Ready for an unforgettable travel experience? Sicily is Italy in the extreme — a cultural torrent of exuberant chaos. Palermo, Sicily's historic capital, is the best place to dive in — and that’s where we kick off our Best of Sicily tour: www.ricksteves.com/tours/italy/sicily. On Day 2 of the 11-day tour, a local guide takes us through Palermo’s oldest, most authentic, and liveliest street market: The Ballarò Market. Take a peek in this clip from Season 10 of Rick Steves’ Europe. | Rick Steves'

For years, readers have been asking me, “Hey Rick, when are you going to write a guidebook about Sicily?” Well, how about right now? My new Rick Steves Sicily guidebook is here! Grab your copy today at www.ricksteves.com/sicily-guidebook — happy travels! | Rick Steves

I’m at Sicily’s greatest ancient sight — Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples. Giant statues once stood here, between the columns at the Temple of Zeus. Now, they seem to be melting into the earth —an evocative reminder that, 500 years before Christ, Sicily was a center of Greek civilization. Take a minute and join me as I explore. | Rick Steves