About Us
The Mediterranean Travel House of Trinakria ToursOur Philosophy
Trinakria Tours is a Mediterranean Travel House born in 2006 with a single mission: to design tailor-made journeys across the most soul-stirring corners of the Mediterranean.
Our story began in Sicily, an island we don’t just know—we feel it. Our connection to this land is so deep that we even created ShineSicily.com, a dedicated space for its wonders. Over the years, our curiosity led us to expand toward Sardinia, Puglia, Tuscany, Crete, the Peloponnese, Albania, and the Cyclades. While our map grew, our philosophy remained the same: every journey must be deeply connected to the local pulse.
As a boutique tour operator, we don’t believe in “one size fits all.” We curate experiences for travelers who seek the hidden layers of a destination—its authentic flavors, its untold history, and its silent landscapes.
Each journey is designed individually, adapting every itinerary to the preferences and sensibilities of each traveler or group. Our goal is not to offer standard packages, but to create unique travel experiences that reflect the character of both the destination and the traveler.
If you wish to explore how our travellers experience these journeys, you can read their feedback on independent platforms.
Our Method & Impact
We work with a trusted network of collaborators and local experts throughout the Mediterranean: charming boutique hotels, countryside accommodations, local guides, food producers and creators of authentic experiences. They help us preserve the essence of each territory and offer a form of hospitality that is deeply Mediterranean.
In recent years we have also embraced an approach inspired by Regenerative Tourism. We believe travel can be enriching not only for the traveler, but also for the communities and landscapes that make the journey possible. For this reason we support cultural, social and agricultural initiatives that seek to generate real value in the territories where we operate.
Our way of working is simple: we listen, design and refine each itinerary until it reflects exactly the journey our travelers imagine. We like to think that the true success of our work comes when travelers arrive at their destination and simply say:
“It’s even better than I expected.”
Want to understand how we design our journeys?
Beyond who we are, what really matters is how we think and how each itinerary is shaped.
OUR TEAM
Trinakria Tours is a tight-knit team based in Barcelona, operating as a creative hub that connects a vast network of local experts across the Mediterranean.
Boris Bonanno
Director and Founder of Trinakria Tours
Boris is a Sicilian entrepreneur based in Barcelona and the founder of Trinakria Tours (2006), a boutique operator specializing in bespoke journeys across Sicily and the Mediterranean. With a diverse professional background — from professional kitchens to technical support and social marketing — he has shaped a vision of travel grounded in authenticity, sustainability, and positive territorial impact. A strong advocate of regenerative tourism, he supports projects that reinvest part of the company’s profits into local communities, including research into innovative plant-based polymer materials for intensive agriculture. Passionate about Mediterranean culture, he balances his entrepreneurial work with gastronomy and outdoor living.
GIOVANNI BUCCHIERI
Partner and Head of the Customer and Booking Area
Giovanni is a partner and Head of Client Services and Booking at Trinakria Tours. Originally from Ragusa in southeastern Sicily, he has been based in Barcelona since 2008, when he joined the company. With a professional background in tourism and experience in international hospitality and at the headquarters of Hertz in Dublin, he has contributed to the development of projects in Sardinia, Puglia, and Tuscany. Approachable and solution-oriented, he guides travelers in planning bespoke Mediterranean travel and authentic local experiences, ensuring attentive, tailor-made service. A mountain enthusiast, he enjoys hiking and gravel cycling in his free time.
TASSOS KASSANDRINOS
Travel Curator for Greece
Tassos is a creative tourism specialist and travel designer with a deep connection to Greece. After living for more than a decade in Barcelona and meeting the Trinakria Tours team through Ass. Cult. La Miranda, he returned to Greece to collaborate professionally as Head of Greece travel design. Based in Kalamata (Peloponnese), he and his partner founded their own company focused on authentic and creative travel experiences. Tassos curates alternative routes and cultural activities across mainland Greece and Crete, designing bespoke itineraries that reveal the country’s true character through sustainable, immersive, and locally driven travel.
Our greatest asset: those who truly know each destination from within
The owners of accommodations, local guides and experience creators with whom we collaborate in Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Tuscany, Greece and Albania are an essential part of our story and of our way of understanding travel.
They represent the true spirit of Trinakria: Mediterranean hospitality, deep knowledge of the territory and a genuine passion for sharing it with travelers.
Aitor and Marcela
Giróscopo Viajero
ANTONIO and GIOVANNA
Al Sakali Boutique Hotel
Carmelo
EtnaTao (here with Boris – Trinakria Tours)
Cesare
La Casa di Pippinitto GuestHouse
Quique
ViajaBlog
Giacomo
Nabla Studio
MARIO and MARIAN
Tururi Tours
Chiara
Zuleima Food Experience
PierFILIPPO
Val di Kam
A reflection of our work, through the eyes of our travelers:
“Our greatest success was choosing Trinakria Tours. Picking an agency to unlock a completely unknown island is always a risk, but it’s rare to find professionals this efficient and dedicated when crafting a bespoke journey. You truly realize their value upon your return. From the start, we sensed something different: the warmth, the extra effort, and the depth of information. But it’s when you arrive and see that everything is exactly as promised that you realize it was no dream. I’m writing a public review for the first time because their work truly deserves recognition.” — Luis, Spain
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY CHOOSE TRINAKRIA TOURS AMONG THE MANY TRAVEL AGENCIES OUT THERE?
Since our website saw the light in 2006, our mission has always been to offer travelers unforgettable experiences, and we can say with complete confidence that we have achieved that goal! We have opened the way for thousands of travelers to experience Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Peloponnese, the Cyclades Islands and Crete in a way that is as authentic as it is original. Whoever contacts us seeks quality service and the guarantee that, as specialists in our destinations, we know how to best advise travelers and provide them with the service best suited to their needs. Like custom tailors, our tours are designed to fit each of our customers. Another advantage is not having to worry about contacting several accommodations and tourist service providers (with the additional obstacles posed by the local language, whether written or oral). You will be able to place your trust in a single Tour Operator who will manage everything, advise you throughout the planning stage of the trip and also afterward (if any problems take place). Those who have entrusted us with their travel plans have always highly valued our complete dedication to the design of the tour, our advice concerning the routes they choose and how we follow up on customers during the preparation phase of the trip. To find out more, see what our customers say about us.
WHY DO WE MAKE IT SUCH A POINT TO CHOOSE OUR HOTELS PERSONALLY?
This question requires a meticulous answer, as it represents the essence of how we view tourism:
- The personal choice arises from our conviction that sharing our criteria and taste with customers goes beyond depending on comments and ‘stars’ online. That is why we do not collaborate with all the hotels in a region.
- Each hotel is run by people who understand hospitality personally. We strive to choose those with whom we share an elective affinity, thus guaranteeing an authentic and exceptional welcome.
- We consider staying in a hotel to be an experience in itself, not just a place to rest. We believe the best trips are built from the combination of a captivating destination, meaningful connections and the comfort and grace of a carefully selected hotel.
ARE YOU AN ONLINE AGENCY?
Yes, we are. Our work method is designed so all the travelers who contact us can receive detailed, easy-to-consult and clear information about the package we have prepared in comfort at their home. In addition, we are constantly improving to ensure that our service is more efficient, faster and more straightforward. We are a small Tour Operator, but our computer platform is very advanced.
DO YOU HAVE OFFICES?
Our offices are located in the heart of the old neighborhood in Barcelona. We share a co-working space with other tourism professionals. Generally, we make the first contact via e-mail or telephone, but as soon as we clearly define the type of tour you want, if you prefer, we will be happy to arrange a personal interview in our offices over a cup of coffee to get to know each other and talk about the tour. Otherwise, if you are not in Barcelona or prefer to do everything via e-mail or phone, our system is agile, fast and practical.
WHAT GUARANTEES DO I HAVE THAT YOU ARE A RELIABLE TOUR OPERATOR?
The first and most important assurance you should count on is your own instinct. After contacting us and receiving the first travel proposal via e-mail, you will be able to get your own idea about us. Our legal information: Trinakria Tours, SL registered in the Mercantile Registry of Barcelona, Volume 39243, Folio 0106, Sheet/Dup 342825. The title-license granted by the Government of Catalonia under our request is GC-1441.
You may also want to search for opinions about our company in Google to get a general idea of how satisfied our customers are.
WHAT DO YOUR PACKAGES INCLUDE?
Our tours normally include accommodation, breakfast and a rental car with comprehensive insurance against damage and theft. The packages also include a dossier of the chosen destination with many tips on places to visit and see, special beaches or where to eat off the beaten path. VAT, taxes and our administration fees (approximately €30 per person) are also always included in our packages.
We can also include optional activities through our network of collaborators in our destinations, such as excursions, wine tasting or a cooking course.