Sicily bursts with character and oozes history – a combination which sees even the most seasoned of travellers return to this fabulous destination year after year.

As the largest Mediterranean island and the ‘toe’ to Italy’s ‘boot’, Sicily is home to stunning wonders such as the Valley of the Temples and the glorious Palatine Chapel. Overlooking these cultural gems is the brooding, smoke-spewing Mount Etna, one of Europe’s highest active volcanoes.  

For a relaxing, peaceful four nights, the Hotel Danieli will be your home. Modern and elegant, this 4-star paradise is the full package; a glittering swimming pool and tropical gardens are a stone’s throw from the beach and the lively sea town of Pozzallo (where the hotel is nestled) invites endless wandering and an insight into authentic Italian life. Not to mention it is the perfect springboard for day trips to Scicli, Modica (and others) and from its port, trips to Malta are also possible.

When you’re not basking in the sun and taking advantage of your hotel’s tranquil atmosphere, we’ve lined up two excursions during your 4-night getaway to help you get to know the area.

First, visit the places where the famous Inspector Montalbano TV programme was filmed. And for those of you with a sweet tooth, a chocolate tasting tour in Modica might just be what the doctor ordered. Modica, a city in the southeast of Sicily and renowned for its Baroque buildings and museums, is beautiful to behold. 

Your second excursion will see you sample the Cioccolato di Modica, a specialty of the region and inspired by the Aztec original recipe for Xocolatl.