Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at the hotel restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (B&B Hotel Quattro Canti (or similar))
Included Activities
- Group dinner at hotel restaurant
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Palermo's architecture, museums, palaces and churches
- Pre-tour hotel nights in Palermo
Landmarks Gulf of Palermo - Day 2
Palermo
Palermo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Street food tasting during guided foodie tour)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (B&B Hotel Quattro Canti (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided foodie tour through historic centre of Palermo
- Street food tasting including arancini, panelle and sfincione
- Walking tour through historic markets and local bakeries
Optional Activities
- Visit to Monreale and the duomo (cathedral)
- Self-guided sightseeing in Palermo
Landmarks Piazza San Domenico Vucciria Quattro Canti Monreale Cathedral - Day 3
Palermo - Erice - Marsala
Palermo - Erice - Marsala- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Tasting of dishes prepared during hands-on cookery class)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Villa Favorita Bungalow)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Erice
- Hands-on cookery class with a local chef
- Tour of a local winery in Marsala
- Wine tasting at the winery
Landmarks Erice Marsala - Day 4
Marsala - Agrigento
Marsala - Agrigento- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel della Valle (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to traditional organic olive farm
- Olive oil and local produce tasting
- Guided tour of the Valley of the Temples
Landmarks Valley of the Temples - Day 5
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Ragusa
Agrigento - Piazza Armerina - Ragusa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Sicilian delicacies produce tasting)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Mediterraneo or Hotel Barocco (or similar))
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale
- Sicilian produce tasting
- Orientation walk in Ragusa
Optional Activities
- Aperitivo (pre-dinner drinks and snacks) in a piazza in Ragusa
Landmarks Villa Romana del Casale Ragusa - Day 6
Ragusa - Noto - Catania
Ragusa - Noto - Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (B&B Hotel Catania City Center (or similar))
Included Activities
- Transfer to farm near Ragusa
- Cheese-making demonstration
- Farm tour
- Cheese tasting including ricotta
- Stroll through historic centre of Noto
- Granita and brioche tasting in Noto
- Transfer to Catania
Landmarks Noto Catania - Day 7
Catania - Mount Etna - Catania
Catania - Mount Etna - Catania- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Wine and produce tasting at wine cellar on Mount Etna)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (B&B Hotel Catania City Center (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit to La Pescheria fish market
- Transfer to Mount Etna
- Wine and produce tasting at wine cellar
- Guided walk around Mount Etna
Optional Activities
- Ascend central crater via cableway to terminal, then 4x4 ride and guided walk with volcanology guide (see Extra Expenses for prices)
- Skip the walk around Mount Etna
- Farewell dinner at recommended local restaurant
Landmarks La Pescheria Mount Etna - Day 8
Catania
Catania- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay to explore Catania and the island further
Landmarks Catania
