Beatriz shares a tailor-made Sicily journey combining characterful stays, Mount Etna, baroque towns, Montalbano country, western Sicily and Palermo.
The Mediterranean blog
Welcome to The Mediterranean Blog, where we share practical advice and first-hand knowledge for planning tailor-made journeys through Italy and Greece.
Explore Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Tuscany, Crete, the Peloponnese and the Cyclades through carefully planned itineraries, seasonal advice, local culture, food and lesser-known places.
Every article reflects destinations we know personally and the way we believe they should be experienced: slowly, thoughtfully and around each traveller. Use these stories as inspiration, then discover how we can turn your ideas into a personalised Mediterranean journey.
Montalbano Sicily Itinerary: A One-Day Route Through South-East Sicily
In the south-east of Sicily, there is a part of the island that many travellers recognise before they can name it. A certain light, a rhythm, a sequence of baroque towns and open coastal landscapes — familiar, almost instinctively. This is the world of Inspector...
7 mistakes when planning a trip to Sicily
7 mistakes to avoid when planning a trip to Sicily Sicily is not a difficult destination, but it is a place where it’s surprisingly easy to get things wrong if you don’t know it well. Not because there’s too little to see, but because there’s so much: the island is...
Catania or Palermo? How to Choose the Best Airport for Your Sicily Trip
East or west? The decision that shapes your entire journey One of the most common questions when planning a trip to Sicily is simple: should you fly into Catania or Palermo? Both airports are well connected and easy to reach. But choosing one over the other is not...
Contemporary Art in Sicily: A Guide to Gibellina, Favara and Fiumara d’Arte
Contemporary Art in Sicily: A Journey Through Unexpected Cultural Landscapes From Gibellina to Favara and the Fiumara d’Arte, discover Sicily’s surprising network of contemporary art projects hidden across the island. Why Sicily Is Suddenly Being Called an Art Hub In...
Sicani Mountains: an author’s journey with Trinakria Tours
Returning to the Sicani Mountains, one realizes there is a “Sicily within Sicily”: a land where every stone, street, and gaze reflects centuries of history, tradition, and humanity. This is not a place to be rushed through, nor understood through postcards or social...
Mediterranean Travel Specialist
Trinakria Tours: Mediterranean travel specialists with local knowledge since 2006 Life is too short for a Mediterranean trip built around a “top 10” checklist. Back in 2006, long before slow travel became a trend, Trinakria Tours was already designing tailor-made...
Complete Guide to Travelling to Palermo with Children in Summer
Traveling to Palermo with children in summer: practical guide and family activities Palermo can reach high temperatures during summer. This guide presents activities suitable for children, including comfortable transport, green spaces, historic gardens and cultural...
The Story of Trinakria Tours: Crafting Authentic Journeys Through Italy and Greece
We Want to Tell You a Story Today, we’d like to tell you our story. Because at Trinakria Tours, we believe that every great journey begins with a story—a spark, an idea born from passion. And that’s exactly what we are: a project born from our love for the...
The Eroica Classica: A Heroic Cycling Journey Through the Heart of Tuscany
At Trinakria Tours, we’re always on the lookout for authentic and soulful experiences — places where the love for tradition and passion for good living shine through. These places, discovered during our own travels or recommended by trusted locals, make it into the...