Italy · The Mediterranean
Sicily The Mediterranean's crossroads
Live destination In the The Mediterranean journey
The Mediterranean's crossroads. Below, everything you need here — grouped by the Wells that matter, with vetted providers and straight pricing.
Clifftop tented suites with sweeping Mara views
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Front-row tents on the Mara River
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Sir Richard Branson's tented camp
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Sarova Mara Game Camp
Vetted Reliable comfort in the heart of the reserve
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4 options Mara Hot-Air Balloon
★ Prime Sunrise flight + champagne breakfast
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Maasai Village Cultural Visit
★ Prime Meet the community, respectfully
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Big Cat Tracking Experience
Vetted With a resident researcher
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Walking Safari — Olare Motorogi
Vetted On foot with armed rangers
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Bush Dinner by Angama
★ Prime Candlelit dining on the plains
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Farm-to-table at the park gate
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A Karen institution before you fly out
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The famous beast-of-a-feast
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Mara Land Cruiser Safaris
★ Prime Private 4×4 with expert guide
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Abercrombie & Kent Transfers
★ Prime Seamless private transfers
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Scenic Air Transfers
Vetted Fly between camps
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Nairobi Executive Cars
Vetted Airport & city transfers
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Don't-miss jewels Etna DOC north-slope wineries Comfort
high-altitude Nerello Mascalese from volcanic soils — one of Italy's most exciting wine scenes
Etna guided crater ascent Comfort
the summit craters of Europe's most active volcano, safely, with radio + gear
Valley of the Temples at dusk Essential
floodlit Greek Doric temples, the finest outside Greece, minus midday heat/crowds
Ortigia market + street-food walk Comfort
arancini, cannoli, and swordfish on a Baroque island where Sicilians actually shop
Taormina theatre + Isola Bella swim Premier
the ancient theatre framing Etna, then the pearl-bay nature reserve below
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Safety Card · Level 2 of 4
Exercise increased caution
Exercise increased caution due to terrorism risk and heavy tourist-area petty crime. Possible terrorist attacks at tourist, transit and religious sites. Prevalent pickpocketing and bag-snatching on transit and at major attractions. Demonstrations can turn disruptive. Seismic activity and active southern volcanoes (Stromboli, Vesuvius/Campi Flegrei). Nearest hospital surfaced via the Emergency ButtonLocal emergency: 118 / 112Our reading of Italy comes from a report we haven’t independently confirmed against an official advisory. Read the official one before you book.
At a glance Country Italy
Region The Mediterranean
Gateways BCN · FCO · ATH
Status Live
When to go & when to book
Peak Jul-Aug
Shoulder Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Green season Nov-Mar
Event peaks summer/Taormina, Sant'Agata (Feb), Easter, autumn Etna harvest
Book ahead Taormina ultra + summer villas 6-12 mo; shoulder 3-6 mo; Etna tours weeks
Off-season deals Nov-Mar culture/food-wine breaks; long-stay villas
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