Sicily is dominated by craggy slopes, citrus, olives and almond groves and its cultural landscape mimics its physical extremes. Thanks to the influence of the Arabians, Norwegians and Greeks, Sicily has one of the most diverse cultures in all of Italy and these cultures have contributed many ancient recipes to the exciting culinary experiences of Sicily.
Your trip to Sicily may include many of the highlights below.
- Palermo - vibrant sounds and bright sights
- Old Markets - Baler, Capo and Vucciria
- A crossroad of cultures in Mosaics and Sculptures
- Cefalu - a combination of beaches, pleasant streets, and mixed architecture
- Fascinating day trip or romantic retreat
- Taormina - mythically founded by the sole Greek survivor of a shipwreck
- A city of unsurpassed beauty always retaining its Sicilian charm.
- Mansions, pines and flowers, crowning a cliff above the sea.
- Sights of Ragusa - UNESCO world heritage site with beautiful baroque architecture.
- Mount Etna - one of the world’s most active volcanoes
- Hike the trails or ride the train
- Be prepared for the spectacular eruptions
- Ustica - a tiny volcanic Island
- Boat excursions to this small black gem
- Selinute - the not to be missed home of the Acropoli
- Erice - located high above the sea
- Breathtaking views of Favignana, Levanzo and Marrettimo islands
- Syracuse - the city of subtle charm and style
- Boasts the world’s largest theatre and the first known cookbook
- Underground Jewish bath in center of town
- Trapani – sitting on a peninsula that juts into the sea so that every street seems to reach the water.
- Enroute taste the wines of Marsala
- Agrigento - above the famous valley of the temples
- Founded by the Greek colonists but highlighted by Parisian-style avenues
- Ancient streets, well-preserved classical Greek architecture and stretches of golden beach.
- Valley of the Temples - one of the best presentations of Greek ruins in Europe
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