Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, filled with ancient ruins including well preserved Greek temples, Byzantine mosaics, and Roman cathedrals and amphitheaters. Explore the narrow streets and markets of Palermo and enjoy the ancient quarter of La Kalsa where you’ll get a flavor for local Sicilian life and have a chance to taste babbaluci (marinated baby snails sold in paper cornets, good for eating on the run) and Sicily’s famous slushy ice dessert, granita, from one of the street vendors. Be sure to walk up and down the enormous lava dunes of Mount Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano at approximately 3350 meters, and meander over its moonlike surface passing by a variety of vegetation. You can also choose to admire the magnificence of Mount Etna from the luxury of your private villa, equipped with a personal staff, private pool, and several outdoor areas. Composed of both white and black sand and fringed with orange and lemon orchards, the beaches in Sicily are another great attraction to the island. A Sicilian villa vacation is truly a unique experience.