![Is Sicily part of Italy?](http://papavince.com/cdn/shop/articles/Is_Sicily_part_of_Italy_update_2.png?v=1713188315)
Explore Sicily's rich history, from ancient conquests to modern dreams of the Messina Bridge, and the enduring spirit of its people seeking Italian citizenship.
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![Ricotta Cheesemaking in Sicily - Papa Vince](http://papavince.com/cdn/shop/articles/ricotta-cheesemaking-in-sicily-155088.jpg?v=1666060886)
Ricotta cheese has played an important role in Italian food for hundreds of years and tradition says that it originated in Sicily from where its popularity spread throughout Italy. We visited an artisa...
Read more![Olive Oil Tasting In Sicily, Italy - Papa Vince](http://papavince.com/cdn/shop/articles/olive-oil-tasting-in-sicily-italy-420502.jpg?v=1666060887)
If you love true Extra Virgin Olive Oil, experiencing the olive harvest in Sicily and tasting the oil straight from the press, is a must for your bucket list. From handpicking the olives in the morning ... to drinking the freshly pressed olive ...
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Small group touring is the best! We started Papa Vince Harvest Tours a few years ago with a selection of our customers who wanted to combine a true Sicilian vacation with the olive harvest at our family orchards in Santa Ninfa.
![What to see & do in Palermo, Sicily - Papa Vince](http://papavince.com/cdn/shop/articles/what-to-see-do-in-palermo-sicily-419099.jpg?v=1666060889)
The ancient harbor city of Palermo is Sicily’s capital and Italy’s capital of culture in 2018 which explains why it’s worthy of a visit during your trip to Sicily. Palermo has...
Read more![What to eat in Palermo #PalermoStreetFoodTour - Papa Vince](http://papavince.com/cdn/shop/articles/what-to-eat-in-palermo-palermostreetfoodtour-564097.jpg?v=1666060890)
Palermo is establishing itself as one of the great food cities of the world. A place where you can experience the heart of the Sicilian culture as you set off on a culinary ad...
Read more![Erice - Sicily's Fairytale City - Papa Vince](http://papavince.com/cdn/shop/articles/erice-sicilys-fairytale-city-820420.jpg?v=1666060890)
If you're thinking of traveling to Sicily this year, make sure you add Erice to your itinerary. Erice is Sicily's fairytale city with breathtaking views, pretty, ancient winding streets, central square with coffee shops or pasticceria serving mouthwatering pastries.