Palermo To Siracusa: Stop At Valley Of Temples

Everything arranged went perfectly and smoothly. Not once did we have to reach out to the company. Drivers/Guides were first class, transportation was on time, locations & hotel recommendations were great."

The vehicle was comfortable. The driver was very personable and thoughtful suggesting rest stops at good intervals. The sights were very interesting and we were glad we had a chance to see them.

Great trip. Francesco was an incredible guide and driver. The valley of the temples and villa romana were both amazing. This is a great way to see them.

Our four person tour was one week long from Palermo (3 nights) with side trip to Cefalu to Valley of Temples to Syracuse (2 nights) to Taormina (2 nights). The hotels were great and located in the center of the old cities. The drivers and guides were exceptional (nicely appointed vans). Very well arranged tour!

I’m not one to write reviews but, I felt compelled to do so and share our experience. My wife and I just returned from 2 weeks in Malta and Sicily. The trip was amazing. While in Sicily, we used the services of Francesco (our driver and tour guide) for a few days, which took us from/to Syracuse > Agrigento > Palermo. He was great! It was not just the; good driver, punctuality, clean and comfortable van that impressed us, it was the hospitality that blew us away. Francesco was not only extremely friendly and proud of his country, he was excited to ensure we got to experience as many of its treasures as he has - from the various famous historical sites along our journey, to the small food and pastry hot spots, as well. As the three of us drove, listened (to each other and Italian music), talked and walked together for a few days we kind of bonded. My wife and I felt like Francesco treated us like a long lost pair of cousins. It was a fun time. If you are looking for a driver/ tour guide, he’s your man. You will not be disappointed. Brian & Rosemarie P. - New York, USA

Not only was the tour VERY eventful (we saw everything from Palermo to Siracusa), but our private drivers were amazing, especially Francesco Scilipoti who was EXTREMELY accommodating to us (my dad is 87). I would highly recommend not only Tour of Sciliy, but Francesco! Thanks so much

Francesco took great care of us on the drive from Palermo to Siracusa via Agrigento. He was friendly, accommodating, and navigated the roads perfectly! He explained our stop at Agrigento, timing and meeting place, and was there ready and waiting with a cool van on a scorcher of a day! Agrigento was amazing! An easy, but hot walk downhill weaving through the temples and ruins. When we arrived in Ortigia, Francesco negotiated to get us into the pedestrian zone, as close to our hotel as possible, as he couldn't get in with the van. Without his help, we would have been a little lost. A great transfer option, with great service from Francesco. Highly recommend.

My wife and I wanted to travel all the way around the island of Sicily over two weeks in May 2023 but we wanted to relax and enjoy our vacation without dealing with rental cars, parking or navigating the island. I reached out to Valeria Gulotta at Tour of Sicily and they customized our trip with competitively private car hire who also acted as guides in every major city and attraction from Palermo, to Marsala, Agrigento, Modica, Ragusa, Sircusa, Taormina, and the Godfather Tour is Savoca. They managed every detail include each city transfer, fantastic boutique hotel accommodations, a trip up Mount Aetna, and the Gambino Vineyard. Impeccable attention to detail and even helped us transfer to the Port of Milazzo for our DIY second week in the Aeolian Island of Lipari. When we encountered weather on the island of Lipari Valeria's colleague Michela ensure we would have a place to stay and that every detail of our trip went smoothly on the ground when we arrived. Awesome experience! Our thanks to Valeria and Michela. Highly recommend Tour of Sicily if you big plans of or smaller ones for your time in Sicily. They are awesome.

Our transfer was with Francesco. He was on time and very professional. He is also very knowledgeable. He provided historical information that we really appreciated. He was very willing to stop and do what ever we wanted. He did not rush us. We would highly recommend him as a driver!

Michelina (Michael) was amazing. We did private transfer tours with stop overs, and he customized the sites and stops on the way based upon what we told him we wanted to do. And he would also change, juggle it, and showed us more than we asked for. A very safe driver, he was very knowledgeable about the history and was also very personable. He was also thoughtful and concerned with our safety. We never were in want of great food, and never felt rushed. I'd ask for him next time. Our original plan was to rent a car ourselves. We were talked out of it, and I understand. There is virtually no parking in most towns, some roads are two way and look one way, getting lost even with navigation would have been easy. No, in Sicily, let someone else drive. Divorce would have cost more had we driven ourselves

We just returned from a 12 day private tour of Sicily, arranged by Valeria Gulotta. It was over a year in the planning, and thanks to the excellent constant communication between us, it included everything we hoped to see and experience in beautiful Sicily. Everything was arranged expertly, from wonderful professional English speaking guides in each city we visited, hotel accommodations and locations tailored to mobility issues, to luxurious vans for transport driven by friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating professional drivers . Both guides and drivers were extremely flexible…. an extra stop here, or an extra time at an interesting location were no problem. They constantly assured us that they were there to make it the best trip possible, and they welcomed any change in plans that we might wish. It is hard to put into words how amazingly beautiful we found Sicily, with its friendly people, its amazing history, its unique and delicious cuisine, and the breathtaking beauty of the island. Our tours with our guides helped us to quickly understand the many past dominations that influence Sicily, its cuisine, its architecture and its traditions to this day. It is difficult to select what tour or location is best, but a couple of highlights for us were the visits to two different agriturismo sites, farms where we learned about the products produced there, and sampled some wonderful Sicilian cuisine… one of them was in a thousand year old building on a family-operated olive farm producing the best olive oil I’ve ever had and the lunch of some traditional Sicilian foods was just delicious. Another huge highlight was a cooking class for the four of us. It was held at an ancient farmhouse that had a water wheel for grinding grains. We were greeted with a sumptuous array of local cheeses, meats, bread, olives and delicious wine before we began our cooking adventure. We made our food, guided by Chef Bruno, then enjoyed every bite! Another highlight not to be missed is the Jeep excursion to the North slope of “Mama Etna” as the Sicilians call it. Amazing!! We had looked into Sicily tours with agencies from the US, but chose to go with Tour of Sicily based on their responsiveness, ability to book experiences more in depth than US tour operators offered, and, best of all, at less expensive cost. I would highly recommend Tour of Sicily. They planned for us the best trip we have ever taken. I can’t say enough good things about them.

Michele was our wonderful driver who provided a professional, courteous and beautiful ride from Palermo to Taormina. We stopped to view the Turkish Steps, the temple ruins of Agrigento and the Villa Romana. While we were encouraged to stick to the schedule, we were not rushed when requiring a bit of extra time and enjoyed soaking in each experience. Perfect way to travel from one part of Sicily to the other. While it's a long journey - you never tire. Just looking out the window at the beautiful scenery is entertaining. Suggestion: pack a picnic lunch (as we did) to enjoy in the car or at one of the sites. Don't waste a minute of your adventure sitting in a restaurant for an hour plus. Highly recommend this service!

Francesco was a great driver. He provided us with materials on the 2 sites we wanted to see and knew the most convenient spots for drop off and pick up. Even though he was not billed as a guide, he was knowledgeable about the areas we drove through and answered our many questions. Picked a reasonable place for lunch and pointed out local favorites. Then bought us popular pastries to try for dessert. We highly recommend him.

Francesco excellent driver and very informative. It is a long day but well worth the stops along the way. Thank you again Francesco you were great and we enjoyed your company. Bruce and Margaret Kirk

<p>This was perfect, Josie was so knowledgeable, and great company for a full day of travel. The car was spacious and comfortable for the full day.</p>

We are so glad we chose to travel by private transfer from Palermo and Taormina. Frank met us at our hotel promptly, with a friendly attitude, and two bottles of water. He asked if we wanted to stop for breakfast and coffee but we declined. We were off to Agrigento! The ride took about 2 hours and Frank was an extremely efficient driver. He asked us periodically if we needed a break and was very good about explaining things we saw on the way. When we got to Agrigento, we had about 2 hours to tour the sight. He asked us to meet him at gate 5. Unfortunately, we had difficulty finding the gate. Fortunately, Frank has given me his phone number so we were able to contact him and let him know where we were. He found us without a problem. He recommended a small shop for lunch and the panini were excellent. We continued on to Viall Romano Del Casale and we had about an hour and a quarter at that site which was more than enough. When we left the ruins, he made sure he drove above the medieval city of Piazza Amerina so I could take photos. Our last leg of the trip was to Taormina and the winding, climbing road to our hotel. When we got there, Frank kindly ran down the flights of stairs to our hotel and brought back an attendant. Far and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend this experience and we hope you get Frank as your driver.

<p>We went on this tour as part of our honeymoon and were incredibly glad and grateful that we did. It was one of the top highlights of our 3 week trip. Worth every penny, not a single regret. :</p>

<p>We had to travel from Palermo to Taormina and decided this was preferable over renting a car and dealing with all of the details. Our driver with a small minivan met us at our hotel in Palermo and we spent the day sightseeing in Agrigento and Villa Romana del Casale before arriving in Taormina. It was relaxing, we were able to set our own schedule and could stop where ever we wished for coffee, lunch, restroom breaks, even a bit of shopping. Very pleasant day. Thank you</p>

<p>Just a great way to see more of Sicily with a knowledgeable, friendly guide.</p>

<p>Great driver friendly, but not intrusive. He allowed plenty of time at Agrigento and Villa Romana, and recommended an excellent spot for lunch.</p>

<p>Our guide Josefina was gracious and helpful from start to finish. She recommended a lovely place for lunch and we felt in safe and capable hands for the whole day. Our Italian was minimal but Josefina's English was very good, and she gave us extra information about the sites we visited.</p>

<p>Mind you! this is a long drive and a hardcore tour! not for the faint hearted! its good if you got places on the tick list then this is great as you got two out of the way then! I left at 8.30 and arrived at 5. They are quite long walks but not too complicated so wear good shoes!</p>

<p>We were picked up by Vincenzo who gave us a wonderful trip to Taormina. Very knowledgeable. Our stops were amazing. They both was so worth the trip. Highly recommend. Not to be missed!</p>

<p>Beautiful area, Lunch location was very good as well.<br/> Tour company was great, we forgot our cell phone and a few other items in the vehicle when we got dropped off at our new hotel in Taormina, they delivered everything the next time they were in the area.</p>

<p>Eugene was very professional, knowledgeable and enjoyable as a driver/guide.</p>