Family Tour of Japan
(9 Days)
Tokyo, Hakone & Mt. Fuji, Kyoto & Hiroshima
Family Tour of London, Paris & Rome
(10 Days)
London, Paris, Rome
Active Family Tour of Switzerland
(9 Days)
Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken & Berner Oberland, Zermatt, Lausanne
Family Tour of Southeast Asia
(13 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Siem Reap, Hong Kong
Family Tour of Spain
(10 Days)
Madrid, Granada, Barcelona
Family Tour of Australia
(10 Days)
Sydney, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef
Family Tour of South Africa & Victoria Falls
(10 days)
Cape Town, Victoria Falls (Zambezi River), Safari (Sabi Sand Reserve)
Family Tour of Argentina
(10 Days)
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Bariloche
Family Tour of France
(10 Days)
Normandy, Paris & Versailles, Cote d'Azur
Family Tour of Russia
(8 Days)
St. Petersburg, Moscow
Family Tour of China
(12 Days)
Beijing & Great Wall, Xian, Shanghai, Hong Kong
Vietnam for Families
(10 Days)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon
Thailand for Families
(10 Days)
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui
Family Tour of England & Scotland
(11 Days)
London, Edinburgh, Highlands
Family Tour of Mexico: Best of the Riviera Maya
(7 Days)
Riviera Maya with Tulum & Chichen Itza
Family Tour of Dubai & the Emirates
(8 Days)
Dubai & Arabian Desert, Abu Dhabi
Family Tour of the Galapagos
(8 Days)
Quito, Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil
Family Tour of Egypt
(8 Days)
Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise
Family Tour of India
(11 Days)
Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Mumbai
Family Tour of Israel
(9 Days)
Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Galilee, Tel Aviv
Family Tour of Peru
(11 Days)
Lima, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cusco, Amazon
Family Tour of England
(7 Days)
Hampshire, Windsor Castle, London & environs
Family Tour of Italy
(13 Days)
Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Lake Como
Luxury Family Tour of New Zealand
(11 Days)
Auckland, Taupo & Rotorua, Hawke's Bay, Queenstown & Milford Sound
Family Tour of Greece
(9 days)
Athens, Santorini, Crete
Family Tour of Tanzania
(8 Days)
Arusha, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara, Serengeti
Family Tour of Kenya
(9 days)
Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Mount Kenya
Belgium & Holland for Families
(7 days)
Brussels & Bruges, Amsterdam
Family Tour of Austria & Germany
(9 Days)
Salzburg, Munich, Baden-Baden
Family Tour of Ireland
(9 Days)
Dublin, Killarney, Adare or Co. Clare, Ashford Castle
Active Family Tour of Sicily
(10 Days)
Sciacca, Agrigento, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina, Mount Etna
Family Tour of Morocco
(8 Days)
Marrakesh, High Atlas Mountains
Family Tour of Kenya & Tanzania
(11 Days)
Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti
Active Family Tour of Sicily
(10 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Sciacca, Agrigento, Noto, Ragusa, Modica, Syracuse, Taormina, Mount Etna
This private luxury tour is perfect for families who want to experience the best active and cultural touring in Sicily, plus time to enjoy the island's acclaimed luxury resorts.
Arrive in Palermo, Sicily's vibrant capital, and enjoy a private tour of the stunning nearby Cathedral of Monreale, a masterpiece of Arab, Norman and Byzantine art. Continue to Sciacca, a luxurious resort destination on the Mediterranean, for three nights. While there, visit the local village, known for its ceramics and coral studios, and enjoy the resort's extensive leisure facilities and excellent restaurants. One day, take a private cooking class and learn to make traditional Sicilian specialties such as caponata (eggplant relish) and sfincione (thick, Sicilian-style pizza). Upon request, other activities can be arranged, such as a private snorkeling excursion.
Next, visit Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. The outstanding remains of this once powerful Greek city make it one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Mediterranean. Continue to the Baroque town of Noto to walk through atmospheric backstreets, tour UNESCO-listed architectural sites, and sample famous local gelato and pastries. One day, take a private four-wheel drive (4WD) tour of the rugged valley outside Ragusa and Ragusa Ibla. Also visit Modica, which has outstanding Baroque architecture and is famous for chocolate that's still made according to Aztec recipes brought from Mexico by the Spanish conquistadors.
Next, enjoy a private excursion to Syracuse, a powerful city in antiquity. An expert private guide will bring ancient Syracuse to life as you explore highlights such as the Greek theater, Roman amphitheater, the ancient cathedral, the cave known as the Ear of Dionysius, and the historic center of the island of Ortygia. Continue to Taormina, a luxury resort town, and enjoy free time to explore the Greek theater and local boutiques, and take advantage of the extensive facilities at your luxury resort overlooking the Bay of Naxos. One day, enjoy a private four-wheel drive (4WD) tour on Mount Etna, an active volcano whose fertile soil supports vineyards, orchards and farms. Tour some of the most interesting geothermal sites, and enjoy a lunch on Mount Etna. Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities, such as a private boat charter, tickets to concerts in Taormina's ancient theater and additional day tours.
Itinerary Overview
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Day 1 |
Palermo - Sciacca
Private arrival transfer to resort for 4 nights with touring of Monreale en route if time permits |
Day 2 |
Sciacca
Half-day flexible touring in town. Afternoon at leisure at resort |
Day 3 |
Sciacca
Morning private family cooking class including lunch. Afternoon at leisure |
Day 4 |
Sciacca
At leisure at resort. Optional activities can be arranged such as golfing, snorkeling or water sports activities, upon request |
Day 5 |
Sciacca – Agrigento – Noto
Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights with touring of Valley of the Temples en route. Afternoon walking and tasting tour in Noto |
Day 6 |
Noto, Ragusa & Modica
Morning four-wheel drive tour of Ragusa area. Afternoon tour of Modica including chocolate tasting |
Day 7 |
Noto – Syracuse – Taormina
Private transfer to hotel for3 nights with touring of Syracuse en route |
Day 8 |
Taormina & Mount Etna
Private four-wheel drive excursion on Mount Etna, including lunch at a winery |
Day 9 |
Taormina
At leisure to enjoy Taormina or the beach, with option for private boat charter |
Day 10 |
Depart Taormina |
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Hotels
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Sciacca: |
Verdura Resort |
Noto: |
Seven Rooms Villadorata |
Taormina: |
Grand Hotel Timeo or Villa Sant'Andrea |
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Cost
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$12,290 |
Per person (double occupancy) |
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Contact us:
(800) 214-8144