The best of Sicily Tour
10 DAYS SMALL GROUP TOUR OF SICILY FOR OVER 50
Sicily Small Group Tour
Want to explore the best of Sicily from iconic attractions to the lesser-known places with the locals? Click to learn more about The Best Of Sicily Tour!
How To See Sicily With A Small Group Tour
Are you dreaming of seeing the best of Sicily and doing it with a small group of like-minded people over 50? You landed in the right place! Read what guests say about the Rocky Travel Best of Sicily Tour.
What Our Tour Guests Say - Testimonials!
Here are a few of the many testimonials we received from our lovely guests. On this page you have access to live testimonials (2-4 min) and listen what these ladies say about our Sicily Tour. Or read tour reviews.
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My friend and I traveled with Michela on the Best of Sicily Tour in May-June of 2019 and what an awesome trip it was! We had not been to Sicily before and this trip showcased the beautiful island in a wonderful way. I felt like we were truly off the beaten path with the excursions and destinations. There were many delightful experiences and one of my favorites was the visit to the small town of Sant' Angelo Muxaro near Agrigento. We explored this charming town of about 1,200 people and then had lunch with a local family. The lunch was outstanding and the family was so welcoming. A lot of what we ate came right from their garden and it was delicious. Another favorite was our visit to the Villa Romana del Casale where we saw beautiful mosaic tiles. We had the best guides-Palermo resident and knowledgeable guide Alessandro and bus driver Sergio from Agrigento were so kind. You could tell they were proud of their island and happy to show it off. Michela was great, very responsive before and during the trip. I would highly recommend this Sicily Tour and loved the fact that it was a small group tour of 10 people, many of whom were seasoned, active hikers and walkers. A perfect vacation!
LAUREL PALMER | St. Augustin, USA
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Sicily. Travelling with Rocky Travel was so easy and well-organized. Michela and our local guide Angela always ensured we had enough time to see everything while bonding with other women travelling in the group. The accommodations were well chosen and often located where walking into town during our free time was easy. While in Sicily in May 2023, we had to deal with bad weather, cancel some of our excursions, and replace them with new tours. This was done without any downtime and with options that exceeded my expectations. My experience with Rocky Travel in Sicily was super good, and I highly recommend any tours organized by Rocky Travel.
MARIE-JOSÉe Vinet | Toronto, CANADA
The Best of Sicily Tour was a perfectly planned trip. It hit all the highlights, as well as those out of the way places and local people that you will never find in guidebooks or online. It was with a very comfortable minibus with a friendly group of 10. Our guide, Alessandro, was well informed and entertaining who kept us on schedule along with a superb driver Sergio, both Sicilians. Michela, the trip organizer, also Italian, was extremely helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. It was a fabulous introduction to Sicily, and I highly recommend it, especially if you are not familiar with Sicily. Very reasonably priced and good value for money. For sure I’ll be back.
VIVIEN TROY | New York, USA
This Sicily small-group tour is an ideal introduction to Sicily's many and varied attractions, ranging from architecture to food to archaeology. Zoom calls beforehand meant I already knew the other participants when it started. The meals were an excellent introduction to Sicilian cuisine. The tour guide was outstanding, and her local knowledge gave us valuable insights into many aspects of Sicilian culture, history and food. Poor weather meant some of the attractions were closed. Our tour leaders, Michela and Angela, organised excellent replacement activities using local contacts and insider knowledge. I definitely recommend this tour to solo female travellers 50+ who want to visit a more unusual destination and make new friends. This was my first tour, and I wondered if I'd like it. I'm now a big fan of small group tours with hand-picked like-minded travellers. I'll be looking out for more!
Marion Halliday | Adelaide, AUSTRALIA
Michela, Angela and Francesco did their best to create and provide a lovely tour of Sicily. Patience and attentiveness were well executed throughout the trip, and no questions were left unanswered. The knowledge demonstrated throughout was much appreciated, especially when we needed to shift gears due to weather concerns. I highly recommend this tour by Rocky Travel. Michela, the organiser, and Angela’s tour guide expertise were exceptional.
ChARMAINE HARKINS | West Hartford, USA
DETAILS OF THE BEST OF SICILY TOUR 2025
Who Is This Guided Sicily Tour Good For?
The Best Of Sicily Trip - Dates & Itinerary
Sicily Trip Dates 12th - 21st May 2025 (10 days/9nights)*
*Please note that you must arrive in Catania at the latest on Sunday May 11th, since we start early on Monday 12th.
- DAY 1 - PICK UP AT CATANIA TRAIN STATION
Exploring Sicily's most picturesque town, Taormina, with its Teatro Greco (Greek theatre) and views of Mount Etna. A walking tour, free time. We drive to Milazzo on the northern coast, check-in, and have a welcome dinner together. - DAY 2 - A DAY AT THE EOLIAN ISLANDS
Transfer by ferry and day out to exploring Lipari + Vulcano. Walking to the crater and/or Hot Bath Mud Springs, or free walk at the beach. After reaching CefalĂą late afternoon we check-in, and have free time. - DAY 3- CEFALĂ™ + MONREALE
Enjoy a morning walking tour of CefalĂą and a visit to the Monreale Cathedral (Palermo) in the afternoon. - DAY 4 - EXPLORING PALERMO
We go on a morning walking tour of the city with a street food tour, and a guided walking tour of the city. Free time to enjoy Palermo in the afternoon, with aperitivo time, dinner, etc. - DAY 5 - VISIT THE AGRIGENTO TEMPLES REGION
A full day exploring the Valley of Temples, the most significant archaeological site in the world. Visit St. Angelo Muxaro village with various food-testings and a guided walk of the village. We have a home-cooked lunch with a local family. - DAY 6 - RAGUSA IBLA + PIAZZA ARMERINA
Dive into the Sicily's 2 Unesco world heritage sites. We spend the day here visiting the Roman Villas in Piazza Armerina and old Ragusa Ibla. - DAY 7 - ISPICA CAVES' TREK + SENSORY HERBS EXPERIENCE
A easy to moderate trek across the green canyon between Modica and Ispica. Food and Wine tastings. A visit of Scicli with a special sensorial experience in a herbs-farm. - DAY 8 - VISIT NOTO + NOTO ANTICA
We visit an archaeological area and baroque township of NOTO, another UNESCO World Heritage site. we explore the new Noto, and the surroundings area. In the afternoon we reach Syracuse and visit the Neapolis archeological site. - DAY 9 SYRACUSE + ORTIGIA
We spend one and half day along the stunning South East coast of Sicily, visiting Syracuse and the beauty of medieval and baroque architecture of Ortigia. Street Markets, Food Testing + Walking Tour of Ortigia. Farewell Dinner in Ortigia. - DAY 10 - TRANSFER TO CATANIA AIRPORT
End of the tour and privare bus transfer to the Catania Airport or Catania Train Station.
Our Best Of Sicily Tour Images from Previous Sicily Trips
To get an idea of what the experience on tour with us on the Best Sicily Tour is about, click to watch these short videos interviews with our guests on tour. (2-4 minutes videos).
Tour Details For The 10-day Best Of Sicily Trip
TOUR PRICE STRUCTURE + CONDITIONS FOR 10 days and 9 nights
Prices: € 3.260* with 10 participants in double/twin-bed room.***
***For a double room for single please add € 430. If you are a woman, we can pair you with another female guest to avoid the upgrade.
What the Tour Price includes:
- 9 Overnights* in 4*** Hotels with Cont. Breakfast.
- 3 Dinners At The Hotels (drinks excluded).
- 1 Welcome Dinner in Taormina (in a restaurant incl. drinks).
- 1 Farewell Dinner in Siracusa. (in a restaurant, incl. drinks).
- Street Food Tour and Walking Tour + Lunch. (Day 4).
- Home-made cooked Lunch with a family. (Day 5).
- 1 x Local Produce + 1 x Cheese Tastings. (Day 5).
- 1 x Ice Cream tasting. (Day 6).
- Trek Guide of Ispica's Caves. (Day 7).
- Food & Wine tastings + Lunch. (Day 7).
- Sensorial Nursery Experience in Scicli. (Day 8).
- Food & Cheese Tastings. (Day 9).
- All National Parks, Heritage Sites entrances. (+90 €).
- All Group Transfers in modern coach with private driver (incl. drop-off at Catania Airport/Rail Station on day 10).
- All guided outdoor Walks and Excursions.
- Ferry to Aeolian Islands (Milazzo-Lipari-Vulcano-Milazzo).
- English Speaking Tour Leaders & Drivers.
Extra Bonuses included in the Tour Price:
- 3 Live Zoom Group Calls: Tips/advice for booking flights + domestic connections, travel insurance, things to know about Sicily.
- Sicily Trip Planning Support with Q&A + EMAIL via email or in our Facebook Group and on Live Zoom Call.
- Sicily Trip Preparation: domestic connections, bookings, what to pack + wear for the trip, eSim, and much more.
- A Private Facebook Group For Tour Members. for info exchange, Q&A about Sicily Trip, recorded live Calls, and Videos.
- A WhatsApp Private Group For Tour Members : from 1 month prior the start of our Sicily Tour, during and after the trip.
What this Tour Price does not include
- International Flights to/from Italy + Domestic Flights to/from Catania.
- International Travel Insurance for Italy. (this is requested and to participate in our tours).
- City Tax imposed by city councils (about 2.50 € per night/hotel to be paid at each hotel. Stand as per June 2024)
- 2% Charge for payment of deposit + Balance with credit/debit card (if you prefer you can pay via bank transfer)
- Tips for Tour leaders & Driver. (optional and at your discretion).
- Everything which is not listed below "tour prices includes" is automatically excluded.
Bookings Are Closed
✅ Pay the deposit of € 750