Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Sicily (Updated 2026)

Sicily, Italy
Dining experience at a local's home in Siracusa with show cooking

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Siracusa recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by …More

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Siracusa recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$96
Cesarine: Small Group Market Tour & Cooking Class in Messina

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy …More

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$147
Cesarine: Market Tour & Dining at a Local's Home in Palermo

Visit the  vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a  private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Palermo recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down …More

Visit the  vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a  private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic Palermo recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$157
Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at Cesarina's home with tasting in Catania

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and …More

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$163
Private Shore Excursion from Messina Port: The Godfather Country

This day excursion is designed for those who wish to enjoy the countryside and surrounding villages where Francis Ford Coppolla filmed The Godfather trilogy. …More

This day excursion is designed for those who wish to enjoy the countryside and surrounding villages where Francis Ford Coppolla filmed The Godfather trilogy....

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$158
Small-group Street food tour in Messina

Dive into Messina like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local …More

Dive into Messina like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. Visit a selection of small local...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Etna & Alcantara Tour Experience

A tour day dedicated to water and fire, from the Gorges of Alcantara river to the highest active volcano in Europe. Visit the Alcantara Fluvial …More

A tour day dedicated to water and fire, from the Gorges of Alcantara river to the highest active volcano in Europe. Visit the Alcantara Fluvial...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$135
Agrigento and Piazza Armerina day tour

Back to the glorious Sicilian past. The tour will take you to Greek and Roman times through a delightful excursion. During the day you will …More

Back to the glorious Sicilian past. The tour will take you to Greek and Roman times through a delightful excursion. During the day you will...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$113
Helicopter flight over Mount Etna

Enjoy breathtaking views in a private helicopter flight over Etna. Departing from Castiglione di Sicilia, at the feet of Etna Volcano, you will lead directly …More

Enjoy breathtaking views in a private helicopter flight over Etna. Departing from Castiglione di Sicilia, at the feet of Etna Volcano, you will lead directly...

20 minutes
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$1,420
Etna private tour in 4x4 & Sicilian food farm experience

An excursion dedicated to those who love nature and sport, but do not disdain good food. We will guide you to the most fascinating places …More

An excursion dedicated to those who love nature and sport, but do not disdain good food. We will guide you to the most fascinating places...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Etna Excursion Don Mariano - Etna Excursion

We take you to discover the most suggestive and magical places of Etna and Alcantara. You can also take advantage of our tours customized according …More

We take you to discover the most suggestive and magical places of Etna and Alcantara. You can also take advantage of our tours customized according...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$73
3. Live Taormina from the sea: Isola Bella, swimming and aperitif

Sail from Giardini Naxos and experience an unforgettable boat trip along the splendid coast of Taormina! We will navigate towards Cape Taormina, passing by the …More

Sail from Giardini Naxos and experience an unforgettable boat trip along the splendid coast of Taormina! We will navigate towards Cape Taormina, passing by the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$34
1 hour Calessino/Tuk tuk Tour to Syracuse or Ortigia Island

The Ape car tour called "Calessino" by the local people, is a great way to visit the island of Ortigia, on board these beautiful lambrettas …More

The Ape car tour called "Calessino" by the local people, is a great way to visit the island of Ortigia, on board these beautiful lambrettas...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$135
Etna Tour for Cruises (from the port of Catania)

Tour designed for the needs of cruise passengers, with port pick-up and particular attention to departure and return times. Half day between walks on ancient …More

Tour designed for the needs of cruise passengers, with port pick-up and particular attention to departure and return times. Half day between walks on ancient...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$107
3 Hours Private Boat Tour of the Island of Ortigia with Aperitif

The following excursion will allow you to spend 3 hours admiring the entire maritime itinerary of our wonderful city. Then we will circumnavigate the island …More

The following excursion will allow you to spend 3 hours admiring the entire maritime itinerary of our wonderful city. Then we will circumnavigate the island...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$948
Tastes of the Weekend: Friday Sunset and Saturday Lunch

We open the doors of our cellar to anyone who wants to discover our history and cover the charm and magic that lies within Sicilian …More

We open the doors of our cellar to anyone who wants to discover our history and cover the charm and magic that lies within Sicilian...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Transfer Civitavecchia Port

Our drivers with luxury cars speaking English Italian Spanish have a special permit to arrive in front of your cruise. Sit back and reacquaint yourself …More

Our drivers with luxury cars speaking English Italian Spanish have a special permit to arrive in front of your cruise. Sit back and reacquaint yourself...

1 hour 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$75
Private Tour The Godfather in Savoca and Forza D'Agro

These are two very suggestive medieval villages: this private tour allows you to recall many scenes from the trilogy of the masterpiece by Francis Ford …More

These are two very suggestive medieval villages: this private tour allows you to recall many scenes from the trilogy of the masterpiece by Francis Ford...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$90
Half-Day Hiking on Mt Etna: Extinct Craters & Deep Valley Views

This experience is led by a certified local hiking and nature guide, ensuring a safe, professional and well-structured walk on Mount Etna. Beyond the hike …More

This experience is led by a certified local hiking and nature guide, ensuring a safe, professional and well-structured walk on Mount Etna. Beyond the hike...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$107
Private Tour from Catania to Etna Naxos and Taormina

This is a private tour where the customer can personalize it. You can choose the pick-up time and pick-up location, according to your needs. You …More

This is a private tour where the customer can personalize it. You can choose the pick-up time and pick-up location, according to your needs. You...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$198
Full Day Exclusive Excursion to Monreale & Cefalù From Palermo

This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group. half day will be dedicated to visiting the main monuments of …More

This is a private and exclusive tour, you will only be in the group. half day will be dedicated to visiting the main monuments of...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$89
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