Surrounded by the golden wheat fields or walking through vineyards
Imagine the scent of wild herbs and inebriating orange blossoms
Indulging in sublime delicacies, delighted by the taste of a noble wine
FOOD & WINE
To the Roots
SHARED ITINERARY
LIMITED TO 6 GUESTS
WHEN
October 2021
[11 days/10 nights]
PRICE PER PERSON
From
4.950 €
WHAT
Meet the people that take care of the land, by cultivating and respecting it profoundly.
Visit those who transform their harvests making flour from wheat, precious wine and oil from grape and olives.
Taste traditional street-food at a Rosticceria, feel real Sicilian hospitality at a private house, sit comfortably at a family Trattoria or surprise your senses with the delights of a fine dining restaurant.
ACTIVITIES
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Street food tour in Palermo
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Arancini tasting in Enna
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Visit of Roman Mosaics Villa Casale
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Ceramic workshop
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Lunch at Michelin starred restaurant
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Hands-on cooking class at water mill
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Chocolate tasting
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Visit and lunch at Almond farm
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Visit at Olive Grove and oil tasting
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Teatro dei Pupi show
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Etna hike
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Wine tasting at Etna winery
WHERE
An 11-days (10 nights) itinerary crossing Sicily from West to East. Immerse yourself into intense live of capital Palermo, steeped in history, architecture, culture and gastronomy. Cross the centre of the island visiting off-the-beaten-path towns of Enna and Piazza Armerina before arriving at Caltagirone, capital of ceramics. Discover the beauty of Baroque Modica, Ragusa, Noto and Syracuse. Finish your journey among Etna vineyards and vibrant festive nightlife in Catania

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome to Palermo | guided tour of old town
We will meet at our hotel in Palermo at 3pm and will check-in. After the welcome meeting we will go on a guided walk through Palermo old town at the end of which we will enjoy our first dinner together.
Day 2 - Visit of food market | Cooking class at noble palace | Evening walk
Day 3 - Salt museum | Madonie | Cheese Tasting | Enna
In the morning we will head to Enna. We'll have a stop at the incredible Mineral Salt Cave, still in function. On the Madonie we will stop by a local cheese maker where we will have lunch tasting the products. Head to Enna, we will arrive at our Agriturismo where we will have our dinner.
Day 4 - Guided visit Enna | Arancini Tasting | Villa Romana del Casale | Piazza Armerina
In the morning we will visit Enna, the Belvedere of Sicily. After visitng the Norman Castello Lombardia, we will have a walk to Torre Federico. Just in front, Rosario will welcome us at his Rosticceria where we will have a tasting of a selection of Arancini, probably the best in whole Sicily. In the afternoon, head to Piazza Armerina, where our guide will accompany us on a tour of the Villa Romana del Casale, with its precious mosaics.
Day 5 - Caltagirone | Ceramic Workshop | Guided visit | Ragusa
Day 6 - Ragusa Ibla | Cooking class | Modica | Chocolate Tasting
Day 7 - Wine tasting | Pastry Shop in Noto | Siracusa
On our way to Siracusa, we will have a stop at the Noto Doc area, tasting the precious wines of a boutique winery. We will have lunch together with the wine tasting.
Day 8 - Morning visit Ortigia | Olive Oil Tasting | Teatro Pupi
Day 9 - Head to Etna | Visit at Vineyard | Wine Tasting
Head to Mount Etna, we will have a stop visiting a marvellous garden in a very fertile area South of Catania, where oranges are grown. We will have a light lunch under the shadow of the magnificent trees. We will then resume the trip arriving at our hotel in the aftenoon. After checking- in we will visit the vineyard. Lunch will be served at the hotel.
Day 10 - Etna hike | Catania guided visit | Farewell Dinner
Day 11 - Last morning | Transfer to Catania Airport
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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Hand-selected unique boutique hotels (10 nights).
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English Speaking Local Licensed Guides and Cultural Experts. Naturalistic Guide for Hike.
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Full Breakfasts Daily; Selected Meals Mentioned as per Itinerary, Including Beverage
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All Transfers, Trips and Excursions with Private Driver and Air-Conditioned Van (included Departure Airport Transfer)
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All Listed Activities, Visits, Workshops, Gastronomic Experiences, Winetasting, Entrance Fees, City Taxes, Gratuities Except for Tour Leader
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Guaranteed Departure with Four Guests
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Emotional Sicily Welcome Pack
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24/7 Assistance
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
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International roundtrip airfare
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Transportation to the meeting point on first day
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Meals and beverage not mentioned in the itinerary
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Hotel incidentals (room service, laundry service, bar tabs)
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Travel insurance
PRICE PER PERSON
4.950 €
October 2021
SHARED ITINERARY
LIMITED TO 6 GUESTS
based on double occupancy
(2 sharing)
1000 €
supplement single occupancy
FOOD & WINE
To the Roots
