Classic Sicily
Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)
First of all choose if You would like to have a Shared Small Group Tour with maximum 8 Guests, or a Private Tour only for Your party.
Your Licensed guide will meet you in Your accommodation in Taormina area at 10.00AM with a
8 seats A/C Mercedes Minivan. Visit 2 Sicilian small authentic villages where The Godfather movie was played: Savoca and Forza D'Agro'. Take a Walking guided tour and listen to the real Mafia history, its structure and its boss and how it developed In Sicily after the Second World War till nowadays. Compare it with The Godfather movie story. After the tour enjoy a typical Sicilian light lunch in a panoramic terrace. Expected return in Your accomodation around 15.00
Half-Day Pizza Making Class in Taormina
Learn to make and bake an authentic Italian pizza at a 4-hour pizza class in Taormina. Led by an experience pizza chef, the hands-on experience will teach you how to make and stretch the dough, work with toppings and sauce, and more.
Markets and Monuments: Walking Tour in the Center of Palermo
Walking through the wonders of the historic center of Palermo to take in the scents and colors of the old markets is a fantastic experience. Observe places and incredible people while admiring the sights and sounds of the markets. See some of the city's top monuments, as well, like the Teatro Massimo and Cathedral.
Cook, Eat & Embrace Sicily-An Authentic Cooking Experience
Experience the authentic essence of Sicilian culinary traditions in a complete and immersive experience that combines history, flavours and hospitality.
During this experience, you will have the opportunity to create with your own hands the most iconic dishes of the Sicilian tradition: fresh pasta, arancini, fragrant cannoli, the classic eggplant parmigiana and pizza cooked in a wood oven, accompanied by local cheeses with an intense flavour and local wine and liqueurs. Every moment spent here will be like participating in a real Sicilian party, where the joy of sharing food with others is at the centre of everything.
Our mission is to rediscover the value of sharing, the pleasure of savouring together dishes prepared with love, and how a simple life, rooted in traditions, can give serenity and authentic happiness. Don't worry about the distance, we offer free transport, even for large groups, from Catania, Syracuse, Ragusa, Lentini station and other neighbouring cities!
Underground Catania
From the classical era to the eighteenth century, among religious buildings and burials, grandiose Roman monuments and underground rivers, popular legends and historical documents … A fascinating itinerary to retrace all the eras of the Etna city. The traces of a Catania of the past that continues to live under our feet, hidden from our eyes
Sicilian Cooking Class in Taormina
Cook a 3-course Sicilian meal at a Restaurant in central Taormina, and then savor the dishes with samples of local wine! The 4-hour cooking class is led by a professional local chef, and includes a visit to Taormina open market to select the freshest ingredients of the day. Learn about Sicily’s varied, fresh and fragrant cuisine that follows the seasons, and learn about classic Sicilian dishes like ‘Parmigiana di melanzane.’
TASTE OF SICILY: Taormina, Messina + sicilian street food tasting
Sicily is famous for its delicious street food. In this tour we combine the vist of one the most beautiful sicilian town, that's Taormina, and the vist of the town of the Strait, that's Messina. During the visit of Messina we stop in 2 different very famous street food place, to taste the famous rice ball of Messina and the delicious "cannolo siciliano"
Classical Ortigia Guided Group Tour
Discover Ortigia, the historic center of Syracuse with this group tour that crosses places and history of the island. Starting from the temple of Apollo, the oldest Greek temple in Sicily, we will cross picturesque streets to reach Piazza del Duomo, where it will be possible to visit the interior of the Cathedral (optional visit, possible only when there are no religious services in progress).
Leaving Piazza Duomo and the church of Santa Lucia we will reach the enchanting Fonte Aretusa, one of the legendary places of Ortigia. Finally we will walk the less traveled paths of the Giudecca, the ancient Jewish quarter. During this group tour, you will have the opportunity to explore Ortigia together with other passionate travellers, sharing the wonders of this Sicilian pearl.
Join us on this group tour which offers a unique experience to discover the secrets of Ortigia.
Private Tour Mt. Etna from Taormina
Scenic driving from the beach level up to the extinct craters at 2000 meters, with our expert guide to discover the unique nature and the geology of Mt. Etna Volcano,
out of the usual bus mass trip, with the visit of the most important point of interest, such as below reported,
– Great lava casting, the most interesting activity of the twentieth century
– The Etna's forest with a surprising luxuriant volcanic vegetation
– The “Valley of Bove”, the ancient caldera filled by recent and old lava flow
– A lava tube (cave), a long natural underground tunnel formed by the lava flow
– Extinct Craters at 2000/2200 meters, at your pleasure followed by the guide, enjoy your light tekking around the craters
OPTIONAL: Ascent to visit the summit area up to 3000 meters, ticket for cable car and vehicle 4×4 NOT INCLUDED, payable on the spot.
Agrigento- Piazza Armerina
The tour begins with a visit to the majestic archaeological area of the Valley of the Temples, in Agrigento (UNESCO World Heritage Site), famous for its 7 temples. Second stop in Piazza Armerina (since 1997 it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site), which includes a visit to Villa Romana del Casale, a prestigious imperial villa with the best Roman mosaics preserved in the world: mosaic floors, wall mosaics, columns, capitals and coins .
Wine tasting THE CLASSICS
The expression of the Lipari terroir through our origins.
The tasting, guided by a sommelier, includes:
– winery guided tour and short walk in the vinery
– 3 glasses of wine
– selection of cold cuts and cheeses
– traditional vegetables
– artisanal sesame biscuits
The Godfather movie tour from Catania
A tour around the Sicilian locations of the famous film by Francis Ford Coppola, "The Godfather". For the avidest fans and for who want to discover traditional villages and suggestive monuments
Palermo Best Private Tour
The tour the Arab-Norman and Baroque Palermo, is the classic itinerary to learn about the beauties and the main wonders of the historic center of Palermo, the largest in Europe.
The tour winds through rich monumental squares, Arab-Norman churches, Baroque churches, on a journey of about 2 km on foot, and lasts about 3 hours.
Full Day Exclusive Excursion to Segesta, Erice & Trapani Salt Flats from Palermo
This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group, there will be no other people. We will be out of the normal tourist circuits, we will visit isolated, peaceful and safe places. in countryside areas away from the city. Full day excursion departing from Palermo and the province. With new and comfortable van, driver who speaks English and French available during all the visits advising and explaining the main things to do and see. During the tour you will visit Segesta with its perfectly preserved Greek temple. After you will leave for Erice, a unique medieval town located at top of a mountain, In Erice you can also taste the typical almond sweets of local production as well as delicious wines famous all over the world.After the tour you will go down to Trapani around lunchtime, we will go to the restaurant located in the heart of the salt pans where you will taste the traditional Sicilian cuisine. After lunch we will continue the visit of the Saline.
Classic Palermo Street Food Tour
This tour is THE ORIGINAL Palermo street food tour. We formed our organization many years ago to help travelers and visitors experience the amazing culture of street food in Palermo, in the way that locals do.
Street food is one of Palermo's oldest culinary traditions and this street food tour celebrates that. Our tour is NOT gimmicky. We proudly do NOT get paid by street food vendors. And the cost of food is NOT included in the price of your tour; we do this purposely to maintain an authentic relationship with street food vendors.
Eat what you'd like, feel free to share in order to just have a taste, and take pictures of everything. Your tour guide will take you to the best vendors and food experiences of the day, street food is an adventure and no two days are the same.
Classic Sicily Tour
The Classic Sicily Tour is the ideal trip to discover the island in a few days and in total freedom for a first general knowledge of Sicily, touching the main historical, artistic and landscape locations.
The Classic Sicily Tour is a complete circuit that allows you to capture the beauty of the island, from the coasts to inland regions, from cities of art to small villages. An itinerant holiday with fixed stops and overnight stays, during which you can follow our visit suggestions or make the journey freely, according to your pace and your traveling instinct.
The Classic Sicily Tour is designed with arrival and departure from Palermo airport and can be customized with arrival and departure from Catania, Trapani, Comiso and via Stretto di Messina.
Tour in Palermo and Mondello driving an original classic Fiat 500
Spend time on what you really want! Rediscover the authentic emotions offered only by a classic Fiat 500: listen to the soft roar of the engine, immerse yourself in the sensations of slow driving and enjoy the Sicilian landscapes you encounter. Thanks to the easy handling of the 500, you can easily enter the restricted traffic zones and the narrowest alleys of the city, embracing the less travelled, longer but certainly more exciting alternative. Living the driving experience of a Classic Fiat 500 becomes an opportunity to fully savor what surrounds you: admire the poetry of a sunset, the beauty of a panorama or the charm of a monument. Choose the less conventional and busy road to explore hidden wonders, aware that sometimes getting lost can lead to the discovery of unexpected beauty.
CSTRents – Palermo Segway PT Authorized Tour
• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide
• See top Palermo attractions including: Politeama, Teatro Massimo, Quattro Canti, Cathedral, Palazzo dei Normanni, Church of the Martorana, Fountain of Shame, Piazza Marina, Church of Santa Maria della Catena, Cala.
• Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide
• Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that is suitable for all fitness levels
• Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience
Taormina and Castelmola Tour From Messina Port in Sicily, Italy.
One of the most unique and exclusive – our Taormina and Castelmola Tour from Messina port is a one day shore excursion, that will bring you through one of the most beautiful coastal towns of the fabulous island of Sicily.
On a day trip to the discovery of Taormina and Castelmola, our expert drivers will show you the natural and historical beauty of this part of the island.
Taormina has one of the most panoramic Belvedere in Sicily. After visiting the city, we will move to Castelmola, a sleepy town not far from Taormina.
Then we will take a quick tour of the Madonna Della Rocca church, and you will have free time to visit the wonders of Taormina such as the Greek theater, Cathedral and Palazzo Corvaja.
At the end of this Classic Taormina & Castelmola , our expert drivers will bring you back to the original pick up point.
Sicily: See & Do the Classic Route in 7 Days, 1st Class Tour
You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour:
► Cooking Class at a Local’s Home
► Exploring 3 of Southern Italy’s Prettiest Towns
► Swimming in Clear Water Alongside a White Cliff
► Hiking Around a Mighty Volcano
► Structures Designed by Greeks Thousands of Years Ago
► Rich Culture
► Delicious Food
And Much, Much More…