oils with delicious typical Sicilian products. To live a unique experience in Sicily.
Where: Noto
When: From April to October
Duration: 60 minutes
Meals: Picnic based on typical products
Traditional Sicilian Lunch at Casa Planeta - Menfi Agrigento
A special food and wine experience in cellar discovering authentic Sicilian cuisine. After wine and oils tasting event, treat yourself to a complete lunch served with local products and typical Sicilian recipes.
Where: Agrigento hinterland
When: All year round
Duration: 120 minutes
Meals: Included
Trekking in the Countryside and tasting of farm to table products in a Rural Farmhouse in Syracuse
A walk through the Sicilian countryside to discover the hidden corners of the farm. You can enjoy a unique experience among the scents of Sicilian citrus groves and you can taste (and purchase) the products of the F.lli Valenziani organic farm and those produced by the "Rete in Campagna"!
Where: Carlentini (SR)
When: All year round
Duration: 150 minutes
Meals: Lunch or dinner with tasting of typical products
Cooking classes in Pietre di Gelo: discovering Sicilian cuisine with farm to table products in Syracuse
Thanks to the Sicilian cooking class, you can discover traditional recipes prepared with the products of the F.lli Valenziani farm and other local products, treating yourself to a lunch prepared with your own hands...for a unique experience to be lived at least once during a holiday in Sicily!
Where: Carlentini - (SR)
When: All year round
Duration: 150 minutes
Meals: Lunch or dinner included
Planeta Wine and Oil Tastings – Noto Syracuse
A tour to discover the prestigious products of the Sicilian winery Planeta Vini with delicious tastings of a careful selection of wines and PDO extra virgin olive oil Val of Mazara Planeta.
Where: Noto
When: All year round
Duration: 60 minutes
Meals: On request
Sailing Weekend in Sicily to Discover the Egadi Islands
A weekend in May on a sailing boat in Sicily to discover the Egadi Islands! Clear sea, unexplored coves, dinners at anchor points, visit of the Islands and beautiful sunsets ... For a truly unforgettable experience.
Where: Favignana and Levanzo
When: All the year
Duration: 3 days
Meals: Dinner included
Day Excursion on sailboat at Favignana
An entire day on sailboat in Sicily to discover Favignana! You will discover the whole island with its crystal clear sea and its coves, and savour typical Sicilian food in relaxation... for a truly unique experience in Sicily!
Where: Favignana
When: All the year
Duration: 1 day
Meals: Lunch included
Tasting of Planeta Oil and Wines - Menfi
A tour to discover the prestigious products of the Sicilian winery Planeta Vini with delicious tastings of an attentive selection of wines and PDO extra virgin olive oil Val di Mazara Planeta.
Where: Tenuta Ulmo (Sambuca di Sicilia - AG)
When: All year round
Duration: 60 minutes
Meals: Not included
Planeta wines and oil tasting - Etna
A tour to discover the prestigious products of the Sicilian winery Planeta Vini with delicious tastings of an attentive selection of wines and PDO extra virgin olive oil Val di Mazara Planeta.
Where: Tenuta Sciaranuova - Etna
When: All year round
Duration: 60 minutes
Meals: Not included