Spring Birding in Sicily

We must start by saying how good the two tour leaders (Dave & Jessica) were…both ensured as far as possible, that we saw all the birds, flowers and insects that were available. The lunches they provided were excellent, varied and plentiful.

Mr & Mrs R. Kent

Jessica and Stuart worked very hard to ensure we had a good trip. I particularly valued having a botanist and an ornithologist. The Pozzo di Mazza was comfortable and my shared room was spacious. The breakfasts were excellent.

Mrs P. Somerset

Lovely holiday - a really friendly group - lots of laughs. Stuart was a superb leader in all respects, not only blessed with a wonderful ear and great vision for the birds, but also displaying an infectious interest in all things natural and making sure everyone saw it all.

Mr C. Northamptonshire

The team leaders and fellow travellers made this a very special holiday for me. I was a novice bird watcher but with a keen interest in all flora and fauna. The hospitality of Baron Peter and his team was exceptional, as was the food and wine. The weather was glorious and a trip to the crater on Etna especially memorable. We enjoyed the care and expertise of two Naturetrek guides and saw an amazing range of birds, butterflies and flowers.

M.T. Fife

Naturetrek excelled themselves with the choice of the renovated farmhouse near Siracusa for the Spring Birding in Sicily tour. The farmhouse was full of old world charm and a delight in its own right but with all the necessary facilities, and how marvellous to look out over the estate vineyards and citrus groves at first light, listening to a dawn chorus of Nightingales, Golden Orioles, Sardinian Warblers and the like. Most of the group were so enthusiastic that we usually had a pre, pre breakfast walk. The food was excellent throughout. Dave Nevitt and Luca Sattin were wonderful guides, not only because of their natural history knowledge but also their attentiveness to the clients. Birding excursions visited a good mixture of habitats while additional highlights included a trip to the craters on Mt Etna and dinner at the Baron's palace. We have travelled widely on all continents so we do not hand out such accolades lightly. Well done to all concerned (including the super-efficient office staff).

M.T. Derbyshire

My late booking was well handled by yourself and my huge room at the Pozzo a bonus. A very enjoyable trip and I'm a happy and satisfied customer.

Mr S. Cambridgeshire

The accommodation was wonderful with its historic appearance and surroundings of citrus groves and vineyards. The leaders were keen to make sure that we all saw the birds; butterflies, moths and invertebrates were also noted.

E.F. Northumberland

The tour leaders, Dave and Stu, were just brilliant with their vast knowledge of birds, butterflies, moths and insects. The two of them made sure everybody saw whatever they particularly wanted to see and were very helpful, friendly and amusing. The accommodation was brilliant and couldn't be faulted and the food amazing.

J.B. East Sussex

The accommodation was outstanding - slightly quirky but lovely and Baron Peter went out of his way to ensure our comfort. The food was some of the best we have had on a Naturetrek holiday.

Mr & Mrs A. Lancashire

This was my first Naturetrek, or indeed organised birding trip, of more than one day. It was a wonderful experience with our leaders being attentive to everyone, trying to ensure that we had all seen anything that there was available to see. They added humour and were very informative, whilst happy to chat when we were relaxing.

A.G. North Yorkshire

Dave and Ian, our tour guides, were highly professional, skilled, patient and considerate throughout. Full marks!

G.O. Surrey

Dave and Marcus were great guys with excellent skills between them to further one's knowledge. They made the holiday first class, nothing was too much trouble and they really looked after us all. They are a real asset to Naturetrek.

A.P. Hampshire

It was the first time I'd done a guided birding trip and it exceeded my expectations. I liked the variety of habitats and the extra activities - visiting Mt Etna and the Greek and Roman antiquities. It all worked so well because of the qualities of both the leader and the co-leader, who both worked very hard. I learned a lot and enjoyed it so much because of their patience, good humour and sense of fun.

A.C. Avon

Excellent leadership from Dave and Luca not only for their great and varied wildlife knowledge but in ensuring that all members of the group were able to see each bird, butterfly, reptile etc. - often requiring considerable patience! Great accommodation in a marvellous setting of vineyards and citrus plantations. Ideal to pre-breakfast and pre-pre-breakfast walks.

M.T. Derbyshire

This was yet another memorable Naturetrek trip, in the care of relaxed yet conscientious leaders. Wildlife sightings were excellent; Dave and Stuart were exceptionally good at making sure no one missed anything. The expedition up Etna was an unmissable experience, and the whole holiday was enhanced by our interesting accommodation.

Mr & Mrs A. Hertfordshire