Sicily!
Explore the largest of the Italian islands, between mouflon hunting in the Mediterranean and the laid-back lifestyle of its villages.
Climb Mount Etna, the continent’s highest active volcano, by four-wheel drive. Explore the history and traditions of the “Center of the Mediterranean” with its Greek temples, mixed food traditions and amazing wines.
Extend your stay to Taormina, the world-renowned cliffside village with stunning views of the Mediterranean.
The Hunt in this tour
Muflon Sheep
Wild Boar
Fallow Deer
Tour Details
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Journey Type
Classic
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Experience
Balanced between larger cities and smaller towns
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Days
8 days
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Season
Mouflon: year-round Fallow deer: October - November
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Location
Sicily
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Airport
Palermo (in), Catania (out)
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Palermo, the main city of the island, and check into your hotel. Depending on the time of arrival, enjoy a tuk-tuk ride to explore the streets of the city center in a relaxed way.
5* Hotel – Meals not included
In the morning, explore the famous Sicilian food traditions in the Arabic-style food markets with your guide. Take advantage of the afternoon to relax and explore the city’s boutiques and cafes.
5* hotel – lunch included
Meet your Italian Safari Tour Director and travel by car to the hunting area. On the way, stop at Erice, a beautiful village recognized as the origin of the “Cannoli” pastry.
5* Hotel – Dinner included – Italian Safari Tour Director
Enjoy the day hunt at sunrise and sunset, take advantage of the central hours of the day to explore the surrounding area: visit the iconic Greek temple of Selinunte, dating back to 500 BC.
5* Hotel – Full board – Italian Safari Tour Director
Take advantage of the central hours of the day to explore the surrounding area: visit some of the most important wineries in the area and enjoy a great lunch in one of them.
5* Hotel – Full board – Italian Safari Tour Director
Travel to the city of Siracusa on the east coast of the island, stopping en route at a chocolate factory in Modica for a chocolate making demonstration and tasting, a pottery workshop in Caltagirone, or the Temple Valley of Agrigento. Once in Siracusa, take a stroll through the small town center and end the day with a local aperitivo.
4* Hotel – Full board – Italian Safari Tour Director
Transfer by car to Mount Etna and enjoy a jeep ride and a short trek on the slopes of the highest active volcano in Europe. After lunch at a mountain hut with panoramic views, return to Siracusa.
4* hotel – lunch included
Transfer to Catania airport according to your flight schedule.
Continue your Sicilian tour in the little jewel of Taormina, where you will have the opportunity to stay in some of the most beautiful hotels in the area, enjoy the view of Etna, the sea and the temples, and relax on the beaches or in small boats along the cliffs.
Your Team
Our dedicated team will assist you throughout the tour, with an Italian Safari Tour Director as your reference and personal guide on the hunt and in Siracusa. Private tour guides during your visits to Palermo, Siracusa and Mount Etna, and your private concierge service available 24/7 by email, phone and whatsapp for changes, reservations and any other need or request you may have.
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