Lucruri de făcut în Sicilia

The pick-up was punctual, the pick-up location was easy to find, the tour guide/driver had excellent driving skills, and a wealth of knowledge, providing a lively and interesting introduction along the way; the itinerary included visits to local specialty shops (with samples of honey, wine, and olive oil available for tasting), a walk through a volcanic cave (hard hats required for the entire duration, and the tour guide provided each person with a flashlight to use during the cave visit), and a walk on a trail towards the volcano; visiting in January meant that Mount Etna had recently been covered in snow, and the powdery snow covering the trails, combined with the smoking Mount Etna, made for great scenery and an unforgettable experience.

A fost o excursie minunată până la Muntele Etan, mulțumită lui Carmelo. A fost foarte de ajutor pe tot parcursul drumului, fără el nu am fi putut coborî de pe munte ușor și în siguranță. Îi mulțumim foarte mult pentru serviciile sale.

Am ajuns la Arcul lui Hadrian la 8:15. Nu era niciun indicator și nimeni acolo. Unii oameni au sugerat să mergem la intrarea Templului lui Zeus Olimpian, dar părea că niciunul dintre ei nu avea idee despre acest tur, deoarece este un tur privat. Așa că ne-am întors la Arcul lui Hadrian în jurul orei 8:30, iar Alexandra ne aștepta acolo cu un alt vizitator. Alexandra este arheolog și poate lega frumos legendele de istorie. Explicațiile ei au fost interesante, cu cronologii clare și desene. M-am simțit ca și cum aș fi călătorit înapoi în timp, în Grecia Antică. Turul a durat aproximativ 4,5 ore, dar nu am fost obosiți. Ne-am bucurat de peisaj, de Parthenon și de povești și istorie. Alexandra a putut răspunde la multe întrebări din partea fiicei mele adolescente, care iubește mitologia greacă. Merită cu adevărat să mergi cu un ghid turistic. Fără ea, s-ar putea să nu fi știut ce vedeam. Dacă intenționați să vizitați Agora Antică pentru a vedea Templul lui Hefaistos, va trebui să cumpărați un alt bilet.

The tour guide was very enthusiastic and friendly. The scenery after taking the cable car (cable car tickets need to be purchased separately) was spectacular and well worth it. There is still snow on the mountain this season, so please be aware of glare from the snow and the risk of sunburn.

This was my first time experiencing a fishing trip, going out to sea with a fishing boat and seeing many different kinds of fish caught in the nets. Being able to cook and eat them right on the boat was a truly magical experience, and we all had a wonderful day. My companions were also very friendly. Although I didn't go into the water, the water here is incredibly clear. I think it would be even more comfortable to go swimming once the weather gets a bit warmer. If you get seasick, you might want to take some motion sickness medication beforehand to help settle your stomach. Even though the waves weren't big, there's always some rocking on a boat. The drinks and food on board were excellent. It was my first time seeing flying fish, which were fascinating even though you can't eat them, and also squid that squirted ink. The prawns were delicious! You can throw the fish bones from your plate into the sea to feed the seagulls and attract other small fish. The schools of fish will gather, allowing you to see many fish with your own eyes. Mr. Giovanni is very professional and friendly, and he's also a great cook. The boat is adorable too, a blue fishing boat named after his daughter. It's very beautiful. If you're looking to go out to sea, choosing him is definitely the right decision!

I was so grateful for our kind guide who explained everything thoroughly and took such good care of us. When I was struggling, they held my hand and walked with me, haha. It was a fun experience! ♥♥