From Modica, it was a 40-minute drive to Noto. We stayed at Il Giardino del Barocco, located at Via Giovanni Aurispa, 77. This was...

Modica is known for chocolate. Their chocolate is unique--it's grainy. Stop by the shops and try them out. The Antica Dolceria Bonajuto...

From Ragusa, it was a 20 minute drive to Modica. We got lucky and found parking on the street. Otherwise, park at Parcheggio Gratuito...

In Ragusa Ibla (the lower town), we followed Rick Steves' walking tour. Start at the Giardino Ibleo (Public Garden). Inside the garden,...

Dinner in Ragusa was at Lo Steri, located at Piazza Chiaramonte, 8. I loved the utensil stand. Ibleo di Terra--€12. A selection of finger...

In Ragusa, we stayed at Hotel Sabbiniricca, located at Via Iappolo, 46. It was conveniently located in the center of the old town but the...

We arrived in Ragusa around 2 pm and most of the restaurants were already full. We found Benvenuti al Sud, a take-away place. It's...

Follow Rick Steves' tour to see Ragusa Superiore (the upper town). Allow at least 45 minutes for this tour. Start at the Piazza della...

Villa Romana del Casale is one of the few remaining Roman sites in Sicily. At 37,000 sf, it has one of the largest collections of Roman...

I made reservations at Osteria L'Ambasciata di Sicilia. It's located at Via Giambertoni, 2. It was a 5-min walk from our B&B. They have a...

Agrigento's old town is small with not much to see. I couldn't even identify some of the buildings. I did find out this was the Chiesa...

In Agrigento, we stayed at Le Cinque Novelle. It's a Bed & Breakfast but you have to pay extra for the breakfast. You have to call 1 hour...

The Valley of the Temples sits between Agrigento and the coast. Built by slaves in the 5th century BC, these are some of the best...

I recommend visiting the Pietro Griffo Archaeological Museum before seeing the Valley of the Temple. This museum, north of the Valley of...

Back on the main street of Corso Umberto I, we found a snack at Salumeria del Corso, located at #68. Mortadella Rosette--€2.50. I love...

From Marsala, we headed to Agrigento and the Valley of the Temples. Along the way, we stopped in Mazara del Vallo. It's reminiscent of a...

The Hotel Carmine is part of the Complesso Carmine (Carmine Complex). The complesso features an octagonal tower which is detached from...

In Marsala, we stayed at the Hotel Carmine. It's just outside the ZTL zone. Prior to being transformed into a hotel. the Hotel Carmine...

After 2 hours of watching the Processione dei Misteri, we left Trapani and headed to Marsala. Along the way, we stopped at Saline Ettore...

Holy Week is a big deal in Sicily and on Good Friday, the Processione dei Misteri is held. It's a 24-hour long passion procession...