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Infos
- Immersive experience with local family
- Iconic Taormina pistachios
- Historical 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, featuring the impressive Cathedral and the Fountain of Arethusa, and the charming baroque Ortigia Island. Afternoon stop at a local producer to taste the unforgettable cannolo siciliano, accompanied by a narration of the “Cannolo-therapy” philosophy by the inventors themselves.
Gusto of the day: cannolo siciliano
- 1 x FD tour guide for 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 on the Mediterranean and Etna.
Gusto of the day: Sicilian genuine products
- 1 x FD tour guide for 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 baroque and warm Noto, an architectural gem in the south-east of the island. Afternoon visit to Modica and a local chocolate-producer for a tasting of this regional legacy, inspired by the Aztec method.
Gusto of the day: Modica chocolate
- 1 x FD tour guide for Noto and Modica excursion
- 1 x visit to a chocolate producer in Modica, including tasting
5 Cefalù, Madonie and granita – hotel change
Transfer to the Western portion of Sicily, with stop in lovely Cefalù to enjoy a walk on the calm yet lively promenade. Up in the Madonie Geopark, extensive tasting of fresh products for lunch, rounded off with the local specialty: granita.
Gusto of the day: granita
- 1 x FD tour guide for transfer and Cefalù tour
- 1 x lunch with regional products and granita
6 Palermo, cooking class and market experience with locals
Day dedicated to a deeper understanding of the Sicilian traditions and culture through real contact with a local family: shopping at the Ballarò market for all the ingredients that will serve as the foundation of the cooking class. The experience includes a welcome aperitif to meet the family, the cooking session, a 5-course meal, and unlimited wine and water.
Gusto of the day: Sicilian culture
- 1 x FD tour guide for Palermo and cooking class
- 1 x immersive Sicilian experience through shopping, cooking and eating with the locals
7 Trapani, Erice and almond cookies
Morning guided tour of Trapani, the picturesque harbor dotted with fishing boats and vibrant street life that was once a trading point for the Phoenicians. Afternoon at leisure in enchanting medieval Erice, after a tasting of the legendary Maria Grammatico’s almond cookies.
Gusto of the day: almond cookies
- 1 x FD tour guide for Trapani and Erice excursion
- 1 x almond cookies tasting at Maria Grammatico’s
8 Departure
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