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- Family Sicily Multi-Activity Adventure
- Sicily in Depth (Classic, End Malta, 6 Days)
- Sicily in Depth (Classic, End Catania)
- Colours of Sicily
- Southern Italy & Sicily featuring Taormina, Matera and the Amalfi Coast (Palermo to Rome) (2025)
- Sicily and Its Isles (Palermo to Taormina) (2025)
- Sicilian Landscapes: Catania-Catania (8 days/7 nights)
- Luxury 5 Stars Private Sicily Food & Wine Lovers Tour
- SICILY: The Best of... 7 days / 6 nights
- Unveiling Sicily's Treasures: Taormina, Ragusa, Palermo and beyond
Family Sicily Multi-Activity Adventure
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Walking around the craters in Mt Etna was a great experience.”
Natalie, traveled in July
The itinerary welcomes families with kids 11+, showcasing unique stays in 6-meter-high tree tents at Madonie Adventure Park. Your visit includes Europe's largest Wave Pool at Etna Land, zip-lining and archery sessions, and pasta-making workshops in Palermo. Natural wonders include snorkeling at Isola Bella Marine Park and hiking Mount Etna's volcanic trails to 2,300 meters.
Duration 8 days Destinations Palermo, Mount Etna, Parco Fluviale dell'Alcantara, Taormina, Isola Bella, Linguaglossa Age Range 11 to 85 year olds Operator Explore! From $4,460
5% Off- NZ$4,240You save $220
Duration 14 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Giardini Naxos, Sliema, VallettaSee all destinations Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Insight Vacations From $8,485
10% Off- NZ$7,637+$340 upfront costsYou save $848
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Trapani, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Giardini Naxos, Catania Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Insight Vacations From $4,950
10% Off- NZ$4,455You save $495
The tour welcomes families with children 5+, offering hands-on activities like Modican chocolate making and salt harvesting at Marsala's Infersa Mill. Highlights include Taormina's Greek Theater and Valley of the Temples, with relaxing stays at Caesar Palace Giardini Naxos.
Duration 9 days Destinations Palermo, Monreale, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina, Catania Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Trafalgar From $4,250
10% Off- NZ$3,825You save $425
This enriching family tour welcomes children 5+, offering hands-on experiences at local farmhouses near Palermo and optional Mount Etna adventures. The Valley of Temples in Agrigento and ancient Villa Romana del Casale's impressive mosaics captivate young minds.
Duration 13 days Destinations Palermo, Agrigento, Piazza Armerina, Giardini Naxos, Matera, Sorrento, Pompeii, Rome Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Collette From $6,349
3% Off- NZ$6,149You save $200
Your family trip with kids 5+ includes Marsala's salt pan boat rides and Mount Etna's off-road adventures. The beachfront Mangia's Pollina Resort in Cefalù serves as your base for visiting Taormina's ancient Greek theatre. Hands-on activities include cooking classes in Alcamo and caper tasting in Pollara.
Duration 14 days Destinations Palermo, Marsala, Agrigento, Cefalu, Aeolian Islands, Salina, Taormina Age Range 5 to 99 year olds Operator Collette From $7,799
6% Off- NZ$7,299You save $500
Sicilian Landscapes: Catania-Catania (8 days/7 nights)
32 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The itinerary was well thought out also with suitable breaks throughout for independent activity.”
Robin, traveled in November
This adventure welcomes children 6+, offering honey tasting at Mount Etna and arancini making in Catania. UNESCO sites include Valley of Temples and Syracuse's Archaeological Park. Comfortable coach travel connects 14 fascinating destinations.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Marsala, Saline di Nubia, PalermoSee all destinations Age Range 6 to 80 year olds Operator Destination Italia From
6% Off- NZ$2,266
Luxury 5 Stars Private Sicily Food & Wine Lovers Tour
80 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This private tour of Sicily one of the most fun, relaxing, beautiful, and delicious (!) vacations we've ever had.”
Traci, traveled in June
This family tour welcomes children 3+, featuring culinary workshops in Taormina's trattorias and relaxed walks through Noto's baroque streets. Making arancini and viewing Mount Etna's landscapes from safe viewpoints delight young travelers. Private Mercedes transfers connect 4-star family-friendly accommodations.
Duration 8 days Destinations Catania, Taormina, Mount Etna, Noto, Marzamemi, Island of Ortigia, Syracuse, Palermo Age Range 3 to 99 year olds Operator Sicily Activities From
6% Off- NZ$9,995
SICILY: The Best of... 7 days / 6 nights
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Hotels & meals were great. Very enjoyable & great value for money.”
Jill, traveled in October
Rich cultural tour welcomes children aged 1+, featuring Mount Etna's summit at 1800m and Baroque churches in Noto. The sensory wine experience in Marsala and medieval lanes of Erice enchant visitors. Includes 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 5 dinners.
Duration 7 days Destinations Palermo, Erice, Marsala, Agrigento, Ragusa, Noto, Syracuse, Taormina Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Carrani Tours From $2,720
11% Off- NZ$2,418You save $302
Magical Sicily exploration showcases Taormina's Greek Theater, Mount Etna's Circumetnea train, and Cefalù's beaches. Families love Syracuse's ancient amphitheater and Ortigia's maze-like streets. Stay at family-suited Hotel Albatross and Hotel Mediterraneo Palace.
Duration 8 days Destinations Taormina, Mount Etna, Island of Ortigia, Ragusa, Noto, Modica, Agrigento, Palermo, Cefalu Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Meet and Greet Italy From $5,353
20% Off- NZ$4,283You save $1,070
Sicily Family Trips/Tours Reviews
- Classic Sicily - 8 Days/7 Nights
Super beautiful Great guide
- Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 8 days
Just finished a 8 day tour of Sicily, I visited Catania,Palermo,Syracuse,Noto,Taormina,Etna,Cefalù,Agrigento, Marsala, Selinunte, Armerina and Ragusa Ibla, I must say it was a wonderful experience, right from the first day. I met our tour guide Ivan and the bus driver Alessandro, they were wonderful pleasant and very well organized, the whole tour ran with out any issues, our tour guide made time to answer any question we had, a great experience thank you with Sicilian Secrets
- Sicilian Secrets - Tour of Sicily 10 days from Palermo
The tour guides were amazing very knowledgeable
What our customers ask about Sicily Family Tours & Vacation Packages
What's the recommended age for children on Sicily family tours?
Sicily family tours generally accept children between 4-12 years old with select operators extending this range down to age 2. The daily schedule fits well with school-age children giving them time to enjoy places like the salt pans near Marsala. Kids can walk through ancient Greek theaters at their own pace and spend time looking at the detailed mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale.
What are the best family-friendly activities in Sicily?
Sicily offers many activities that work well for families. Children can join jeep tours up Mount Etna learn to make pasta in Taormina cooking classes and spend time swimming at Isola Bella beach. Hotels like Il Principe in Catania and Villa Diodoro in Taormina cater well to families. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The tour was very well organized and accommodating for families with plenty of breaks and engaging activities for children."
What type of accommodation can families expect in Sicily?
The tours use 4-star hotels that work well for families. Baia di Ulisse Hotel in Agrigento provides family rooms and a pool while Il Principe Hotel in Catania has connecting rooms. For something different families can try tree tents at Madonie Adventure Park. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The hotels were very good and family-friendly especially the one in Agrigento with its amazing pools and beach access."
What's the ideal season for families to visit Sicily?
The best times for family visits are spring (April-May) and early fall (September-October) when the weather is mild and tourist spots are less crowded. A TourRadar traveler shared: "May was perfect for our family trip - not too hot for the kids and all attractions were easily accessible." Hotel Ariston in Taormina provides good family rooms during these popular seasons.
What kind of meals are provided on family tours?
Tours include breakfast daily plus selected lunches and dinners with options that appeal to children. Food activities are part of the experience such as tasting gelato in Catania and making chocolate in Modica. Places like Mediterraneo Palace Hotel offer special kids' menus. One TourRadar traveler noted: "The food experiences were fantastic - our kids loved making pasta and trying different Sicilian sweets."
What unique educational experiences can families enjoy in Sicily?
The island combines learning with fun at its UNESCO sites and through hands-on activities. Kids learn about volcanic activity at Mount Etna explore ancient ruins at Valley of Temples and participate in traditional cooking classes. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The guides were knowledgeable and passionate about the art pieces making the tour informative and engaging for all ages."