Our trip to Sicily was terrific. The drivers ...
Italy | May 26 - Jun 4, 2024

Martine
Martine B.
Willow Grove, PA | Reviewed on Jun 05, 2024

Our trip to Sicily was terrific. The drivers were very punctual and the guides were pleasant and very knowledgeable. We loved our walking tour of Palermo with Donilla. Montreale and the Palatine Chapel were awe inspiring. Learning about Sicilian street food as we ate our way through the market was such fun. We enjoyed our cous cous cooking class followed by a delicious lunch and wine tasting at the wine resort in Trapani. The ruins at Agrigento and in Siracusa were excellently and thoroughly explained by our guides. It was interesting to compare the street food in Campania to that of Palermo- both yummy in their own way. The hotel in Agrigento and the one in Ortigia were exceptional. Our hotel in Palermo could benefit from some renovation but the location could not have been better. We gave our cooking class in Ortigia an A+. A great meal and an excellent chef. Noto was a pleasant surprise in terms of architecture. Our jeep ride to Mt. Etna with the very affable Giuseppe provided the perfect ending to our tour. The only “miss’ was the Gambino winery which was very commercial and not up to the standards of our 2 other winery experiences. All in all, a super vacation. Hats off to Melanie for her planning and assistance!

Hotel Reviews
Hotel Principe di Villafranca
Palermo

Great location, helpful staff, needs a bit of updating

Authenticity & Character
Location
Across from the Theater
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel baglio della Luna
Valle dei Templi, Agrigento

A beautiful spot, gorgeous gardens, nice rooms

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Algilà Ortigia Charme Hotel
Siracusa

Excellent location, gorgeous room, very helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Guided Tour of Palermo
Guided Tour of Palermo
Palermo

Donilla was an excellent guide!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Monreale
Visit Monreale
Italy

Awe inspiring

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private tour in Valley of the Temples
Private tour in Valley of the Temples
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sicilian Cooking Class + Wine Tasting
Sicilian Cooking Class + Wine Tasting
Palermo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wine tasting
Wine tasting
Agrigento
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Syracuse - Ortigia food tour and baroque tour
Guided Tour of Syracuse - Ortigia food tour and baroque tour
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Village of Noto
Village of Noto
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Etna Jeep excursion
Etna Jeep excursion
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Giuseppe was an excellent driver and guide!
Transport
Catania's Fish market tour
Catania's Fish market tour
Italy
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Moreno Moretti
Moreno
Moreno Moretti
Local specialist in Italy | Replied on Jun 13, 2024

Hi Martine,
thank you so much for such a lovely review! Melanie told me she had been in touch with you and your friends before your trip, I'm happy we didn't fail your expectations and you had a fantastic trip by the sound of it and also by the photos you kindly posted, thank you!

Me and Melanie look forward to hearing from you for your next trip to Italy!

Thanks again!
Moreno, Melanie and the booking team!