La Benvoluta

Indulging in the local food is a highlight of any holiday in Sicily and staying in a villa presents the perfect opportunity for some leisurely browsing amongst market stalls, experimenting with local ingredients and al fresco poolside meals. In the comfort of your own villa, you can enjoy a great cook service, for either lunch or dinner, either as a one-off, or several times during your stay. This works really well for groups who want to sample the best of Sicilian gastronomy with minimum effort! Showcasing the freshest of seasonal ingredients, the menu features a wide range of simple but delicious dishes including local specialities.

Get to your villa with ease and peace of mind with a private airport transfer. Your own private driver will be waiting for you at the airport, ready to whisk you and your party to your Villatravellers villa. This is a great way to avoid car rental queues and the stress of finding your way to the villa. Enjoy a carefree and comfortable journey to your villa with a private transfer.

Getting involved in local cuisine and learning how to whip up those mouth-watering dishes is a great experience, especially in Sicily where food plays such a fundamental role. Hone your cooking skills and learn new recipes in the comfort of your own villa. A fabulous home-made Sicilian feast then follows!

A fun and fascinating tour that combines the very best of Catania’s street market culture with numerous stops at street vendor kiosks, and sights that you would never find on your own! You’ll love the A’ Piscaria fish market with all its colourful local characters. Try all the traditional specialties like boiled octopus, arancini, cipolline, and refreshing granita or a sweet minnuzza di Sant’Agata. There’s also the chance to visit Villa Bellini and see the river Amenano flowing under the city!

The fertile soils of Mount Etna create some fantastic wines. Take a tour of a winery and discover more about the wine making process, and try a few local vintages too!

Get to know the beautiful countryside surrounding Taormina with this Godfather Tour. Part of the famous film trilogy was filmed here, and by booking this tour you can visit some of the famous sights, such as the Bar Vitelli in Savoca. Not just for film-buffs, this tour also give you an opportunity to discover this beautiful part of Sicily. You will see Forza d'Agrò and then visit Taormina for lunch. After lunch enjoy a walk up to the stunning Greek-Roman theatre with its exceptional views. Meet your driver and tour guide at the meeting point, park your car, and start your adventure!

Enjoy getting to know Catania – Sicily's second city – and Acireale. You'll see Catania's vibrant fish market A’ Piscaria and stunning Piazza Duomo with the impressive Saint Agata cathedral, as well as incredible sights like the Castello Ursino and Porta Uzeda. Seaside Acireale with its wonderful Baroque cathedral is another highlight and you will enjoy visiting the stunning Riviera dei Ciclopi with its evocative coastline. Meet your driver and tour guide at the meeting point, park your car, and start your adventure!

Getting your rental car delivered to your villa is a wonderfully convenient way to organise your transport whilst in Sicily. Take the stress out of arriving at your villa by taking a transfer, then enjoy a rental car straight from your villa's front door! It's a great way to organise your trip, enabling you to explore the beautiful island of Sicily without the stress of the car rental desk at the airport!

Explore Taormina's beautiful coastline from the sea! Discover the picturesque bays and grottoes that litter the coast. Starting and finishing in Giardini Naxos, you will see the famous Isola Bella as well as the Grotta Azzurra, and Mazzarò. There's plenty of time to swim, snorkel and soak up the sun, with majestic Etna visible throughout the journey. The traditional motor boat is charming, and gives you an authentic, Sicilian experience. The experienced skipper will ensure that your time on the boat is perfect and completely enjoyable!

What could be more exciting than exploring the slopes of Mount Etna during your holiday in Sicily! For a truly memorable experience, book a Jeep tour. Choose from a half-day or a full-day and really get to know this fascinating area full of stunning landscape and unforgettable vistas. Drive through pretty towns, ancient lava plains, enchanting forests. With this tour you can see it all – from the comfort of an expertly driven vehicle!

An exciting and adrenaline-filled adventure in the Alcantara Gorges! Take a tour of the extraordinary landscape on a quad bike! This is a superb way to explore this beautiful area, seeing the extraordinary scenery of the Alcantara Valley. The tour is suitable for anyone over the age of seven and is a fun experience that all will enjoy. There will be moments to enjoy the views of the basalt walls of the gorges and take photos. A quad tour offers a unique experience and will create unforgettable memories for all!

What could be more Italian than learning to make fresh pasta during your holiday in Sicily! You can discover the secrets of Sicilian pasta-making with a fun lesson in your holiday villa! You will be introduced to the history of pasta by an expert cook, who will then guide you through the process of making the perfect dish of pasta. After preparing everything, you can enjoy a delicious meal of pasta, happy in the knowledge that you made it yourself!

Sicilian sweets are a highlight for many during a holiday in Sicily. So what could be better than learning to make some yourself! An expert will come to your villa to give you a masterclass in creating some iconic Sicilian sweet treats! You will be guided through the process of Sicilian sweet-making, whilst being regaled with fun and interesting stories behind Sicily's fascinating gastronomy. Once everything has been prepared, you will be treated to a tasting of your products, accompanied with sweet wine.