Sicily

Italy\’s largest island is a paradise where Italian, Spanish, and Arabic history and culture braid together to create one of the most unique destinations in the country. Whether you have days to explore or just a few hours from the cruise ports of Messina, Syracuse or Palermo, the island is sure to astound you from Etna, Europe\’s largest active volcano, to the Valley of the Temples where 2,500-year-old ruins evoke an ancient civilization of power and learning. The food is unlike any you will try in the rest of Italy, combining the many cultural influences of the past 2,000 years to create exotic dishes, mouth-watering seafood plates, and of course, the divine ricotta-filled cannoli.