Fresh artichokes, tomatoes, sweet almonds, aubergine and cold pressed olive oil will never taste the same. The south of Italy has its own spin on everything, and food is only one example. Lose yourself in the Sicilian heartland and learn about the myriad of civilizations that each left their mark on the island. Discover Greek temples, Arab-inspired markets, Norman castles, and the shimmering beauty of the volcanic Aeolian Islands. A few kilometres north, Calabria and Puglia offer distinct culinary traditions and spectacular coastal towns. Celebrate the art of living, eating and travelling slowly, in the region that started it all.
16 days
All-inclusive
$10,395CAD
Per person in double occupancy
Single supplement: $1,500
2026:
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Offer expires June 14th.
Max Group Size: 30 travellers
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Deposit Terms:
$500 per person at time of booking
$1,000 per person 45 days later
Balance due 90 days before departure
Private car service to and from your home airport
International flights and transportation while abroad
Meals and excursions that are typically sold separately
Tips for all service providers
24/7 Group Guru (in addition to tour guide and local guides)
$5 million of emergency medical travel insurance coverage, as well as protection for lost, damaged or stolen luggage
All taxes at home and abroad (including airport and hotel taxes)
International flights with Air Canada / Air Dolomiti (details)
14 nights in first class hotels
Dedicated English-speaking tour guide and local guides
Carefully selected visits, with entrance fees
Luxury coach bus transfers and luggage porterage throughout
All 41 meals, including: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
Pugliese farewell lunch (included in meal count)
Welcome cocktail
2 local product tastings
Bottled water daily (2 x 500ml)
Thoroughly enjoyed the Sicily, Italy tour. A very active couple of weeks. A variety of activities kept us busy. Many different tastes in food filled our bellies. Well organized. Everything was taken care of from the start to the end. Thank you for such a good time.
We loved the local sights and all the major towns and cities we visited. We felt we got a real sense of Sicily and would definitely come back on our own. Our National Guide, David, really made the trip with his historical analysis and our Group Guru Christiane was always on top of things, looking for a way to make things run smoothly.
Caroline is the best Group Guru ever. I enjoyed the entire tour, but highlights for me included boating back from Stromboli, mosaics in the other “Montreal”, Erice, Ortigia, Mount Etna, Lipiari, Messina clock, Pizzo, Matera, and Trulli houses.
We loved all the people that we met and all the places we went to. Caroline, our Group Guru, was the best! She made the tour so easy. A wonderful person.
Every day had something special. The market in Palermo, Erice, the mosaics at Plazza Amerina. The wine tasting! Etna was amazing. Tropea was so beautiful and Matera was fascinating.
We loved seeing small towns and cities that we could have never seen on our own! Valley of the Temples, stone houses in Matera, Ortigia and Tropea were very enjoyable!
This was our second tour with Approach Tours. We were very pleased with the administrative service. Our inquiries were promptly addressed and invoices are concise and accurate. Our pre-tour surprise gifts (adapter, earplugs, suitcase strap, name tags) are very much appreciated, and the spiral-bound itinerary journal was perfect! The scenery was formidable: the mountains, volcanoes, seaside roads, and amazing colours; the trees (olive, orange and lemon); the poppy and daisy fields. Another highlight is the fascinating geological evolution we witnessed: tectonic plates with Earthquake and Tsunami consequences, the volcanoes, the caves in Southern Italy, soil and stone riches, the tunnels and bridges erected with stones.
We loved our Group Guru, Caroline! We also loved all the different sites and history of the places we visited including the farm and winery visits, and watching Franco make ice cream. We really enjoyed meals together and mealtime discussions.
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Our included round-trip home pick-up service is available to those
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With round-trip flights from multiple gateways, travellers from
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Additional gateways available at the time of booking.
While everything is included on an Approach tour, we built our experiences with different travel styles in mind. After all, your time is yours to enjoy as you please.
Feel free to break away and to rejoin the group whenever you want – we’ll even give you tips on how to get around and what there is to see. Just give us a heads up!
Feel free to break away and to rejoin the group whenever you want – we’ll even give you tips on how to get around and what there is to see. Just give us a heads up!
Start your adventure on the right note with complimentary baggage allowance, in-flight entertainment and hand selected airlines. Looking for an upgrade? Arrange custom flights with the help of our preferred parter.
Comfort is important during transfers and daily outings, that’s why every coach meets our list of must-haves:
Air conditioning | Premium seats
Large windows to take in the view
Extra seating | Dedicated baggage storage
Enjoy handpicked meals at local favourites, plus food experiences like cooking classes and tastings that immerse you in the culture. Start your day with a continental buffet and local breakfast specialties—think Italian cured meats, Irish fry-ups, or Vietnamese noodles. Lunches and dinners feature set menus or buffets blending local flavours with familiar favourites. Come hungry for adventure!
We believe a restful night’s sleep is the cornerstone of any trip. That’s why we only stay in hotels that meet our bar for quality and offer a mix of upper-end amenities, an excellent location, and have been selected based on feedback from past travellers.
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