Evening transfer to Palermo from Cefalu

Kummisedän jalanjäljillä Sisiliassa

”Teemme sinulle tarjouksen, josta et voi kieltäytyä.” Tämä oli mafiaperheiden maata, jonne Hollywoodin kerma lensi kuvaamaan kohtauksia Kummisetä-trilogiaan. Tämä retki vie sinut kahteen sisilialaiseen vuoristokylään, jotka pääsivät valkokankaalle ja joissa voit elää uudelleen trilogian sykähdyttävimpiä kohtauksia.

Taorminan CityBySee-bussilippu – sininen tai punainen linja

Tutustu Taorminan nähtävyyksiin Hop On Hop Off -bussilla. Voit matkustaa Taorminan, Giardini Naxoksen, Isola Bellan, Letojannin ja Castelmolan välillä sekä punaisella että sinisellä linjalla. Molemmilla linjoilla on saatavilla monikielinen ääniopastus, ja molemmat linjat kulkevat tunnin välein. Castelmolan pysäkillä pääset lisäksi maistelemaan ilmaista manteliviiniä.

Viinimaistajaiset ja Castelbuonon kierros Cefalùsta

Kaukana turistivirroista kohoavat jylhän rauhalliset Madonian vuoret kutsuvat palaamaan luontoon. Vuorten asukkaat ovat valmistaneet viiniä Rooman valtakunnan ajoista lähtien. Tällä kokopäivän viininmaisteluretkellä pääset tutustumaan keskiaikaisiin kyliin ja sukupolvien ajan toimineisiin viinitarhoihin.

Panarean ja Strombolin veneretki Taorminasta

Vulkaaniset Strombolin ja Panarean saaret ovat tämän kokopäiväretken kohokohtia. Pääset tutustumaan näiden saarten kauneuteen Sisiliasta. Luvassa on runsaasti vapaa-aikaa ja nähtävyyksien katselua omatoimisesti. Näe myös kuuluisat aktiiviset laavavirrat ilta-aikaan.

Taormina and Mount Etna from Cefalù

Set off from Cefalù on a full-day tour to two of Sicily's must-see treasures – Mount Etna and Taormina. At Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, you can check out the Silvestri Craters, shops and cafes at 1,900 metres above sea level, or ride the cable car and 4x4 up to 2,900 metres for jaw-dropping views across the island. Then, it's off to Taormina, a charming hilltop town with winding Medieval streets, boutiques, cozy cafes and a historic Greek theatre overlooking the sea.

Mount Etna tour from Taormina

Mount Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and a true icon of Sicily. This is your chance to venture either 1,900 or 2,900 metres above sea level to check out the lunar-like landscapes of the volcano's craters. You'll be driven from Taormina to Rifugio Sapienza, where – if you've chosen to go up to 2,900 metres – you'll switch to a cable car and 4x4 vehicle to reach the main crater for a guided walk and some epic views. If you opt to stay at 1,900 metres, there's free time to explore the nature trails around the Silvestri Craters, along with souvenir shops, cafés and a small museum that tells the story of the mountain's past. Either way, you'll want your camera for this one.

Alcantara Gorge and Mount Etna from Taormina

Head out on an adventure to two of Sicily's most jaw-dropping spots – Alcantara Gorge and Mount Etna. You'll start at the gorge to see its striking basalt walls and lava-carved formations, which have been shaped over millennia. Then, it's on to Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano. Once you reach Rifugio Sapienza 1,900 metres up, you can explore the Silvestri Craters, shops, café and paths. Or, take a cable car and 4x4 to the upper craters at 2,900 metres for a guided walk that serves up epic views across Sicily.

Guided trekking adventure on Stromboli volcano

Embark on a thrilling trek up Stromboli volcano with an expert guide. Witness the power of nature as you experience explosive eruptions at night.

Cruise Taormina Bay in Sicily with an aperitif

Feel the warm, salty breeze on your skin as you sail away on a two-hour boat tour exploring the Sicilian coast. Glide through clear waters, past towering limestone hills and discover Taormina's hidden bays and caves – plus you can cool off with a swim and snorkel in one of them. Then listen to local tales about the area from your skipper as you relax with snacks and a refreshing aperitif, and soak up the awe-inspiring coastal views.

Guided Corleone mafia resistance tour with lunch

Corleone was once a town once infamous for its mafia ties, but today it is a beacon of resistance and justice. The panoramic drive through the mountains sets the stage for an enlightening day ahead. Vincenzo, one of our expert local guides says, “This fascinating, insightful tour is designed to educate and debunk Hollywood's glamorised portrayal of mafia life, offering instead a genuine glimpse into the courageous fight against organised crime. This is an important tour for our town." First up is The Godfather's House Museum, a grand 19th-century residence that takes you on a journey through time, exploring the birth of both the mafia and anti-mafia movements. Next, delve deeper into this complex history at the CIDMA Antimafia Museum, home to an extensive collection of documents and exhibits chronicling the dark past and brave resistance against the mafia. After a walking tour of Corleone's historic streets, you'll be whisked off to a local restaurant near the Royal Palace of Ficuzza for a classic Italian lunch, surrounded by natural beauty. Finally, sit back and relax on your return journey to Cefalù, taking with you a deeper understanding of Corleone's transformation from a mafia stronghold to a place that local people are proud to call home, a place with a future free from the clutches of organized crime.