A Gourmet Tour of Sicily (trip)
A Gourmet Tour of Sicily
- Palermo, Italy
- Culture & Nature
| from €2,250* per person | 7 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Gourmet Traveler | 24 people max | |
Sicily is the largest region in all of Italy - divided into three distinct areas represented by their symbol the trinacria (photo left), seen in ceramics and on walls everywhere.
Sicily has been invaded by conquerors too numerous to mention all: Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Spanish, Austrians and Bourbons to name just a few. And each ruler left an enduring imprint seen in everything from architecture to the cuisine - our particular area of interest. Here the Moors brought their sugar techniques which led to the wide array of desserts for which Sicily is famous. Nowhere else in Italy will you find such splendid displays.
Our tour starts and finishes in Palermo highlighting the best of the areas. From the bustle of Palermo, the bustling city & capital of Sicily, to the magnificent Valley of the Temples, and lovely, relaxing Taormina perched high above the Ionian sea and a favorite resort for wealthy Europeans and Hollywood types (Liz Taylor & Richard Burton). This tour lets you uncover the gems of this island while treating you to a variety of cooking classes, gourmet meals, wine tastings and guided excursions. During the tour you will learn to prepare traditional Sicilian dishes, sample local wineries and relax in idyllic surroundings. No better way to experience the splendor of Sicily.
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Locations visited/nearby
Italy, Europe
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Travel Day*
Travel day to Italy
Day 1 Palermo/Castellamara
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Arrive PALERMO airport, van transfer to hotel
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Hotel Check In
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Dinner in your hotel
Day 2 Segesta/Cooking Lesson
Marsala Tasting/Erice
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Brkfst in hotel
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Visit to Segesta - masterpiece of Greek architecture
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Visit to a restored villa for a cooking lesson surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Learn the cuisine of Trapani.
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LUNCH on dishes prepared in class.
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Visit a famous winery & learn about Marsala
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Visit to ERICE famous town overlooking the sea.
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Return to hotel for the night
Day 3 Agrigento/Piazza Armerina
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Brkfst at your hotel
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VAN to AGRIGENTO to visit the famous Valley of the Temples
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LUNCH on your own in Agrigento
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Travel to Piazza Armerina - visit Villa Romana del Casale, famous for mosaics
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Transfer to a working farm near CALTAGIRONE.
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DINNER - in typical farm restaurant
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Overnight at the Inn
Day 4 Siracusa/Taormina
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Brkfst at your Inn
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Vist SIRACUSA and its ancient Greek Theatre & Roman Amphitheatre.
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LUNCh on your own in Siracusa
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Afternoon, transfer to beautiful TAORMINA, check into your hotel
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Stroll through this absolutely charming town - playground of the rich & famous
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Dinner own your own in one of the many outstanding restaurants
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Overnight at your hotel
Day 5 Cooking Class & Etna Wine tasting
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Brkfst at your hotel
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COOKING CLASS with famous chef/teacher
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LUNCH on the dishes prepared in class
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VISIT to a Winery on the slopes of Mt. Etna
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Free time in TAORMINA or
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OPTIONAL Mt. Etna tour
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DINNER on your own in TAORMINA
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Overnight at your Taormina Hotel
Day 6 Cooking Class/Cuisine of the Country
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Brkfst at your hotel
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Transfer to a small country village for a step backward in time - to Old Sicily
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COOKING CLASS in a Farmhouse Inn
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LUNCH on dishes prepared in class
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Afternoon visit to this historic village, Polizzi Generosa
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Check in to Farmhouse Inn
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Dinner at the Farmhouse.
Day 7 Baroque Palermo/Food Market/Monreale
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Brkfst at your Farmhouse Inn
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Transfer to Palermo
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Free time to visit historic Palermo and its bustling food markets
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LUNCH on your own in Palermo
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Afternoon: transfer to Monreale to visit its wonderful Norman Cathedral.
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Check into your Palermo Hotel
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FAREWELL DINNER at a typical restaurant
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TWILIGHT TOUR of Palermo (by van)
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Return to Hotel
Day 8 End of Tour/Depart Palermo
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End of Tour - Transfer to PALERMO airport
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