"Sicily Tour"
This is the second trip I have taken with Culture Discovery. It is a completely hassle free vacation and something quite different than a typical sight seeing holiday. Well done!
Reviews for Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure
What do guests say about Sicily, The Motherland - Wine, Cooking, Culture & Adventure?
57 guests have reviewed this trip since 2017. All of them gave it 5 stars.
What do guests write about most?
How much of Sicily they see. Guests stay in three different areas of the island. They write about cooking in local homes, about pistachio orchards, and about walking on the lava fields of Mount Etna with a mountain guide.
How are the guides?
Guests name their guides more than anything else in these reviews. They write that the guides took them to places other tours do not go, and that they felt looked after all week.
Do guests come back?
26 reviews talk about coming back, or about a trip they already took with us. One guest wrote that they have been on 7 of our trips, and that Sicily was one of the best.
Who goes on this trip?
The reviews are from couples (26), friends (13), solo travelers (6) and families (11).
Where do these reviews come from?
Guests wrote them in our guest book at the end of the trip (21), through our website (34) and on Trip Advisor (1). Every review on this page links to its own page.
Counted from all 57 reviews of this trip. Newest review: October 2026. See the itinerary.
Reviews of This Trip
"best vacation..EVER!"
Great food and itinerary
"Sicily - The only way to immerse yourself"
Fab 12 day, 3 different 'bases', multiple cooking classes, farm dinners and excursions, including Mt Etna, Taormina, Catania, Syracusa/Ortigio, Scicli, Menfi, Palermo and so much more.
"It won't be our last"
This was our first CDV tour. It is really hard to put into words just how great of an experience this was. As soon as we got home we booked our next tour with CDV.
"CDV Sicily"
It was a wonderful and memorable experience.
"Our First CDV Trip"
Our trip had very full days of new experiences. We had the benefit of two guides, Maggie and Katha, that were both delightful, so caring and knowledgeable. Food and wine plentiful, hotels great.
"It’s easy to be happy in Sicily !"
Culture Discovery is all about family! It’s is not just traveling from one site to another; rather a blend of culture and the history of the land through families. Sicily a perfect fit!
"Adventure awaits in Sicily!"
My husband and I loved our trip to Sicily! Our guide Massimo, his colleague Mislav, our driver Luca, and our fellow travelers all felt like family! Sicily was a beautiful island full of adventures!
"Sicily mainland"
The Sicily trip was amazing. It was above and beyond our expectations. Our host Massimo was extremely knowledgeable, fun and so kind and considerate. Massimo really made the trip!
"2nd CDV Trip Even Better Than The 1st!"
Sapore di Sale, Sapore di Mare (Taste of Salt/Taste of Sea)
"Sicily"
This was an amazing trip. So well organized with a good balance of activities and relaxation. The food was superb and every day was special. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
"Fabulous girls trip!"
Traveled with four girlfriends - all new(ish) empty nesters. What a fabulous way to start our life “after kids”. Sicily and culture discovery FAR exceeded our expectations!
"Worth it!"
Highlights of the trip were the visit up Mount Etna, visiting the pistachio farm, the Greek ruins, and staying at the gorgeous resort in Menfi. Of course, the cooking experiences were memorable too!
"Such a fun way to travel."
Yes I would recommend this travle company. We stayed at some really nice places and met some awesome people. We saw Sicily. Our guide Massimo was awesome. Extremely knowledgeable, kind and caring.
"Cornucopia of Sicilian experiences"
Such a diversity of Sicilian cultural experiences
"Another amazing CDV Adventure!"
Immersed in Sicily, the Motherland! Good wine, fabulous food, gracious and knowledgeable host and local guides, and amazing experiences with fellow travelers who became family! It doesn't get better
"What a grand adventure!"
The cooking classes were fun with tasty rewards. Everyone was friendly and fun and each of our hosts offered a welcoming slice of Sicilian life— and Massimo was the best family. Loved seeing Sicily
"The Best Sicilian Vacation"
The sense of 'family' while exploring Sicily. The food and wine and meeting such wonderful people who hosted us all. So many great laughs with a group of people who melded so well.
"An incredible Journey around the island of Sicilia"
Travelling with a Sicilian provided a unique perspective on Sicilian living, values and culture.
"The Sicilian Experience with Massimo the GREAT and the Magnificent Maggie!"
Great scenery, incredible history, unforgettable people and amazing food!
"Hands down the best experience ever!"
Friends, fun, family, lots and lots of laughter, learning and memories!!
"Just visited Sicily & it was Amazing!!!"
The country side, the cave & the Vineyard! The food was amazing!
"Sicily with CDV was EPIC in every way"
hiking on Mt. Etna the beauty & history of Siracussa/Ortygia/Agrigento/Scicia++ ALL the cooking classes & wonderful meals we shared LaForesteria & the wine experience in Menfi
"Another wonderful experience"
My third trip with Cultural Discovey, fabulous time.
"CDV is my favorite way to visit Italy !"
Great people ! Great food ! Great wine ! Great fun !
"Big John's Review"
The food and wine were a total amazement each day. The sites visited were very suitable and very interesting The accommodation locations were excellent T he Cooking classes were very informative
"Sister Trip"
Our day on Mt. Etna and the salt flats were my favorite.
"Sicily cultural tour"
Food, fun, wine and socializing in the best way.
"What An Amazing Experience"
We were in Sicily with CDV in September 2021. We booked the whole tour with friends. It was such a special trip with cooking classes, visiting many sights, drinking great wine and great food.
"I wish i could pick 100 stars"
We were all thinking this sounds too good to be true -well we off the airplane and Massimo was waiting for us with hugs! And it just got better from there!