No matter what you’re into: food, wine, history, art, music or anything else,
we give you the freedom to personalize your vacation with optional excursions that speak to your interests.
When you book your excursions with us, you can be assured that every optional excursion that we offer coordinates with the free time that you'll have in your destination,
so you'll never have conflicts between included and optional activities.
Our team of travel experts carefully selects each optional excursion that we offer to ensure that you receive the highest quality at a great value.
Our tried-and-true partners have a finger on the pulse of the city in which they operate so they deliver the very best experiences.
We offer experiences you cannot create on your own and because you’re booking with us, we coordinate all your transportation and timing needs.
The following optional excursions are examples only for this vacation. These may or may not be offered, and availability is subject to days of operation and seasonality. Please select a departure date to view optional excursions and pricing for a specific date (due to currency fluctuation, pricing shown is subject to change until purchased). Optional excursions are available for purchase on our MyGlobus site 90 days prior to the tour start date.
Price Ranges
$ ($50 CAD and under)
$$ ($51 - $100 CAD)
$$$ ($101 - $150 CAD)
$$$$ (Over $150)
Ragusa Area
Syracuse
Taormina Riviera
St. Julians
Ragusa Area
Delights and Tradition in Baroque Modica
Explore the charming town of Modica and visit the 150-year-old Dolceria Bonajuto for a tour featuring the history and processes of chocolate making, featuring a demonstration and tasting, followed by dinner in a local Trattoria.
Price Range: $$$
Cart Art
Discover one of Sicily's beloved symbols¿the Sicilian carretti (carts)¿an artistic tradition passed down through generations. Visit a workshop in Ragusa Ibla to learn how these donkey-drawn carts developed from work vehicles into vibrant works of art. Hear how this proud Sicilian tradition rolls on!
Price Range: $
Echoes of Aristocracy
Feel the nostalgic allure of a historic noble residence with a visit to Palazzo Arezzo di Trifiletti. The owner takes you on a personal tour, featuring the palace's elegant furnishings, frescoed ceilings, and marble floors, while sharing fascinating stories of family ancestors and traditions.
Price Range: $
Syracuse
Wonders & Ruins of Ortigia
Spend time exploring Ortigia Island, historic center of Syracuse, home to the largest collection of Greek ruins outside of Greece. Led by an expert guide, your walking tour begins with a look at thousands of years of history. You will soak up the atmosphere in the lively port area, and marvel at the Apollo Temple, the oldest Doric temple in Sicily; the UNESCO World Heritage Duomo with one of the region¿s most beautiful piazzas; the impressive 5th-century BC Temple of Athena; and other historical landmarks. Afterward, explore the town at your own pace with time to relax, do some shopping or enjoy a delicious meal- like a local!
Price Range: $$
Taormina Riviera
Magnificent Mount Etna with Sicilian Dinner
Come face to face with Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active stratovolcano, with an excursion and scenic dinner on the eastern coast of Sicily.
Price Range: $$$$
St. Julians
Coastal Wonders: Exploring Gozo
Visit Malta's sister island of Gozo with a short ferry ride to discover a land where time stands still with beautiful traditions and culture still alive
Price Range: $$$$