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Looking for an unforgettable Sicily tour? Book a fully-organized trip with the best tour companies in Sicily and let the tour operator take care of everything for you. Check out the tour details and read 151222 reviews from our customers to help you choose the perfect tour for you.

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Europamundo

• Good - 2,976 reviews for Sicily tours
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Sicily Activities

• Excellent - 203 reviews for Sicily tours

This tour was the very best experience we have ever had traveling overseas. The booking process was seamless and painless. We felt especially grateful that while the group was limited to 8 participants, it was guaranteed to proceed with 2 people. As it ended up, our trip was just me and my husband and we felt so fortunate to have had the attention of the guides in such a personal way. The guides were all tremendous and I am confident that a larger group would have felt equally tended to. Special thanks to our guides and drivers: Denise, Orazio, Roberto, Carlos, Fabio and Massimo. Part of what was truly evident was how passionate they each were about Sicily and how many of them had connections with people at the restaurants, local businesses and attractions that we went to. We felt like we were in such good hands during the time we were with all of the guides. Each tour and activity was enlightening and educational. The included lunches and other meals were top notch. The opening night walking food and wine tour was a great way to kickoff the trip. There were some others who joined us for that portion, and it was most welcome. I don't think it would have been as much fun for the restaurants and enoteca to have just 2 people and the guide show up, and we knew the rest of the trip we would have individual attention. We felt pampered with our lunches on the Mafia tour, at the winery on Etna, in Marzememi and Agrigento. There was never a feeling of penny-pinching, more plush and like what we would have chosen for ourselves! The selected hotels were excellent! Centrally located, each with a fantastic breakfast spread and fun bar/restaurants. We would happily go back to any of them again and recommend them. We loved the scheduling each day and felt like we had a great mix of free time to explore on our own. Lastly, Graziana was out lifeline while we were traveling. She connected with us daily to check in, and to share the next days plan and name of our guide and where they would meet us. She made dinner reservations for us while we were there and provided recommendations that were helpful. We didn't encounter any issues, but felt that we had a ready ally if needed. Massimo also checked in midtrip, so we truly felt like everyone was interested in us having the best possible trip. I cannot wait to return to Sicily. We have recommended Sicily Activities to many people since our return and would book again in a heartbeat.

We had a fantastic time! The scenery was spectacular, the history fascinating, the food and wine, we really didn’t want to leave.

Soleto Travel

• Excellent - 250 reviews for Sicily tours

There was a little confusion at the beginning at the hotel. Lack of communication was unclear. Our guide Irene was excellent and a good problem solver. She looked after us like a mother hen

It was like a hop on hop off bus. 39 tour members with groups leaving after a few days and group joining after a few days. Itinerary for the tour members were different too… some 10 days, some 6 days and some 4 days. On the second kast day, we had a different tour leader. Italian was spoken 70 % of the time, 20 % Spanish and 10 % English. There were about a third English sieakers in the group. There was a day where we were not told the time to meet. The tour leader said it’s not her fault as that the company should inform us. The tour is conductors by Sicilian secrets. I also found out that I paid 50 % more than other Tour Radar members joining the same tour.

CroisiEurope River Cruises

• Excellent - 310 reviews for Sicily tours

Dimensione Sicilia - Dimsi …

• Excellent - 138 reviews for Sicily tours

Super zufrieden. Irene ist toll, sehr kompetent und sorgt für das Wohl der Gruppe.

The tour was beyond my expectations! I will recommend this company to my friends to let them discoer the beautiful Sicily

G Adventures

• Excellent - 19,089 reviews for Sicily tours

We loved our Sicily tour!!! We had a wonderful guide, Luca who was helpful even beyond our time with him as we left Sicily and moved on to mainland Italy. The accommodations were good and the food delish! We will be using them again!

I have been traveling for the past 50 years and have visited many countries, I had never taken a tour before my travel mates and I took the the Southern Sicily tour. We chose GAdventures for this trip because the tour group was small, and because the tour visited so many of the major sites in Sicily. We were extremely lucky to have Luca as our tour leader. He was a wealth of information, and his love for Sicily was contagious. Luca took the time to get to know everyone in our small group and that added a personal touch to the tour. I recommend GAdventures tours without hesitation. It was just the best experience!

• Excellent - 169 reviews for Sicily tours

Destination Italia

• Good - 148 reviews for Sicily tours

The first 3 lunches were bad especially Tarormina the food was inedible . We had difficulty understanding him as spoke way too fast . When Franco took over all was different . The food was really good and there was plenty Franco was excellent He was systematic spoke clearly and was entertaining

Tour actually run by Sicillian Secrets, except for the last day, which was a private tour I assume organised through Destination Italia. Good coverage of the attractions, a competent and hard working guide and very pleasant extras. Meals provided were more than generous and most hotels great. Good value for money

Click Tours

• Good - 659 reviews for Sicily tours

Lovely tour. Great guides, nice hotels, perfect itunerary.

I would not consider this a seven day trip, barely a six day. Our tour leader was excellent, especially as she had to do the tour in English, and in Spanish. I think a lot of time was wasted with translation. One of the hotels was not even three star. A lot of camaraderie was lost due to the language barrier. Many times we felt rushed through our tours, and some days we had too much lag time. All in all it was a good tour. It was just by luck that we found a wonderful board walk and a charming town along the beach at our last stay near Taormina. No one told us about it making us wonder how many other places near our hotels we might have missed.

Omega Tours

• Good - 167 reviews for Sicily tours

It was a wonderful trip. Seeing this much of Sicily and Malta made it worthwhile. Sights unbelievable. The tour leader Franco did his best to accommodate three languages. That was difficult at times to please everyone. The other guides also had that problem. I wish it could have been in English only. I believe all people on this tour speak English. That is the only negative part of the tour. I feel we lost valuable time because of the language barrier. Malta was fantastic. We felt like VIP'S. Our guide and drivers accommodated us. Dennis was great, his knowledge of history and facts to be admired. I would recommend this tour to all. Health wise it is not for any handicaps. Be healthy. We did it without difficulties, my husband is 85 and I am 77.

We were happy with the overall tour itself, very knowedgable and helpful tour guide who did everything to ensure we had the best holiday experience. Irene was the best. We were disappointed with the time it took Tour Radar to confirm our first Hotel destination details so we could organise a transfer. Communication on this was rather poor and not helpful being provided so close to tour commencement date when we were already on the road travelling Italy.

My Art Collection Travel

• Excellent - 27 reviews for Sicily tours

Best tour agency ever. I really like this tour with them. thank you for the amazing experience.

My Art Collection, unveiled the island's hidden treasures. From ancient wonders to local secrets, every moment was a brushstroke of discovery. Immerse yourself in the art of travel with this exceptional agency.

• Excellent - 13,420 reviews for Sicily tours

Mount Etna Erice & last place by the beach. An extra day here would be great!

mount Etna. Cefalu, Taormina. Our guide Mandy.

• Excellent - 74,884 reviews for Sicily tours

The guide and the driver were excellent. The hotels were not all to my liking but overall were passable. The dinners that were provided should have a few choices not just a surprise in front of you.

Wonderful tour, excellent itinerary and fantastic tour guide, Giampiero Filadoro.

Intrepid Premium

• Excellent - 320 reviews for Sicily tours

Blue-Roads Touring

• Excellent - 112 reviews for Sicily tours

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Small group tours of sicily and customized sicily travel, day 13 of 16 days of sicily | a mother of a volcano.

In Sicily, she’s known as Mamma Etna. Yes, she is a *she*, if even the word for volcano in Italian, vulcano, is masculine. Etna is a great mother. She is massive, and her influence and impact on life in Sicily – – particularly the east side of the island – – is significant. Etna creates…

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Day 12 of 16 days of sicily | festivals with fervor.

Whether it’s in recognition of an abundance of ricotta or the success of the year’s artichoke harvest or a city’s patron saint, Sicilians celebrate with fervor! For example, during these first days of February (3, 4, and 5), in Catania, “cristiani” celebrate their patroness Sant’Agata with one of the world’s most potent religious festivals. Agata…

Day 11 of 16 Days of Sicily | Reaction to the Rubble

During the night of January 14 and 15, 1968 through early February 1968 western Sicily’s Belice Valley experienced a series of earthquakes. It was before the Richter Scale was employed to measure tremors in Italy, so it’s hard to say in those terms how strong they were but know this: it was many seismic events…

Day 10 of 16 Days of Sicily | Dancing Dolphins

The seas of Sicily are glorious. There are three: The Ionian on the east side, the African or Mediterranean to the south, and my favorite, the Tyrrhenian on the north side of the island. They are turquois and lapis and all shades of blue; they are clear and clean; often, they are calm; and in the…

Day 9 of 16 Days of Sicily | Get Dirty

When I was a child, my mother always dressed me in dresses, and I used to get into a lot of trouble because I liked to climb on everything (still do), run around in the mud (still do), dance in puddles (yup), … you get the idea. I used to get my dresses pretty dirty….

Day 8 of 16 Days of Sicily | Location, Location, Location and Breakfast

Sicily has many, many, many kinds of accommodations. Because I travel throughout the island (in 2022 and 2023, I spent six months over the course of the year traveling just in Sicily), I have seen a lot. Because I travel with clients for much of my time in the field, I know what you are…

Day 7 of 16 Days of Sicily | Hyper Regional Cuisines

Within Sicily there are different cuisines. So, until recently, you would not have found a dish like this one pictured of busiate pasta with red shrimp from Mazara del Vallo dusted with pistachios from Raffadali in Eastern Sicily because its ingredients are typical of Western Sicily. That fact is pretty neat! Couscous is another example…

Day 6 of 16 Days of Sicily | Inspire Your Sense of Spirit

Sicily for me is a sacred place–not only because my ancestors came from the island, but also because its natural beauty is awe-inspiring. The landscape and sea pulsate with the divine. No matter what your religious practice is (or not), I think that when one stands in the center of the island on the mountaintop…

Day 5 of 16 Days of Sicily | New Friends

The main reason I started Experience Sicily is because of Sicilians. Yes, there are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, delicious local foods, breathtaking landscapes, fabulous wines, and 3000 years of human history packed on this island the size of Massachusetts! However, do you know what you’ll remember? Claudio and Rosella playing music for you and weaving a…

Day 4 of 16 Days of Sicily | Wines, Vines, and Volcanoes

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Sicily Activities was founded in 2014 initially as a Tour Operator for Small group Activities and Daily Tours in Sicily and afterwards developed as a Destination Management Company actually offering the complete travel experience all around the island, including, hospitality concierge, transportation, excursions, finest dining and other exclusive services to make your Sicilian journeys special.

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We just wanted to thank you again for an unbelievable vacation in Sicily. Your guides are great and make the experience very personal. We can’t say enough about Sicily Activities – the best!

Alex, we just wanted to tell you that you are always in our thoughts. We tell all our friends about you! I would like to thank you again for all the questions I asked of you (and the many e-mails!), when we were just planning our visit. Your company is top-notch.

Just what we were looking for. Small group was ideal. Nice to bond with fellow travelers. We appreciated the flexibility, especially after flight delay and lost luggage. Highly recommend Massimo and his crew. We went places that we were unlikely to go on our own.

The assistance and on call service was exceptional. Our trip was designed around our needs and also catered for my wife’s pregnant status. Alex did a superb in tailoring our tour, and Massimo was brilliant in executing it.

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Our reputable Sicily travel agents have cultivated relationships with the island’s trusted local guides, drivers, chefs, and artisans to create exceptionally inspiring experiences. When you plan with our travel agencies in Sicily, your personal travel advisor will tap into their insider access to craft a trip just for you. Spend days losing yourself in ancient valleys, nights sampling fine wine, and mornings swimming in crystalline coves. From touring Greek temples to private cooking classes, our Sicily specialists handle every detail. With our Sicily travel agencies indulging your curiosity, prepare to fall deeply in love with this sun-drenched crossroads of culture.

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Our reputable Sicily travel agents have cultivated relationships with the island’s trusted local guides, drivers, chefs, and artisans to create exceptionally inspiring experiences.

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Ben's Travel Agency

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My sister and I had a wonderful trip to Italy thanks to our travel agent. He accommodated our specific requests and put together a very busy itinerary that allowed us to see a great deal in 11 days, which is exactly what we wanted. He selected individual tours that were excellent and offered more than the typical tours I have experienced in Italy. That made a big difference to the quality of our experience. Our travel agent's hotel choices met our request very nicely, all being well priced and well located, and providing excellent customer service. Zicasso’s agent was always available for questions and clarifications, and he put together a last-minute add-on trip for us which was very special. We truly appreciated his customer service and attention to detail, and highly recommend him for your travel needs.

Robert's Travel Agency

 Based on  174  reviews

Zicasso’s travel agents were very diligent and very respectful in organizing a fabulous trip. Our hotel in Brussels was amazing, our hotel in Tenerife was very subpar. As a result, we switched hotels and found a much better one, and they were good enough to make arrangements to get our money back from the previous hotel. The hotel in Madrid was amazing and the tours were very good. I think the communication was excellent, as they had a person on call at all times to respond to us.

Cameron's Travel Agency

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We could not have done this trip without the help of our travel agent and her team. We took my mom to Sicily for the first time, and it was such a remarkable experience. We had many adventures we would not have been able to come up with on our own. The level of detail Zicasso’s agents put together was well worth it. The itinerary was a mix of activity and downtime, perfect for a mom in her 70s! We were very happy with the adjustments they made based on our requests. We were able to fit in a few things on the fly, making for a very customized experience.

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Eleonora's Travel Agency

 Based on  247  reviews

We had a marvelous 10-day tour of Sicily arranged through Zicasso’s trip consultant. Our tour plan was ideal for activity level and allowed changes to take into account our special interests. The process of selecting one of the several boutique hotels presented in each city or town was good, since we could screen each of the hotel websites and even choose a room to then advise our travel agent. We stayed in each hotel for one to three nights, leaving for a day or half-day excursion. Each was unique, including one with our room in a family palazzo. Each generous breakfast was unique to the hotel’s region. All the drivers were punctual and provided comfortable vehicles to our hotels and tour sites. Our English-speaking guides were extremely competent at each town or site we visited, with walking tours lasting approximately two hours. Adequate free time was available to explore the towns on our own, with shopping streets and selected dinner restaurants easily within walking distance. Communication with the staff at our travel company was via WhatsApp and they kept in constant touch with us throughout. They immediately provided us with a new driver when the designated one became suddenly ill. Not a blip!

Courtney's Travel Agency

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Our trip to Italy could not have been more perfect! Our travel agent did a spectacular job planning our incredible vacation. We had not been to Italy before and didn't know where to begin. She asked us about our interests and requests, and put together the most incredible package! It couldn't have been easier to navigate while we were there through the app. Our tour guides were so friendly and informative! Our accommodations were comfortable and beautiful. It was so nice to have a daily itinerary within the app. We knew each day who our guides would be and had contact numbers for any needs. On the rare occasion we had a question for our tour operator, she was very responsive, even with the six-hour time difference. Everything was planned perfectly and we didn't have to worry about a thing! I highly recommend Zicasso's travel partner for any trip to Italy!

Jessica's Travel Agency

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This was our first trip to Italy and it was exactly as we had hoped for – a perfect balance of some wonderful tours, as well as carefully guided self tours to allow our own exploration of Rome and Florence. Zicasso’s travel company checked in daily and offered support and reminders. It was a wonderfully planned trip.

Mario's Travel Agency

 Based on  480  reviews

The trip was generally well executed. The private transportation was prompt and dependable. The hotels were fine (Rome was better than Florence, which lacked AC in the rooms) and well located. We appreciated the daily itinerary reminders on WhatsApp. We were disappointed that there was no customized treasure hunt for the kids at the Vatican as advertised. It was just a regular private tour with no special, child-focused content/activity. This was one of the main reasons we picked this travel company over the other travel agency, so a bummer it didn’t happen. There was also a miss with our cooking class. While we had an exceptional time with the chef, we didn’t get to do the “pick out the food at the local market” part since it was a national holiday and the market was closed. That is something the travel company should have caught upfront and adjusted the itinerary around, in my opinion. My final qualm is around Cinque Terre. We were told (even after pushing back) that it wouldn’t be a good idea to stay a night or two there because restaurants and other venues would not yet be open. However, the villages were bustling and active; we definitely should have spent more time there.

Alessandra's Travel Agency

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We had a phenomenal experience from start to finish! My husband and I worked with our travel partner from Zicasso to book our honeymoon trip to Italy. We were connected with her immediately after inquiring about our trip. We spoke over the phone about what we were looking for: a few days on the Amalfi Coast to relax and get the seaside vibes, then Rome and Florence for more of a cultural experience. She totally nailed the vibe and worked with us extensively to ensure we stayed within our budget. Through multiple iterations of our proposal, we landed on the perfect itinerary, with time to relax and explore (she even helped us add an additional day to our trip at the last minute with no hesitation). The hotels she recommended were top-notch and the experiences priceless. From the private drivers to the boat tours, everyone went above and beyond in their service. We had the trip of a lifetime and I couldn't recommend Zicasso and our travel agency more!

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Strategically placed at the heart of the Mediterranean, Sicily’s changing fortunes under a succession of colonisers has left a rich array of historic sites to explore, from crumbling Greek temples to Roman villas, medieval fortresses and lavish Baroque towns. Our specialists can guide you as you plan your trip, using their first-hand knowledge of Sicily to help you decide where's best to go depending on your interests. Whether you only have time to see one set of ancient temples or want to visit the island's finest vineyards, they're there to guide you along the way.

You can learn about ancient history as you explore the Grecian Valley of the Temples, marvel at the intricacies of Byzantine mosaic work in Palermo, stroll along the sophisticated streets of Syracuse or venture onto the slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Sicily is a many-faceted place to visit, and our specialists have explored the main sights and the lesser-known ones. They’ll carefully plan your holiday as an individual tailor-made trip to match your preferences.

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Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Sicily, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travellers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.

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This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Sicily, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

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• Capri 194 miles away
• Sorrento 199 miles away
• The Amalfi Coast 200 miles away
• Ischia 208 miles away
• Pompeii 208 miles away
• Herculaneum 212 miles away
• Naples 214 miles away
• Matera 237 miles away
• Puglia 258 miles away
• Alberobello 262 miles away
• Fasano 269 miles away
• Ostuni 271 miles away
• Lecce 275 miles away
• Otranto 280 miles away
• Southern Sardinia 299 miles away

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Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Sicily, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Sicily at its best.

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Beyond its azure waters and white pebbled beaches, Sicily offers a complex cultural experience, one that is seen in its Baroque churches, open-air markets, Greek ruins and complex cuisine. Discover why it’s the crossroads of the Mediterranean with Audley specialist Kimberly.

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Accommodation choices for Sicily

We’ve selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Sicily. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

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A wonderful ride in sicily.

Everything about this ride was great. The scenery, the towns we visited, the food, the accommodation, our fellow cyclists and most certainly our guide Iris and her...

Cycling in Sicily

A great ride through the outskirts of the region. Accomodation was very good and the farmhouse stay and food exclent. Loved the pasta cooking lesson. Pasta cooking...

Beautiful country

We enjoyed a lovely week’s cycling in Montalbano country along quiet roads surrounded by red and yellow flowers and smelling oleander and citrus blossom. Iris was ...

Beautiful Sicily

We enjoyed a wonderful cycling holiday in Sicily. We now have such an appreciation of Sicily's rich cultural past, the delicious Sicilian cuisine and the beautif...

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This trip opened my eyes; I had thought of Sicily as a hard, arid kind of place, but six days of enjoying the lovely people, wonderful food and interesting sights ...

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TAORMINA SHARED DAY TOURS

Etna Nature and Flavours Daily from Taormina

Daily small size tour to Etna Volcano , Enjoy an amazing UNESCO world heritage site and visit the Silvestri Craters. Optional : ascent to the summit by cable car and jeep.

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Agrigento & Piazza Armerina

Friday from taormina.

An amazing multilingual experience to visit Piazza Armerina --the Roman Villa -- and the amazing Agrigento --the Valley of the Temples --. UNESCO world heritage sites.

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Syracusa & Ortigia Thursday from Taormina

Enjoy visiting Syracusa and Ortigia island, a mix of Archaeological site and amazing fashinating city centre. UNESCO world heritage site.

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Lipari & Vulcano islands Wednesday from Taormina

Visit two lovely islands in the Aeolian archipelago: Lipari and Vulcano . UNESCO world heritage sites.

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Panarea & Stromboli islands Sunday from Taormina

Suggestive mini cruise to explore two of the most famous Aeolian archipelago: Panarea and Stromboli islands, located to the north of Sicily, UNESCO world heritage sites

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Taormina Boat Tour Daily from Taormina

A relaxing Small Size Group Tour to visit the Taormina bay and the coast of the pearl of the Ionian from the most privileged point of view: the sea! 

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Palermo & Cefalù Monday from Taormina

Today we are visiting two UNESCO sites for their Arab-Norman routes. Palermo  and  Cefalù.  

Taormina Cooking Class Monday to Saturday

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Etna Volcano

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Multilingual day tour to Etna Volcano , Enjoy an amazing experience hiking the bigger active European Volcano. UNESCO world heritage site.

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YOUR SMALL GROUP WITHIN A GROUP

Travel with your own small group on an Insieme, weaving in and out of a scheduled trip with other guests. With an extra van, your small group has even more flexibility to tailor your experience.

All Tours of Sicily-Taormina Excursions trips are about choice: each day you decide which of the various options best fit your pace and style. But we know sometimes you want even more flexibility—to sleep in a little later, or explore a bit further, or check out a sight you’ve always wanted to see. So we’ve created a way for you and a few companions to have an incredible vacation while doing just what you'd like to do and still enjoying the guest camaraderie of the core trip. 

It's Easy: just rally a group of friends or family (from 5 people up to seven) and tell us where and when you’d like to INSIEME, choosing from thousands of travel dates. We’ll set you up with a dedicated Trip Leader, your own support van and an even more flexible itinerary so you and your companions can do your own thing—while benefiting from all the fun, planning, logistics and legendary service of a core Tour of Sicily trip.

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• For small groups of family or friends traveling together–but not on a Private Trip–Insieme helps to lessen any awkward dynamics of a group within a group.

Every Tour of Sicily-Taormina Excursions Trip invites you to explore a region your way.

Insieme-you-can makes it even more flexible -and extra personal- for you and your special group.

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One way transfer&tour from Taormina to join Syracusa: visit Modica , famous for the chocolat , the uptown village of Ragusa Ibla  and the lovely baroque of Noto

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One way transfer&tour from Taormina to join Agrigento: we visit the Baroque town of  Caltagirone famous for the Ceramics  and Piazza Armerina to see the Roman Villa

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• Where to go? Everywhere Acireale Agrigento Aidone Alcara Li Fusi Avola Bagheria Borgo Parrini Bronte Buccheri Burgio Butera Caccamo Calascibetta Calatafimi Segesta Caltagirone Caltanissetta Capo d’Orlando Castelbuono Castellammare del Golfo Castelmola Castelvetrano Castiglione di Sicilia Castroreale Catania Cefalù Cinisi Egadi Enna Eolie Erice Etna Favara Ferla Gangi Gela Geraci Siculo Giardini Naxos Giarre Gibellina Grammichele Gratteri Ispica Lampedusa & Linosa Licata Marsala Marzamemi Mazara del Vallo Messina Milazzo Militello in Val di Catania Modica Mondello Monreale Montalbano Elicona Monterosso Almo Naro Nicosia Noto Novara di Sicilia Paceco Pachino Palazzolo Acreide Palermo Pantelleria Parco Archeologico di Selinunte Patti Petralia Soprana Piana degli Albanesi Piazza Armerina Porto Empedocle Ragusa Randazzo Realmonte Salemi Sambuca di Sicilia San Cono San Marco d’Alunzio San Vito lo Capo Santo Stefano Quisquina Savoca Sciacca Scicli Siracusa Sperlinga Sutera Taormina Terme Vigliatore Termini Imerese Terrasini Trapani Troina Tusa Ustica Zafferana Etnea
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EXPERIENCES TO BE LIVED

How many times have you yearned to enjoy a fully relaxing holiday, to contemplate a beautiful landscape while breathing in clean air and sipping a good glass of Etna DOC?

To stroll through a piazza with open-air bars and get lost in a maze of narrow streets, with your nose in the air, wandering between flowery windowsills and bell towers, noble palaces and rounded balconies, peering into courtyards?

Dreams and desires can come true: it’s time to visit Sicily’s beautiful villages.

These small towns by the sea, surrounded by greenery, nestled in the hinterland or perched on the mountains will offer you what you are looking for, with small curiosities and new discoveries, such as houses carved out of the rock that were inhabited until the last century, or the most famous film set of all time.

In each of the nine Sicilian provinces, you will find the right village for you and, nearby, many other places that may be less renowned but will remain forever in your heart.

These people-friendly places and holidays can be experienced in company and in safety, where the watchword is “unspoiled”, just like your chosen village.

Unmissable flavors

The flavours, shapes, scents and colours of Sicilian food have become symbols of overwhelming pleasure all over the world.

The outstanding desserts include cannolo   and cassata , which bring out the freshness and authenticity of local ricotta. Granita , which does not include ice here, reveals itself in all its creaminess. It can be difficult to choose between the many flavours and it is so delicious it can even give the best homemade ice cream a run for its money. Never alone: it should be accompanied by an aromatic hot brioche , and strictly with a “tuppo” (nobble).

Almonds , another of the island’s points of pride, are used to make the paste that is often chosen as a sweet souvenir by those visiting a distant friend. It is also the basis for a thirst-quenching and sumptuous milk and the choreographic creations of martorana fruit , which add life to the windows of the pastry shops and amuse tourists and passers-by.

In Sicily there are many delicacies rooted in tradition and faith , which become beloved symbols before they being consumed.

Bridging sweet and savoury, the juiciest red oranges  come from the countryside most beloved by the sun, while the most famous pistachios , those from Bronte, now dominate the culinary scene thanks to their gastronomic flexibility, which ranges from their use as sweet cream in desserts to the intense pestos that bring together ancient grains [link to Sicilian Ancient Grains] in the form of inimitable first courses.

A treasure trove of flavours: from Bronte’s green gold to the finest red gold , Saffron , which seduces the palate and inspires you to dream. And digging in the undergrowth, precious jewels and nuggets emerge: mushrooms and truffles .

An icon of Sicilianness, arancin*  has a name that divides people but its taste brings everyone together: it is a rice-based wonder, an essential fried delicacy and the pinnacle of Sicilian street food .

Sicily is the cradle of the Mediterranean diet , which has always been the healthiest and most varied approach to food. It also brings out the best of fish and vegetables through caponata and parmigiana , as well as pickles and infinite speciality dishes, in which the Pachino tomato reigns supreme .

In Sicily, the dinner table becomes a “stage” for exhilarating flavours: one case in point is pasta alla Norma , made with tomato sauce and fried aubergines, and so named because it is considered sublime like the work of the same name by the “Swan”, the composer Vincenzo Bellini.

Meat from historic farms, such as the Nebrodi black pig, rounds off rich and surprisingly impeccable menus.

The price of Sicilian wines is rising rapidly, as the product becomes increasingly sincere, intoxicating and versatile. It serves as an invitation to savour this island in small sips, with a glass in your hand and lightness in your heart.

Walking along the nostalgic paths of taste  you will find that even dipping bread in oil  proves why you will never have enough of Sicily.

Visiting the local markets will be the best way to deeply discover the tasty, spicy and most authentic flavours of Sicilian street food. Sicilian street food is among the most celebrated, and its main symbol is the arancin * of contention, which is loved and appreciated all over the world.

Sicily is the cradle of the Mediterranean diet and will surprise you witha thousand combinations of poor ingredients that enrich vegetarian menus.

And if you are wondering whether Sicily is the right destination for you, you will find the answer in a glass of local wine .

Discover all the flavours of your happy island.

Traveling you learn

In Sicily, you can visit the majestic volcano Etna , the Valley of the Temples , the Greek Theatre of Taormina and the one of Syracuse . You can learn more about Quasimodo, Verga, Il Gattopardo and the Rape of Persephone . Close your geography, science and art history books. Forget everything you learned at school and get ready to live a new experience.

You can follow the verses and passages of the greatest writers in world literature, from Sciascia to Camilleri, from Tomasi di Lampedusa to Pirandello . Travel along the literary routes that will lead you to discover an unusual side of Sicily.

Discover the roots of the fascinating myths and legends . These stories take inspiration from an extraordinary nature whose shapes and colours influenced the course of history itself. All tales reveal one truth: Sicily has always been a place loved by the Gods .

Travelling through Sicily, you can learn what rare botanical wonders live around the island. You can visit corners of paradise such as the Bioparco di Sicilia , or you can choose to follow the footsteps of Charles V around Sicily’s most beautiful cities . Spend some time watching hundreds of colourful kites soar through the sky, then taste and discover the history of real Aztec chocolate .

Travelling is the best way to learn something new and unique about Sicily.

Tourism Commitment

There are stories of men , perspectives, voices and hands that come together and, with commitment, give life to new hopes. They are the symbols of a Sicily that rises from its ashes.

Discover the Sicily that doesn’t give up.

The part of Sicily that does not want to be forgotten creates memorials. Palermo Ecomuseum promotes projects related to shared social responsibility, participatory care of the territory and sustainable tourism. The local community plans cultural, touristic and educational initiatives.

A terrible earthquake destroyed the town of Gibellina . Today its existence echoes through the work of its rebirth: Burri’s Cretto . There is a part of Sicily that shouldn’t be forgotten and abandoned. In Favara , from the greyness of a neighbourhood destined to decay, Florinda and Antonio created the Farm Cultural Park . Today it is one of the world’s most vibrant cultural centres. With Fiumara d’Arte, Antonio Presti has proclaimed the salvific power of beauty, creating one of the largest and most evocative land art parks in Europe. The inhabitants of the small and enchanting Borgo Parrini transformed the town into one of the most evocative places on the island, a virtuous example of urban regeneration.

There is another part of Sicily that does not surrender to fate. It pursues its dreams and reaches for the stars. One example is the shepherd poet Lorenzo Reina , who shapes the Andromeda Theatre in Santo Stefano Quisquina with his bare hands.

We cannot mention the part of Sicily that does not surrender to the Mafia . With infinite gratitude for the men who gave their lives to protect their land, it keeps their memory alive and educates the new generations to fight with messages of peace.

Discover the beautiful stories that Sicily has to tell. Prepare yourself for an exciting journey that will enrich your soul: this is what committed tourism is all about.

Sicily is the perfect and unique destination for those who want to spend a holiday surrounded by art, history and culture.

Let’s discover the cities and small towns of Sicily. Noto is the capital of Sicilian Baroque. In Caltagirone , we will be surprised by the blaze of colours of its ceramics. Syracuse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a walk through its streets will take you back in time. In Modica , the Duomo di San Giorgio’s great beauty (the Baroque icon in Sicily) will leave you speechless. In Marsala , you can admire the most beautiful sunset in the world, which makes the atmosphere of the Stagnone surreal. We then arrive in Piana degli Albanesi , a tiny Albania in the heart of Sicily, ready to welcome you with its lake teeming with life.

You will get to know such a wide and varied territory that you may wonder whether you are still in the same Region. Sicily seems to be the gateway to another dimension. Heaven and hell make peace in the Etnean landscape. Gods and nymphs weave love stories, unbridled passions and jealousies through forests, rivers and springs. But don’t forget to visit the smaller islands.

In Lipari , you can taste the worldwide famous Malvasia. Panarea is the most exclusive and popular destination. You can explore the Island of Alicudi on the back of a donkey. Don’t miss visiting the characteristic Island of Vulcano , renowned for its mud baths. Stromboli is pyrotechnical, while, in Salina , you can see the home of the poet Neruda, set of Massimo Troisi’s unforgettable movie “ Il Postino ”.

Then there are the Egadi Islands , Pantelleria , Ustica , Linosa and Lampedusa . They are all surrounded by a wonderful sea, and each Island has its palette of reflections, from deep blue to the turquoise sky. You will be completely captivated by the colours and atmosphere of these places.

There is too much to see, and it is hard to choose where to start. Do not waste time then: get ready to go. Sicily is waiting for you!

Spirituality

There is increasing demand for holidays that take us away from crowded places and daily stress, where the body and mind can find rest and meditation.

Excursions lead us to places where nature and silence reign, with monasteries, hermitages and shrines where it is possible to find religious devotion by retracing the paths of Saints and beatified people, as well as a secular moment of serenity.

The Sacred Paths are routes that have been travelled by pilgrims since ancient times, and have now become itineraries with great attraction for tourists. Some are a few dozen kilometres long, others hundreds. Discover the itineraries along the ancient roads of the Via Francigena or along the most beaten religious paths, and get ready to walk through the most enchanting places in Sicily.

Sicily is ready to offer an interesting network of religious routes that allow you to discover bright gems that are still little known, alone or with the help of local nature associations.

Spa and Wellness

Sicily offers a wide range of natural treatments to regenerate the body and mind.

If relaxation, sensory well-being and immersive pleasure are your top travel priorities, when you visit Sicily, you will discover that it is an amazing open-air spa .

It is not a matter of destination or length of your holiday: you will find out that the simplest and most natural things have extraordinary power over your health.

Breathe deeply and find your balance using the wisdom of the centuries-old forests and the energy of the frozen waterfalls . Surround yourself with sunshine and beauty. Relax on the salt crust in the unique setting of the Stagnone . Explore and rest in the natural caves , places of the Gods in the minor islands .

To treat yourself to some relaxation, spend a day in Vulcano’s mud baths . They are a true elixir of life. The thermal waters scattered throughout Sicily supply some of the best facilities in Italy .

Let your wellness journey begin. You deserve the best: you deserve Sicily.

Sea in Sicily

A quick look at the beaches, lidos and coves on the wonderful Sicily sea, with surprising transparency and richness of colours.

We’ll start from the coast on the south of this incredible island, going from Capo Passero in Syracuse to Capo Granitola in Trapani , which proudly reveals its golden sand with an exotic flair.

Marina di Ragusa, Pozzallo, Punta Secca in the territory of Ragusa , the Torre Salsa Reserve near Sciacca, the island of Lampedusa and the Scala dei Turchi in Agrigento have very long beaches that are usually not crowded, and which blend the “off-grid” harmony and relaxation we all seek.

This sandy coast extends to Mazara del Vallo and Marsala and continues with the Via del Sale, the Stagnone Reserve and Mozia in Trapani . Here we find out how salt is produced in the museums dedicated to it. Riserva dello Zingaro and the white, fine sandy beach of San Vito lo Capoe need no introduction and open up to the Tyrrhenian coast, characterised by a succession of beaches and cliffs.

The island of Ustica , Cefalù and Mondello in the Palermo area, the Aeolian Islands , Capo d’Orlando and Tindari in the province of Messina and the Egadi Islands in the Trapani region all overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea, where the blue of the sea is intense and snorkelling is very enjoyable.

The eastern coast starts after Messina with the lava rocks and pebble beaches of Taormina and Giardini Naxos, the Acireale Timpa Nature Reserve and the cliffs of Aci Trezza. The sand then returns in the Gulf of Catania , Syracuse , the Vendicari Reserve , going up to Marzamemi and the Isola delle Correnti, the precise point where the Ionian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea meet.

Also discover the child-friendly beaches and those that have been awarded the blue flag in 2023 !

The climate and landscapes allow you to pursue many outdoor sports activities in Sicily, combining wellness and fun: you will be spoilt for choice.

If you love the sea, you can dive and snorkel, experiencing the thrill of contact with the most awe-inspiring fauna and flora and discovering the “Divers’ paradise” on the bottom of Ustica, in the heart of Italy’s first marine reserve. You will behold images and colour combinations that you thought were pure science fiction with your own eyes.

On the surface, however, the sea works together with the wind to playfully push you towards kitesurfing: try it in the beautiful setting of Stagnone in Marsala!

The Sicilian natural scenery offers an original and fully comprehensive solutions for any level of fatigue, for all ages and for previous background of physical activity, from those who want to get fit to those who want to push their limits. Choose between a walk with your children   and the extremes of climbing and ski mountaineering. There are challenges with a very wide range of difficulty levels, from golf, which you can play in both the west and east of Sicily, to a highly evocative bike trip, from a day spent feeling truly free on a sailing boat to a horseback ride on Etna or crossing the Argimusco.

The hinterland of Sicily is the heart of the island, it is a little-known area. Here time flows naturally, and the contact with the locals is wonderful. It is a land rich in cultural expressions, millenary traditions, archaeological, architectural and naturalistic treasures. Many places make you want to stay forever.

Let’s discover the slopes of Mount Etna or the Simeto Nature Reserve : this area is rich in lava caves, waterfalls, rapids and small lakes. The Piana degli Albanesi Lake , on the other hand, is an area teeming with life. From the Bosco Della Ficuzza , we find ourselves in the heart of the Parco delle Madonie , dotted with small towns where time flows slowly and quietly.

Enna is the highest town in Italy, and from here you can enjoy a panoramic view over the whole island. Caltanissetta has a historical centre full of Renaissance and Baroque monuments.

Sutera is one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The Teatro di Andromeda in Santo Stefano Quisquina is a magical place surrounded by the pastoral landscape of the Monti Sicani .

Despite being in the centre of Sicily, far from the coast, you can enjoy the incredible and unique view of the Aeolian Islands . You will feel like you have just completed a journey into the most unusual and authentic Sicily.

Families and Children

Sicily is the perfect place to spend a carefree and fun holiday with your family and children.

Here you can travel and walk with children in total comfort and safety , discovering beautiful and unexpected natural settings . You can travel on foot, by bicycle or on the back of friendly donkeys . There are many ways to discover a land rich in hidden treasures, observing fauna and flora of rare beauty.

We recommend the best beaches to enjoy the wonderful Sicilian sea and spend your days among sandcastles, velvet seabeds and curious little fish. If you are lucky enough, you may even see a specimen of Caretta Caretta turtle !

In the Valley of the Temples , children can become budding archaeologists. They will be provided with the right equipment and guided by experts in discovering ancient remains. The Ludum is the first science museum in Sicily where you can learn what laws regulate the Universe.

You can discover the rare botanical wonders hidden around the island together with your family. You can visit corners of paradise such as the Bioparco di Sicilia . Or you can test your courage in the Adventure Parks , suspended in the air amidst the greenery.

Another unforgettable experience is driving along the writers’ road . Follow in the footsteps of Charles V on a historical route. Have fun with the children by flying colourful kites and tasting Aztec chocolate . Be inspired and choose the experience that perfectly suits you and your family.

Art and Culture

Some treasures do not need to be touched to perceive their rarity. However, in this triangular and evocative region, you will constantly come across the signs left by history, the passage of man and his creativity.

Get ready to discover how Sicily can amaze you. Sicily will surprise you when you least expect it. As you stroll along the streets, you will come across the works of contemporary street art : it is intense, immediate and universal. Looking out, over the infinity of the Sicilian hinterland, from the Andromeda Theatre, you will see a mystical and ancestral place. You will feel like floating in sidereal space. You have the chance to visit artisan’s workshops , guardians of traditions handed down from father to son.

Some customs are very ancient, such as the working of obsidian or the unique and precious Mediterranean coral . These traditions keep alive arts and knowledge of inestimable value, they are World Heritage Site. This heritage also includes the Sicilian puppets , protagonists of the Opera dei Pupi . Or the art of dry stone walls that embellish landscapes with their ancient beauty.

And what about archaeological sites ? Of Sicily’s 7 UNESCO sites , some are among the most beautiful archaeological sites of all time. Examples, Pantalica , the Valley of the Temples  and the magnificent Theatre of Taormina . They all bear witness to a glorious past in bright colours just waiting to be discovered. In Sicily, you will find countless places of culture , beautiful theatres and museums, artistic routes and endless opportunities to breathe in art en plein air. You will cherish this journey in the depths of your heart, along with your most precious memories.

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'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' is based on a true story. Here are the WWII special forces played by Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, and co.

• Guy Ritchie's new movie, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," follows a WWII secret special forces unit.
• Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, and more portray soldiers from Britain's Special Operations Executive.
• Here's the cast of the new movie and the real-life soldiers they play.

Henry Cavill , Alan Ritchson, and co. play British WWII special forces operatives in the new movie, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare."

Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film tells the story of the Special Operations Executive (SOE). Created in 1940, the secret unit helped sabotage the Nazis and their allies with guerilla tactics, including assassinations and destroying factories.

War films have always been popular, and the genre has won 17 best picture Oscars, including this year's winner "Oppenheimer." But "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" takes a more wacky, action-focused approach to the genre.

Based on the 2014 book of the same name, the movie mainly focuses on the SOE's first successful raid in 1942, "Operation Postmaster," which was carried out by a small raiding unit called the Small Scale Raiding Force (SSRF).

The SSRF managed to steal three enemy ships from a neutral Spanish colony in West Africa. This proved their resourcefulness while removing ships were thought to have weapons onboard.

Here's what to know about the movie's main cast and the real-life soldiers and spies they portray.

Henry Cavill plays the unit's leader Gus March-Phillipps.

Former Superman and " The Witcher " actor Henry Cavill plays the lead character, Gus March-Phillips. The trailer shows that Cavill is one of the first approached by SOE director Brigadier Gubbins to form the secretive special forces team.

According to Marcus Binney's 2005 book "Secret War Heroes," March-Phillips was a violent and reckless soldier who had a stutter.

March-Phillips created the SSRF, which would go on to raid enemy coasts. He led the six-man crew during Operation Postmaster and, after the successful mission, helped the SSRF expand.

March-Phillips was shot and killed during a raid in France later in 1942 while trying to complete what was known as Operation Aquatint.

Eiza González plays agent Marjorie Stewart.

Eiza González, who just starred in Netflix's " 3 Body Problem ," plays the only main female character, Marjorie Stewart.

Stewart was an SOE agent who married March-Phillips in 1942. She gave birth to their daughter shortly after he died.

According to the UK's National Army Museum website, the SOE was the only unit that allowed women to engage in armed combat during WWII.

However, there are no reports that Stewart was part of the SSRF, as she is in the film, so this may have been fabricated for the movie.

González told Comicbook.com earlier this week that she read a book about Stewart to prepare for her role.

"She is just so confident, so calm, cool, collected — she was such a go-getter, nothing phased her," González said. "I was fascinated by how courageous she was and I was just hoping that I could honor her in the best way possible."

After the war, Stewart became an actor in theater and on TV. She died in 1988.

Alex Pettyfer plays the second-in-command Geoffrey Appleyard.

Geoffrey Appleyard, a member of the SSRF is played by Alex Pettyfer — known for his roles in movies including, "Stormbreaker," "Magic Mike," and "In Time."

Appleyard was a military engineer who joined the Royal Army Service Corps in 1939. He eventually transferred to the SSRF in 1941 and became the second-in-command of the Maid Honor, a fishing vessel used for SSRF raids. He also took part in Operation Postmaster.

Appleyard disappeared while helping the Allied forces invade Sicily in July 1943. He was presumed dead at 26 years old.

Alan Ritchson plays Danish commando Anders Lassen.

Alan Ritchson , who rose to fame after starring in "Reacher" and "Fast X," plays Anders Lassen, a Danish soldier.

Lassen's family were landed gentry in Denmark and he joined the Danish army during the war. He originally served in the Danish Merchant Navy before transferring to the SSRF.

After the success of Operation Postmaster, Lassen was promoted to second lieutenant and received a military cross. He was mortally wounded during a mission in Italy in 1945. Lassen died less than a month before the end of the war at the age of 25.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin plays Henry Hayes, who may be based on a man named Geoffrey Hayes.

"After" star Hero Fiennes Tiffin, the nephew of Ralph Fiennes , plays Henry Hayes, the fourth member of the Maid Honor crew.

Henry Hayes is thought to have been based on Graham Hayes, a close friend of Appleyard. Hayes joined the Border Regiment at the beginning of the war before joining the SSRF at the request of Appleyard. Hayes also received a military cross after participating in Operation Postmaster.

Hayes was captured after the failed Operation Aquatint and executed by the Gestapo a year later.

Henry Golding plays a fictional agent, Freddy Alvarez.

The rom-com heartthrob turned action hero Henry Golding plays Freddy Alvarez, a fictional character.

Alvarez is part of March-Phillips' crew in the movie, which means Golding's character could be a stand-in for the final two members of the Maid Honor crew in Operation Postmaster. One of the two soldiers was a 17-year-old private called Frank "Buzz" Perkins.

Babs Olusanmokun plays a fictional agent, Mr. Heron.

Babs Olusanmokun has already starred in two movies this year, "The Book of Clarence" and "Dune: Part Two." "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is his third movie of 2024, where he plays the fictional character, Mr. Heron.

He appears to be another SOE agent, although, in the trailer, he seems more of a spy than a soldier. He could be a stand-in for real-life operatives Richard Lippett or Leonard Guise, who helped organize Operation Postmaster after going undercover in the Spanish colony, Fernando Po.

Cary Elwes plays the spy director Brigadier Gubbins.

Cary Elwes continues his spy movie streak after "Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One" and "Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre" with "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." Elwes plays Brigadier Gubbins, the operations and training director of the SOE.

Colin McVean Gubbins fought in and was wounded during WWI, leading him to become involved with Britain's intelligence service. When the SOE was formed, he was hired as the director and given the rank of Brigadier. He also started to use the codename M, referring to his middle name McVean. Gubbins died in 1976.

Freddie Fox plays James Bond creator Ian Fleming.

Freddie Fox appears in the movie as Ian Fleming , the liaison to Rear Admiral John Godfrey of the Royal Navy.

If the name Fleming rings a bell, it's because he is the creator of James Bond. Fleming wrote the original Bond spy novels after WWII.

Damien Lewis wrote in his book, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," that Fleming was inspired by Lassen, Appleyard, Hayes, and March-Phillips when creating Bond. M was likely inspired by Gubbins, too.

Fleming worked closely with Gubbins during Operation Postmaster to come up with a cover story for the mission. Fleming died after the war in 1964.

Rory Kinnear plays former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Rory Kinnear, who previously starred in "Skyfall" and "The Imitation Game," plays Winston Churchill .

Churchill was the British Prime Minister during WW2 after being elected into a coalition government in 1940. That same year, according to Lewis' book, Churchill formed the SOE "to set ablaze enemy-held Europe." Though successful, the group was later disbanded in 1946 after Churchill lost the 1944 election to Clement Atlee.

Churchill is known for his strong leadership during the war but also for his controversial racist statements and colonial policies. Churchill died in 1965.

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