Everything to Know Before You Go to Sicily, Italy

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Kim the Abundant Traveler discusses everything to know before you go to Sicily, Italy.
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Today I’m talking all about Sicily! From how to get around, how to get there, food recommendations in Sicily and where to stay in Sicily, Italy. I’ve got you covered with all the travel tips to make your first trip to Sicily, Italy your best!
Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island and is located just off of Italy with a Greek and Roman heritage, the island is covered in archeological sites and volcanoes. It holds exceptional beaches, charming villages and towns, and amazing cuisines to try.
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0:00 Everything to Know Before You Go to Sicily, Italy
1:30 History of Sicily
2:06 Getting to Sicily
2:45 How to Get Around in Sicily
3:25 Things to Do in Sicily
4:05 What to Come to Sicily
4:45 How Long to Stay in Sicily
6:13 Accommodations and Hotels in Sicily
7:30 Food in Sicily
10:15 Hours in Sicily
10:59 Shopping in Sicily
12:30 Costs in Sicily

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@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

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@Godlvr008 Жыл бұрын

Have been Italy 10x, just got back from first trip to Sicily and Reggio Calabria(across bay) Catania was the most amazing place we have ever been. Medieval streets in the shadow of Mt Etna, daily large outdoor market, strawberries the size of baseballs, pizza for 8 euro and many amazing churches/history. B&B Al Quadrato d Oro on edge of main square for 70 euro night. Highly recommend.

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and recommendations. Make sure to subscribe to the channel.

@debbiecollins7439 2 жыл бұрын

Super impressive history overview of Sicily! I never knew how rich in culture Sicily is. So much to do there. Thanks Kim!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Sicily is a wonderful place to visit!

@nataliedegray4618 2 жыл бұрын

It depends what you are after. I love Sicily in every season; I've been in February, September, November, July, August, and many times.. In July August we book a hotel in Taormina and it's a completely 'sun, swim, cocktails, food holiday'! Heaven!!!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of your comments, and I’m sure that Sicily is wonderful and All Seasons based on this location. Thanks so much for sharing.

@chuckwaggon2435 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! A Very useful and captivating presentation. Good job!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much; I’m glad you enjoyed the video :-) make sure to subscribe to the channel.

@leslieiglesias3621 10 ай бұрын

I was there last year Feb and will soon to do warmer activities like beach and islands. Excellent synopsis and great suggestions.

@TheAbundantTraveler 9 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching.

@MissArtisticSasnuhy Жыл бұрын

Kim this was sooooo helpful and I enjoyed it very much! I am definitely subscribing to you as yourr content is both entertaining and super valuable. I was wondering all about what to do in Sicily this summer and now I know exactly what to do.

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing! It’s a beautiful place to visit with lots to do. Swimming, hiking, winetasting,restaurants and many cities to visit. Also, incredible archaeological sites.

@gracefazio1003 2 жыл бұрын

from a Sicilian living in Australia your video was very accurate. 😀.

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the compliment. I really appreciate it.

@TheStinaLina 11 ай бұрын

THanks - great content, I am visiting in October and really enjoyed this vlog.

@TheAbundantTraveler 10 ай бұрын

It’s a beautiful place to visit; have a great time!

@lucillemakris3137 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting a lot of information. Thank You

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching. Please subscribe to the channel.

@giulanr Жыл бұрын

All I can say is Thank you....Thank you ....Thank you. The info is much appreciated.

@TheAbundantTraveler 11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@dansouth2088 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Love Sicily! The islands of Vulcano Lipari, and Salina are great places to visit too!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dan. I’ll try those islands on my next trip to that area. Make sure to subscribe to the channel.

@jimmoliterni4195 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Lots of good practical info. Please provide the Cefalu agriturismo you recommended.

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it. Here is the link.tidd.ly/3MDQ2zE

@diamonddonut 8 ай бұрын

I can't thank you enough Abundant Traveler

@TheAbundantTraveler 8 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊❤️ Don't forget to like and share this video for more great content! 👍🔗

@alineps6235 Ай бұрын

Best vídeo watched about Sicily! Thank you

@TheAbundantTraveler Ай бұрын

You’re so welcome, and thanks for watching.

@w8lifta 2 жыл бұрын

Love Sicily 👍🏻 great video thanks

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for watching. Please subscribe if you haven’t already.

@veronicaivanova 4 ай бұрын

Really useful, thank you 😊

@TheAbundantTraveler 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Thank you!

@jacquelynclifford7831 2 жыл бұрын

Take the train from the airport, amazing video!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea, and will do that the next time I’m in Sicily.

@franmasawi7366 Жыл бұрын

Well done👍👍❤❤

@stephencook567 Жыл бұрын

White Lotus sent me here ;) Great video, thank you - planning my honeymoon right now.

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. Have a wonderful honeymoon, and please subscribe to the channel.

@timothykoivisto5444 8 ай бұрын

We had a fantastic holiday in Sicily. A couple big items you missed in your video. Cannoli. OMG Palermo is absolutely known for the best Cannoli. Also when in Catania, take a run to Taormina. Stunning history and views. Then stop at Savoca if you ever send the Godfather. Famous scenes shot there.

@TheAbundantTraveler 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your wonderful Sicily experiences! Cannoli in Palermo and the scenic beauty and history of Taormina and Savoca are indeed remarkable attractions worth mentioning. Sicily has so much to offer, and your insights add great value to exploring this beautiful destination. 🇮🇹✨

@Danishwoman1 Жыл бұрын

Since my first vacation in Sicily when I was 14, I have been crazy, madly, deeply in love with the cities: Giardini Naxos and Taormina. Me and my fellow travellers had met two young boys and two policemen, which was so gently. My friend and I enjoyed ourselves with the boys, I can still remember how goodlooking Nino was with his emeraldgreen eyes and tall, muscular body. The policemen had fun with my friends mother and her female friend. Together with the policemen, the four of us were sailing, swimming next to a cave in the deep blue water. With Nino and his friend, my female friend and I went to the beach, laid in the sand, talked, listened to music. One evening, Nino and his friend came to our apartement, asked if they two boys could take us for a ride on their scooters. That evening, I still remember, just as clear, as I can rememeber the last minutes, I spend with Nino before I entered the bus, and drove to Catania Airport to fly back to Copenhagen. That was in 1978, and in 2007, my husband and I were in Giardini Naxos. He know about the vacation in 1978, and was very empatic, when I became overwhelmed by my memories, when we flew over the Alpes. 20. of July, we are returning to celebrate our 20. anniversary - so romantic!

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your thoughts and tips. Thanks for watching the video, and I’m glad you enjoyed it.

@donniedarko6699 11 ай бұрын

that is such a nice story! life is beautiful when 2 soul enjoy their companionship and have the positive mutual feelings. and now i think 21st anniversary is on the way, congratulations!

@sahdiaahmed6391 Жыл бұрын

Hi such an educational video- me and hubby are coming for 3 days to Trapani in September.... any recommendations pls? Thanks

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

I did not go to Chobani, so I don’t have any recommendations. Have a great time, and thank you for watching the video.

@JoseAyala-em5pr Жыл бұрын

Excellent

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

@princ3ssj726 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Do you have the links to the boat company? The charter

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

There are links in the description, but the website is intersailclub.com. Tell them I sent you.

@shaimapalani7141 Жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for video. I am coming to Sicily in September with my husband and two children. We love to see people and have fun. Do you have any recommendations for us of places we can visit? We will start in Syracuse. I have seen lots of videos from Syracuse. It looks quiet. Have you been there and do you know any night markets?

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Sicily, Italy Top Locations & Places to Visit | Sicily, Italy Travel Guide kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y918ash62d-0kas.html This video give some great suggestions on where to visit. Thanks for watching, make sure to subscribe to the channel.

@FurrKnight 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Monaco!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Monaco is amazing! Especially for the Formula One race :-)

@rosssala Жыл бұрын

Cute video 📹

@landdn 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a video on Florence!

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully, one day I will have a video for you :-) thanks for watching.

@abma9623 Жыл бұрын

I’ll in Sicily in 2 wks!

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Have a great time and Sicily. It’s amazing. Thanks for watching the video.

@Lulu-kt6gr 2 жыл бұрын

Hi any hotel recommendations in Taormina? Looking at the Belmond Sant Andrea but would be great to have a similar experience that’s not quite as expensive…?

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

It depends on if you wanna be close to the beach or up in the town. Our hotel was OK but not necessarily highly recommended.

@antoniablake7278 5 ай бұрын

Very, very helpful! Would like to know how much you charge for a consultation? And would like to know about the surrounding little islands.🎉

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 ай бұрын

Here is the information. Thank you for asking theabundanttraveler.com/travel-consultations/

@ewastarczewska8949 10 ай бұрын

Where can I find the link to the Agroturismo in Cefalu that was mentioned ? ;)

@TheAbundantTraveler 10 ай бұрын

Agriturismo Rurale tidd.ly/44BHDXn

@jonr7088 Жыл бұрын

I may have made a mistake booking 2 full weeks in Cefalu in late May. The Island is large and I wont be far from Palermo. Toarmina is too far away for a day excursion. Anyway, Ill make the best of it and get real comfortable with my home base in Cefalu

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

No matter what you do, it will be amazing. You can always rent a car and spend a couple of days somewhere else. Sometimes it’s worth it to have a second hotel reservation so you don’t miss something you really want to see.

@robcig 9 ай бұрын

@@TheAbundantTravelerinteresting you say that as I’ve just booked seven nights in Giardini Naxos with the view of doing day trips in our rented car. Not sure that I could do the west coast in a day, Marsala etc, but certainly down to Agrigento hopefully. Anyway, your video is very informative and I love how much passion you have, well done. BTW, where did you stay in Cefalu?

@asantoro0011 5 ай бұрын

Please share the link for the catamaran stay? Only ones i can find book for a week. Did you only stay one or two nights?

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 ай бұрын

Yes, Intersailclub is week long trips only.

@Dmaaaain 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo.. now that you're taking so much about getting around.. what rental company do you recommend on sicily?

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

I booked online through Hotwire, I think. I think they have great prices on rental cars. Thanks for watching, and please subscribe to the channel

@CastleRoadCoaching 15 күн бұрын

Great vid! Wonderful info - thank you! One correction: Greeks , Romans and Carthaginians date back to way before the 8th c. and the original inhabitants of Sicily were there approx. 10,000 years ago.

@TheAbundantTraveler 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for the information and for watching the video.

@11riehldeal Жыл бұрын

If I do the car rental thing, how’s parking in the various towns?

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Parking Cambia challenge, but there are parking lots and street parking. You may have to drive around for a few minutes to find a good spot. Thanks again for watching the video.

@josephguastella8037 2 жыл бұрын

July and August is truly all about night life most Feasts and Parades throughout the island the biggest is feroagusto on August 15th celebration 🍾 throughout the beaches ⛱️ all night party til AM hours at midnight everyone goes in the sea 🌊 in celebration... September and October less tourists and cheaper prices hotel BnB and restaurants weather is cooler but less activities... Been living summers here for over a decade this is truly a magical Island 🏝

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. I was there in September, so I missed all the festivals.

@wendywyatt8563 Жыл бұрын

Please share the agroturismo info for Cefalu. I cannot find it. Thanks!

@gracearmano9658 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for asking as I could not find the Agriturismo in Cefalu either

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Apologies for the delay, I had to find it again :) tidd.ly/3q5lmOV Turismo Rurale Cefalu. It was really lovely!

@QT5656 2 жыл бұрын

What about public transport such as trains?

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

The train system in Sisley is fantastic. I drove, so I do not know much about the train schedules.

@whatastud1000 Жыл бұрын

Nice video ! You are a cool gal ! 😎

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching the video.

@antoniablake7278 5 ай бұрын

Excellent Information but the back ground music is too loud!

@TheAbundantTraveler 4 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, but thank you for watching!

@kellyowen7045 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you! Did you mean it is best to hire a driver or rent a car?

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

I rented a car. Sorry for the confusion. Thank you so much for watching and please subscribe if you haven’t already.

@bhillson Жыл бұрын

Can you recommend a car hire company? Looking to go for 5 days in March

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

I used budget. It was very easy and convenient. Thanks for watching the video.

@santap9332 Жыл бұрын

How about 4 days in trapani?

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

I didn’t go to Trapani, so I’m not sure. Have a great time on your trip and thanks for watching the video.

@johnlane1664 Жыл бұрын

Recommend a guide

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tip. Thanks for watching the video.

@maurijk25 Жыл бұрын

Those 2 heads are teste di more...moors heads...with a kind of history about that

@gurugamer8632 Жыл бұрын

What is your number one place is Scilly?

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

I loved Marzamemi

@johnbooth1824 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, Booked 10 days in May 2022 arriving in Palermo. Can you say who you used for car hire and price per day? John.

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video. I bought through Hotwire, I think. hotwire has great car rental prices.

@johnbooth1824 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim. Really enjoy your videos. John.

@te593 6 ай бұрын

You forgot to mention the Arabs who were also a significant part of Sicily's history. May I recommend the Novel, A Sultan in Palermo by Tariq Ali for an understanding of the history and culture of Arabs and Muslim civilisation in Sicily.

@TheAbundantTraveler 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this!

@waltersickinger1499 2 жыл бұрын

You got the dates wrong...not 8th century......8th century BC

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification. I do my best :-)

@miraborgesilva1919 8 ай бұрын

Bring a container so you can fill it with the garbage on the street. It will take 2 min. Slobs everywhere. Littering

@TheAbundantTraveler 7 ай бұрын

There are so many beautiful places in Sicily, without garbage and trash.

@ginny2071 2 жыл бұрын

My father was born Sicily, I want to retire their, and start my citizen ship. Do you have a lawyer to assist me?

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video, and I don’t have any attorneys to recommend. There are lots of chats, websites, Facebook groups etc. that can help you.

@11riehldeal Жыл бұрын

What if I don’t like eggplant or seafood?! 😂

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

There’s plenty of pasta to be had in Sicily :-) thanks for watching the video

@larsf478 Жыл бұрын

The city of Palermo has about 700k inhabitants and Catania about 300k. What are your numbers? Do you mean the Palermo region, because for the city it's very wrong.

@TheAbundantTraveler Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clarification

@pnomis 4 ай бұрын

It was controlled at one time by the 'carcinogens' ? Was that when everone started smoking? lol

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 ай бұрын

Funny 😂

@conniemara1 2 жыл бұрын

for the most part cute video...some of your facts are wrong :( and you missed coming to the middle of the island.....less tourists very interesting history and way less expensive.......Ciao

@TheAbundantTraveler 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your comments. We were only there for a short time, so we cannot visit the center of the island. We missed several things, but would love to come back.