Sicily Tours in April 2026

Information provided about each day's walking was comprehensive, up to date and easily accessible. Directions to accommodation were generally good but in some cases not 100% accurate. In those cases we had to rely on signs or trial and error. Baggage transfers were all fine and those wanting a day off could be taken to the next stop with the bags.

This is a very busy trip and you are constantly on the move. We covered a lot of Sicily in just 7 days. I got exactly what I wanted out of the trip and was aware of how packed the itinerary was. We saw some of the most amazing highlights of Sicily but there is so much more to see. The mosaics at Villa Romana in Piazza Armerina are just breathtaking; the whole trip was worth it just to see these. We saw temples, churches, amphitheaters galore. The general feeling by the last day in Taormina was that the group had had enough of being guided, so maybe more free time in Taormina without the guide would be a good idea. Fabio our tour leader was just outstanding. He was enthusiastic, clearly loved his job, he was a local Sicilian, looked after us attentively, and was a pleasure to be around. I would highly recommend this trip, but unfortunately due to the issue with the arrival transfer (nothing to do with the leader), and the fact that I have logged a complaint but heard nothing yet, means I will be reluctant to choose Explore again - this is after many years of being a loyal Explore customer. In summary: read the trip notes carefully, be prepared for long minibus journeys, and get ready to experience some of the most beautiful Sicilian artefacts and treasures.

Walking the Magna Via Francigena was challenging - many steep hills, mud and rain. They organised everything else so that all we had to do was walk, making the walk much easier. The scenery was stunning.

Thanks to our very well organised leader Laura, we managed a complete tour of the island in a week. Greek, Roman and Norman sites told the rich history of Sicily. The trip to Mont Etna and the walk in the national park covered the beauty of the island. Our group was made up of lovely people which added to the fun

What a wonderful week offering a great overview of Sicily, its culture, history and people, not to mention food and pastries! We packed so much into the week, always something new and unexpected, each day having its particular wow factor.

This is a wonderful tour since every location had it's own local guide who was very familiar with the city and was very informative. Our guides were Rosario, Paolo our chef, Carlos. and Denise. They were all extremely knowledgeable and encouraged questions. The group was small and the transportation excellent. We made lasting friendships with others on the tour.