A Taste of Sicily
October 20 - 30, 2023 | Maximum Group Size: 15 Participants | Availability: Open
Halfway between Europe and Africa and commanding the passage between the east and west parts of the Mediterranean Sea, the island of Sicily has always been at the crossroads of history. Settled by Greeks, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Vikings, and Normans, the island has an unparalleled mixture of cultural heritage.
We’ll enter into the life of this gorgeous and mysterious island in the capital, Palermo, and then make our way around the south of the island to the east coast. We’ll explore the countryside and visit a stunning collection of medieval towns that each vies for the title of “Most Beautiful.” Here, architecture recalls a multitude of times and places: Agrigento, with its dramatic ancient ruins, the perched mountain-top town of Erice, and the magnificent site at Siracusa.
With a balance of guided excursions and leisure time to explore at your own pace, you’ll have an opportunity to experience Sicily’s winding medieval streets, glittering beaches, and, of course, the incredible variety of its food and wine. It is hardly surprising that each of the many cultures that have passed through this island have all left behind some vestige of their particular culinary tastes.
Erice
The differences here from the mainland are so great that even Sicilians talk of “going to Italy,” and consider their island an extraordinary land apart.
Your traveling party will be escorted by Sandi Tinyk and Discover Europe’s Fiona Bennett as they once again join forces to lead you through scenic landscapes and ancient towns on this customized tour that has been designed especially for Travels with Sandi.
Don’t want your journey to end just yet? Continue your travels with the optional Malta extension!
If you would like to register for the A Taste of Sicily tour, please complete and submit the form located under Reserve Now.
*Once you have submitted the above registration form with your digital signature, a Discover Europe staff member will be in contact as soon as possible to process your deposit and welcome you to the tour.