We offer Sicilian experiences for Americans seeking an authentic connection to the island’s unique culture, history, food and traditions. From day trips to extended stays, we can assist you as you rediscover your roots and plan your dream vacation.
2 Tour Opportunities:
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"THE BRIDGE TO BISACQUINO" tour
We specialize in helping those with roots in Bisacquino and surrounding villages return to the home of their ancestors. From short day tours to longer stays based in Bisacquino, let us take the stress out of the return to your roots!
With your visit coordinated ahead of time, we can assure an unforgettable experience here with proud and passionate people. We can provide walking tours, genealogy research, translation, line up activities, accommodations, transportation… and supply the fun for your vacation.
Bisacquino is a small town in the province of Palermo Sicily. This picturesque town was founded over 1000 years ago and sits at 2300 feet above sea-level. The economy is based on agriculture, and currently has approximately 4,560 inhabitants.
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or a CUSTOMIZED Sicilian tour
Let us plan your Sicilian vacation traveling to top sites in the western and central Sicily that meet your preferences and interests. We will organize your trip for you and make recommendations that best fit your needs.
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean sea, with an astonishing 600 miles of coastline, and has approximately 5 million inhabitants. It has been conquered throughout history by over 15 different cultures, which has made it the crossroads of cultures, landscapes, and cuisine. It offers beautiful beaches, charming villages, as well as ancient ruins and archeological sites.
Exploring Sicily can be a lifechanging experience - let us help you make the most of your trip!
ABOUT US:
We are Americans currently living in Bisacquino, Sicily. I’m Tracy Zito, originally from Birmingham, Alabama. My family all emigrated from several small towns in Sicily (including Bisacquino) to the USA in the early 1900’s, seeking opportunity and a better life for their family.
My husband David and I immediately fell in love with Sicilian people, culture, cuisine and history after first visiting in 2017. Though none of my grandparents or parents were ever able to return, I felt so lucky to have the opportunity to experience such a strong reconnection to my heritage - and an overwhelming emotional bond to an island so far from home. Together, we vowed to spend more than just vacations in Sicily, and after a few more trips back and a lot of ancestral research, we made our move. We first immersed ourselves in 2020 as students in a 6-month intensive Italian language program in Bologna. Then in 2021, we moved to Bisacquino, where I was recognized as an Italian citizen through my great-grandfather, and where we would find our new home.
After going through this life-changing period discovering my Sicilian heritage, fully immersing ourselves into Sicilian culture and learning the Italian language, we are now passionate about using our experience and knowledge to be the connection for other Sicilian-Americans wanting to rediscover their roots, and for those interested in a more authentic Sicilian vacation.