Immersive Southern Italy and Sicily Tour: Food, Culture, and History

Zicasso and our tour operator were both so easy to work with. We were a fairly large group (eight adults) and they did everything they could to accommodate and create a vacation to Italy that we will remember forever.

The communication was always prompt and efficient. They went out of their way on several occasions to accommodate changes and/or personal preferences during the planning process. We are so very grateful to Zicasso and the tour operator for helping us plan our perfect family vacation!

Our Italy trip was so wonderful. From start to finish, Zicasso’s travel specialist curated a memorable and very special, life-changing experience. Our itinerary was amazing, thoughtfully planned (full, but not overwhelming), fun, and precise. We had great small/private tours and guided adventures, from wine tastings and a cooking class to historical explorations, with introductions to local cultural activities and immersion experiences. The attention to detail for the train and other ground transportation we needed during our daily trips was impressive.

I would highly recommend our travel specialist, the travel company, and Zicasso to assist you in planning your next trip/journey/adventure if you want an exceptionally individualized, unique, and special travel experience that will provide you with great, lifelong memories.

Our personal travel agent and her team did an amazing job. Our trip felt personally curated to our group of 10 that ranged in age from 15 to 76.

Every detail was thought out and well planned, and we felt like we could be in the moment and not stress about details that would have been near impossible for us to figure out on our own. The private tours, the drivers, the dinner reservations, and all of the work put into our trip meant we could enjoy each day without stress or frustration.

The travel agent listened to every one of my requests and I felt like our itinerary was the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and history. I will absolutely use this agency again for our next trip to Italy and I will recommend Zicasso to anyone who is traveling abroad. It was a 10/10 experience.

It was a pleasure working with Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team for our recent trip to Italy, including Rome and Sicily. The travel specialist was thoughtful throughout and demonstrated exceptional local knowledge when crafting our itinerary, particularly for Sicily, where we spent seven to eight days exploring the northwest, east, and southeast regions.

The itinerary beautifully blended visits to charming fishing villages with well-paced day tours, allowing for meaningful free time in between. In fact, she strongly encouraged us to include a free day to explore on our own, which made a noticeable difference, as we never felt rushed or exhausted. The hotels were impeccably selected and added greatly to the overall experience.

This was a truly memorable trip that we enjoyed every step of the way.

Thank you to the travel specialist and the travel company for creating such a wonderful experience. We will absolutely turn to them again for our next visit to Italy.

Zicasso’s travel company and every single guide and driver were stellar. All four hotels were good or excellent. There was one error on the schedule for the day outside of Florence when we had a driver to take us to the Siena region. The schedule stated three hours, so we paid for tickets to the Pitti Palace/garden, which turned out to be wasted money as the driving tour was actually nine hours. It was a beautiful day, though.

From day one of planning, Zicasso’s travel company did an awesome job. They tailored the trip for our likes and never tried to pressure us into add-ons we didn't want. The hotels were four- or five-star and located in the perfect spots. The car company they used was very good. They also answered every question we had in a timely manner. We will use them again when we return to Italy.