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Sicilian sweets tastings - Cannoli, Modica chocolate and granita
Farmhouse visit with a tasting of traditional Sicilian products
Immersive Sicilian experience: local markets, cooking with the local and shared meals
Almond cookies tasting at a historic bakery in Erice

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Programme

1 Arrival
2 Syracuse and “cannolo therapy”
3 Taormina, Etna and typical products
4 Noto, Modica and chocolate
5 Cefalù, Madonie and granita – hotel change
6 Palermo, cooking class and market experience with locals
7 Trapani, Erice and almond cookies
8 Departure

Each program includes accommodation and board according to your selected requirements, as well as transportation by private, deluxe, air-conditioned coach as outlined in the itinerary. Baggage assistance can be provided upon arrival and departure at the hotels. Headsets are included for all sightseeing tours. A complete quote covers all these services.

The tour can be customized to meet your group's specific needs. Contact us for a personalized tour proposal.

8-day Intinerary

1 Arrival - Overnight in the Taormina area
Upon arriving in Sicily, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel.

2 Syracuse and “cannolo therapy” - Overnight in the Taormina area
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 (a crispy pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese), with an entertaining narration of the “cannolo therapy” philosophy by the inventors themselves.

🍽️ Gusto of the day: Sicilian Cannolo

3 Taormina, Etna and typical products - Overnight in the Taormina area
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

4 Noto, Modica and chocolate - Overnight in the Taormina area
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

5 Cefalù, Madonie and granita – hotel change - Overnight in the Palermo area
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 a granita, a refreshing frozen dessert.

🍽️ Gusto of the day: Granita

6 Palermo, cooking class and market experience with the locals - Overnight in the Palermo area
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

7 Trapani, Erice and almond cookies - Overnight in the Palermo area
Morning guided tour of Trapani, with its picturesque harbor 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

8 Departure