Gran Tour in Sicily

What Gran Tour in Sicily does

Gran Tour in Sicily (GTS) is a Palermo-based Destination Management Company and tour operator founded in 2018, specializing in luxury experiential tourism across Sicily. The company designs and delivers high-end itineraries for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, with a flagship proposition built around driving exotic sports cars (Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, McLaren) on historically significant Sicilian racing routes, most notably the Targa Florio and the Monte Pellegrino hill climb. Beyond driving experiences, GTS operates sailing excursions aboard the Janabel racing sailboat, curates multi-day island tours, and runs a corporate events and team-building division branded "Feel The Wind."

The company's commercial model is bespoke and quote-based, with no standardized price list disclosed; revenue is generated per experience, per itinerary, or per corporate event, with pricing scaled to vehicle class, route, duration and group size. Distribution combines direct-to-client concierge sales, partnerships with luxury travel advisors and villa/hotel networks, and a co-marketing relationship with Globeair, a private jet broker, which funnels international private-aviation clients into GTS experiences. The company holds an Official Partnership with the Targa Florio organization, was recognized among the Top 25 Best Luxury Experiences in the Mediterranean by Signatur Luxury Travel & Style, and operates a sub-brand, GTS Taormina, addressing the east-coast luxury resort market. GTS is privately held with a small team (1–10 employees), consistent with a boutique luxury operator that outsources guide and chauffeur labor on a per-engagement basis.

Name

Gran Tour in Sicily

Legal name

GTS Gran Tour in Sicily

Website

https://gtsicily.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gran Tour in Sicily is a Palermo-based luxury Destination Management Company and tour operator founded in 2018, offering supercar driving experiences on historic Sicilian routes, sailing, private aviation and corporate events to high-net-worth travelers and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Destination Management & Experiential Tourism

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Grand Touring (GT) Car Rentals (THADAMAD), Photography & Scenic Viewpoint Tours (THAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Luxury travel services
• Destination management
• Experiential tourism
• Supercar driving tours
• Corporate event planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Palermo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Luxury Travel Experiences: Customized experiential tourism packages including sport car driving tours, sailing experiences, gastronomic tours, and cultural excursions throughout Sicily. Revenue generated through curated travel packages and exclusive experiences.
2. Private Jet Services: Partnership with Globeair for private jet transportation services, providing luxury travel connectivity from Europe to Sicily.
3. Event Management: Corporate events, team building activities, and exclusive celebrations organized for individuals, families, and corporations. Includes Feel The Wind Team Building Activity and sport car treasure hunts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GTS Gran Tour in Sicily is a Destination Management Company and Tour Operator specialized on Sicily, offering luxury experiential tourism packages. Core offerings include supercar driving tours (Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren) along historic Sicilian racing circuits such as Targa Florio and Monte Pellegrino, sailing experiences aboard the historic Janabel racing sailboat, private jet services through the Globeair partnership, gourmet dining with Michelin-starred chefs, cultural excursions to UNESCO sites, and tailored corporate event management.

Product overview

Gran Tour in Sicily (GTS) is a Destination Management Company and Tour Operator offering luxury experiential tourism in Sicily. The core offering is centered around premium sportcar driving experiences (Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren) along historic racing routes including the Targa Florio and Monte Pellegrino circuits. The portfolio includes individual day experiences (Marsala & Salt Pans, Taormina & Volcano Etna, Hill Climb, Race The Legend, Enjoy The Race), a private jet service through Globeair partnership, sailing experiences aboard the historic Janabel racing sailboat, and curated luxury accommodation partnerships. The company operates primarily as a service-based offering with no software platform, emphasizing personalized travel design and high-end logistics including private driving concierge service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Enjoy The Race: Product allowing travel on legendary Targa Florio tracks with latest generation Sportcars or Vintage cars
• Janabel
• Enjoy The Race

Products and services

• Porsche Tour in Sicily

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Targa FloriocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGTS is the Official Partner of Targa Florio, the world's oldest automobile race founded in 1906. This partnership grants exclusive access to race routes, participation in Targa Florio Classic events, and official recognition as the first and only tour operator to design experiential journeys on these legendary Sicilian racing circuits.
• GlobeaircoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner of Globeair, the largest private jet fleet in the world. Together they offer top connections from all over Europe, accommodating client needs exclusively by designing complete Sicily experiences including private aviation and ground services.
• Signatur Luxury Travel & StyleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured on the Signatur Luxury Travel & Style platform as one of the Top 25 Best Top Luxury Experiences in the Mediterranean, providing visibility to their affluent travel audience.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Belmond: Belmond operates luxury hotels, trains, and river cruises with curated experiential travel itineraries for HNWIs globally. Comparable as a high-end experiential tourism brand serving luxury travelers with story-driven, multi-component journeys, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than GTS.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Abercrombie & Kent is a leading luxury experiential travel company offering private tailor-made journeys, exclusive access experiences, and cultural immersion tours worldwide. Comparable as a luxury tour operator emphasizing bespoke itineraries and exclusive experiences, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Black Tomato: Black Tomato is a luxury travel company specializing in bespoke experiential itineraries and unique adventures for affluent travelers. Directly comparable as a boutique operator designing tailor-made luxury experiences with strong storytelling and exclusive access components.
• Scott Dunn: Scott Dunn is a luxury tour operator offering bespoke private travel experiences, including driving tours, cultural excursions, and exclusive access trips. Comparable as a high-end tour operator focused on tailor-made itineraries and premium service delivery to HNWI clients.
• Mille Miglia Green: Mille Miglia is Italy's most famous historic road race (1927) with significant enthusiast tourism around regularity events. Comparable as a heritage motorsport tourism experience with vintage car participation, paralleling GTS's Targa Florio Classic offering.
• Quintessentially Travel: Quintessentially Travel offers bespoke luxury travel concierge services for ultra-high-net-worth clients worldwide. Comparable as a concierge-style luxury experience provider serving HNWIs with curated, exclusive experiences and high-touch service delivery.

Regional players

• Italian Discovery: Italian Discovery is an Italy-focused luxury tour operator providing customized private journeys and exclusive experiences across Italy. Comparable as a regional luxury tour operator specializing in bespoke Italian itineraries, though broader geographic coverage than GTS's Sicily focus.
• Tuscany in Tour: Tour operator focused on Tuscany and central Italy offering luxury private tours, wine experiences, and cultural excursions. Comparable as an Italian regional luxury tour operator with bespoke experiential offerings, though with wine/cultural emphasis rather than motorsport focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GTSicily
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gts-gran-tour-in-sicily
• Instagraminstagram.com/gtsicily

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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