Sicily history tour

Environment

As well as visiting the most famous and well visited archaeological sites in Sicily this trip also takes in some of the fascinating lesser visited ancient ruins, such as those found on Mozia Island, in Solunto and Heraclea Minoa. This not only gives you the chance to see more of the island’s history but also means that we’re helping to fund the ongoing upkeep of the these sites. It also helps to reduce the harm that can come from over-tourism.

Though you will need to drink plenty on this trip, we encourage you not to buy bottled water due to the plastic waste this generates. Tap water is perfectly drinkable in this area so bring your own reusable water bottle.

In addition to the above, we are continually looking for ways to improve and are proud to be ‘Responsible in everything we do’. Education is key and so all staff, Tour leaders and partnering suppliers are trained in responsible and sustainable tourism. At our UK Head Office, we continually strive towards a sustainable and planet-friendly working environment, including having solar panels installed and a company commitment to reducing our plastic usage. As well as this, we have valuable and longstanding partnerships with UK charities Toilet Twinning and Send a Cow, plus many smaller initiatives and projects around the world. We’re members of UK travel industry bodies Tourism Concern and AITO because we believe it’s important to share our knowledge and experience, as well as learn from other operators. We acknowledge that air travel has a negative impact on our environment, so we work together with Cool Earth to offset carbon and protect our important rainforests.

Community

Our Tour Leaders are trained by us in the importance of responsible tourism with guidance given on how they can make a difference.

The majority of accommodation used on this trip is locally owned and in which you experience great food, most of which is sourced locally, and lovely Sicilian wine. This not only provides direct employment within the hotel, but also has the effect of percolating money beyond to small businesses that supply the hotel and in this way money is spread throughout the region we visit.

Other people too benefit from our visit includes drivers and local guides, as well as the staff in our local handling agent's office, which is based on the island. On this trip we are also accompanied by a local specialist, Antonio, who will help us to understand more about the history and culture of the island.