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. 

• 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 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

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.

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

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in the villa
9 AM - 11 AM: Travel to Mount Etna 
11 AM - 1 PM: Tour the winery of Tenuta Papale, Lunch and wine tasting at the winery
1 PM - 2 PM: Drive to Etna Volcano Base
2 PM - 4 PM: Sightsee the Silvestri Craters, take the gondola up the volcano hill to the highest point allowed and enjoy the spectacular views 
4 PM: Drive back to Villa
5 PM - LATE: Free time for the evening

8 PM - Dinner in villa

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast

9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Catania

10 AM - 12:00 PM: Tour the Catania Fish market & taste various Sicilian street food Delicacies; Lunch & Drinks at the market

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Sightseeing around Centro Storico di Catania,  including climbing a church tower for best views of the city!

3:00 PM - 6 PM: Shopping time & more sightseeing in Catania. Free time on your own, we will provide you with a map and suggestions. 

6 PM - 7 PM: Aperitivo in Catania!

7 PM: Drive back to Villa

8:30 PM: - Dinner in Villa

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa

9 AM - 12 PM: Free time, pool time

12 - 12:30 PM: Lunch in Villa

12:30 PM - 2 PM: Travel to Taormina

2 PM - 3 PM: Tour Antico Teatro Greco!!!

3 PM - 6 PM: Sightseeing, shopping, strolling, enjoying Taormina and its spectacular views, garden and boutique feel

6 PM : Take the cable car down to Isola Bella

6:30 PM -8 PM: Dinner with view of Isola Bella

8:30 PM: Take the cable car up to Toarmina for the Opera!

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Opera at Teatro Nazarena 

10:30 PM - 12 AM - Drive back to Villa

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa

9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to San Lorenzo, one of the best beaches on the east coast

10 AM - 4 PM: Beach time & Free Time, enjoying the Beach Club, Lunch on the beach, opportunity to read a book, nap, relax and swim in the Ionian Sea

4 PM: Drive back to villa

5 PM - 6 PM: Aperitivo at the Villa

6 PM - 8 PM: Cooking Class with Chef Alessandro - learn how to make Sicilian arancini & cannoli at home to impress your friends when you get back!

8 PM- 10 PM: Enjoying the food you made with Chef Alessandro!

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa

9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Ortigia

10 AM - 12:30 PM: Sightseeing in Siracusa & Ortigia with an expert historical guide

12:30 PM - 2 PM: Lunch at Ortigia's Market trying local cheese & salumi

2 PM - 4:00 PM: Boat tour of Ortigia, Siracusa & nearby caves, opportunity to jump off the boat and enjoy the fresh blue waters!

5:00 PM: Drive back to Villa

5 PM - 8 PM: Free time

8 PM - Late: Dinner at the villa

NB! - SEASONAL AVAILABILITY! 

SPRING SESSION: VISIT SCARDACI RICOTTA CHEESE FARM IN NOTO 

FALL SESSION: VISIT FRATELLI MOZZICATO OLIVE OIL FRANTOIO IN CANICATTINI BAGNI

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa

9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to farm

10 AM - 12 PM: Learn to make cheese or olive oil tasting experience

12 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch at the farm

2 PM - 3 PM: Drive back to villa

3 PM - 6 PM: Pool time, free time

6 PM - 7 PM: Aperitivo

8 PM - Late: Dinner at the villa

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa

9 AM - 10 AM: Travel to Vendicari Nature Reserve

10 AM - 12 PM: Explore the amazing reserve, see the flamingo nestling colony, lakes, tonnara & beach area in Vendicari

12 PM - 3:30 PM : Visit the charming fishing village of Marzamemi, eat seafood Lunch at the old tonnara, stroll and time to souvenir shop

4 PM - 6 PM: Arrive in Noto, enjoy aperitivo with a view

6 PM - 10 PM: Free time in Noto: Sightseeing the main street, enjoy the museums, visit Netflix famous Cafe Sicilia, enjoying Noto at night. Note: dinner on your own in Noto.

10 PM: Pick up from Noto, drive to Villa

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in villa

9 AM - 1 PM: Pool Time & Free time; Opportunity to pack for tomorrow's departure; Pasta Lunch at the villa

1 pm -2 PM: Drive to Ragusa Ibla

2 PM - 4 PM: Sightseeing amazing baroque architecture in Ragusa Ibla

4 PM - 4:30 PM: Drive to Modica

5 PM - 7 PM: Visit a chocolate factory, sightsee the main shopping street & baroque architecture

7 PM - 10 PM: Dinner at Accursio Michelin Star Restaurant

10:00 PM: Drive back to Villa

TBD

8 AM - 9 AM: Breakfast in Villa & Goodbyes!

9 AM - 11 AM: AIRPORT TRANSFER OR DROP-OFF in Catania (TBD)