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Culinary Journey to Sicily

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– Fully escorted from Winnipeg by Chef Peter Fehr! –

Welcome to Sicily! We are taking wine, dining and traveling to extraordinary levels! If you want to experience Sicily in real luxury rather than to simply visit there, this is the trip for you!

DAY 1: SICILY ARRIVAL + WELCOME DINNER

  • Arrival at Catania Airport. Meet Private Driver. Transfer to Siracusa.
  • Arrival and check-in at Accommodations in Siracusa / Ortigia Island
  • Welcome Dinner in the Ortigia Historical Center.

DAY 2: ORTIGIA CULINARY ADVENTURE + ANCIENT SIRACUSA TOUR

  • Meet your Culinary Guide at Siracusa Hotel for a Guided Tasting Tour of the Ortigia Outdoor Food Market. Followed by Sicilian Cooking Class & Traditional Luncheon with Culinary Guide using fresh ingredients gathered on the market tour.
  • Depart from Siracusa Hotel with Private Driver for Siracusa Archeological Park / Greek Theater for Tour with Cultural Guide.
  • Pre-Dinner “Passeggiata” / Guided Walking Tour of the Ortigia Historical Center with Cultural Guide.
  • Dinner in the Ortigia Historical Center.

DAY 3: SIRACUSA SAILING ADVENTURE

  • Meet with Sailing Skipper at Siracusa Hotel. Depart from Main Port of Ortigia for Sailing Excursion on Private Sailboat. Sicilian Luncheon served on board.  Return to Ortigia at 3pm.
  • Free for Dinner.

DAY 4: BAROQUE RAGUSA + MODICA TOUR + HERB FARM TOUR

  • Depart from Siracusa Hotel with Private Driver for Ragusa.
  • Arrival + Tour of the Ragusa Historical Center with Cultural Guide.
  • Visit Gli Aromi Herb Farm in Scicli for Olfactory Tour and Cooking Demo Lunch featuring produce and herbs sourced locally on-site.
  • Visit + Tour of Modica Historical Center with Cultural Guide Guide featuring a
    Traditional Modicano Chocolate Tasting
  • Depart Modica for Siracusa. Return set for 5:30pm. Free for Dinner

DAY 5: MT. ETNA ADVENTURE + WINE TASTING LUNCH

  • Depart from Siracusa Hotel with Private Driver for Mt. Etna.
  • Arrival on Mt. Etna for a breath-taking and leisurely hiking adventure with Outdoor Guide / Volcanologist along high mountain roads surrounded by both surprisingly green and lush areas as well as recent and ancient lava flows.
  • Tour and tasting at Mt. Etna Winery accompanied by a Rustic Sicilian Luncheon
  • Depart Mt. Etna for Siracusa. Return set for 4:30pm.
  • Dinner in the Ortigia Historical Center.

DAY 6: PIAZZA ARMERINA + CALTAGIRONE + AGRIGENTO ARRIVAL

  • Depart from Siracusa Hotel with Private Driver for Piazza Armerina.
  • Arrival and Tour of the Villa Romana Del Casale with Cultural Guide.
  • Depart Piazza Armerina for the Town of Caltagirone.
  • Walking Tour of the Caltagirone Cultural Center with Cultural Guide.
  • Free for Lunch / Free time to Explore in Caltagirone.
  • Depart Caltagirone for Agrigento / Palma di Montechiaro.
  • Arrival in Palma di Montechiaro. Check-in at accommodations.
  • Dinner at the Mandranova Agritursimo.

DAY 7: AGRIGENTO TOUR + DAIRY FARM LUNCH + OLIVE FARM TOUR

  • Depart from Palma di Montechiaro Hotel with Private Driver for Agrigento
    Temple Site.
  • Arrival and tour of the Agrigento Valley of the Temples with Cultural Guide.
  • Departure from Agrigento Valley of the Temples with Private Driver for Cammarata.
  • Visit Giambrone Dairy Farm in Cammarata for a traditional Sicily Cheese
  • Tasting + Workshop accompanied by a Rustic Country Luncheon.
  • Depart Cammarata Dairy Farm for Palma di Montechiaro. Return set for 3:15pm.
  • Olive Oil Tasting and Tour at the Mandranova Agriturismo.
  • Dinner at the Mandranova Agriturismo.

DAY 8: SANT’AMBROGIO + CASTELBUONO + CEFALÙ

  • Depart from Palma di Montechiaro Hotel with Private Driver for the town of Sant’Ambrogio.
  • Arrival and Walking Tour in the Madonie Mountains near the town of Sant’Ambrogio to include a brief guided nature walk exploring breath-taking natural beauty, enchanting villages, visits with local shepherds and farms, ricotta cheese demo + Country Luncheon
  • Walking Tour of the Castelbuono Town with Cultural Guide.
  • Depart Castelbuono for Cefalù.
  • Arrival and Tour of the Cefalù Historical Center with Cultural Guide.
  • Depart Cefalù for accommodations in Castelbuono.
  • Arrival in Castelbuono. Check-in at accommodations.
  • Dinner at the Relais Santa Anastasia.

DAY 9: PALERMO + MONREALE TOUR + CAMPOREALE WINERY

  • Depart from Castelbuono Hotel with Private Driver for Palermo.
  • Arrival and stroll through Palermo’s world famous open-air food market with Cultural Guide.
  • Cultural Tour of the Palermo + Monreale Historical Centers featuring various Norman and Arabic infused monuments from the 11th and 12th
  • Tour and tasting at Alessandro di Camporeale Winery in the hills of Camporeale accompanied by a Rustic Sicilian Luncheon.
  • Depart Winery for Castelbuono Hotel. Return set for 4:45pm.
  • Farwell Dinner at the Relais Santa Anastasia.

DAY 10: SICILY DEPARTURE DAY

  • Group Departure from Castelbuono Hotel for the Palermo Airport.
  • Arrival at the Palermo Airport.
  • Check-in and flight departures.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Activities, Tours, Excursions + Entrance Fees for Guided Tours per itinerary
  • Private Drivers, English Speaking Guides for all Tours, Excursions per itinerary
  • Meals + Culinary Tastings where specified per itinerary
  • Trip Planning Services and Cultural Concierge for Local Assistance

PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

  • International Airfare (available from various gateways upon request), Boat, Land and other Transports not specified in the itinerary
  • Activities/Tours, Meals, Wine and Culinary Tastings not specified in the itinerary
  • Health/Travelers Insurance (highly recommended)
  • Visas or other immigration paperwork (if necessary)
  • Optional Driver & Guide gratuities