Sicily has the perfect combination of culture, food, history, and the presence of friendly locals. From traditional slow cooking to a very relaxed ambiance here, it is easy to spot the difference between Sicilian life on a Sicily tour and your own back home. Here are four reasons to get to Sicily for your next holidays;
Sicilian Food
The distinct art of cooking Sicilian food makes it so very different from the food you taste elsewhere in Italy. Food is cooked slowly, and a lot of stress is given to fresh food. That is why local Sicilians use plenty of seasonal fruits and vegetables in their dishes.
The Sicilian Culture and Heritage
Sicily has a proud history behind it – one that you can see and experience on the island. It is an amalgamation of a rich past with Greek, Roman, and Arabic stamps on it. There is a blend of architecture here, ranging from Gothic work of art to Baroque architecture, Roman Palazzo, and the World Heritage site of the Villa Romana del Casale.
Natural Beauties
A visit to the Pearl of Sicily, Taormina, is a must. The small town offers amazing views of Isola Bella, a small island and beach town, the Etna volcano, and the second-biggest city of Sicily, Catania, at the base of Etna.
On a luxurious Sicily tour, you get to relax and rejuvenate not only with the essence of Sicily but also from the heightened comfort amenities and services that a world-class tour operator can arrange. You will be driven around in a private guided tour in Merc E or V series, accompanied by an English-speaking driver and a guide belonging to the local community. The true joy of enjoying any place on this Earth is to see it through the eyes of a native inhabitant and feel their pride in the local culture.
A full-fledged Sicily tour is never complete without a visit to the archaeological sites, the museums and galleries, the historic parks, and of course, a mesmerizing wine tour in the local vineyards. The must-visit places here include:
- Palermo – city tour to the Palermo Cathedral, Quattro Canti, Ballaro Market, Normans Palace, Foro Italico and more.
- Agrigento – tour to Agrigento market, the Valley of Temples, the museum, Scala del Turchi, Torre Salsa Nature reserve, and more.
- Ragusa – the old town, Cathedral of San Giovanni, San Giorgio, Modica, and more.
- Taormina – Corso Umberto, Villa Comunale, Isola Belle, Etna, Piazza IX Aprile, and more.
- Siracusa – Greek Theatre, Ear of Dionysius, Ortygia market, Piazza Duomo and more.
