Great, worry-free and relaxing time
Italy | Oct 29 - Nov 8, 2026

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Stephanie L.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Nov 15, 2026

Well appreciated the thoughtfulness and proactiveness in adjusting our plans. We were planning on visiting Agrigento on what would have been the first Sunday of the month (free to everyone) so it was recommended to change plans to avoid that. Everything was smooth, all our drivers and tour guides were on time, friendly and knowledgeable. We didn’t have to worry about any logistics and it was wonderful. The daily check-ins with the local host was very nice touch.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Politeama
Palermo

Good location. Sadly, the rooftop bar was closed for private event on the one night we wanted to go. Nothing fancy but fine.

Authenticity & Character
Very generic. Could be anywhere.
Location
Easy walk to many restaurants and sights
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel
Siracusa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Everything in walking distance.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Villa Belvedere
Taormina

The staff couldn’t be more accommodating and pleasant. We arrived early and our room wasn’t ready and it was after breakfast but they offered us coffee and breakfast anyway instead of sending us off on our own.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful views of the water, close to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Guided Tour of Palermo - Visit Monreale
Full Day Guided Tour of Palermo - Visit Monreale
Italy

Elena was our guide and she was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and informative. Trip to Monreale was worth it. The food tour was fun and a good way to experience the city and culture.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private walking guided tour of Syracuse and Ortygia
Private walking guided tour of Syracuse and Ortygia
Italy

Christina was our guide for Neapolis and Ortygia. We had a nice time but learned more from a food tour guide the next day. She just didn’t seem overly interested. We didn’t walk down to the bottom of the amphitheater or really explore much.

Quality of Experience
We learned very little about Ortigia during this tour.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private transfer from {{start_location}} to Syracuse , Visit Agrigento
Private transfer from {{start_location}} to Syracuse , Visit Agrigento
Italy

Our driver was very nice and accommodating to help us find a restaurant for lunch and stretch our legs during the long drive - but, wow, was he driving fast!

Cooking Class in Taormina
Cooking Class in Taormina
Taormina

Paolo and the staff at the restaurant were so amazing. He was fun and engaging, the food was wonderful and we learned a lot. We didn’t actually go to the fishmonger but it could have been because they were not open.

Quality of Experience
Private excursion Flavour of Sicily: Modica, Marzamemi and wine tasting
Private excursion Flavour of Sicily: Modica, Marzamemi and wine tasting
Italy

The chocolate tour and tasting was really great. So interesting. We had the most memorable time with Angela at Barone Sergio! We spent so much time there, we didn’t have much time to do anything but eat quick meal in Marzamemi. The second wine tasting at Avola was lovely but maybe a bit rushed since we were late!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
 Etna Wine tasting
Etna Wine tasting
Italy

Sadly, the weather wasn’t great but we soldiered on and had a great day on Etna and wine tasting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided tour of Valley of the Temples
Guided tour of Valley of the Temples
Italy

Claudio was amazing. Highly recommended.

Local specialist: Valeria Arcangeli