Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, renowned for its rich history, stunning coastlines, ancient Greek temples, and vibrant culinary traditions. A crossroads of civilizations for millennia, it bears the cultural imprints of Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and Spanish conquerors. Today Sicily enchants visitors with its baroque cities, volcanic landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and some of Italy's finest cuisine.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
San Domenico Palace, Taormina (Four Seasons)
A Four Seasons property in a magnificently converted 15th-century Dominican convent with cloistered gardens, an iconic pool overlooking Etna and the Ionian Sea, and exquisite Sicilian dining. The filming location for The White Lotus Season 2.
Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina
Taormina's historic luxury address — a 19th-century aristocratic villa perched above the Greek Theatre with legendary Etna views, the Otto e Mezzo Michelin-starred restaurant, and a legendary pool terrace.
Grand Hotel Villa Igiea, Palermo (Rocco Forte Hotels)
A freshly restored belle époque masterpiece on Palermo's waterfront — the finest Art Nouveau building in Sicily, with a spectacular sea-view terrace, elegant spa, and outstanding restaurant.
Verdura Resort (Rocco Forte Hotels)
A destination resort on Sicily's south-west coast with three golf courses, four restaurants, five pools, a 4,000 sq metre Rocco Forte spa, and a private beach. One of the Mediterranean's finest resort hotels.
Monaci delle Terre Nere, Etna
A romantic boutique resort in a restored 19th-century monastery on Mount Etna's eastern slopes — organic farm, infinity pool, outstanding volcanic terroir cuisine, and direct Etna trail access.
Capofaro Malvasia & Resort, Salina
An exclusive island resort on the Aeolian island of Salina set within its own Malvasia wine estate, with panoramic sea views, an outstanding restaurant, and the incomparable tranquillity of the Aeolian archipelago.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Ristorante Duomo (Ciccio Sultano), Ragusa Ibla
Sicily's most celebrated restaurant — two Michelin stars and a philosophy of translating the tastes, memories, and landscape of south-east Sicily into extraordinary dishes of technical brilliance
La Madia (Pino Cuttaia), Licata
A deeply personal and emotional style of cooking by chef Pino Cuttaia — childhood memories of Licata and the Sicilian sea expressed in beautifully restrained, technically perfect tasting menu dishes
Osteria dei Vespri, Palermo
Palermo's finest restaurant in a baroque palazzo — the most sophisticated expression of Palermitan cuisine, with an exceptional cellar of indigenous Sicilian wines
Otto e Mezzo (Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo), Taormina
Taormina's Michelin-starred hotel restaurant with one of Sicily's most romantic dining terraces overlooking the Greek Theatre, the sea, and Etna
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Etna Sunrise Hike with Winemaker
A privately guided pre-dawn ascent of Etna to the summit craters for sunrise, with a winemaker from one of the Etna DOC estates as guide — followed by breakfast in the vineyard as the island awakens below
Private Sailing Charter in the Aeolian Islands
A private skippered yacht charter exploring the seven Aeolian Islands — anchoring in remote coves, swimming off the boat, watching Stromboli's eruptions from sea level at night, and dining on board with fresh catches
Helicopter Transfer and Private Temple Tour
Helicopter transfer from Palermo or Catania to the Valley of the Temples, landing adjacent to the archaeological park, followed by a private archaeologist-guided sunrise tour before the site opens to the public
Private Fishing Boat and Lunch with Chef
A dawn departure on a traditional Sicilian fishing boat with the captain and catch, followed by a private chef cooking the morning's haul on a terrace above the sea — the ultimate farm-to-table Sicily experience
Opera at Teatro Massimo with Private Dinner
Box seats at Palermo's magnificent Teatro Massimo opera house — one of Europe's largest and most beautiful — followed by a private dinner at Osteria dei Vespri arranged by a concierge
Truffle Hunting in the Madonie Mountains
A private truffle hunting experience with dogs and local hunters in the oak forests of the Madonie Natural Park, followed by a truffle lunch at a mountain agriturismo
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Rocco Forte Spa at Verdura Resort
A 4,000 sq metre spa with thalassotherapy pools, salt grotto, 20 treatment rooms, and exclusive Sicilian citrus and almond body treatments — the finest spa in Sicily
Four Seasons Spa at San Domenico Palace
A lavish spa within the converted convent — historic stone rooms with a contemporary wellness philosophy; signature Sicilian citrus peel and almond oil treatments
Belmond Villa Igiea Spa, Palermo
The Rocco Forte spa at Villa Igiea combines sea-view pools with Sicilian botanical treatments using local citrus, orange blossom, and Mediterranean herbs
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur service from €120/half day; available from both Palermo and Catania airports via luxury car hire companies
- Air
- Helicopter transfers between Palermo and Catania from €800; scenic island hopping flights available via Sicily Fly
- Airport
- VIP arrival service with airport lounge access (Sala Vittoria, Palermo airport); fast-track security and immigration; private transfer arranged by luxury hotels
- Boat
- Luxury yacht charters from Palermo, Trapani, and Taormina marinas; Aeolian Islands private motor cruiser from €800/day