15 Lunch Experiences in Sicily to Build a Day Around

1.Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,286 reviews · 8 hours · from $53Our pick

Spend eight hours at sea from Trapani, with free time in Favignana and Levanzo, coastal sailing past Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra, a swim from the boat, and a Trapanese pasta lunch with wine, water, and fruit. The English and Italian crew keeps the day moving at a good-value price.

“The experience was fabulous. The crew were engaging. The sights were fantastic and swimming in the ocean from the boat topped it all off.”

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2.Etna and Alcantara Gorges Full-Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,766 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

Travel in a small SUV or minivan across Etna’s northern slopes, walk among the Sartorius Craters, enter the Grotta dei Ladroni lava tunnel, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then swim or stroll at the Alcantara Gorges. Guides such as Salvatore, Salvo, Ross, and Maya bring strong local knowledge.

“The experience was great…the food could be better! Salvo was a very good guide.”

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3.Favignana and Levanzo Mini Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 814 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Best value

Spend eight hours cruising from Trapani to Favignana and Levanzo with an Italian and English-speaking guide. You get two hours in Favignana, about one hour in Levanzo, coastal views, a swim stop, and pasta with Trapani-style pesto, fruit, water, and wine aboard.

“It was awesome. The islands were beautiful and you have enough time to discover on your own. The lunch is excellent, very tasty. You even get a glass of Wine and water. For desert they provided honey melon. It’s worth every penny. BUT: the guide (what is probably a recording) is just not understandable. She had such a strong Italian akcent that her English was too hard to understand . That’s a shame. As others here said the sme thing before, I do not understand why they just don’t change it…”

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4.7 hours Boat trip to Lampedusa lunch, SUP and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 453 reviews · from $86Top rated

Join Pietro, Marino, Giuseppe, or the family crew from Sapore di Mare for a seven-hour boat day around Lampedusa. Expect swimming stops, SUP, snorkeling, a fresh lunch, stories about fishing and island life, and a small group capped at 15 people. Weather shapes the route.

“Our private boat tour with Sapore de Mare had been an unforgettable experience, and maybe the best boat tour we’ve done so far.”

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5.Taormina, Savoca, & Castelmola Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 355 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours touring Savoca, Castelmola, and Taormina from Catania in an air-conditioned minivan. See Bar Vitelli and the Cappuccini catacombs, eat pasta alla Norma with Etna wine, and visit Taormina’s Greek Theater. English and Italian guides are available, with private and small-group options.

“We had an amazing day. Danilo was very friendly and his knowledge of history really fascinated us. We learn many things about Sicilly. We are definitely will recommend to everyone to make this excursion and Danilo as guide for Sicilly. Thank you guys for an amazing trip!:)”

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6.Godfather Vs Mafia Tour with Pasta Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 313 reviews · from $134

Travel from Taormina by Mercedes minivan to Savoca and Forza D'Agro, where The Godfather was filmed. Guides such as Denise, Carlos, Antonio, Orazio, and Giovanni combine movie stories with Sicilian history, followed by pasta and Etna white wine at a panoramic restaurant.

“Denise was a fabulous guide and really made everyone feel welcome. Highly recommend the tour.”

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7.Godfather vs Mafia Tour & Pasta Lunch (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 304 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Taormina in an eight-seat Mercedes minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Giovanni, Denise, or Valerio. Visit Forza d’Agrò, Savoca, Bar Vitelli, and Saint Lucy Church, then share homemade pasta, bruschetta, and wine in a charming Sicilian restaurant.

“Denise our guide was excellent as she was a native Sicilian and very knowledgeable of the area as well as the real story of the Mafia.”

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8.Mini Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 270 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend a full day at sea from Trapani, with two hours on Favignana, a shorter visit to Levanzo, scenic passes by Cala Rossa and Bue Marino, a swim stop, and a Sicilian lunch with wine. The boat can carry up to 300 people, so expect a lively group outing rather than a private cruise.

“I would not recommend this excursion. A lot of time standing on top of the boat, little time on land to see the two islands, very insufficient, gives nothing time. A single stop to take the bath on board.Auto-translated”

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9.Erice and Marsala Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 199 reviews · from $162

Travel from Palermo in an air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide, often Renato, to medieval Erice and Marsala’s salt route. Enjoy pastry, wine and olive oil tasting, and a full Sicilian lunch at a winery or farm. Expect a scenic, hilly nine-hour day.

“Excellent day trip! Our guide was wonderful and the wine tasting and lunch fantastic”

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10.Full-Day Snorkeling Boat Tour with Lunch and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · from $124

Spend eight hours aboard a small motorsailer with Giuseppe and Michele, exploring Addaura, Mondello, and Capo Gallo. You’ll get snorkeling gear, marine life guidance, Sicilian lunch, water, and wine or juice, with plenty of time to swim or relax.

“Giuseppe and his crew were amazing! Very knowledgeable about the city and marine life. Food and wine were all local and delicious. Highly recommend!”

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11.Lampedusa: Yacht excursion, swimming stops and typical lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours · from $101

Join Sciatumia for a 7-hour yacht trip from Via Alessandro Volta. Gianfranco and the crew guide you around Lampedusa’s coves, caves, wreck site, and Rabbit Island, with several swims and a generous fish lunch served at the table.

“L’escursione è stata fantastica, Gianfranco e Francesco due guide simpatiche e disponibili, compagnia gradevolissima e pranzo che non ha nulla da invidiare ad un pasto completo al ristorante, primo, secondo (crudi di scampi e gamberi a volontà), contorni vari, frutta e dolce, Acqua vino e pure il limoncello a metà pomeriggio. Bellissimi i luoghi dove abbiamo effettuato le soste per i vari bagni, con tanto di spiegazione di quello che devi vedere sott’acqua per non perderti proprio nulla. È anche durata più del previsto! Assolutamente da fare e rifare!”

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12.Egadi Islands tour with lunch on board

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Set out from Trapani at 9:30 a.m. with Blu Lines for Favignana and Levanzo. You’ll have free time ashore, cruise past Cala Rossa and Cala Azzurra, swim from the boat, and eat a typical Trapani lunch with water, wine, and fruit.

“Fabulous day - captain and crew were so friendly, the views were stunning and we had time to visit the Tonnara museum and take a 30 min train tour of the island of Favignana. Lunch (pasta alla Trapanese followed by juicy melon) was good and the visit of Levanzo was delightful and relaxing. Everone applauded at the end of the cruise.Very good value for money!”

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13.Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

In a Catania cooking laboratory, chefs such as Agata and Simona guide you through bruschetta, sweet-and-sour caponata, fresh pasta alla Norma, and cannoli. The three-hour class is hands-on, limited to 14 people, and ends with lunch or dinner, Sicilian wine, and recipes to take home.

“We had a beautiful afternoon cooking with Agatha. She was very informative about the Sicilian culture cooking and our menu was delicious. Highly recommend”

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14.Etna Wine and Alcantara with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Catania to Etna’s northern-east side, where a guide such as Emiliano, Marco, or Andrea leads a volcanic hike and lava-cave visit. Then enjoy lunch and wine in Linguaglossa before visiting the Alcantara Gorges. Gear, transport, lunch, and park entry are included.

“Excellent tour. Tye right amount of time at each location. Depending on the weather take a light jacket and wear pants. Take a bathing suit and recommend swim shoes or flip flops. Take the guide up on the offer of hiking shoes.”

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15.Pizza Making Class with Lunch and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 145 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Meet your chef near Porta Messina and spend 2.5 hours making homemade pasta and pizza in a Taormina restaurant. Chefs such as Maurizio, Francesca, Luca, Giovanni, and Paolo guide the class in English or Italian, with wine, cheese, starters, coffee, and recipes included.

“fantastic activity, booked for the evening. Luckily & Francesca made a great night. highly recommend”

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