The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Val di Noto, Sicily

Etna Guided Tour offers tours to make you feel the unique emotion of walking on the highest volcano in Europe, visit the lava tunnels and enjoy the surrounding fauna and flora. To book a tour or simply ask for information, contact us on Facebook or send us an email.

From over 20 years "gli AROMI" deals with the production and marketing of officinal plants and aromatic herbs, focusing on endemic species of the sicilian coast and in particular of the iblea area. The firm produces more than 150 different varieties using traditional methods.At the firm are organized real fragrance journey, tastings and tours for the custermers. Besides the sale in vase, we propose fresh packed aromas for high cookery. We shoot for to increase the product range, obtaining quality and excellence of the spiciese already produced, and also suggest guide tours for visitors. The tour includes a ride in the firm illustrating all the varietiese of the herbs and possible using.

The watermill “Cavallo d’Ispica” is an original piece of jewellery of rural art of the 18th century, situated on the northern part of the archaeological valley of Cava d’Ispica, few kilometres from Modica, centre of hyblean baroque as well as hometown of poet Quasimodo and famous for its renowned chocolate.

Sailing Tour from Catania to Acitrezza, along the route of Ulysses. Our day cruise includes: Departure from the port of Catania, sailing to Port of Ognina, Ulysses' Grotto - stop for a swim, Medieval Castle of Acicastello, Natural Sea Reserve at Acitrezza Faraglioni cliffs: The Cyclops Island. Lunch served on the boat with beverage. We Charter Sail Boat or Motor Yacht to explore Eolian Islands too. Our Boats are moored in Catania and at Marina Santa Maria Maggiore, in Milazzo (Messina).

Discover Mt. Etna with a geologist I am a naturalist guide with a degree in geology with more than twenty years of experience in organizing eco-friendly excursions on Mt.Etna. This project, since its beginning, has been oriented towards sustainable tourism with a solid foundation on ecology, natural sciences and ethics and it is addressed to travellers, naturalists , photographers, ecologists, walkers and free spirits. We organise sustainable walking tours in the most peaceful and primordial places of Mt. Etna untouched by mass tourism and we make sure that our activities have the least possible impact on the wonderful and fragile natural balance of the volcano. If you want to discover the beauty and the power of Mt. Etna and the web of relations that form this unique ecosystem, this the excursion for you!

An exciting "escape the room" game for groups of 2-14 persons. You are closed in a mysterious room and you have 60 minutes to escape, searching for clues, solving puzzles, finding keys and using strange objects. Only 20-30% of the teams have escaped so far. Will you?

Sicily Bike Tourist Service... Mountain Bike tours and excursions on the Etna volcano and in Sicily. MTB Tours and Excursions: Etna Mountain Bike Tour, Simeto Mountain Bike Tour and Alcantara Mountain Bike Tour... MTB for everyone. Cycling Tour: Etna Bike Tour, Sicily Bike Tour... Bike Tour in stages and daily for lovers of travel in complete relax. Sicily Bike Tourist Service, the mountain bike specialists on the "Etna" volcano we have been, cycling with you since 2013. Your Cycling tour on Etna, Simeto, Alcantara and Catania you can also book it with a minimum of only 18 hours notice. RC insurance coverage included in our cycling services.

The Diving is located inside the Camping Jonio in Catania, in a natural bay created by the XV century lava flows. This part of the sea allows numerous scuba diving but also snorkeling, one of the activities offered by the structure. The location of the Diving Center is hospitable and offers numerous comforts even for non-divers friends. We have in use 40 mono and bi-attack tanks from 10-12-15-18 liters, 15 complete equipment, a 230 l / m Bauer VM-7.5 compressor, with which we daily load tanks for our members and guests of the Camping Jonio; we have also a boat for diving in other places.

The most important private palace in Catania and precious testimony of the Sicilian baroque. The frescoed halls, full of charm and elegance, represent a splendid setting for concerts, meetings, receptions, gala evenings, fashion shows.