Rural Sicily
Type of accommodation:
Agriturismi (farm stays) and refined country houses (located near villages or small towns). All rooms feature a private en-suite bathroom.
Duration:
8–15 days
Recommended for:
Families with children and nature lovers seeking an authentic and peaceful experience in close contact with rural Sicily. Ideal for travellers who enjoy outdoor life, local produce and the slower rhythm of the countryside, while still appreciating the island’s culture and traditional hospitality. Perfect for disconnecting and rediscovering Sicily at its most genuine.
Best time to travel:
Spring and autumn. If summer is your only option, get in touch and we will design the most suitable solution to ensure a well-balanced and enjoyable tour.
Rural Sicily tour: nature, traditions and countryside living
Travelling through Sicily while staying in family-run agriturismi (farm-stays) and rural hotels offers a slower, more grounded experience, particularly suited to families with children and to travellers drawn to nature and Mediterranean agricultural landscapes. For those travelling with children, our Sicily Family Tours explore other ways to create balanced routes for different ages and interests.
The agriturismi (farm-stays) have been personally selected by the team at Trinakria Tours to bring you closer to the island’s rural traditions and daily life, where food, agriculture and the surrounding landscape remain closely connected. Our Sicily Food & Wine Tours explore this relationship further through the island’s regional cuisine, wines and local producers.
Important: Our itineraries are presented as examples of 15-day tours. As we design exclusively tailor-made tours, each proposal can be fully adapted — adjusting duration, accommodation style, destinations and number of nights — to suit your preferences and travel pace.
Small, intimate boutique hotels along the route
The accommodations we recommend for this route focus on rural guesthouses, agriturismos (farm stays), and small hotels nestled in nature, located both on the coast and inland in Sicily, in traditional agricultural settings. These are places where the landscape, local cuisine, and the tranquility of the countryside set the pace of the journey, allowing you to discover a more relaxed and authentic Sicily.
These accommodations, with their distinctly rural character, are selected for their connection to the land, local produce, and family hospitality, inviting you to enjoy the natural surroundings and the island’s farming culture. These spaces, integrated into the landscape, are ideal for experiencing the traditions and the true essence of rural Sicily.
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La Portazza Resort, Marsala
La Portazza Resort is a restored 19th-century baglio.A traditional Sicilian courtyard estate once owned by noble families — now transformed into a rural tourism property. It is surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Marsala Lagoon Nature Reserve. The atmosphere reflects its agricultural past, offering a peaceful and authentic countryside setting.
Type of accommodation: Rural Bed & Breakfast
Feature: Close to town
Number of rooms: 4
Highlights: Beautifully maintained garden, homemade cuisine using estate produce, strategic location for exploring the area.
Services
- Hotel parking
- Swimming pool
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Relax area
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Towels
- Mini-Bar or Fridge
- Internet / Wi-Fi zone
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Feudo Muxarello
Feudo Muxarello is an authentic, family-run agriturismo composed of stone cottages that once formed part of a rural hamlet.The atmosphere is informal and welcoming, rooted in tradition and countryside life. Surrounded by nature yet just five minutes by car from a main road connecting to the coast and the Agrigento–Caltanissetta motorway, it combines tranquillity with convenient access to the surrounding area.
Type of accommodation: Agroturism
Feature: In the middle of nature
Number of rooms: 7
Highlights: Family-friendly rural atmosphere, traditional home-style cuisine, swimming pool overlooking the countryside, peaceful setting ideal for relaxation.
Services
- Hotel parking
- Swimming pool
- Barbecue
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Bicycle rental
- Relax area
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Towels
- Internet / Wi-Fi zone
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Le Chiuse di Guadagna
Le Chiuse di Guadagna is a former family farmhouse carefully restored by Luca and Arianna, who preserved the identity and spirit of the property.Their aim is to offer an authentic stay, where tranquillity and the slow rhythm of nature define the experience. Set in the countryside yet only 8 km from the sea, it provides a peaceful retreat in an area that remains largely unspoilt and rich in natural and cultural heritage.
Type of accommodation: Small rural hotel
Feature: In the middle of nature
Number of rooms: 10
Highlights: Charming rural atmosphere, peaceful setting, close to the sea, welcoming hosts, ideal for couples and families seeking a quieter side of Sicily.
Services
- Hotel parking
- Swimming pool
- Children's area
- Barbecue
- Pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Bicycle rental
- Relax area
- Kitchen use
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Towels
- Shower gel
- Mini-Bar or Fridge
- Internet / Wi-Fi zone
- Washing machine
- Disabled access
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La casa di Pippinitto
La Casa di Pippinitto is a rural B&B set in a traditional country house built from Mount Etna’s distinctive black volcanic stone.The atmosphere is authentic, welcoming, minimal, with a strong connection to the local landscape and traditions. Surrounded by nature yet just 3 km from the motorway, it provides an excellent base for exploring eastern Sicily while enjoying peace and tranquillity. Fresh, hearty breakfasts and the overall experience of a warm welcome into a private home.
Type of accommodation: Rural Bed & Breakfast
Feature: Close to town
Number of rooms: 5
Highlights: Home-like atmosphere, excellent location for exploring eastern Sicily, peaceful setting, generous and healthy breakfasts.
Services
- Hotel parking
- Pets allowed
- Bicycle rental
- Relax area
- Kitchen use
- Heating
- Towels
- Shower gel
- Internet / Wi-Fi zone
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Abbazia Santa Anastasia
Nestled in the heart of Madonie Park, Abbazia Santa Anastasia is a rural relais of remarkable medieval origin.Founded by Ruggero d’Altavilla in the 12th century, this historic wine estate is deeply committed to environmental sustainability. Today, it offers a refined countryside experience, blending nature, wine, and regional cuisine in a tranquil setting.
Type of accommodation: Rural hotel
Feature: In the middle of nature
Number of rooms: 29
Highlights: Ideal for combining sea and mountains, an excellent base for exploring central-northern Sicily and charming mountain villages such as Castelbuono and Petralia — perfect for families, wine lovers, and nature enthusiasts.
Services
- Hotel parking
- Swimming pool
- Children's area
- Jacuzzi
- Pets allowed
- Relax area
- Television
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Safe
- Towels
- Shower gel
- Mini-Bar or Fridge
- Internet / Wi-Fi zone
- Washing machine
- Disabled access
July and August: minimum stay of 3 nights per agriturismo (farm stay)*
*This tour has been designed assuming arrival and departure via Catania Airport. The route can be reversed in case of arrival at or departure from Palermo or Trapani Airport, and can also be adapted for arrivals at other airports.
Rural Sicily: price, inclusions, and details
This tour has been designed for travellers wishing to explore rural Sicily while staying in carefully selected agriturismi, country houses and small locally run hotels across the island. To receive a personalised proposal, please submit your request using the form below. *The “from” price refers to a standard double room, based on 7 nights in low season (from January to Easter, and from 15 October to 20 December).
Book with peace of mind.
Flexible conditions and expert advice before and during your trip.
All our fares include flexible change or refund conditions thanks to our Trinakria Flexible Fee policy.
If your plans change, you can modify or reschedule your trip according to applicable conditions.
Our team will be available to help you before and during your trip.
What's included in your trip
Accommodation, rental car, custom itinerary design, and pricing details.
This trip includes:
- Daily breakfast
- Category B rental car
- Custom itinerary design
- Trip management fees
- VAT and taxes
Car rental includes: unlimited mileage, comprehensive damage and theft insurance, second driver, airport fees, and local taxes.
See our pricing policy here.
Personalize your experience
Add select activities and unique local experiences.
We can also add:
- Travel insurance – Cancellation insurance and medical assistance (AXA).
- Local experiences – Wine tastings, gastronomy, hiking and cultural visits.
- Higher category vehicles – Possibility of reserving cars of higher categories.
- Flights – We will advise you on the best options to reach your destination.
Regenerative tourism in the Mediterranean
Trips that contribute to caring for the land and local communities.
At Trinakria, we believe that travel can leave a place better than we found it.we found it.
Our itineraries support local economies, landscapes, and cultural traditionsin the Mediterranean.
We collaborate with small accommodations, local producers, and guides, creating authentic experiences connected to the land.
A portion of each trip contributes to funding local regeneration projects related to the conservation of the landscape, cultural heritage, and Mediterranean communities.
Because travel can also be a way to care for the places we visit.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our private tours are tailor-made journeys created exclusively for you and the people travelling with you. They are not group departures and do not follow a fixed programme.
Most of our travellers choose a self-drive journey: you travel independently in a hire car, following a route designed around your interests, your pace and the time you have available. Flights are booked separately, while we arrange the accommodation, car hire and other services included in your proposal.
Where it adds value, we can include private local guides, transfers, wine tastings, cooking classes and other experiences. A private guide does not normally accompany you throughout the journey unless this has been specifically requested and included.
The itineraries shown on our website are starting points. Every journey is adapted to the traveller, drawing on our first-hand knowledge of Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Tuscany and Greece.
All our journeys are fully tailor-made.
We don’t work with fixed programmes or pre-designed packages. Every itinerary is created from scratch, based on your travel style, your interests and the time you have available.
Of course, our experience allows us to suggest routes and ideas that have proven to work well, but these are always adapted and refined for each traveller. No two journeys are exactly the same.
This approach gives you the flexibility to shape the trip around what matters most to you — whether that means a slower pace, specific locations, particular types of accommodation or selected experiences along the way.
In the end, the goal is not to fit you into an itinerary, but to design an itinerary that fits you.
We primarily work with boutique hotels, small historic properties and charming independent stays.
These are places with a strong sense of identity — where architecture, atmosphere and local hospitality reflect the character of the destination. Rather than large resorts or standardised hotels, we look for accommodations that feel authentic, personal and connected to their surroundings.
Depending on the journey, this can include countryside estates, agriturismi, coastal hideaways or small town hotels, always selected for their quality, location and overall experience.
Our goal is not simply to provide a place to stay, but to ensure that each accommodation becomes a natural and meaningful part of the journey.
The planning and booking process is straightforward, with our team supporting you at every stage.
It usually starts with a first contact, where we learn about your travel plans, preferences and timing. Based on this, we prepare a tailor-made proposal, including a suggested route, selected accommodations and any experiences you may wish to include.
Once the proposal is ready, you will receive it in a digital itinerary format, accessible through a private link. This allows you to explore your journey in a clear and structured way — including the route, accommodations, experiences and practical details — all in one place, at your own pace.
You can review the proposal and we refine it together until everything feels right — in terms of itinerary, style and overall experience. When you are ready to proceed, you can confirm the trip by completing a short booking form directly within the itinerary.
Once confirmed, we take care of all the arrangements. Before departure, you will receive all the necessary documents and practical information for your trip.
Throughout the process, you are supported by one dedicated team, ensuring clarity, continuity and a smooth experience from start to finish.
Our car rentals are designed to offer maximum peace of mind and simplicity.
They typically include comprehensive insurance with no excess, so you can travel without worrying about unexpected costs in case of damage. We also include practical elements such as an additional driver and clear, straightforward conditions whenever possible.
Our aim is to avoid the complexity often associated with car rentals, ensuring that everything is easy to understand, well covered and adapted to the journey.
Full details are always provided in your travel documents, so you know exactly what is included before you travel.
Our booking conditions are designed to be clear, transparent and fair.
Once your journey is confirmed, we typically require a deposit to secure the arrangements, with the balance due closer to the departure date. The exact details are always shared with you in advance, so you know exactly what to expect at each stage.
In terms of cancellations, conditions may vary depending on the services included in your itinerary, as many of the accommodations and providers we work with have their own policies.
For this reason, we always explain the applicable terms clearly before confirmation, so you can make your decision with full confidence
We also recommend considering travel insurance, which can provide additional protection in case of unforeseen changes.
Yes — we can include travel insurance in your trip if you wish.
We usually offer comprehensive policies covering both medical assistance and cancellation, tailored to the type of journey you are planning.
We work with trusted providers such as AXA, and occasionally others, selecting options that offer a good balance of coverage, flexibility and price.
As with any insurance, it is important to review the policy conditions carefully, as specific terms and exclusions may apply. We will always provide you with the full details in advance so you can choose the option that best suits your needs.
