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Travel to Sicily Like You’re a Star in “The White Lotus”

by Mary Melnick

Jul 4, 2023

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Destinations / Europe

Travelers and fans of the second season of The White Lotus flock to Italy this summer to visit the show’s iconic destination and experience the dolce vita sheen of Sicily for themselves. The HBO show’s picturesque filming locations overlook the Ionian Sea and Mediterranean island’s northern coast.

 

For travelers looking to walk in the footsteps of the show’s characters, the digital booking platform Tiqets offers deals on attractions surrounding The White Lotus filming locations.

 

Cruise Along the Coast of Taormina

The charming clifftop town of Taormina is where the new Four Seasons property, San Domenico Palace, the location for season 2, can be found. Venture on a two-hour boat tour and enjoy beautiful views, live guides, drinks and aperitif.

 

Sunset Jeep Tour

Most of the show’s second season takes place in the shadow of Mount Etna, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. Tiqets offers a new sunset Jeep tour through the national park to see the volcano from different angles. The guide lasts six hours and includes a guide, hiking gear and local product tasting.

 

Ancient Theatre of Taormina

The second episode features the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, and Tiqets allows travelers to skip the line and explore the beautiful amphitheater.

 

Palermo

As the capital of Sicily, Palermo is one of the most famous settings of season two. Travelers can wander through the charming Old Town like Portia and Jack and visit Palazzo Asmundo.

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