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Sicily Roots & Ancestry Tour: Heritage Research

5.00(1)Taormina & the east· Etna · Greek theatre · seaEnglish, Italian

Reconnect with your heritage on a fully personalized root-seeking tour across Sicily. Whether your family originates from a mountain village in the Madonie, a town near Etna, or a small hamlet in the hinterland, this private experience is designed to guide you back to your origins. We assist you throughout the journey to ensure a smooth and emotionally rich experience: Local Translation & Intercultural Assistance: We bridge the gap between you and the locals, helping you chat with townspeople who might remember your family name. We guide you to the local civil registry office (Anagrafe/Stato Civile) or church archives to look up historical birth, marriage, or baptismal records. Cemetery & Ancestral Home Visits: We help you navigate local cemeteries to find ancestral graves or locate the street and house where your forefathers lived. Enjoy a relaxed walk through your ancestral town, exploring its historic center, traditions, and local food culture.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
In-vehicle air conditioning

Meeting point & pickup

Through agreement, the time and meeting point are set, and the client will be picked up by a driver. We pick up travelers up to a maximum of 70 km from Taormina. Enter the details of the city of birth, and all possible information. The attractions and points of interest are indicative and vary based on preferences.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Where this sits in Taormina & the east

Taormina & the east is about 1 hr 4 min by road from Catania Fontanarossa Airport. A Greek theatre with Etna behind it, above a coastline of small beaches. The polished end of eastern Sicily, and the base for the volcano, Catania and Siracusa.

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