The ULTIMATE SICILY ROAD TRIP - Taormina, Ortigia, Agrigento, Erice & MORE (Italy’s Hidden Gems)
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- Welcome to Sicily, Italy's southern island nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean. While Italy attracts millions of tourists each year, many tend to focus on its more iconic cities and regions. Sicily is by no means a hidden gem, but it certainly provides a more authentic and less crowded Italian experience. With its alluring mix of ancient ruins, charming coastal towns, and delicious cuisine, this is the Italy we've been looking for. We are so lucky that Tommy’s parents are joining us on this unforgettable roadtrip as we go beyond the usual tourist hotspots and immerse ourselves in the Sicilian culture.
Our first destination was the enchanting town of Taormina. In this picturesque, cliffside town, there was so much to do. We visited Isola Bella, a stunning island just off the coast, indulged in incredible dishes like the iconic Bam Bar granitas and pistachio pasta, and delved into the rich history at the ancient amphitheater.
We then headed to Ortigia, a charming island brimming with character and history. Strolling through the streets, we discovered the vibrant outdoor market, where local vendors displayed an array of fresh produce, artisanal crafts, spices, and FRESH seafood. The market's lively atmosphere was sensory overload, and we couldn't resist sampling some of the incredible seafood. The culinary scene in Ortigia, especially its exceptional seafood, makes it an unmissable highlight on any Sicily road trip.
Agrigento's Valley of the Temples stands as an essential stop on a Sicily journey. This ancient archaeological site has well-preserved Greek ruins that transport visitors back in time. We went at sunset for ideal lighting and a great atmosphere.
Erice, a hilltop town in Sicily, is a must-visit destination. With its cobblestone streets and medieval architecture, the town offers a charming and historic atmosphere. We tried the local cookies, which were so yummy. The town's unique blend of history and culinary delights makes it a memorable stop on any Sicilian itinerary.
We spent a couple nights in Castellammare del Golfo, a charming town on the northwest coast of Sicily.
We ended our road trip spending few days by the sea near Messina, providing a perfect place to reflect on our incredible Sicilian adventure.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Taormina
09:21 Ortigia
15:57 Agrigento (Valley of the Temples)
19:01 Erice
24:57 Castellammare del Golfo
28:54 Ganzirri
*Highly Rated Tours in Sicily*
Agrigento: Valley of the Temples Skip The Line & Guided Tour: gyg.me/Sb5NXpt1
Mount Etna: Guided Volcano Summit Hiking Tour with Cable Car: gyg.me/jT8w1CWR
From Trapani: Cruise to Favignana and Levanzo with lunch: gyg.me/uDGxa1Br
Stromboli: Sunset Trekking at Sciara del Fuoco: gyg.me/59zwkr2v
Palermo: Capo Gallo Private Boat Tour with Snacks: gyg.me/b1bfLFlX
I love the shots of the locals. So many beautiful people.
The one thing I love the most about your clip is that everyone looks happy and is smiling! This is amazing.❤❤❤
PS, I am a seafood person too!
My husband & I were in Sicily just before Covid, celebrating our 50th anniversary. BEST trip ever.!!! [All places you went & more] Food, scenery, history....best ever. We spent more time on the West coast.
Hey guys, best video on Sicily I have seen yet. I've lived in Palermo and absolutely love Sicily and most UA-camrs somehow do a terrible job of showing the real Sicily and how amazing the food is but you guys, fantastic! Thank you.
$2.50 for an oyster with wine,.yes! And I prefer watching and listening to Mom & Dad.
Beautiful family trip full of great fantastic Sicilian places…mesmerizing !
Thanks a lot for sharing 👍
I’m a new follower and I’m also Sicilian born and raised in Chicago and that seafood platter just made me happy. Sometimes I don’t want a big meal, give me some wine, cheese, olives and crusty bread and I’m one happy girl. Happy I found you guys.❤
I like that you give prices. We need this kind of stuff. Great videos guys.
Thanks for watching!
Really well presented and gave an excellent flavour of Sicily that made me smile. And the parents are totally cool!
Aw thank you so much! We all really enjoyed it :)
I love how you guys bring your parents along the trips. Love all the places you go to in your video’s 😊
Excellent video of a lovely family trip! Thank you all so much for sharing it! I wish you all the very Best!!!
Love your video and kind information! I am going Sicily this June for honeymoon. Your video helps me a lot. THANK YOU
Your observations are profound. I was born in the US, my father's family is from a small town in Basilicata. Your video was very helpful in helping me understand why I want to move to Italy and why I struggle living in modern society.
I am happy for your discoveries. Congratulazioni!
You guys are fantastic, I love the fact you’re avoiding the big towns, tourist traps. The content, your editing all excellent. Special mention to Mum and Dad, seem like great people.
You are really a nice family and, as an Italian, I particularly enjoyed the video of your vacation. 😀
Yet another wonderful and exhilarating video friends, love every bit of it.. thank you for taking us on this incredible adventure
Love your video. So authentic and unscripted! You have captured the essence of Sicily just wonderfully. It was like we were there with you.
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, we appreciate it 🤗
I love the video and presentation. Good work. Beautiful island and people. Lovely family. Keep it up!❤
Another great video. Watching your video brought back great memories of my trip to Sicily-Italy.
Really like the way you show the faces of local people. This definitely gives your videos their own special branding.
Keep up the great creative work.
Thank you soon much such a beautiful scene & Thank you for your lovely family it's made a such a special trip even for me to watch, enjoy
Very nice shooting and editing. Beautiful flow to the piece.
Im from the video in this one I'm from this island
Wonderful journey thanks for sharing. I’m ready to go just for the coffees in the granita.
Thank you! SAMEE, we had soo many granitas 🤣
Loved this video! Lots of adventure and covered a lot! So awesome that you get to spend time as a family ❤️
Che spettacolo amazing places ❤😮❤❤❤
Beautiful video, I greet you from Croatia👏
Welcome in my wonderful Sicily. It's a dream.
Sicily looks absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful trip with us. Your video was so interesting & informative - and just beautiful, because you can virtually feel everything as if we are right there with you. 🤩🤩
Best video of beautiful Sicily, thank you so much for taking me along! cheers to your many more adventures!
P.S. I love seabass, went to order a pound at my local grocery store, the fish clerk came and stood beside me and said, I can order it in fresh for you, however, its $65 per pound! :(
In italy the fresh spigola the price is 7 euro kilogram 😂
props to your dad for getting that depth of field in the amphitheatre!
I moved to Canada 15 years ago, it's time to move back to Europe.
What sticks in your mind for the longest time about Sicily are the colors and flavors, from the sunsets to the unlimited food
Love Sicily. I can't wait to be there again .
Che bella. How many days did you guys spend on this bellisima road trip? Tanti grazie .
Nice...but you are driving so much in a short time...Sicily is so nice to be just one day in some places :)....
Congratulations for the videos, you are very nice and the photos of the local people randomly inserted in the editing are beautiful.
Greetings from Florence
P.S. 29:52 it's swordfish not tuna.
Sicily Is so special. I think we will live there for awhile. A long while.
It really is 😍 Great choice!
Wonderful video, thank you for coming and enjoying our beauties
Hello everyone I love your videos all the beautiful food and wine and locations are spectacular please keep these videos coming if you can
Love your video! Beautiful couple and love that you brought your parents along. Can you please send me the link of the airbnb you stayed in Castellamare? We’re going next month, yay!!
We were there the same time, went the opposite way around. Best trip ever!
With all that great food you two eat it’s a good thing that you are walking everywhere. 😂😊
Beautiful family video!! Great filming. We liked the the way the trip was laid out in the video. It was easy to understand & made Sicily seem very doable. Thank you!!
MARION YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL ADORABLE SEDUCTIVE RAVISHING SEXY CAPTIVATING AND PASSIONATE YOUR BEAUTY IS PHENOMENAL IF MICHELANGELO WERE ALIVE TODAY YOU WOULD BE HIS MUSE LET ME FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU MARCVOLPE ❤
I just stumbled across your video on UA-cam and absolutely loving it! I’ve only been to Italy once and that was to Rome in 2015. I recently married and my spouse’s grandparents were born and raised in Sicily before moving to the US in the 1920’s. We were planning on a two week trip to Italy in the fall of 2024 with plans of visiting Rome, Tuscany and Sicily. After seeing this video, we know that we need to remove our plans to visit Tuscany, and maybe Rome, as apparently there is so much to do and see in Sicily. Thanks so much for a wonderful video. I look forward to see your other videos!
Looks like you all had so much fun! I have always wanted to go to Sicily 😩 Thanks for taking us along with you!
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What an amazing trip guys! Loved the bakery where you got the croissants. Tommy your parents are a great bonus to the videos! Take care 🤗
It's not Croissants, it's "Cornetti" (Plural), or "Cornetto" (Singular). The are alot of variants of it but the base taste, composition, and shape is different from french croissants. I'm Sicilian.
@sammyandtommy, the excitement I feel while watching your worldly adventures nudges me closer and closer to taking that leap of faith that I feel is sometimes calling me across the globe. The way you incorporate charm, culture and just plain fun into your stories, leaves me wishing I was there with you. I may be more of a country boy at heart, but I would love to find out what I'm like hanging out with the two of you in a place like Sicily. Tommy, I remember a past vlog where you shared how certain cities and cultures were slowly changing how you think about being around people, this intrigues me to wonder if I to would also have a similar feeling.
I simply love your videos. Your shots of people and the background music are so moving. Bravo guys!
We had the same guide in Mt Etna and he was insanely terrific! What a treat! Loved Sicilia ❤
Awesome, he was so great!
May I ask for the details of the tourguide / organization?
❤🎉😊 Thank you soon much such a beautiful 💐 scene & Thank you for your ❤🎉 lovely family it's made a such a special trip even for me to watch, enjoy🎉❤
Aw thank you so much, that's so sweet 🤗
I like the great architecture that there is in this country, the food was delicious, they ate octopus 🐙 and squid with a good beer 🍺
Wonderful video, thanks for all the inspiration!
Loved your video. How long were you in Sicily for? You covered a lot of the island. How many hours a day were you guys driving? We are heading back there in February for 2 weeks and ended up planning only the north and north east of the islands because I thought it would be to much driving. Should we revisited our itinerary?
I like food that is all from the sea 🌊 squid octopus 🐙 and much more even a beer 🍺
Thank you for showing all the food you have eaten, yummy😋😋😋
What was your itinerary as far as entry and exit onto Sicily and where you went? I’d like to bring my adult kids and hubby on a Sicily trip this September, my great grandparents came from Messina to NYC in 1906 so want to hang there too ( we’ve never been abroad from US)
Amazing journey with parents.
Thanks so much for watching!
So addicted to this amazing series 😍😍
Thank you!!
Just the video I needed to be inspired to go to Sicily! I am in awe! Thank you so much! :)
We were for a minute about the same time. I loved our visit and your video makes me want to go back. Fun times!
Absolutely loved your video log. Thank you for sharing your experiences 💖 and thank you for adding the practical information such as prices and names of places to try all these incredible foods and drinks 🙏🏻.
We're heading there in two weeks and we'll be going on a road trip as well. Only for a week though. Feels like you guys had a bit more time?
Would you mind terribly sharing the different places on airbnb you stayed? They all seemed lovely.
Thank you again for sharing what seemed to be a wonderful experience of the senses 🙏🏻❤️
Kind regards from Patricia, Sweden
Sammy in Tommy good mornig here enjoying this beautiful video
I’ve been to Italy but never to Sicily. I really enjoyed your video and can’t wait to plan a trip 🫒🍋💕
Sammy, Tommy we are here in Taormina now and following your itin, but not that hill climb. We also bailed on paying to go to the theater and later remembered you did the same. Off to Ortiga and Agrigenta tmrw.
Great video guys first time seeing your channel! Love how your parents are so interactive!
Yous guys are living the life omg 😊❤
You are so amazing with all your pictures and videos on UA-cam....................
Such good videos!! Thanks
Loved your video. How long did this trip take?
We loved Taormina! You are such a nice family and what a cool thing to do together.
Very interesting .fast & beautiful
Thank you! Cheers!
Great candids! Loved this video series. I showed my husband the 34E seafood platter, he is sold!
As always absolute lovely video 👍 😍
Love, love, LOVE this video! Whoever does your editing deserves an award and you deserve thousands more subscribers. The videography is beautifully enticing, you are all so natural, so normal and telegenic and the choice of unobtrusive music is absolutely perfect. Molto bene.
un saluto dalla sicilia , vedendovi mangiare mi avete fatto venire fame , e piu tardi andro a comprarmi l'arancina e un bel bigne al ciocolato.per finire alla grande
My attention span usually clicks off these types of videos and I watched every second excellent job capturing everything enjoy!
Love the video Sammy & Tommy. It would be great fun to travel to Sicilia with you and your mom & dad. Auguri.
Excellent Thankyou all!
thank you - great video
I really enjoyed the video the food everything
The parents vlogging! love it
Very good video!
Thank you very much!
We were there the same time as you! We went the opposite way around the island. Best trip ever!
Fantastic videos 👍👏✌️👋😘
Great experience 👍
How do you not have more subscribers??? Best travel vlog channel!! I’m so happy to have ran in to your page!
Wonderful ❤❤
Great content as always.
We are heading to Sicily next month and are looking forward to it. I’m bringing drone as well. What drone did you use?
Thank you .Great video.I have visit only Palermo ,i was travelling with my son 3 veeks in Italy: Palermo ,Napoli Firenze Rooma Venis and Milano ,from where we fly back home to Finland.❤
We live in Sicily, enjoyed this. You stayed in the same hotel we did in Golfo.
I love guys. Good luck
very nice ,,
Beautifully done!
Thank you! Cheers!
Best vidéo.
Thanks!
You all did this so well. I love to learn how to do what you do. I wanted to learn for so long how to do this. A lot that goes into this I know and more people are doing now like you. You did this so well. I am a new subscriber. My maternal grandmother was born in Sicily north central Sicily. I visited there twice.
Sus videos me encanta ver el profesionalismo que ponen al video
Great video. My grandparents are Sicilian and I was brought up with the language here in the states. Looking forward to going!!!!!