Sicily · 1-DAY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 1-day tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Etna from Catania with a small-group guide, crater walk, lava cave, Sicilian tasting, and sunset views from €70.
“The tour guide Emilia was excellent and provided some great insight”
Visit Monreale’s glittering Norman cathedral and Cefalù’s seaside streets on a flexible six-hour minivan trip from Palermo.
“Great day trip to two wonderful locations. Well worth it”
Explore Lipari’s old town and Vulcano’s black-sand beaches on a full-day boat trip from Milazzo, with coastal views and free time on both islands.
“It was a whole day experience. We really appreciated it. We could enjoyed the 2 islands in a different way. The first one was most for shopping and the other was for swimming, sunbathing, relaxing. I recommend to try it !”
Cruise from Milazzo to Lipari and Vulcano for old-town streets, volcanic coastlines, black sand, thermal water, and 9 hours at sea.
“The islands are beautiful. There’s plenty of time to have a look around and explore. When you get off of the boat, there are some bus tours available (15-20€ per person depending on group size) which didn’t seem to be affiliated with the boat company. We decided to just wander around ourselves and we had a great time. The package includes transport to and from the islands from the port of Milazzo. On the way back, we were serenaded by the lovely Giuseppe. All in all, we would definitely recommend!”
Explore Agrigento’s Greek temples from Palermo, then photograph Scala dei Turchi on an affordable, flexible day trip with hotel-area transport.
“We really enjoyed the overall experience. Our guide, Simone, was very congenial, knowledge and professional. Our time at Valley of the Temples was sufficient to see what we most wanted to see. We didn't have time to see the museum but understand that a second day would be needed to see everything. The stop at the Tourkish Stairs was great. it's an interesting site we would not have had another opportunity to see.”
Explore Mount Etna from Taormina with a private driver, crater walks, volcanic views, and Sicilian honey, wine, and olive oil tasting.
“Guide was very accommodating, helpful and informative, with lots of interesting stories of Etna and Sicily as a whole.”
Review of the Mount Etna day trip from Taormina, with transport, crater walks, cable car upgrades, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Everything was perfect! Our tour guide was very kind and helpful, pick up was avalaible near our accomodation. I definitely recommend the upper crater tour, there is plenty to see.”
Hike Mount Etna, explore a lava cave, enjoy Sicilian food and wine, then stroll Taormina on a practical day trip from Catania.
“fantastic and knowledgeable guide, such an interesting visit to Etna. The lunch in the vineyard was outstanding and really added to the experience. a longer time in Taormina would have been appreciated. recommend buying a skip the line ticket for the amphitheatre. it would have been good to have water supplied from a chill box in the vehicle. we quickly drank our supplies and felt very thirsty returning to the vehicle after walking at Etna”
See Panarea, Stromboli, black-sand beaches, sunset, and possible lava eruptions on a long but memorable day from Taormina.
“Great tour, visited both Stromboli and Panarea, with more than enough time to see both islands and enjoy the amazing lava show by the Stromboli volcano. It is a long day but definitely worth it.”
Visit medieval Erice, Trapani’s working salt pans, and Segesta’s hilltop Doric temple on an informative day trip from Palermo.
“Very nice your. Our guide, Salvatore, is very professional and kind. Segesta is a unique place, a very interesting archaeological site. Erice is a medieval village 700 m above the sea level with amazing views and very good gastronomy. Recommended!!!”
Review of the Palermo to Erice and Marsala day trip, with hilltop views, salt pans, wine tasting, Sicilian lunch, and practical tips.
“A fantastic day trip, thoroughly enjoyed by our whole family. The knowledge, care and attention of our driver/tour leader was exceptional and very much appreciated. The tour had a great pace and at no point did we ever feel rushed. Our 17yo also commented that it was his favourite day of our 11 day trip - high praise indeed!”
Review of the Erice and Segesta day trip from Palermo, with hilltop views, Greek ruins, transport details, costs, and practical booking advice.
“Neither one of these tours. In Segesta both my friend and I was unable to walk to view the sites. The tour director, who was very nice, did not inform us that it was a very difficult walk nor did your indicate that it was a difficult tour. Had the same experience in Erice . Have used your company before and enjoyed my tour. This was very disappointing experience both time wise and dollar wise. A reimbursement would be highly deserving in this situation.”
Visit Agrigento’s Greek temples and Villa del Casale’s Roman mosaics on a small-group day trip from Catania, with hotel pickup.
“Very knowledgeable guide made all the difference and although a long journey from Catania it was shortened by the guide imparting his extensive knowledge of Sicilian history.”
Review the Palermo to Agrigento Valley of the Temples day trip, with transport, guide quality, costs, timing, and practical booking advice.
“Did not deliver what was advertised. It was expensive for what we got. We did not go the archeological museum for an hour which was advertised. The coffee break in Agregento was a stop at a petrol station. We did not get a mini bus. We deliberately booked a tour with a small number of people, we ended up on a big bus.”
Review of the Taormina day trip to Agrigento’s Greek temples and Villa Romana del Casale, with costs, timing, guides, and practical tips.
“A very long day- and tiring as we did a lot of walking. Give yourselves a day off after doing this! It was a long drive from Taormina to the south of Sicily. Our guide gave us some information about the country. We had beautiful weather, so the temples were stunning. Our local guide was good, although there were long delays as she had to do each talk twice, once in German, then in English. We had some free time after the guided tour. Then we drove to the Villa Romana del Casale, which was a delight. Not to be missed if you like Roman archaeology. The mosaics are so…”
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