Mount Etna welcomed our Enchanting Sicily group on Sunday with a stupendously clear day after a volcanic fireworks display from her northeast crater on Saturday night. We’ve got an outstanding itinerary for the next two weeks… Follow our stories to be part of our adventure!
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Amunì! Let’s Go To Sicily This Summer
Amunì! It’s been a very, very busy time behind the scenes at Experience Sicily these past weeks. We’re getting ready for the arriving summer travel season and planning for fall. We can’t wait to host you! Our tours are close to full! We have spots on Yoga in Sicily with Clio Mallin (June 8 to…
This Is Where To Ask Her: The Cloisters Of Montreale
I received a message from someone today who wants to propose to his girlfriend in Palermo or Cefalù. I thought about where I would suggest, and after deciding that the top of La Rocca in Cefalù would be too much of a hike and Palermo center may be a bit too chaotic, my thoughts went…
Explore Sicily’s Southwestern Coast
Porto Palo is a charming fishing village in Southern Sicily. Near Menfi, it offers an off the beaten path seaside experience from where you can explore the Mediterranean coast between Scala dei Turchi and Selinunte by leisure boat. We’ll show you the way with our friends at Amare Sicilia.
Exploring Ragusa Ibla
Yesterday, I spent a splendid morning exploring the secret staircases and hidden alleyways of Ragusa Ibla. I was imagining what life must have been like when these viccoli where traveled more regularly by residents. After climbing dozens of stairs in out-of-the-way sections of town, I sat in the Piazza Duomo enjoying this lovely view of…
The Joys Of Spring In Sicily
Our Spring in Sicily tour wrapped up today with a sense of exhilaration in concert with a sweet exhaustion. We experienced so many extraordinary things over the last 10 days, during Holy Week. I’ll be recounting them when I can over the next few days. First and foremost I want to thank our outstanding clients…
We’ll Find A Villa In Sicily For You
Making plans for a family vacation in June at Capo Zafferano. This is the view from a villa we toured today. We’ll take it!
Set Your Journey’s Intention: 2022 Tours Of Sicily
Always leave time for un caffè at the airport bar before picking up your rental car or meeting your tour. That first official espresso, cappuccino, or latte in Italy is a moment to be savored. One where you should set your intentions for your journey ahead. And so, my first trip to Sicily in 2022…
Sicily For Lovers Of Swimming
Summer in Sicily for lovers of swimming and the sea is the ultimate. Castellammare del Golfo is an outstanding place to spend a few days. Look at the castle! Look at the color of the water! Ideal time to go is June 1 to the end of July, when the temperatures are just right and…
Stroll Through Taormina
The joy of Taormina is its Corso Umberto I, the main pedestrian way. Lined with cafès, boutiques, restaurants, gelaterias, and curiosities, it attracts the world. Start at the Porta Messina. Linger at the Piazza IX Aprile, step into the Duomo, and take a moment to recognize what you just witnessed at the Porta Catania.