Sicily Walking Tour
7-day Tour from $6,395 per person
Tour with travel package from $7,745 per person
Discover Sicily's Ancient History, Stunning Landscapes, and Local Culture on an Unforgettable Walking Tour
While most walking tours of Sicily omit the island’s southern half, this unique Sicilian adventure brings you south of Syracuse to explore the Baroque city of Ragusa. Here, your local Italian leaders share areas of cultural and geological significance. Visit a local artisan’s studio dedicated to the colorful tradition of carretti siciliani, or...
While most walking tours of Sicily omit the island’s southern half, this unique Sicilian adventure brings you south of Syracuse to explore the Baroque city of Ragusa. Here, your local Italian leaders share areas of cultural and geological significance. Visit a local artisan’s studio dedicated to the colorful tradition of carretti siciliani, or Sicilian donkey cart painting. Explore the trails of Mount Etna and learn about its thriving viniculture while enjoying a special wine tasting during lunch at a winery on the volcano’s slopes. Discover the ancient city of Syracuse and explore the UNESCO-preserved Necropolis of Pantalica. During a walk in the nearby Oasi Nature Reserve, you’ll stroll through some of the island’s most beautiful and well-preserved scenery—spotting exotic birds and wildlife along the way.
Tour Highlights
- Venture across the slopes of Mt. Etna—Europe’s largest active volcano—hiking trails through wildflowers, forests, and over hardened lava flows.
- Dine on Michelin-starred Sicilian fare accompanied by local wines at your boutique hotel and spa on the slopes of Etna.
- Learn about the cherished tradition of the Carretti Siciliani, the island’s vibrant horse carts, while exploring Ragusa Ibla.
- Follow scenic pathways through the Oasi Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to 40 types of birds and the perfect place for a refreshing dip in the sea.
- Stroll amid the ancient walls and columns of the Syracuse Archaeological Park with an expert historian, visiting the park’s famed Roman amphitheater along the way.
I am still in awe after returning from my Country Walkers Sicily trip. Everything about the trip was beyond my expectations. The hikes covered different terrains each day and our geologist guides were a wealth of knowledge regarding history going back to early BC, Mt. Etna earthquakes and the geology of past centuries. Hiking around Mt. Etna, canyons, orchards, Greek and Roman ruins and along the sea coast ending with delicious lunches prepared by locals. Accommodations were stellar and in different regions. Dinners were an experience in themselves. I would recommend this walk to everyone, not to be disappointed.
Kimberly
Discover Sicily's Ancient History, Stunning Landscapes, and Local Culture on an Unforgettable Walking Tour
While most walking tours of Sicily omit the island’s southern half, this unique Sicilian adventure brings you south of Syracuse to explore the Baroque city of Ragusa. Here, your local Italian leaders share areas of cultural and geological significance. Visit a local artisan’s studio dedicated to the colorful tradition of carretti siciliani, or...
While most walking tours of Sicily omit the island’s southern half, this unique Sicilian adventure brings you south of Syracuse to explore the Baroque city of Ragusa. Here, your local Italian leaders share areas of cultural and geological significance. Visit a local artisan’s studio dedicated to the colorful tradition of carretti siciliani, or Sicilian donkey cart painting. Explore the trails of Mount Etna and learn about its thriving viniculture while enjoying a special wine tasting during lunch at a winery on the volcano’s slopes. Discover the ancient city of Syracuse and explore the UNESCO-preserved Necropolis of Pantalica. During a walk in the nearby Oasi Nature Reserve, you’ll stroll through some of the island’s most beautiful and well-preserved scenery—spotting exotic birds and wildlife along the way.
Tour Highlights
- Venture across the slopes of Mt. Etna—Europe’s largest active volcano—hiking trails through wildflowers, forests, and over hardened lava flows.
- Dine on Michelin-starred Sicilian fare accompanied by local wines at your boutique hotel and spa on the slopes of Etna.
- Learn about the cherished tradition of the Carretti Siciliani, the island’s vibrant horse carts, while exploring Ragusa Ibla.
- Follow scenic pathways through the Oasi Vendicari Nature Reserve, home to 40 types of birds and the perfect place for a refreshing dip in the sea.
- Stroll amid the ancient walls and columns of the Syracuse Archaeological Park with an expert historian, visiting the park’s famed Roman amphitheater along the way.
I am still in awe after returning from my Country Walkers Sicily trip. Everything about the trip was beyond my expectations. The hikes covered different terrains each day and our geologist guides were a wealth of knowledge regarding history going back to early BC, Mt. Etna earthquakes and the geology of past centuries. Hiking around Mt. Etna, canyons, orchards, Greek and Roman ruins and along the sea coast ending with delicious lunches prepared by locals. Accommodations were stellar and in different regions. Dinners were an experience in themselves. I would recommend this walk to everyone, not to be disappointed.
Kimberly
What's Included
VBT | Country Walkers Gives You More
You don’t have to sweat the small stuff. We take care of everything when you choose our Tour + Travel Package. With our Tour + Travel Package, we arrange your flights, Airport Pickup and Drop-off, and a Pre-Tour and Post-Tour Hotel Night if your flights require you to fly in the day before and out the day after your tour. You arrive rested, leave refreshed, and we do all the work.
| Tour + Travel Package | Tour Only | |
|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Boutique Accommodations | ||
| Luggage Transportation | ||
| Entrance Fees and Special Events as Noted in the Itinerary | ||
| Free Branded Gear | ||
| Local Leaders Throughout the Tour | ||
| Telescopic Walking Sticks for Use on Tour | ||
| Support Vehicle | ||
14 Included Meals: 6 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners | ||
| Local Wine and/or Beer with Included Dinners | ||
| Roundtrip Airfare | Not included | |
| Airport Pickup and Drop-off | Not included | |
Pre-Tour Hotel Night in Taormina | Not included | |
Post-Tour Hotel Night in Syracuse | Not included | |
2 Additional Meals: 2 Breakfasts | Not included | |
| City Highlights Information | Not included |
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