Sicily Tours & Trips
See the Norman Cathedral in Monreale, its golden mosaics shimmering in the soft light of candles. Check out Cefalù, a medieval town cradled between the sea and the mountains. Wander through the Valley of the Temples, where Greek ruins speak of a time when Sicily was at its zenith. Don’t pass up the opportunity to see Marsala’s old wine cellars, where fortified wines age in oak barrels.
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Frank • traveled in June
Great tour in Sicily with my wife,excellent hotels, comfortable ac deluxe coach and amazing food! Good support from the operator
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Stephany • traveled in May
I travelled with Dimensione Sicilia and it has been one of the best tour of my life. All was planned in detail. I really liked the tastings, a very original way to know the typical savours of Sicily.
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Lael • traveled in April
Oh Guide was wonderful and I enjoyed all of our tours.
Magical Sicily - 7 Days
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- The best Sicily tour packages
- Travel Sicily your way
- Best tour companies for Sicily tours
- Popular Sicily Cruise Ships
- Best places to start your Sicily tour
- Discover Sicily tours for every budget
- Sicily tours for every type of group
- Top Sicily travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Sicily
- Sicily travel guides - curated by our experts
- Contact our Sicily travel experts
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Small Group Sicily Food & Wine Tour (Maximum 8 Guests)
91 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Tour was great and we enjoyed everything of it.”
John, traveled in August
From Catania to Palermo, Sicily's finest moments cost around $3,800. Hotel Ariston in Taormina and Hotel Livingston in Syracuse offer comfortable bases. Mount Etna's wineries, traditional trattoria cooking, UNESCO-listed Noto, and seaside Marzamemi await, with intimate groups of maximum 8 guests.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, Palermo Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Sicily Activities From
- NZ$3,995
Best of Sicily - 8 Days (Small Group Tour)
27 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The accommodations were all very nice, and the tour was a perfect choices of towns.”
Judi, traveled in October
The finest rooms in Sicily await at Hotel Ariston Taormina and Hotel Domus in Syracuse, offering spectacular sea views. Mount Etna's craters, UNESCO-listed Noto's Baroque streets, and ancient Temple Valley showcase the island's diversity. Local wine tastings, regional cuisine, and expert-guided tours through historic Ortigia and Palermo's authentic quarters complete the experience.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Savoca, Forza d'Agro, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Syracuse, Island of Ortigia, AgrigentoSee all destinations Age Range Ages 9+ Operator Click Tours From $8,063
36% Off- NZ$5,161You save $2,903
New Tour of Sicily from Palermo 10 Days
68 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The island and its' sights amazing, the people generous and caring, the food outstanding.”
Althea, traveled in September
Sicily's gems shine from UNESCO-listed Monreale Cathedral to Mount Etna's slopes. Four-star hotels including Hotel Principe in Catania provide luxury, while local specialties at Florio Cellars and medieval towns like Erice and Cefalù offer authentic experiences.
Duration 10 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Cefalu, Catania, Mount Etna, Taormina, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, ModicaSee all destinations Age Range Ages 14+ Operator Soleto Travel From
36% Off- NZ$4,524
Magical Sicily - 7 Days
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I enjoyed all of our tours.”
Lael, traveled in April
UNESCO treasures abound from Monreale Cathedral to Valley of Temples in Agrigento. Luxurious stays at 4-star hotels like Hotel Splendid in Taormina and Hotel Della Valle in Agrigento enhance the journey. Wine tasting in Marsala and Mount Etna volcano tours complement 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
Duration 7 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Mount Etna, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Click Tours From $5,324
36% Off- NZ$3,407You save $1,917
Splendor of Sicily 8 Days Tour - from Catania
45 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The team was so kind and patient with everyone and handled all the logistics seamlessly.”
Susan, traveled in September
Thirteen iconic destinations reveal Sicily's essence, from Mount Etna's volcanic slopes to Taormina's ancient Greek theater. Four-star accommodations like Hotel Il Principe in Catania complement regional specialties. Five UNESCO sites including Syracuse's Archaeological Park and Agrigento's Valley of Temples highlight the journey.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Palermo, MonrealeSee all destinations Age Range Ages 20+ Operator Soleto Travel From $4,200
20% Off- NZ$3,360You save $840
Discovering Taormina
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Communication to us was great and everything went to plan.”
Joe, traveled in July
Experience Sicily's jewel from Hotel Villa Angela. Trek UNESCO-listed Mount Etna to 2,900 meters, explore Taormina Cathedral and Piazza IX Aprile, and cruise past Isola Bella. Includes daily breakfast and expert-guided excursions.
Duration 4 days Destinations Taormina, Mount Etna Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Italian Operator TUI Italia From $1,399
10% Off- NZ$1,259You save $140
SICILY: The Best of... 7 days / 6 nights
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Hotels were in city centers and all 4 star. I definitely recommend this tour - we had a blast.”
Susan, traveled in September
Experience Sicily's finest for $1,560: explore Palermo's millennia-old streets, taste Marsala wines, and marvel at Agrigento's Valley of Temples. Stay in centrally located hotels, enjoy 12 included meals, and visit UNESCO sites like Monreale Cathedral and Ragusa Ibla's baroque treasures.
Duration 7 days Destinations Palermo, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Taormina Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Carrani Tours From
10% Off- NZ$3,338
Sicily Explorer: 11 Days from Palermo to Palermo, Self-Drive
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Sicily Self Drive tour is a total blast! It's like a mixtape of all the cool stuff - history, culture, scenery.”
Alfred, traveled in May
Golden rays illuminate the Capella Palatina in Palermo, while Mount Etna's volcanic landscapes dominate the horizon. Four-star properties like Villa Angela in Taormina and Hotel Baglio della Luna in Agrigento welcome visitors. Modica's chocolate heritage and UNESCO-listed Valley of Temples come alive with expert guides.
Duration 11 days Destinations Palermo, Taormina, Mount Etna, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Agrigento Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator TUI Italia From $3,856
10% Off- NZ$3,470You save $386
Duration 7 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Mount EtnaSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $4,865
15% Off- NZ$4,135You save $730
Sicily Food & Wine
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was so much fun and educational!”
Rebecca, traveled in September
Palermo's street food markets, Marsala's wineries, and Mount Etna's vineyards reveal Sicily's culinary heritage. UNESCO sites Valley of the Temples and Villa Romana del Casale inspire awe. B&B Quattro Canti and Villa Favorita welcome travelers aged 30+.
Duration 8 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Mount Etna, Taormina, Catania Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
15% Off- NZ$5,318
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Most of our Sicily tours kick off from either Palermo or Catania, with both cities splitting the starts pretty evenly. There are some tours starting from Syracuse, Rome and also Taormina, but they're not as common. Looking at our booking data, you'll want to lock in your dates about 4.5 months ahead to get exactly what you're after. Our travelers tell us that 7-10 days feels right to really get to know Sicily - enough time to visit those UNESCO sites and dig into the food culture. Having a local guide makes a real difference; they'll take you to family farms and show you architectural gems you won't find in regular tourist guides. Getting around is straightforward with both private transfers and public transport available, though many of our guests prefer letting a local guide handle the travel details so they can focus on enjoying themselves.
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Solo Travelers179 tours- Couples158 tours
- Seniors (50+)72 tours
Best time to visit Sicily
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter tours in Sicily give you something special, as our travelers regularly tell us. Small groups head out from Taormina for food and wine discoveries, joining local chefs to explore morning markets before learning the art of pasta and arancini making. The winter calendar features intimate tastings at family wineries on Etna's slopes, where volcanic soils shape the character of native grape varieties. Cultural routes combine Syracuse's Greek ruins with relaxed visits to baroque towns like Noto and leave your afternoons open to explore. Mount Etna shows a different side in winter - our guided walks at 1,900 meters take you through birch forests and past side craters with fewer tourists than summer brings. Culture-focused travelers often choose tours from Palermo, exploring lively morning markets, finding architectural treasures and joining cooking sessions in local homes. The 7-10 day trips work particularly well, giving proper time to take in places like the Valley of Temples, baroque Ragusa and also Modica's chocolate workshops. Don't miss watching Stromboli's natural evening fireworks from the Aeolian Islands - it's an activity our winter visitors consistently rate as a top experience.
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- January 2026 29 tours
- popular 37 tours
- Spring 2026
Spring in Sicily is when everything comes together perfectly and we've designed our tours to make the most of the mild weather. Our small food and wine tours - never more than 8 people - take you through Taormina's markets with local chefs before you learn the real secrets of pasta and arancini making. The cultural routes blend Syracuse's Greek ruins with laid-back visits to family wineries tucked into Etna's hillsides. Our guests tell us they love how these spring tours mix guided walks in Baroque towns like Noto with enough free time to wander and explore. Palermo's morning markets are especially good now - you'll spot the season's first figs and local cheeses making their appearance.
- March 2026 94 tours
- April 2026 148 tours
- May 2026 popular 165 tours
- Summer 2026
Summer needs smart planning to deal with Sicily's heat, so our most effective tours start early and stick close to the coast when possible. One of our best routes combines cooling off at Mondello beach with visits to Cefalù's Norman cathedral and Taormina's Greek theater. The Aeolian Island multi-day trips are a big hit - our groups swim at Lipari's white beaches and watch the sun go down over Stromboli. Our travelers really appreciate having free afternoons to relax by the hotel pool between activities. Food tours move to the cooler evenings - perfect timing for trying Palermo's street food markets and enjoying gelato in Syracuse's Ortigia neighborhood.
- popular 158 tours
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- Fall / Autumn 2026
Sicily Activities has built a solid reputation for their deep cultural immersion tours - our travelers consistently mention how their guides share rich local knowledge while keeping the logistics smooth. The food and wine experiences are genuinely local, not touristy, which makes a real difference. G Adventures does well with their small group approach in Sicily. Their southern route explores less-visited corners while the northern itinerary takes you through the volcanic landscapes and island hopping. What works particularly well is how they balance structured activities with free time, so you're not locked into a rigid schedule. Soleto Travel covers the main Sicily highlights and gets the job done, but we've had mixed feedback from TourRadar customers about where they stay - some accommodations are excellent while others need improvement. The group sizes also tend to vary more than advertised, which can affect the overall experience and pace of the tour. If you're choosing between these options and want something really focused on Sicilian culture, Sicily Activities is your best bet. For a mix of guided experiences and independent exploration with a reliable group size, G Adventures delivers consistently good results. Soleto works if you want to see the major sites, just be prepared for some variation in the details.
- September 2026 popular 167 tours
- October 2026 159 tours
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What Can I Eat in Sicily and Where Should I Go?
Sicily's food scene is something else really the flavors tell stories of all the cultures that have influenced the island over centuries. You've got to try Arancini these amazing deep-fried rice balls filled with ragu or cheese you'll find them at bustling street markets like Ballarò in Palermo. If you're craving seafood head to Catania and grab some Pasta alla Norma at Trattoria La Norma it's this incredible mix of eggplant and tomato sauce. Sweet treats? The Cannoli are unreal crispy shells stuffed with ricotta cream find them at Pasticceria Savia they're all over the island really. On a hot day nothing beats Granita this semi-frozen dessert especially with brioche grab one at Caffè Sicilia in Catania.
How Do I Get Around Sicily?
Getting around Sicily is pretty flexible depending on what suits you. Renting a car gives you total freedom to explore and the roads are actually quite good outside the cities you'll find Europcar and Hertz at airports and in town centers. If you'd rather sit back and let someone else handle the driving guided tours are great they range from comfy coaches to private cars and the local guides really know their stuff companies like Sicily Activities offer both small group and private options. Public transport's budget-friendly Trenitalia runs trains between major spots and you've got buses like AST and Interbus connecting towns just keep in mind trains run less often than mainland Italy so plan ahead.
What Local Experiences Can I Join In Sicily?
The cultural scene here is absolutely buzzing. You can jump into cooking classes and learn to make proper Arancini or Pasta alla Norma lots of family trattorias like Trattoria del Pescatore in Taormina run these. Want to get crafty? Try ceramic making in Erice at Ceramiche d'Arte it's really special. The Opera dei Pupi puppet shows are totally unique to Sicily catch them at Teatro Massimo in Palermo or Teatro Bellini in Catania. The markets are where you really feel the pulse of Sicily head to Vucciria in Palermo or Pescheria in Catania to chat with locals and soak up the atmosphere.
Where Can I Experience Sicily's Natural Areas?
The natural beauty here is just incredible. Mount Etna's a must-see Europe's highest active volcano you can take jeep tours with Etna Experience or if you're feeling adventurous tackle some challenging hikes the volcanic landscape is unlike anything else. Vendicari Nature Reserve near Syracuse is perfect for bird watching you can drive or cycle there on the SP19 road. The Zingaro Reserve near Trapani is stunning for hiking and swimming get there by boat from San Vito Lo Capo or drive the SP63.
What Hidden Gems Should I Visit in Sicily?
There are some amazing spots most tourists miss. Erice is this medieval village up in the hills with incredible views check out Castello di Venere you won't believe the vista. Modica's really special especially for chocolate lovers visit Antica Dolceria Bonajuto they make chocolate the old Aztec way. Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina has these amazing Roman mosaics the Bikini Girls mosaic is famous. The Iblei Gardens in Ragusa are just beautiful especially Giardino Ibleo it's this peaceful spot with gorgeous Baroque architecture around it. Each place shows you a different side of Sicily's incredible heritage.