You wouldn't buy your flight ticket from a shoe salesman...
So why hire a guide specialized in Belgium for your tour of Sicily?
Not that we have anything against the folks who sell shoes, or those who guide tours in Brussels, but your guide's local knowledge helps to
guarantee an interesting visit to Sicily. Under new EU (European Union) law, a guide licensed anyplace in Europe --or Italy-- can legally
work in Sicily, and there are already people actually licensed as chauffer-drivers who (misleadingly) promote themselves as "tour guides."
A Question of Quality
It's really a question of quality. Not every driver or escort (group leader) you encounter in this field is actually trained as a tour
guide. Our staff are licensed guides specialised in Sicilian history, who work with
competent driver-guides. The difference is less subtle than it may seem, and it's not just about "globalisation."
Keeping the Sicilianess in 'Sicily'
Sicilianità is a joyful local word for the art or style of Sicily and Sicilians, something that transcends food and fashion. The logic
behind hiring local guides, in Sicily or anywhere else, is that they usually know more about the local history --and local conditions-- than guides
from outside. It isn't simply the history itself, but the sense of culture you expect when you visit a place, as well as details on things like
local events, restaurants and much more. That's why insisting on a locally licensed guide isn't just good for us, it's good for you!
The Real Deal
If every place, and every vacation (holiday) experience, were the same as every other, there would be no point in travelling at all. Instead, we'd all
stay at home and "experience" far-away places "virtually" on our computers or televisions. Fortunately, the world of (real) travel still offers a world of
choices, not only in what you see but in the way that you see it. Having a locally licensed guide enhances that experience in almost every sense. It's all about you.
Your Visit, YOUR Way
Fortunately, places aren't all the same, and neither are people. The fact that you're reading this says a great deal about you. You're
probably the kind of person who seeks the best personalised service wherever you
travel for leisure. We're here to provide that service --with no compromises to your personal style or to the details of
the fascinating place called Sicily. While we provide licensed guides, we also furnish English-speaking drivers (who are not guides); one of the hallmarks of our
services is that we always make clear precisely what it is that you're paying for.
Flying, Walking, Discovering
In the end, choosing the right guide for your Sicilian adventure is about much more than flight tickets (though we hope you'll
fly over to visit our island in the sun) and shoes (hopefully something more comfortable than the one pictured at the top of this page!). It's one of the most
important details of your visit. We look forward to seeing you in Sicily, and we'll work hard to ensure that you enjoy your visit.
