Eastern Sicily and Aeolian Islands Multisport

The largest island in the Mediterranean is arguably the most beautiful and certainly the most dense with history and humanity. Sicily's complex culture is matched only by its stunning natural beauty and the incredible, diverse landscape: rolling hills and valleys swathed in grapevines, miles of aquamarine coastline and a series of archipelagos that can be reached via a quick boat ride. We will pedal back in time to a colorful and enigmatic past that has never left the island. With Tourissimo, you will see (and taste) the real Sicily. This seductive Mediterranean island has lured conquerors and visitors for centuries. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans have all contributed to the many layers of its vibrant culture. Focusing on the most alluring sites on the eastern side of the island, we’ll swim in pristine waters, hike the highest volcano in Europe (Etna) and visit one of Italy’s best-kept secrets: the Aeolian Islands.

Sicily is a region renowned for its Baroque and Norman architecture, for its artistic importance (many poets, writers and intellectuals were born here), and of course, its excellent food! The cuisine in Sicily is different from the rest of Italy because of the various cultures it has been exposed to. In addition to its great wines, dinner in Sicily usually consists of vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, artichokes), plenty of seafood, and yes, lots of pasta and olive oil. Its lemons, oranges, figs, almonds and apricots are among the best in the world.

Highlights

• Experience charming Scicli, Ragusa, and Modica (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
• Savor breathtaking views of the Mediterranean
• Explore the Aeolian Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Hike the most unusual corners of the islands at a relaxing pace
• Travel by private boat with seafood lunch on board
• Enjoy an authentic Sicilian cooking class
• Walking tour of Ortigia (Siracusa)
• Visit a wine producer on the island of Lipari, famous for Malvasia
• Ride the scenic farmland of the southern island dotted by historical sites
• Sample local products only from local producers, such as capers, fruits and vegetables