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About this trip
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through Sicily's vibrant culinary and classical arts legacy! From savoring delicious street food to visiting local farms, cooking with Chef Alessandro & dining in Michelin Star restaurants, coupled with the beauty of the art and architecture of the island, you will feel inspired by the experience and bring home memories to cherish a lifetime.
10 Days / 9 Nights
- Tour the island in a private vehicle and stay in a fantastic Sicilian villa with a pool
- Optional 3-Day Palermo Pre-Tour Add-on: Fly into Palermo; after the tour travel with us to Catania to start the Grand Tour. See our website for dates and further details: www.viaggia.ca
- Small group tour to ensure quality experience
- Available Spring and Fall Sessions
OUR GOAL
"Our goal is to offer a luxurious experience while in the company and comfort of an Italian family friend. We will be dining altogether in a Sicilian villa a true Dolce Vita style, sharing laughter, joy and stories around the table."
Chef Alessandro Riccobono
WHAT IS IT LIKE TOURING WITH VIAGGIA?
You will be staying in a beautiful Sicilian villa in a strategic location during the whole trip, undertaking daily trips from there. You will unpack only once and you will be able to enjoy the benefits of the villa and surrounding area like a local.
The itinerary include street food & market tour, cooking with Chef Alessandro in the villa, savoring fine dining dishes in Michelin star restaurants, visiting a winery, a farm and enjoying all the bounty of what a Sicilian table can offer. Chef Alessandro will be sharing his culinary knowledge along the way, creating context for an authentic experience. He will be also teaching you how to cook his favourite recipes, helping you bring Sicily back home with you.
There will also be time for discovering historical sights and the amazing art, architecture and museums of Sicily. We will be also visiting amazing blue beaches, mountain towns or simply relaxing by the pool.
You will have direct access to Tour Curator Polina at any time, enjoying an excellent balance of the planned itinerary and free time. Our private driver will provide professional transportation on daily basis and you will also benefit from the knowledge of all local experts on the island, from tour guides in the big cities to farm owners in the mountains.
What’s included
- AIRPORT TRANSFERFly into Catania and get transferred to the villa
- ACCOMMODATION4 or 5 star accommodation: villa with a pool in a strategic location
- FOODAll Breakfasts, All Lunches and 8 Dinners (and many aperitivos along the way). All but 1 meal
- WINE AND NON-ALC DRINKSLocal wine and non-alcoholic drinks are included with all lunches and dinners.
- DAILY TRANSPORTATIONProfessional private driver & vehicle
- ENTRANCE FEESAll entrances fees and tickets to museums, trips and entertainment
- SNACKS AT THE VILLABoth savoury and sweet snacks available at the villa every day
- GUIDED TOURSWhen available, a tour with licensed guide speaking English at major historical sights.
- AN OPERA PERFORMANCEA live opera performance at Italian Opera Taormina!
- MICHELIN STAR DINNERA Tasting Menu dinner at a 1 Star Michelin Star Restaurant in the area
- STREET FOOD TOURGuided Tour with Chef Alessandro through the markets and streets of Catania
- WINE TASTING EXPERIENCESTrip to a local winery at the slopes of Mt Etna Volcano along with lunch and wine tasting
- OLIVE OIL FARM VISITFall Session only; substitute with Cheese Farm Visit, if not available
- CHEESE FARM VISITSpring Session only; substitute with Olive Oil Farm Visit, if not avaialble
- COOKING CLASSFun and engaging cooking class with Chef Alessandro at our villa
- MT ETNA VOLCANO VISITTrip up the Mount Etna Volcano with views of the craters, Catania & the Ionian Sea
- BOAT TOURAfternoon boat trip around Siracusa & Ortigia, sightseeing the old town, famous caves and opportunity to swim in the harbour
- BEACH TRIPRelaxing day at the beach club in San Lorenzo
- HOSTSHosted by Viaggia Discover Sicily's owner Chef Alessandro & Tour Curator Polina Pen
What’s not included
- TRAVEL INSURANCEPersonal Travel Insurance
- FLITHTSFlights to and from Catania
- HARD LIQUORAdditional drinks, including cocktails and hard liquor are not included.
Available Packages
2025 GRAND TOUR - DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
10 days, 9 nights
CA $5,499/person, double occupancy
Small Group Tours of Max 12 People
2025 GRAND TOUR - SINGLE OCCUPANCY
10 days, 9 nights
CA $6,499/person, single occupancy
Small Group Tours of Max 12 People
Itinerary
AM & PM: Arrivals, pick up from airport and drive to Villa
2 PM - 4 PM: Welcome to the villa! Food and drinks, settle in Villa
4 PM - 8 PM: Stroll in the nearby UNESCO Heritage baroque village of Scicli, aperitivo, free time
8 PM - 10 PM: Welcome Dinner at the Villa: Music, Drinks & Great Food