Unforgettable Sicily: 10-Day Private Bespoke Island Tour

Gianca and Rosella put together a perfect trip to Sicily for my wife and I. The drivers, especially Mirko and Dario were pros, the guides, Deborah, Giacoma and Isabella were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and our guide Eleanora was one of the highlights of our entire trip. The accommodations they chose were outstanding. From the first time I met Gianca to the last day of our trip to Sicily I knew I was in good hands and we can't wait to go back to Sicily and my first call will be to Gianca and Rosella to plan our return trip to Sicily.

We had so many amazing experiences, my favorite being the cooking class with Massimo, but also our guides were so well informed and educated and made our journey very informative and fun. Our last day excursion on the sailboat was just so special and unique enjoying our son‘s birthday at Sunset.

The Sicily Lovers tour is more than just a sight seeing tour of Sicily. The activities included were truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences we will treasure forever. Each experience was so personal and our guides and hosts made us feel like we were special and treated like family. The way the tour is designed encouraged all of us to interact with everyone on the tour and truly get to know each other personally. We built friendships that will last a lifetime, even though we were from all over the US. We are still sharing stories and pictures with each other, long after the tour has ended. The activities on the tour included many things we wouldn't have been able to do without our guides connections. We feel truly blessed to have chosen this tour. Each of our guides was outstanding and lead the group in creating such tight bonds. We never felt like we inconvenienced them and they were with us every step of the way, ensuring we had a successful outcome. This tour does require the ability to do a good amount of walking but it's WELL worth it. If it's lifetime experiences you desire, this is the tour for you!

The experience was magical and perfect! Gianca and his team went above and beyond for our family. We loved everything about our Tour.

My husband and I travel quite a bit, we’ve been to six of the seven continents. Lately we have enjoyed going on small group tours. Out of all the tours we’ve been on, Gianca, Rosella and Rita have made the best of them all. Sure, I might be a little biased due to my Sicilian heritage, but Rosella, Rita and Gianca made Sicily come alive. Our tour was packed with food and winery visits, cooking classes, dinner in a palazzo, fiat racing through the streets of Modica to researching and finding my ancestors’ home to folk dancing, sausage making and more! Hotels were comfortable and convenient, local guides were knowledgeable, tour vehicles were also comfortable and roomy. I can’t wait to return for another tour with Sicily Lovers.

A true Sicilian experience. Made to feel like family felt special. Details were well taken care of affording ys the opportunity to relax and enjoy.

This is a tour like no other. Interaction with local Sicilians was what is so unique. We visited the kitchens and patios of people who were born and raised in Sicily. Enjoyed "family-style" dinners with the people on the tour. Had time to wander in the historic centers of so many towns at our leisure. Felt so well cared for by Gianca and Rita. Local guides in every location who filled us with the history and traditions of Sicily.

My wife and I arranged a private tour with Best Things to Do in Sicily, and we couldn't be happier with our experience. From the very beginning, Gianca was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. Initially, we planned our tour for Fall 2024, but Gianca advised us to postpone to 2025 due to high bookings, ensuring we wouldn't have to settle for lower-quality hotels and guides. Following his recommendation, we planned a 10-night, 11-day full island tour of Sicily, covering all the highlights: Taormina, Mt. Etna, Ortigia (and Siracusa), Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Agrigento, Cefalu, Erice, and Palermo. Gianca provided a list of recommended hotels and handled all the bookings after we made our selections. Transportation was seamless, with comfortable Mercedes vans driven by professional, English-speaking drivers. At each location, we had exceptional English-speaking local guides who enriched our experience. Gianca also recommended restaurants for each destination. Throughout the planning process and our tour, Gianca was always available to address any needs or concerns. We are extremely pleased with the memorable and well-priced private tour Gianca arranged for us. I highly recommend Best Things to Do in Sicily for planning and executing an exceptional tour of Sicily.

There was a large group as part of the tour, many had physical limitations and we as a group either changed to a slower pace or the tour leader had to constantly call taxis. The ride is the fiat car is extra but mandatory. If you sit in the back of a fiat you need to sit side saddle , not comfortable at all. I wrote to the tour leaders about my concerns and the letter I received basically said they can not change. I have been on my tours, gate 1, Colette etc where it is clearly stated what the activity level is. There never was any rotation on the bus, so the large group sat in the front and we remained in the back the entire trip. For the price I would use another company

We had a truly exceptional experience with Best Things to do in Sicily. First, before our trip, their email communications were timely, always responsive, detailed, and very clear. Second, the research they did was comprehensive. They provided us an info packet for our private ancestry tour with detailed family trees, photos of places we would be visiting (related to important places in family history), as well as finding original family records. Lastly, on the day of our tour, we were fortunate enough to meet a cousin still living in the area who introduced us to a host of other family. Our amazing guide was so friendly and skilled in facilitating all of our interactions with family and the locals. He was the absolute best and we give him the highest praises. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for a truly magical experience. Thank you!