Destinations included in this tour: Catania, Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, Selinunte, Erice, Palermo, Monreale, Cefalù. Arrival Catania - Departure Palermo. The tour includes the following must-see spots : Palatina Chapel (Palermo) – Valley of Temples by night (Agrigento) – Sicilian cookies tasting (Erice), Granita or Cannolo (Noto) – Historical center and Seaview (Cefalù) – Greek ruins with seaview (Selinunte), 3 Dinners with Sicilian specialty
Posted By : kathrynmZ7650PV
Words cannot express how amazing this vacation was for my family. There were 16 of us (ages 6 - 76) and Paolo and Barbara made every minute perfect. There was something for everyone - kids and adults. We were not an easy crew either! My Father and Uncle wanted to see the small town they were born in (Melilli). The kids wanted pools and beaches, and others wanted museums and historic sights. Somehow it all worked. Paolo worked with me for over a year leading up to this vacation. He got on the phone with me twice and was very accommodating, changing things as we needed. He also gets an A+ for the hotels which were all beautiful and different – we had multiple experiences – beautiful downtown Palermo to sprawling hotels with pools and beautiful grounds to explore. The pasta making class was the overall favorite – we still make fresh pasta at home almost a year later! Paolo, thank you so much. I think about our week in Sicily almost every day and I very much appreciate the time and energy you spent on us.
Kathy Mullins and Family
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 17:07:30 
Posted By : KennethMP
We had a fantastic 14 days with overnight stays in six locations—all arranged by Handy Sicily and Paolo who were fantastic as a guide and companion, and in planning and customizing to meet our interests and needs.
We wouldn’t have included the eye-popping Roman mosaics at the Villa Casale, which became a highlight of our trip, except for Paolo. We didn’t know if our physical limits and rest needs would keep us out of hill towns like Cefalu, Erice and Ragusa Ibla, and stunning Greek temples and theatres near Selinunte, Agrigento, Ortygia and Taormina but Paolo made it happen. Is a sudden rain shower interrupting a Syracuse walk? No problem—Paolo proposes an unscheduled drive to see a Caravaggio painting in a nearby Church and an ancient coin collection that knocked our socks off in a nearby Museum.
He chose hotels for us also, which were excellent—and more affordable than some. In addition to all the local knowledge, Paolo went out of his way to help us meet our needs and preferences in food, sundries, and people-watching .If you’re interested in a customized tour of Sicily and a private driver, for either long or short trips, we feel Paolo and Handy Sicily are the top of the line and deserve 5 stars--at least!.
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Posted On : 2023-10-11 17:28:40
Posted By : Togethertheywalked
Traveling with Paolo throughout Sicily was a spectacular adventure that exceeded all our expectations! Paolo planned the perfect itinerary based on his deep understanding of history and culture. His passion for Sicily and wealth of knowledge was evident in everything he planned, from our trips to archeological parks to exquisite hotel properties and dining experiences throughout our journey. Each day brought new experiences that opened our eyes to the diversity of culture and breaktaking landscapes of each region. Paolo is a first class guide and driver, extremely professional and a charming travel companion. We hope to have many more excursions throughout Sicily with him. We highly recommend Handy Sicily!
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Posted On : 2023-10-10 10:50:43
Posted By : sansa31
Are you taking a trip to bella Sicilia? Don't go without Handy Sicily! Paulo and his team will make your trip seamless . Professional, timely, flexible, gorgeous comfortable vehicles ,funny,and most important they know everything about the Sicily they love . Don't wait . Plan as far in advance as you can because the best locations book quickly . My husband and I have traveled all over the world and have had many guides. Paolo and team are #1.
Can't wait to go back with my girlfriends !
C'e vediamo a dopo Paulo !!
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Posted On : 2022-10-10 09:17:31
Posted By : michaelgH8029GZ
Sicily if mind-blowing. From the beauty of the countryside to the rich history of the cities, temples, churches and the layers of different cultures they represent, there is a never ending amount of mental stimulation.
Beautiful wines, cocktails and food. Very friendly people. Two great winery tours included.
Above all was the friendly, relaxed professionalism of our wonderful guide(s).
Everything happened with a minimum of fuss. Excellent transport in air conditioned Mercedes Benz comfort.
I recommend Handy Sicily. Highly!
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Posted On : 2022-08-28 00:58:37
Posted By : Vincent7Trips
This was a SPECTACULAR tour that greatly exceeded my expectations. Our tour included stops in Palermo, Erice, the Valley of the Temples, Noto, Siracusa, Taormina, and Cefalu and more. We visited a diversity of sites including amazing churches, fishing villages, Greek, Norman and Roman ruins, castles and downtown walking tours. Many of the historic locations were UNESCO World Heritage sites and are unmatched in their history, quality and beauty. The Hotel accommodations were amazing and some we’re four star, estate like and very unique. The dinner accommodations were excellent. An outdoor, evening dinner over looking the Valley of the Temples was a highlight. Barbara, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, flexible, patient and courteous. Our driver was very safe and kept a supply of water on hand. Given that the weather was hot and humid the off schedule stops at the beach for a swim was greatly appreciated by all. We were a group of ten on an air conditioned, comfortable mini bus for about twenty. There was plenty of room. There is only one way to go for a tour of Sicily and that’s with Handy Sicily. Without hesitation I would use Handy Sicily again.
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Posted On : 2022-08-24 10:52:17
Posted By : 52stephenv
I contacted Paolo Mortellaro in May to design a tour for six adults for late August 2021. I explained that we are experienced travelers that wanted to experience the beauty, history, culinary and vineyards of Sicily. Paolo went to work to design a private tour to meet our needs and budget. I am extremely detail oriented and Paolo met my challenge of providing precise details for cities to visit, boutique hotel accommodations, restaurant and dinner reservations, and getting of the tourist path. Paolo is extremely personable, knowledgeable, has quick wit and is extremely kind. He introduced us to hidden gems, and provided a historical narrative, that would remain unknown to us without his local knowledge.
We started our tour in Catania where we were picked up at the airport in a very clean and spacious Mercedes travel van. From our pickup in Catania, we proceeded to the foothills of Mt. Etna where we stayed at a charming Sicilian winery to relax after our long flight from the USA. Over the next six days, we proceeded south to visit Mt. Etna, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, the Roman villa of Piazza Armerina, Agrigento, and ended our tour in Palermo where we departed for Sardinia.
I have traveled extensively worldwide and utilized the services of many excellent guides. I consider Handy Sicily to be among the finest and it is without hesitation that I offer my highest recommendation of Paolo and Handy Sicily. This is a professional company on every level that is able to offer the personalized details to make your visit to Sicily the trip of a lifetime.
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Posted On : 2021-09-02 18:42:49
Posted By : Atlantan1972
Four of us spent a week with Paolo of Handy Sicily Tours seeing the highlights of Sicily. Paolo is an extremely knowledgable and professional guide with a nice sense of humor and love of Sicily. The trip that he provided was a wonderful way to see the highlights of Sicily. We rode in his extremely comfortable luxury van and he took care of our every need. On the next to last day of our trip my husband had an accident and tripped on some stairs which necessitated a visit to the Emergency Room in Palermo. Paolo accompanied us and stayed with my husband during the 18 hour ordeal and even went to the medical supply place to get what we needed when we returned to the hotel. We are experienced travelers and I would highly recommend seeing Sicily with Handy Sicily.
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Posted On : 2019-05-13 18:08:35
Posted By : Kenneth D
My wife and I have recently returned from a week tour of Sicily with Paolo of Handy tours. It was a wonderful experience. The first thing to note is that Paolo is passionate about his island, its history, its people and its culture. He is a charming traveling companion. We were taken to all of the major historical and archeological sites-the Roman villas and Roman and Greek temples. Paolo is knowledgeable about the historical sites and the various churches and cathedrals we toured. He was always ready with a bit of esoteric information to bring the site we were viewing to life, His tour takes you a bit off the beaten path to give you a true sense of the people and culture of Sicily. We spent two nights on a farm where we were treated to two sumptuous meals-all from locally grown produce. Another day we spent at a winery and after a brief tour of the vineyard we settled down to an evening of wine tasting. This all gave you a true flavor of Sicily. Thank you, Paolo, for a delightful vacation.
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Posted On : 2018-09-04 15:46:33
