Impressive scenery mixed with entrancing architectural remains and classical history – all of this you on a fabulous Italy tour package to Sicily.

Sicily is an island off the west coast of Italy’s Basilicata region. Sicily’s strategic location in the Mediterranean sea has made it a target of attackers since its early history. This makes visiting Sicily a travel experience of the unique history of the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, the Bourbons, and the Ottoman Turks, all who've laid claim to this strategic island during its long and turbulent history. Among all of the attackers there’s the Sicilian people themselves who have successfully practised their right to self determination despite all the external attackers who have marched through their wonderful island.

On a Sicily trip you may experience a unique island that has taken the best pieces of its invader’s cultures to make the Sicilian culture. And SIcily’s long history has left it with gems that add to the island’s beauty.

The ancient Greeks built the city of Siracusa, an ancient Greek stronghold, and it was considered the loveliest of all towns in the Mediterranean. Around Sicily the traditional Greeks left their temples which are today considered the finest examples of Doric Temples in the world. In Siracusa you can visit Paradise Quarry and stroll around to grasp why this city was considered the most pretty of all ancient Greek cities. Take a look at the Neapolis Parco Archeologico, highlighted by a 15,000-seat, rock-hewn amphitheater where the works of Greek playwrights were once staged. Discover Latomia del Paradiso to see what you hear thru the Ear of Dionysius; meander around Ortigia, and don’t miss the Doric Temple of Apollo.

Close to Siracusa is Taormina, a terraced city sticking to high cliffs on the eastern coast of Sicily, with Mt. Etna soaring in the distance. Survey the Teatro Greco, The Greek Theater, featuring both Greek and Roman elements, and walk the Corso Umberto, Old City Taormina’s lovely main pedestrian street covered with pasticcerie and caffes.

Agrigento is another Sicily destination famous for its Greek Temples, that are found in the Valley of Temples.

In Segesta you’ll take in the unfinished temple encircled by thirty six large Doric columns, which was started in 426 BC and is remarkably in good condition. Continue on to the age-old walled city of Erice, the mythological seat of the Roman goddess Venus, where you’ll see the Norman Castello di Venere. Then visit close by Trapani.

In Palermo, the Sicilian capital, visit what had previously been considered among Europe’s grandest towns. Here you may visit the Cathedral with its mixture of architectural styles, the Palazzo dei Normani, Fontana Pretoria and Porto Nuovo.

Other Sicily highlights are travelling to Cefalu to go to the Cathedral and fishermen’s quarter, Monreale to see the mosaics and Cathderal, Marsala to sample the famous white wine, and Ragusa to see the famous baroque buildings and churches.

All of these destinations may be enjoyed during a Sicily tour.

Justin Del Sesto is a longtime Italy travel guide and the founder and the owner of ItalianTourism.us and ItalyCruise.us, a family-managed Italy travel office concentrated on Italy tours and Mediterranean Italy cruises. On the web sites you will find options for Sicily tours so you can find the best value Sicily vacation package, one of Italy’s top sight-seeing destinations. Also he is the originator and executive producer of WebVisionItaly.com the sole Internet TV network about Italy.