Your Sicily Food & Wine Culinary Luxury Vacation!

• Arrival & Authentic Welcome: Your vacation kicks off with a seamless airport welcome in Palermo, followed by a comfortable transfer. Settle in before immersing yourself in your first authentic Sicilian Gastronomical experience.
• Local House Welcome Dinner: Indulge in a truly special welcome dinner, hosted in the charming home of a local family. Savor genuine Sicilian food and raise a toast to the start of your unforgettable food & wine journey.

• Marsala's Baroque Charm & Street Food Delights: Stroll the "cassaro" in Marsala, embracing the vibrant atmosphere and uncovering the city's culinary gems. Taste iconic local street food like "Panellaro" at the fish market and exceptional arancine from a renowned bakery – sounds that will linger in your memory!
• Marsala Wine & Family Culinary Secrets: Savor and learn about exquisite Marsala wine from a captivating expert, then indulge your sweet tooth with unique "cappidduzzo" ravioli. The day culminates at your guide's home, where you'll cook a meal together using cherished family recipes from the 1940s, revealing stories connecting food and heritage.

• Scenic Transfer & Madonie Park Delicacies: Bid farewell to Palermo as you journey towards San Leonardello. En route, embark on a delightful food activity in a traditional farm within the stunning Madonie Natural Park.
• Artisanal Cheese & Pastries Experience: Indulge in an immersive experience focused on artisanal cheese and local pastries. Discover the secrets behind Sicilian cheese-making and taste freshly made regional sweets, a truly authentic culinary stop on your Sicily tour.

• Etna Wine Tour & Farm Lunch: Ascend the slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily's majestic volcano, for an exclusive Etna wine tour. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a typical volcanic farm, tasting wines born from the rich volcanic soil.
• Lava Stone Aperitivo: Visit a second winery nestled on ancient lava flows. Experience a truly unique aperitivo, savoring exquisite Sicilian wines served on warm volcanic stones – an unparalleled luxury vacation moment.

• Catania Market & Food Tour: Explore the vibrant markets of Catania, indulging in local tastings and immersing yourself in the city's lively atmosphere. Discover unique regional specialties and traditional Sicilian food.
• Artisanal Amari & Farewell Cooking Class: Visit a special orange farm in Catania that produces unique "amari." Then, return to San Leonardello for your grand farewell cooking class, crafting delightful Sicilian dishes before enjoying a celebratory farewell dinner, savoring every moment of your weeklong culinary vacation.

• Breakfast & Cherished Memories: Enjoy a final hearty breakfast, reminiscing about the unforgettable Sicily food & wine experiences and the incredible connections made during your Italy vacation.
• Seamless Departure: Check out from your luxurious accommodation. Our team ensures a comfortable private transfer to the airport for your onward journey. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next culinary trip to Italy!

Daily inclusions:

DAY 1
Palermo Arrival & A Taste of Sicilian Welcome

DAY 2
Palermo's Flavors - Market Discoveries & Cooking Class

DAY 3
A Day in Marsala – Street Food, Wine & Family Recipes

DAY 4
Scenic Transfer to Catania Countryside with Cheese & Pastries Experience

DAY 5
Mt. Etna's Volcanic Trek: Wines & Lava

DAY 6
Catania's Vibrant Flavors & Grand Farewell Feast

DAY 7 Arrivederci Sicily!

Day 1 - Florence Airport Arrival transfer to Countryside Hotel and Special Welcome Dinner. 
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Florence / Countryside Hotel direct transfer
Late afternoon Aperitivo and Welcome Dinner at the Hotel’s restaurant
3 nights in a 4* Hotel in Tuscany Countryside with breakfast included

Day 2 - Chianti Delights: Wine tasting and Meat Lunch with driver
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for a Chianti tour with lunch
Visit and Tasting of a top-rated winery in the Chianti area
Seated Lunch with fixed meat menu in Chianti area
Dinner at the Hotel’s restaurant - fixed menu. 

Day 3 - Cheese and Charm between Pienza and the Val d'Orcia with driver
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for a Cheese tour in Pienza and Montepulciano
Half day Cheese Making Demonstration with Seated Lunch in a local farm in Pienza
Afternoon free time in Pienza and Montepulciano to explore the towns.

Day 4 - Truffle Hunting with Lunch and Olive oil Experience in the Tuscan hills with driver
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the Countryside / Florence transfer with en route stops
Morning Truffle Hunt in Chianti with seated Truffle lunch 
Afternoon Olive Oil tasting in a local Olive oil Factory.
3 nights in a 4* Hotel in Florence city centre, with breakfast

Day 5 - Morning Florentine Pasta Cooking Class and Afternoon Aperitif Food stroll with guide
Friendly English speaking driver with Mercedes vehicle, for the morning direct transfer to Mama Florence Cooking School
Morning Cooking Class at Mama Florence with seated Lunch
Late afternoon Aperitivo Walking Tour in Florence with local foodie guide: tastings of drinks and appetizers

Day 6 - Florentine Flavours: from Breakfast to Dinner
Morning Traditional Market Tour & Lunch food stroll with local foodie guide.
Farewell Dinner in a traditional location in Florence. 

Day 7 - Check out and departure.

Flights unless specified in “what’s included”
Hotel city tax unless specified in “what’s included”
Meals unless specified in “what’s included”
Personal expenses
Any other good or service not listed in “what’s included”