SICILY
If you had to sum up Sicily in just a few words, it’s an island of extremes. Rocky volcanic coastlines give way to white sandy beaches. Crumbling architectural treasures of the ancient world sit next to some of the most theatrical and perfectly preserved paintings of the Baroque. Menus feature hearty pasta dishes next to the freshest raw seafood, while the grandest of five-star luxury accommodations are found alongside meticulously designed boutique hotels and charming farm stays.
It’s a cliche, but in Sicily, there’s truly something for everyone.
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A SELECTION OF OUR EXPERIENCES:
ETNA VOLCANO
EUROPE’S HIGHEST VOLCANO, Mount Etna is one of most active of the world.
The most requested activity is no doubt the excursion to the craters, to be done safely with the help of expert guides and with appropriate clothing. The areas near the summit can be accessed both from South or North sides of Mount Etna.
Enjoy a private day tour from Taormina to Etna Wine and Jeep Tour or a funny day tour by Jeep and Quad Bike.
Ski mountaineering excursions on Etna, when it is covered with snow, can always be done. During the winter, snowshoe hikes are organized by sport companies and us instead of the usual trekking program.
In summer/spring/fall seasons there are a lot of doable opportunities to enjoy the Etna volcano.
TRUFFLE HUNTING
Did you know that in old times, pigs were used to sniff out truffles!
They had to muzzle them, otherwise, they would lose half of their haul.
Today, dogs are trained for this propose and obtain a treats for the truffles they dig out. So, it’s a win-win. And yet, to some Sicilians, finding truffles in the forest is almost a daily pleasure…
Not to mention the preparation of food and drinks with the overwhelming taste and scent of these truffles! Speak directly to a local expert, learning the tricks of the truffle hunting trade;
Taste a selection of local Sicilian truffle delights used by Sicilian Chefs;
Explore the perfectly preserved Time Machine Museum-City;
See real Sicilians as you walk around this 19th-century water-mill farm.
HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE
As you get ever nearer to the peaks, you will fly over the ski resort of Piano Provenzana, enjoying a unique view of the flows that formed the series of craters called “la bottoniera”; here, the vegetation ends and is replaced by the sciara that will leads you up to the majestic view of the summit craters.
We are at an altitude of about 3500 meters and the view from here covers the whole of Sicily, the Aeolian Islands and Calabria.
Enjoy the high quote tour of Sicily and then stop to a Winery in the slopes of Etna Volcano for a light lunch and a wine tasting in an amazing location.
SAILING, YATCH AND BOAT EXPERIENCE
A journey through Mediterranean atmospheres made of bright towns and colourful domes, hills and terraces overlooking the sea with amazing beaches, certainly one of the most fascinating coastline in the world, where the natural beauty blends with the work of men who for centuries has shaped and coexisted in symbiosis.
You are about to visit one of the Italian regions abundant in history, monuments and natural beauty, Sicily is definitely the place for the most demanding travelers, a place where you can satisfy every taste and request.
HIKING AND BIKE EXPERIENCE
Active Tours are tailored for people who like to focus on the destinations and cities they are visiting. Our active tours offer the great opportunity to visit the town and learn as much as possible of the history of the place and have fun at the same time.
We handpick the most scenic biking and hiking routes from Countryside to the amazing Salt Way road and Windmills.
Combine the tour with a stop at the trattoria where you can lunch al fresco, the olive three perfect for an independent picnic, the best spot to pick wild blueberries and fresh lemon.
An island where art, history, traditions and architecture hail from countless centuries. Where Mount Etna simmers on the horizon and delicious dishes forever raises the bar.
SNORKELING AND DIVING
Sicily is an island that can be discovered and experienced through thousands of different and fascinating itineraries: each one of them is dedicated to areas of interest ranging from nature to culture, from history, art and traditions to adventure.
So, it really looks like that the duo sea and culture can be the starting point of new and interesting touristic projects for Sicily, which can be very proud of its renowned underwater itineraries, proper submarine museums.
Go on an adventure among hidden underwater landscapes and treasures and discover Sicily’s underwater treasures!