Discover Sicily - Experiential Tour & More!

Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte hotel
Palermo, Italy

Discover western Sicily with Villa Igiea as part of our exclusive Forte Experience package. Each designed to awaken the senses through immersion into the authentic sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of local Palermo, guests can choose one of three carefully curated tours for a unique insight into this captivating destination.

• Complimentary return airport transfers for guests of the George V, Igiea or Donna Franca Suites
• A choice of one of the three following experiential tours (to be chosen at booking time):

- Palermo and Monreale with street food. Visit Capo market, the oldest in Palermo, to see and sample classic street food delicacies, including succulent panelle and crunchy arancini. Wander the city’s broad boulevards, duck into the traditional Old Quarter and marvel at Baroque palaces before heading to Monreale to admire the splendid Arab-Norman cathedral and cloister.

- Donnafugata and Florio Wineries. Enjoy a day trip to Sicily’s western coastal town, Marsala, and discover two of its most prized wine cellars; Florio Winery and Donnafugata Winery. Built in 1832 by Vincenzo Florio, Florio Winery has produced exquisite wines for nearly two centuries. The Donnafugata Winery is owned and run by the renowned Rallo family, who have also produced exceptional wine for over a century.

- Palermo by FIAT 500. Weave past Palermo’s bustling boulevards in a vintage Fiat 500 and enjoy a three-hour guided tour of the traditional Sicilian Old Quarter, striking baroque palaces, the Teatro Massimo and other city icons including the Norman section, Quattro Canti, and Palermo’s extravagant baroque square and the 12th-century Duomo. Conclude your trip in the Arab-Norman Palermo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the extraordinary Zisa Castle.

• City tax is not included
• Offer subject to availability, valid on new bookings, not applicable to groups
• International driver license mandatory
• Blackout dates may apply
• Please inquire with your travel advisor for additional terms and conditions