ARTS & CRAFTS
Traditions of Sicily
FOOD & WINE
To the roots
5-12 June 2021
Be one of the six Digging Deep Voyagers who will have the unique opportunity to explore Sicily through A Sicilian Journey, at a very special reduced price for a one and only experience.
Connect with locals discovering Sicilian traditions, with the craftsmen in their workshops, making your own piece of ceramic, attending the Teatro dei Pupi show and visiting the workshop where the marionettes are crafted.
Explore the nature and feel overwhelmed by the dramatic landscape of the Etna volcano or by the luxuriant Cava Carosello natural reserve where you can have a swim in one of the deep freshwater plunge pools.
Imagine the scent of wild herbs and inebriating orange blossom, while indulging in a delicious meal served at a farmer’s table or prepared by you at a special hands-on cooking class. Make Ricotta cheese in the traditional way with a local shepherd and rejoice in a tasting of splendid wines on the slopes of Etna.
Receive your Emotional Sicily Welcome Pack and a personalised digital photobook which we will carefully prepare for you.
Feel overwhelmed by the exceptional biodiversity of Sicilian unspoiled nature
Discover the enchanting Baroque and enjoy the remote centre of the island
Be fascinated feeling the intense force of active volcanoes
WHAT
Be surprised by the exceptional biodiversity of Nature in Sicily. Hike through the profound caves covered by luxuriant vegetation. Swim in a deep freshwater plunge pool. Visit the most remote landscapes of the centre of the island and feel overwhelmed by the beauty of the intense blue sea when joining the Aeolian Islands. Stromboli will captivate you with its constant, fascinating, eruptions. Culminating the itinerary, the majestic Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe where you will enjoy the wildest part of the volcano and the spectacular vineyards.
ACTIVITIES
-
Teatro dei Pupi (traditional puppets show)
-
Wine tasting in Noto area
-
Hike Cava Carosello and Pantalica
-
Visit at almonds and lemon farm
-
Off-road trip by 4x4
-
Visit at sulphur mines
-
Hike on Stromboli and Vulcano (Aeolian islands)
-
Hike on Etna Volcano
-
Wine tasting at Etna winery
WHERE
An 11-days (10-nights) itinerary to discover the south-east, the centre of Sicily, and the Aeolian islands. Discover the off-the-beaten-path towns of Enna and Piazza Armerina, baroque towns of Siracusa, Noto and Palazzolo Acreide (all World Heritage sites). Hike along the coast of Vendicari, through Cava Carosello and Asinaro Valley and prehistoric Pantalica and Anapo Valley. Hike volcanoes Stromboli, Vulcano and Etna.
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
WHAT IS INCLUDED
-
Hand-selected unique boutique hotels
-
English Speaking Local Licensed Guides and Cultural Experts. Naturalistic Guide for Hike.
-
Full Breakfasts Daily; Selected Meals Mentioned as per Itinerary, Including Beverage
-
All Transfers, Trips and Excursions with Private Driver and Air-Conditioned Van (included Departure Airport Transfer)
-
All Listed Activities, Visits, Workshops, Gastronomic Experiences, Winetasting, Boat trip, Ferry, Entrance Fees, City Taxes, Gratuities Except for Tour Leader
-
Guaranteed Departure with Four Guests
-
Emotional Sicily Welcome Pack
-
24/7 Assistance
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
-
International roundtrip airfare
-
Transportation to the meeting point on first day
-
Meals and beverage not mentioned in the itinerary
-
Hotel incidentals (room service, laundry service, bar tabs)
-
Travel insurance
