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Infos
- Immersive experience with a local family
- Iconic Taormina pistachios
- Historic bakery in Erice
- Arrival
- Syracuse and “cannolo therapy”
- Taormina, Etna and typical products
- Noto, Modica and chocolate
- Cefalù, Madonie and granita – hotel change
- Palermo, cooking class and market experience with locals
- Trapani, Erice and almond cookies
- Departure
Tour Details
Programme & inclusions
1 Arrival
2 Syracuse and “cannolo therapy”
Morning guided tour of Syracuse, with the impressive Cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa, and the charming, baroque Ortigia Island. Afternoon stop at a local producer for an unforgettable tasting of the iconic cannolo siciliano, with an entertaining narration of the “cannolo therapy” philosophy by the inventors themselves.
Gusto of the day: cannolo siciliano
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Syracuse excursion
- 1 x cannolo-therapy at a local producer
3 Taormina, Etna and typical products
Morning walk on Mt. Etna, Europe’s tallest active volcano. Stop along the Etna wine road for a tasting of all the regional excellences at a local farmhouse: wine, honey, pistachios, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, and more. Afternoon guided tour of iconic Taormina, with its unique views of the Mediterranean and Mt. Etna.
Gusto of the day: Authentic Sicilian products
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Etna and Taormina excursion
- 1 x tour of a local farmhouse, including tasting of all the typical products
4 Noto, Modica and chocolate
Guided tour of Noto, a baroque masterpiece in the southeast of the island, where golden-hued palaces and elegant churches line the streets. Afternoon visit to Modica, famed for its unique chocolate-making tradition inspired by the ancient Aztec method, with a tasting at a local chocolatier.
Gusto of the day: Modica chocolate
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Noto and Modica excursion
- 1 x visit to a chocolate producer in Modica, including a tasting
5 Cefalù, Madonie and granita – hotel change
Transfer to the western part of Sicily, with a stop in the lovely town of Cefalù to enjoy a walk along its calm yet lively promenade. Up in the Madonie Geopark, extensive tasting of fresh products as lunch, rounded off by the local specialty: granita.
Gusto of the day: granita
- 1 x FD tour guide for the transfer and Cefalù tour
- 1 x lunch with regional products and granita
6 Palermo, cooking class and market experience with the locals
A day dedicated to a deeper understanding of Sicilian traditions and culture through direct contact with a local family. Start by shopping at the Ballarò market for all the ingredients that will later be used in the cooking class. The experience includes a welcome aperitif to meet the family, a cooking session, a 5-course meal, and unlimited wine and water.
Gusto of the day: Sicilian food & traditions
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Palermo and cooking class excursion
- 1 x immersive Sicilian experience through shopping, cooking and eating with the locals
7 Trapani, Erice and almond cookies
Morning guided tour of Trapani, with its picturesque harbour dotted with fishing boats and vibrant streets that were once a trading hub for the Phoenicians. Afternoon at leisure in the enchanting, medieval town of Erice, after a tasting of the legendary almond cookies from Maria Grammatico.
Gusto of the day: almond cookies
- 1 x FD tour guide for the Trapani and Erice excursion
- 1 x almond cookies tasting at Maria Grammatico’s
8 Departure
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